Welcome to WildHare Weekend!

Trail Running, Mindfulness and Mobility

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Train the Mind for Adventure.

You are invited to join us in the Southern Appalachian foothills of North Georgia this April for a weekend that will challenge you to look at running with a little more wildness.

If you love running, but are looking to mix it up with something more meaningful than training programs and miles, you’ll love this weekend.

Each person will also receive a pile of hand selected, go-to products, personally selected by our coaches.

Friday–Sunday
April 28–30, 2023

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Ellijay,Georgia, USA
Mulberry Gap Basecamp

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A small wooden cabin with a porch in a forest, with two red chairs and a mountain bike hanging on the front wall.
A cozy outdoor wooden deck at night with string lights overhead, a colorful hammock with striped fabric, potted plants with yellow and orange flowers, and trees in the background.
A scenic view of a mountain range covered in green forests at sunset, with a sky filled with clouds and vibrant orange and yellow hues.
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A cozy bedroom with wooden walls and ceiling, a bed with striped bedding, a small side table with a lamp, a window with blinds, and a wooden shelf with folded towels.
A refrigerator filled with various cans and bottles of craft beers and beverages, organized on multiple shelves.
A white plate with rice and beef, grilled asparagus, a side salad, egg rolls, fried cheese, and dumplings.
A pink plate with scrambled eggs, cooked bacon, fresh blueberries, sliced kiwi, apple slices, grapes, granola, and yogurt, placed on a wooden surface.

Coaches and Fellow Adventurers

We’ll follow coaches through trail runs, practice mindful intentions, and learn a combination of yoga and primal movement techniques that build strength through mobility to help avoid injuries. Who knows, we may even learn a few Adventure Racing navigation tips!

In the evenings, we will gather around the campfire, share meals, laugh and learn from one another by sharing the wisdom of adventure and the many lessons learned along our journey.

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Coree Woltering

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to run through the beautiful blooming Appalachia mountains while learning a few pro-tips from an elite, multiple FKT record holder, Eco-Challenge competitor, and NorthFace Ultrarunner.

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Jennifer Boyce

Start our days being lead through mindfulness practices and yoga flows by a brilliant, artistic soul. In her practice, Jen uses a full range of unique mind, body and spirit exercises like yoga, meditation, expressive arts, and Reiki, helping others step into the simplicity of nature and embrace the challenges of life.

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Chad Windham

Award winning filmmaker, photographer, Ultra Runner, and natural born storyteller, Chad will be hanging with us all weekend with his keen eye for detail and uncanny ability to capture the most genuine moments as they unfold. Fair warning tho, Chad will have the best celebrity stories at the campfire.

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Hal Riley

Learn what Adventure and Expedition Racers do to prepare themselves and teammates for races into the unknown, with a few navigation tips and mobility exercises from our very own nationally ranked Solo Adventure Racer, Eco-Challenge competitor, and Skratch nutrition athlete.

Location: April 2023

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Mulberry Gap Basecamp

Surrounded by some of the best trails in the Southeast, Mulberry Gap is a great basecamp to swap stories with new and old friends.

We are located in the heart of the vast Cohutta Wilderness in the Chattahoochee National Forest.

You'll find countless miles of gravel, mountain biking and hiking trails right outside of our gates — Pinhoti, Bear Creek, Mountaintown Creek, Windy Gap.

 

Mulberry Gap Basecamp
400 Mulberry Gap Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540

Getting Here:

Flying In

The nearest airport is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airpot (CHA). It's small, has a quick in and out times, and is only about 80 minutes away.

Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) is larger and will take a bit more time to get in and out of but flights will likely be a bit more reasonable. 

Shuttle Services from Airports

Classic Transportation of the TriState, Inc. - (706) 633-3668

Mountain Transportation - (706) 851-9465

A2B Transit - (706) 502-5250

Full Circle Shuttle - (770) 364-3211

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Space is Limited.

Book your Weekend Adventure Today.

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