American Adventurist is proud to announce the 6th Annual SoCal Desert Rendezvous
LOCATION: A stones throw from last year's campsite, vicinity of the end of Split Mountain Road along the RR tracks approx. 1 mile past the Anza Borrego Desert State Park boundary. If you can't find us, you need a new hobby...
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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: NEW for this year, limited edition commemorative Rendezvous morale patches and decals will be handed out during check in. Only RSVP's will receive this. Quantities are limited. First come, first served.
*ONE RSVP/vehicle per member. Groups must register and RSVP individually.
ROUGH TIMELINE OF EVENTS:
FRI:
1200 Arrivals
1800 Happy Hour sponsored by Mojoe Outfitters followed by Campfire
SAT:
0900 Desert Cleanup, muster RR tracks across from camp. Movement towards the dumpster at the State Park boundary.
1200 Desert Cleanup Trash Photo back at dumpster/Group Photo. Lunch.
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: @Ironworks 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!
SIX 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
DRV2016
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DATE: This free event is scheduled for February 26-28 2016.LOCATION: A stones throw from last year's campsite, vicinity of the end of Split Mountain Road along the RR tracks approx. 1 mile past the Anza Borrego Desert State Park boundary. If you can't find us, you need a new hobby...
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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: NEW for this year, limited edition commemorative Rendezvous morale patches and decals will be handed out during check in. Only RSVP's will receive this. Quantities are limited. First come, first served.
*ONE RSVP/vehicle per member. Groups must register and RSVP individually.
ROUGH TIMELINE OF EVENTS:
FRI:
1200 Arrivals
1800 Happy Hour sponsored by Mojoe Outfitters followed by Campfire
SAT:
0900 Desert Cleanup, muster RR tracks across from camp. Movement towards the dumpster at the State Park boundary.
1200 Desert Cleanup Trash Photo back at dumpster/Group Photo. Lunch.
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: @Ironworks 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!
SIX 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 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!
****************************************************************************************************
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.
************************************************** **************************************************
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
DRV2016
LIKE AMERICAN ADVENTURIST ON FACEBOOK!
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