Off the Grid 2016 - Info Thread!

[maktruk]

@maktruk

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[maktruk]

@maktruk is copper riding shotgun

100% my little adventure hound goes everywhere with me!!!

Don't piss him off though...

 

[maktruk]

@Corrie obviously I can't buy through the store since tix are logged as sold out.

You guys have my cell # you or Michael can call any time of the day and I'll give you a CC# does that work?

Or, if OB holds a PayPal acct, we can go that route too.

 

[4xFar Adventures]

Corrie is at Camp Edison right now doing recon.

 

[Michael]

Hey all, you will be receiving email information before the event. You should all have received the email form for t-shirt size and other info. Please let us know if you have not!

@Corrie

 

[ravenplague]

Hey all, you will be receiving email information before the event. You should all have received the email form for t-shirt size and other info. Please let us know if you have not!

@Corrie

Hey Mike, I have not and sent you an IM. Can you try sending it again to estebanmperez@gmail.com?
thanks!

 

[stoney126]

I'm sad to let y'all know that we are not going to make the trip to the OTG Rally this year. Lots of little things combined make it not really feasible. A large out of pocket medical expenses for tests for what turned out to be nothing. A longer outbound trip to Seattle this year. (Which is a good thing. Claire wants to see the sites rather than just get to school.) Not taking her car to Seattle, so we'll be over-packed with apartment stuff, again. Packing camping gear in addition to her stuff just isn't practical.

I'm sure that we're going to miss a fabulous time, but I look forward to exploring more of the PNW, too. @maktruk , I put in a good word to @Corrie about the tickets being held for us.

Steve

Ahhhhhhh man, I was really looking forward to meeting you. Oh well once the ralley goes out of state, we will make it happen!

 

[r1_iceman]

@r1_iceman You have the address of the camp and when to show up. That's about all you need as there will be a registration when you pull in to the group sites. I suggest you bring plenty of smiles because your going to have a blast!!!!!
If changes do occur you/we are on a master e-mail list that would get sent out for info.
Look forward to seeing you both!!!!

Thanks mmnorth [emoji106] See ya soon[emoji109]

 

[bandy]

Is there a waiting list in the event that someone has to bail?

 

[KicknDirt]

So as we get closer my significant other has been asking questions about the trip. Hoping a few of you and the maybe some year one vets can answer for us.

1) what can we expect in terms of weather
2) can we have a camp fire (I know down here in SoCal its a big NO)
3) What's the deal with Food, is there some group meals, do we plan on packing all our own food?
4) I know in some rally's alcohol is a no go, are there rules? (Don't worry we're not drinks, just like an end of the day beer)

Getting so excited!!! :)

 

[maktruk]

Rules and regulations??? Say it ain't so! (JK)

1) Gets chilly in the Sierras at night! I was just camped this weekend at Poker Flat and it didn't drop below 50, but anything is possible. Be prepared!

2) Currently no fire restrictions but that can change any day. Check with the local ranger station *EDIT* I AM INCORRECT. It seems there are numerous restrictions in effect as of August 26th. I'm not really sure what I'm seeing here though...I think the restrictions are null, as it is John Muir Wilderness area, listed in exhibit B

http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd516505.pdf


3) I know they cater one night. Heard peeps got surprised with a second night last year...

4) See my first comment :)

 

[Spyduh]

Rules and regulations??? Say it ain't so! (JK)

1) Gets chilly in the Sierras at night! I was just camped this weekend at Poker Flat and it didn't drop below 50, but anything is possible. Be prepared!

2) Currently no fire restrictions but that can change any day. Check with the local ranger station *EDIT* I AM INCORRECT. It seems there are numerous restrictions in effect as of August 26th. I'm not really sure what I'm seeing here though...I think the restrictions are null, as it is John Muir Wilderness area, listed in exhibit B

http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd516505.pdf


3) I know they cater one night. Heard peeps got surprised with a second night last year...

4) See my first comment :)

I think we are at an actual camp ground (non wilderness) so there shouldn't be fire restrictions if it's an official campground with fire rings. I could be wrong. @adminisrator should be able to tell us for sure.

 

[ce4460]

Can an enlightened person fill us in on the anticipated agenda? Are we meeting up on Friday, camping, heading up the hill, then returning to the same campground? If so, will there be people that remain in camp to ensure security of tents etc?

 

[SLO Rob]

@ce4460 I would never say I'm enlightened, however, check in is from 11am well into the evening on Friday at Camp Edison, which is our base camp the whole time. We did have quite a few people hang back to keep an eye on the campgrounds, as well as amazing live in camp hosts. That first night, many are setting up their camps, meeting by a central campfire, talking up a storm getting to know each other and pigging out! Saturday we will break into groups and take the hill, we bring our own lunch to the summit, and then all eat together back at base camp that night. There's raffles and even more talking and camaraderie and eating and drinking...capped off by a strict 10pm call for "quiet" and lights out.
Anyone feel free to message me directly if you have any questions I can answer...I'll field all I can unless I need to direct to @Michael and @Corrie .

 

[Michael]

@ce4460 I would never say I'm enlightened, however, check in is from 11am well into the evening on Friday at Camp Edison, which is our base camp the whole time. We did have quite a few people hang back to keep an eye on the campgrounds, as well as amazing live in camp hosts. That first night, many are setting up their camps, meeting by a central campfire, talking up a storm getting to know each other and pigging out! Saturday we will break into groups and take the hill, we bring our own lunch to the summit, and then all eat together back at base camp that night. There's raffles and even more talking and camaraderie and eating and drinking...capped off by a strict 10pm call for "quiet" and lights out.
Anyone feel free to message me directly if you have any questions I can answer...I'll field all I can unless I need to direct to @Michael and @Corrie .

Rob, thank you so much! Yes, that is the basic agenda. Corrie will be sending out an informational e-mail with details this week as well!

 

[HudsonZRoamer]

Hey all, you will be receiving email information before the event. You should all have received the email form for t-shirt size and other info. Please let us know if you have not!

@Corrie

I did not receive an email form for tshirt size and other info @Corrie

 

[SLO Rob]

I know I speak for a lot of us, @FozRoamer but I can't wait to check that Sub of yours out, man! See you up there!

 

[HudsonZRoamer]

@SLO Rob Im looking forward to the event for sure!

 

[fj80cruiserlife]

Any body bringing there kids ?

 

[ce4460]

Any body bringing there kids ?

There will be plenty of kids there. They'll have a blast.