American Adventurist is proud to announce the 4th Annual SoCal Desert Rendezvous
DATE: This free event is scheduled for March 21-23 2014
EVENT IS FULL AS OF 20FEB14!
LOCATION:
**Super secret location of the Desert Rendezvous:
Google Earth cut and paste: 33°35’58.13″N 115°32’13.31″W
Google Maps cut and paste: 33.599581,-115.536937
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Read the 2013 Desert Rendezvous article by Bryon Dorr of Exploring Elements HERE
Check out a great blog post by our friends John and Autumn at Graham Crackers from the 2013 Desert Rendezvous HERE
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ROUGH TIMELINE OF EVENTS:
FRI:
1200 Arrivals
1800 Happy Hour followed by Campfire
SAT:
0900 Desert Cleanup/Trail Runs
1200 Lunch
1300 Desert Cleanup/Trail Runs
1500 Desert Cleanup Trash Photo/Group Photo
1530 DRV T-shirt distribution at Potluck area. Have your shirt ticket in hand, sizes are first come first serve!
1600 Fire up the BBQ's/Dutch Ovens
1700 Rendezvous Potluck/Dutch Oven Competition
1800 Desert Cleanup Raffle
1900 Campfire
SUN:
TBA
More information will be added to this first post - stand by for more info!
See the Desert Rendezvous Swap Meet Thread HERE
DESERT CLEANUP INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The intent for the Desert Cleanup again this year is that as folks head out on trail runs, or in camp, that we police up all the trash we encounter (except old historical type detritus) along the way and bag it up.
2. Bring this bag back to camp, show it to me or a representative for a RAFFLE TICKET (bag 'o trash gets you a ticket).
3. Stage the bags/trash for a PHOTO SHOOT. After the picture, put the bag BACK IN YOUR RIG for transport back to the trash can or dumpster of your choice at home.
PLEASE do not abandon your trash bag/s in camp for "someone else" to remove, unfortunately it has happened in the past and that was not cool... please help me on this important logistical portion of the cleanup and pack out more than you pack in.
We need to be 100% self sufficient and uphold our good name with the BLM!
FOUR YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE CLEANING UP TRAILS ON PUBLIC LANDS!
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Comm Plan:
Ham: 146.520 simplex calling
147.585 simplex for chit chat
CB: Ch 38 for calling
FRS for short range Ch 3 tone 8
:
The Vision:
1. No Fees: Come as you are!
2. Laid Back: No hard schedule other than the date.
3. Mountain Man Rendezvous and Adventurist Meet and Greet.
4. Swap Meet: Bring things to trade or sell or barter (this is NOT a commercial event!).
5. Meet People: Network, maybe teach each other a few things and check out cool rigs.
6. Real Fireside Chat: With a real fire. Share food and beverages of your choice.
7. Desert Rendezvous Cleanup : We aim to pack out more than we pack in!
The Ground Rules:
1. Common Sense.
2. Respect for Others.
3. Self Sufficiency.
4. Tread Lightly.
5. Leave it better than the way we found it!
6. Speed limit in camp is 5 mph, strictly enforced for safety (kids, dogs). Make no dust.
7. Quiet time in camp is midnight.
- The intent is to be inclusive and promote max participation - this means family friendly, dog friendly (supervised/common sense).
- Please note that all trash collected during the Cleanup is the responsibility of the individual to remove; this is not a commercial event so dumpsters will NOT be provided. All trash collected must be packed out by the individual attendees and the area left spotless!
- Please note that there will be no potable water and no restrooms i.e. porta johns in the Desert. Bring your own!
DISCLAIMER:
A. COME PREPARED - SELF SUFFICIENCY (VEHICLE AND SELF) AND THE CAPABILITY TO TREAD LIGHTLY WILL BE THE ONLY REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND.
B. YOU ASSUME ALL LIABILITY FOR YOURSELF. PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK ON PUBLIC LANDS.
C. WE REPRESENT THIS COMMUNITY AND WILL ADHERE TO OUR COMMUNITY STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.
D. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FUN OR ELSE!
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A NOTE ABOUT VENDORS:
While this is not a commercial event, in keeping with the tradition which began at the first SoCal Desert Rendezvous back in 2011, vendors are encouraged to attend and if they happen to sell a few things to friends out of the back of their rig that's their beeswax. Just no tables, Ezy-ups etc. Again, this is not a commercial event this is just for fun.
Vendors are people too and I know they look forward to events where they can unwind and just be themselves vice SEMA, OEX, etc. That's what the Rendezvous events are all about so if you work in this industry, but don't want to work, come on out!
If you are a vendor and are interested in getting in on sponsorship or the raffle please contact me via PM... thanks.
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BASIC RECOMMENDED GEAR LIST FOR THIS OR ANY DESERT TRIP:
Paper Maps, Compass and/or GPS.
Full fuel tank when you leave!
Basic Personal Essentials (water, food, hygiene, tent, sleeping bags)
Spare Tire, Full Size
Jack and tire iron to change your tire
Shovel
Tow strap/Recovery Kit
Real, solid vehicle recovery points
Basic Tool Kit
Gloves
Hat
Boots
Sunblock
Spare Key for vehicle
Trash bags
TP/Wag bags
First Aid Kit
Firewood
DRV2014
LIKE AMERICAN ADVENTURIST ON FACEBOOK!
DATE: This free event is scheduled for March 21-23 2014
EVENT IS FULL AS OF 20FEB14!
LOCATION:
**Super secret location of the Desert Rendezvous:
Google Earth cut and paste: 33°35’58.13″N 115°32’13.31″W
Google Maps cut and paste: 33.599581,-115.536937
****************************************************************************************************
Read the 2013 Desert Rendezvous article by Bryon Dorr of Exploring Elements HERE
Check out a great blog post by our friends John and Autumn at Graham Crackers from the 2013 Desert Rendezvous HERE
****************************************************************************************************
ROUGH TIMELINE OF EVENTS:
FRI:
1200 Arrivals
1800 Happy Hour followed by Campfire
SAT:
0900 Desert Cleanup/Trail Runs
1200 Lunch
1300 Desert Cleanup/Trail Runs
1500 Desert Cleanup Trash Photo/Group Photo
1530 DRV T-shirt distribution at Potluck area. Have your shirt ticket in hand, sizes are first come first serve!
1600 Fire up the BBQ's/Dutch Ovens
1700 Rendezvous Potluck/Dutch Oven Competition
1800 Desert Cleanup Raffle
1900 Campfire
SUN:
TBA
More information will be added to this first post - stand by for more info!
See the Desert Rendezvous Swap Meet Thread HERE
DESERT CLEANUP INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The intent for the Desert Cleanup again this year is that as folks head out on trail runs, or in camp, that we police up all the trash we encounter (except old historical type detritus) along the way and bag it up.
2. Bring this bag back to camp, show it to me or a representative for a RAFFLE TICKET (bag 'o trash gets you a ticket).
3. Stage the bags/trash for a PHOTO SHOOT. After the picture, put the bag BACK IN YOUR RIG for transport back to the trash can or dumpster of your choice at home.
PLEASE do not abandon your trash bag/s in camp for "someone else" to remove, unfortunately it has happened in the past and that was not cool... please help me on this important logistical portion of the cleanup and pack out more than you pack in.
We need to be 100% self sufficient and uphold our good name with the BLM!
FOUR YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE CLEANING UP TRAILS ON PUBLIC LANDS!
****************************************************************************************************
Comm Plan:
Ham: 146.520 simplex calling
147.585 simplex for chit chat
CB: Ch 38 for calling
FRS for short range Ch 3 tone 8
:
The Vision:
1. No Fees: Come as you are!
2. Laid Back: No hard schedule other than the date.
3. Mountain Man Rendezvous and Adventurist Meet and Greet.
4. Swap Meet: Bring things to trade or sell or barter (this is NOT a commercial event!).
5. Meet People: Network, maybe teach each other a few things and check out cool rigs.
6. Real Fireside Chat: With a real fire. Share food and beverages of your choice.
7. Desert Rendezvous Cleanup : We aim to pack out more than we pack in!
The Ground Rules:
1. Common Sense.
2. Respect for Others.
3. Self Sufficiency.
4. Tread Lightly.
5. Leave it better than the way we found it!
6. Speed limit in camp is 5 mph, strictly enforced for safety (kids, dogs). Make no dust.
7. Quiet time in camp is midnight.
- The intent is to be inclusive and promote max participation - this means family friendly, dog friendly (supervised/common sense).
- Please note that all trash collected during the Cleanup is the responsibility of the individual to remove; this is not a commercial event so dumpsters will NOT be provided. All trash collected must be packed out by the individual attendees and the area left spotless!
- Please note that there will be no potable water and no restrooms i.e. porta johns in the Desert. Bring your own!
DISCLAIMER:
A. COME PREPARED - SELF SUFFICIENCY (VEHICLE AND SELF) AND THE CAPABILITY TO TREAD LIGHTLY WILL BE THE ONLY REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND.
B. YOU ASSUME ALL LIABILITY FOR YOURSELF. PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK ON PUBLIC LANDS.
C. WE REPRESENT THIS COMMUNITY AND WILL ADHERE TO OUR COMMUNITY STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.
D. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FUN OR ELSE!
****************************************************************************************************
A NOTE ABOUT VENDORS:
While this is not a commercial event, in keeping with the tradition which began at the first SoCal Desert Rendezvous back in 2011, vendors are encouraged to attend and if they happen to sell a few things to friends out of the back of their rig that's their beeswax. Just no tables, Ezy-ups etc. Again, this is not a commercial event this is just for fun.
Vendors are people too and I know they look forward to events where they can unwind and just be themselves vice SEMA, OEX, etc. That's what the Rendezvous events are all about so if you work in this industry, but don't want to work, come on out!
If you are a vendor and are interested in getting in on sponsorship or the raffle please contact me via PM... thanks.
************************************************** **************************************************
BASIC RECOMMENDED GEAR LIST FOR THIS OR ANY DESERT TRIP:
Paper Maps, Compass and/or GPS.
Full fuel tank when you leave!
Basic Personal Essentials (water, food, hygiene, tent, sleeping bags)
Spare Tire, Full Size
Jack and tire iron to change your tire
Shovel
Tow strap/Recovery Kit
Real, solid vehicle recovery points
Basic Tool Kit
Gloves
Hat
Boots
Sunblock
Spare Key for vehicle
Trash bags
TP/Wag bags
First Aid Kit
Firewood
DRV2014
LIKE AMERICAN ADVENTURIST ON FACEBOOK!
The following rules apply on public lands administered by the BLM California Desert District unless explicitly authorized by a permit or other authorization document issued by the BLM:
1. Public nudity is prohibited at all developed sites and areas and all ORV open areas. Nudity in a place where a person may be observed by another person is prohibited. This rule is in effect for all Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) open areas and also developed sites and areas managed by the El Centro, Barstow, Palm Springs- South Coast, Ridgecrest, and Needles Field Offices.
2. It is prohibited for a person to ride in or transport another person in or on a portion of an ORV or trailer that is not designed or intended for the transport of passengers. This rule is in effect for all land managed by the El Centro, Barstow, Palm Springs-South Coast, Ridgecrest, and Needles Field Offices.
3. It is prohibited to use as firewood, or have in their possession, any firewood materials containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware, including, but not limited to, wood pallets and/or construction debris. This rule is in effect for all land managed by the El Centro, Barstow, Palm Springs-South Coast, Ridgecrest, and Needles Field Offices.
4. Possession of glass beverage containers is prohibited in all developed sites and areas and all ORV open areas. This rule is in effect for all Off-Road Vehi-cle (ORV) open areas and also developed
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5. It is prohibited to place into the ground any non-flexible object such as, but not limited to, metal or wood stakes, poles, or pipes, with the exception of small tents or awning stakes, at all developed sites and areas and all ORV open areas. This rule is in effect for all Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) open areas and also developed sites and areas managed by the El Centro, Barstow, Palm Springs-South Coast, Ridgecrest, and Needles Field Offices.
6. It is prohibited to camp within the areas commonly known as Competition Hill Corridor and Competition Hill located within the Dumont Dunes ORV Area, as shown in the map at the entrance kiosk.
7. It is prohibited to reserve or save a camping space for another person at all developed sites and areas and all ORV open areas. This rule is in effect for all Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) open areas and also developed sites and areas managed by the El Centro, Barstow, Palm Springs-South Coast, Ridgecrest, and Needles Field Offices.
8. All persons must keep their sites free of trash and litter during the period of occupancy. This rule is in effect for all land managed by the El Centro, Barstow, Palm Springs-South Coast, Ridgecrest, and Needles Field Offices.
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