2015 SoCal Desert Rendezvous: Official Thread

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American Adventurist is proud to announce the 5th Annual SoCal Desert Rendezvous

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DATE: This free event is scheduled for March 20-22 2015

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LOCATION: We are making a small change to the event location - we will be north of the RR trestle before the moon dust. This is to keep camp a bit closer to the area that needs cleaned up and a better location for a group this size - big and flat.

I was there today but the coordinates I took are corrupt. Suffice it to say that the current coordinates posted are a couple miles too far southeast along the RR tracks (Fish Creek Wash by the RR trestle). This is NOT where we are holding the event this time.

We will be camped a few miles NORTHWEST of the coords posted for the previous site at the trestle:

From the NORTH: take 78 to Split Mountain Road. Follow this to the RR tracks and turn left. Drive about 10-15 minutes past the end of the pavement and you will see the group on the left in a very large flat spot there.

From the SOUTH take the 8 to S80 to Plaster City, follow the narrow gauge RR tracks north out of Plaster City to the RR trestle - KEEP GOING and you will reach the group camped on the right.

We're a hardy bunch here at AAV so I expect everyone to figure it out - if you run along those RR tracks you'll see Roof Top Tent City - you have arrived

COORDINATES BELOW ARE TO THE TRESTLE AS NOTED ABOVE

32°59'14.43"N
115°57'11.73"W
GPX FILE:
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***BE ADVISED, 4WD IS MANDATORY TO GET THERE!***

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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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NOTE: T-shirts and decal sets (1DRV/1 AAV decal) will be handed out during check in. Only RSVP's will receive this. Quantities and sizes are limited since our crystal ball went missing. First come, first served.

If we don't have your size (2XL for example) PLEASE do not take a shirt (Medium etc) "just because" - We'd like the folks that are HERE at DRV to get these and wear on Saturday!

ROUGH TIMELINE OF EVENTS:



FRI:
1200 Arrivals




1800 Happy Hour sponsored by Mojoe Outfitters followed by Campfire




SAT:
0900 Desert Cleanup: CLEANUP CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS




1200 Lunch




1300 Desert Cleanup Trash Photo at dumpster/Group Photo




1600 Fire up the BBQ's/Dutch Ovens




1700 Rendezvous Potluck/Dutch Oven Competition sponsored by TemboTusk




1800 Main Group Photo followed by Desert Cleanup Raffle




1900 Campfire




SUN:
0900 Steel Shoot sponsored by Iron Works Tactical


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.


BLM is providing a dumpster for us to fill, but we still need to be 100% self sufficient and uphold our good name with the BLM!

FIVE 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

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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 Bonfire 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, Overland Expo, Outdoor Retailer 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

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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
sites and areas managed by the El Centro, Barstow, Palm Springs-South Coast, Ridgecrest, and Needles Field Offices.


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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Check In Hours
Friday 12:00pm to 7:00pm (1200-1900)
Saturday 8:00am to 1:00pm (0800-1300)

You MUST be on the RSVP list for check in (Wait List is not the RSVP list).
When you check in, you will receive a DRV15 sticker and t-shirt (sizes are first come, first served, 1 per RSVP).
Raffle Ticket will be given during the Saturday 1500 Trash Pickup Photo. Bag(s) of trash, per person = 1 ticket


RSVP INSTRUCTIONS:

-YOU MUST POST IN THIS THREAD TO GET A SLOT ON THE RSVP LIST FOR DRV 2015!!!

1. Dave.
2. BlkWgn
3. Mitch
4. Mike
5. Stuart
6. JKOperator
7. Scott
8. Gear
9. Mojoe Outfitters
10. OutdoorX4 Magazine
11. Goose Gear
12. Tembo Tusk
13. briansocal
14. taugust
15. Bgray
16. stevec
17. woody
18. 1leg
19. BorregoWrangler
20. TD64
21. Big Dave
22. Raul B - XpeditionOutfitters
23. wildfire
24. jjstahl3
25. rvdb
26. jismay
27. Zamg63
28. Richard310
29. Zam15
30. sbright
31. GreyBeard
32. cjgo83
33. Swiss Thunder
34. Herbie
35. Matt
36. Dennx
37. RoamingRobertsons
38. Azfjtoy
39. SFSMedic - Ironworks Tactical
40. Tacoma
41. OverlandTheWorld
42. redearthandsage
43. GunnyMT
44. Shakotankei
45. chaos
46. wc6glenn
47. ventura911
48. FJRanger
49. REBEL OFF ROAD
50. Adamar85
51. tubey1
52. sandyfeat
53. Borrego60
54. woodienut
55. pray4surf
56. phulcrum
57. Team Balls Out
58. Jon Nelson
59. Paul_fj40
60. KTMRIDER
61. blupaddler
62. thatsalexus?
63. sdnative
64. glamisdude
65. chevurai
66. brentbba
67. SoCal_80
68. hardhat
69. sirwin13
70. Andranik
71. FordGuy
72. xbox73
73. ShanleX
74. Eurok
75. knightrider
76. arclight
77. Roverdoctor
78. jmiller110
79. Turtleback
80. anneinsd
81. PW_SD
82. 1FZJ80
83. BFW18
84. EwokPoacher
85. fj80toyman
86. nvwiggins
87. jness
88. bob91yj
89. barlowrs
90. Advtr80
91. Mr. Leary
92. eugenethejeeper
93. MAJEWSKI
94. Tapatio
95. BeeRaadical
96. YodaTEQ and Co
97. dirtdustand4x4
98. Vankong
99. Dice
100. J.P. Seldom
101. begz
102. Gianni - Triple Aught Design
103. shanz3n5
104. LJ Turbo
105. Zzmikey
106. DragonX
107. billk263
108. Rawdawg
109. ribs
110. camapper
111. JohnGalt
112. Jayrat
113. brubar79
114. Black4runner
115. Brian90744
116. TJDurand
117. Grizzley
118. azmiik
119. KD6TAV
120. Dan2722

120 is the Capacity for this event.

Wait List

sirwin13 - Added to the above list #69
Eurok - Added to the above list #74
Azfjtoy - Added to the above list #38
rvdb - Added to the above list #25
ShanleX - Added to space #73
Jayrat - Added to space #112
anneinsd - Added to space #80
Adamar85 - Added to space #50
Andranik - Added to space #70
wikid - Added to space #120
begz - Added to space #101
azmiik - Added to space #118
Tacoma - added to space #40
Swiss Thunder - Added to list #33
YodaTEQ&LadyYodaTEQ - Added to list #96
nvwiggins - Added to list #86
chaos - Added to list #45
woodienut - Added to list #54
shanz3n5 - Added to list #103
wildfire - Added to list #23
TJDurand - Added to list #116
LJ Turbo - Added to list #104
hardhat - Added to list at #68
Dan2722 - Added to list at #120

Grizzley - Added to list #117

Lists are officially closed. No additions will be made.
 
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BIG THANKS TO ALL THE GREAT INDUSTRY PARTNERS WHO HELP MAKE THE RENDEZVOUS EVENTS POSSIBLE!

If you need gear, these are the folks that support us so please keep that in mind next time you need something :thumbsup

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Wow.. I got signed up.. I guess my constant nagging was enough to get it done hahaha... I'm in!
 
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