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I've attempted to provide a fairly comprehensive list of things you'll need to bring, but since I'm writing this while watching season 2 of “Arrested Development”, it's possible that I missed something. This should be used as a handy checklist, but in the end it's up to you to determine what you will really need.
IMPORTANT: If you do not have or cannot figure out how to come up with a tent for camping, please let me know. I cannot promise that I'll be able to help, but I can try. However, you need to make every possible effort to get a tent for yourself or bunk up with someone you know. The same goes for food/drinks/snacks. I simply cannot afford the time, space or expense of shopping for everyone, so you're on your own.
We're pretty close to Asheville, where you can find anything you forgot
and load up on consumables.
For Driving:
Directions from this website
For Camping:
We're staying at Sky Island Retreat and Campground. They have showers, picnic tables, fire rings, and clean outhouse facilities. Plan accordingly.
Tent with rain fly and ground cloth
Sleeping bag and sleeping pad
$10 per person per night
Plenty of comfortable clothes -
average temps in Old Fort are in the low 60s to low 80s that time of
year. Expect it to be up to 20 degrees cooler on top of Mount Mitchell.
Keep an eye on the forecasts here: (Old
Fort and Mount
Mitchell
S.P.)
Towels and toiletries
Easy-up/screen house/tarp if you have one. We may not use it, but it's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Camp chair
For Eating:
ALL your own consumables – food, drinks, snacks, etc.
All necessary cooking and eating utensils, including your own pots, pans, etc.
I will bring a two-burner propane stove and small propane grill for public use
We can buy firewood locally for
cooking and campfiring, so please don't bring it with you
For Everything:
Sunscreen
Rain gear
Insect repellent