Thx....I'd sure like to ask them a few questions...Originally Posted by PennyPincher
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Out of curiosity what would y'all consider a fair price for the "thru hiker special".....$85 seems too cheap to thrive or survive but new barefoot rate of $200 seems too high??? $150?
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I don't know. During thru hiker season a pick up from the last stop on the MARTA where you pick up 6-8 people at a whack (possibly more) $85 per seems like a decent chunk of change, even with a bunk and breakfast.
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A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world. ~Paul Dudley White
Compare your options.
I always felt 120-150 was probably fair if someone had to source the transfer, lodging, bkfast, shuttle separately.
Only way 85 worked was many sharing majority of transfers and shuttles
Well if anyone deserves a break on price it would be a thru-hiker.....
Let's head for the roundhouse; they can't corner us there!
uhh.....no
Why not Lone Wolf? They are the ones that make the trail special....after all, they are out there sacrificing a part of their very life to the trail.
Let's head for the roundhouse; they can't corner us there!
they're tourists on vacation. the trail makes the trail special not somebody walkin' on it. by choice.
Lone Wolf - Have you ever had the good fortune to listen to a thru-hike holding forth around a campfire or pik-a-nik table? They just have an air of majesty about them.....if it weren't for the thru's, can you imagine what the trail would become?
Let's head for the roundhouse; they can't corner us there!
The AT was not built for thru hiking, it was for day hiking and short trips. Without thru hikers perhaps the trail would be back to what it was designed to be?
i've only thru-hiked 5 times so i have some idea
You had me going for a moment. Nice sarcasm.
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An air of magesty? They spout bon mots and truths with the self-importance as if they were the initial originator of those things.
While I am glad that they discovered healthier ways of living, it is sad that they weren't always living that way.
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Just saw this thread. I had spoke to Josh in '15, when my daughter and I did Springer to Neels, and he mentioned he was trying to sell the place. Good folks and they'll be missed.
Does anyone know if this new place still runs the same shuttle service? I'm thinking of Springer to Woody in a few days to try out some new Hammock gear and I had just planned on using the HH, as I've done in the past. Not sure about logistics now....?
Pricing has changed as well as some of the services. Check their website.
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A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world. ~Paul Dudley White
HIKER HOSTEL IS NOW BAREFOOT HILLS –
CREATING AN EXPERIENTIAL BOUTIQUE HOTEL WITH SUPERIOR PERSONALIZED SERVICE
Our property was founded in 2004 as Hiker Hostel by experienced hiking enthusiasts who realized that there was a lot more to starting their Appalachian Trail journey then most people would think. Now, thirteen years later, not only do AT Thru Hikers visit us each Spring to begin their journey North, we also attract outdoor enthusiasts of all disciplines, from all over the globe. Anyone is welcome to come and stay, and experience the benefits and personal service that AT Thru Hikers have known since our beginnings.
In March 2017, Hiker Hostel was acquired by Barefoot Luxury, Inc. to add to its portfolio of global experiential travel offerings. Over the summer of 2017, Hiker Hostel underwent extensive upgrades and renovations, and was reopened as Barefoot Hills.
Today, Section Hikers, Cyclists, Mountain Bikers, Kayakers, Fly Fishermen and general nature enthusiasts of all walks join Wine Country aficionados, Gold Rush history buffs, and everyone else who has come to appreciate all that scenic Dahlonega has to offer during their stay at Barefoot Hills.
Of course, we remain true to our core AT Thru hiking guests, and to the Hiker Hostel community of guests whom made Barefoot Hills possible.
THRU_HIKER SPECIAL
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Standard Bunk Bed – $210 + tax
Eco Cabin – $300 + tax
Standard Guest Room – $310 + tax
Log Cabin – $320 + tax
Deluxe Guest Room – $325 + tax
Deluxe Eco Cabin – $350 + tax
Deluxe Bunk Room (accommodates 4 guests) – $500 + tax
*Please note tax is 12% (5% hotel and 7% sales)
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[COLOR=#F4F4F4 !important]INCLUDES
- One night in one of our accommodations (based on the package purchased)
- Pick up from North Springs MARTA at either 1:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. ET
- Complimentary Continental Breakfast Served
- Shuttle to and from resupply store (20 minute stop)
- 8:30 a.m. ET next day shuttle to either Amicalola Falls State Park or Springer Mountain Parking Lot
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RATES
Standard Bunk Bed – $210 + tax
Eco Cabin – $300 + tax
Standard Guest Room – $310 + tax
Log Cabin – $320 + tax
Deluxe Guest Room – $325 + tax
Deluxe Eco Cabin – $350 + tax
Deluxe Bunk Room (accommodates 4 guests) – $500 + tax
*Please note tax is 12% (5% hotel and 7% sales)
INCLUDES
· One night in one of our accommodations (based on the package purchased)
· Pick up from North Springs MARTA at either 1:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. ET
· Complimentary Continental Breakfast Served
· Shuttle to and from resupply store (20 minute stop)
· 8:30 a.m. ET next day shuttle to either Amicalola Falls State Park or Springer Mountain Parking Lot
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