Mountain
High Hikers (MHHs) originated from a course entitled "Hiking in the Blue Ridge"
at the Institute for Continuing Learning, Young Harris College. In the winter of
1993, 28 folks attended the course. That small group expanded in the next years
to some 200 members. Most of our members are active retirees with members' ages
from 40s to 80s, living in Hiawassee, GA, Young Harris, GA, Blairsville, GA,
Murphy, NC, and Hayesville, NC.
We have two hikes every
Tuesday so as to accommodate the great variance in hiking skills. We are one of
the largest groups attending Wilderness Wildlife Week in the Great Smoky
Mountains with 25 members attending in 2007. We have quarterly combined business
meetings and potluck dinners.
We have also come into our own as a trail maintenance club. The club maintains all of the trails leading to Brasstown Bald, High Shoals Falls, a number
of trails in the Tusquittee area of NC, including Fires Creek and the Chunky Gal
Trail, and trails in the Hanging Dog area. We also keep the Helton Creek Falls
area cleaned up, which means several trips there each month.
Hike Safely
You are responsible for yourself,
so be prepared:
1. With knowledge and gear. Become self
reliant by learning about the terrain, conditions, local weather, and your
equipment before you start.
2. To leave your plans. Tell someone the trails
you are hiking, the gear you are taking, when you will return, and your emergency
plans.
3. To stay together. When you
start as a group,
hike as a group, end as a group. Pace your hike to the slowest person.
4. To turn back. Weather changes quickly in the
mountains. Fatigue and unexpected conditions can also affect your hike. Know
your limitations and when to postpone your hike. The mountains will be there
another day.
5. For emergencies, even if you are headed out for
just an hour. An injury, severe weather, or a wrong turn could become life
threatening. Don’t assume you will be rescued; know how to rescue yourself.
6. To share the hiker code with others.
Hike Safely: It’s Your Responsibility.
The Hiker Responsibility Code was
developed and is endorsed by the White Mountain National Forest and New
Hampshire Fish and Game.
2009 Board (Officers & Committee Chairs)
President
Bob LeHoullier
Vice President Richard
Sullivan
Secretary
Sandra Key
Treasurer
Janet Faist
Hike Planner George Jurand
Social Pam Sullivan
Membership John Orr
Publicity Bobbi
LeHoullier
Webmaster Suzanne Carter
Trail Maintenance John Quinlan
Conservation Phyllis Loman
Past Pres. Sandy
Nicolette
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