Fall Bush Bash 2011. Camping/Bushcraft Event. October 14-16. Sequoia NF, California.

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It's that time again. We've come up with the date of October 14-16 for the Fall Bush Bash 2011.

The Bush Bash is an informal camping event we hold twice a year. The first one was a few years ago, started by bladeforums W&SS members.

We practice skills, eat, BS around the campfire, hike, shoot, and compare knives. We've also been known to have contests which are SPONSORED BY LACONICO KNIVES! ;)

Everyone is welcome to come as long as you bring a good attitude.

Details:
It's car camping. The location is a meadow in the Sequoia National Forest. People start showing up at around noon on Friday (or earlier). Most people leave by late morning on Sunday. Campfires and shooting are allowed. We will have a campfire permit.

Location:
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http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sou...666784,-118.967128&spn=0.003769,0.008149&z=18

Google directions are messed up for that area. Follow these directions to get there:

Lambertiana said:
[...] This is how to get there:

I am assuming everyone can get onto eastbound 198 from 99 at Visalia. Proceed east on 198 past Visalia. You eventually get to a stop light on 198 that is marked Exeter/Rt 65. Set your trip odometer to zero at that intersection, and continue east on 198.

At mile 9.0, turn left on 216 toward Woodlake.
At mile 9.6, turn right on Dry Creek Road
At mile 26.2, turn right on Stagecoach toward Eshom/Hartland
At mile 28.5, turn right toward Hartland/Eshom
At mile 33.7, ignore the right hand road, continue straight
At mile 36.4, turn left on the dirt road. The campsite is 0.1 mile in.

There are no other roads turning off of any significance - just ranch and private property roads, most of them with gates.

The dirt road has deep ruts. My Subaru made it no problem, and another guy who was with me had no trouble with his 2WD minivan. You just have to straddle the ruts. (note: the dirt road is maybe 100 yards long)

I borrowed a friend's GPS, and this is what I got, standing in the middle of the clearing:

36 degrees 39.557 N
118 degrees 57.403 W

11 325196E
4058666N

From my house in the western part of Visalia it took 75 minutes. [...]
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Chime in if you plan on showing up!
 
It looks like I can make it for Friday night/Saturday. I'll probably arrive after dark on Friday night. Should I bring stuff to make scones again, or dutch oven cobbler?
 
Were those scones we had last fall? If so...mmmm...oil fried tastiness.
 
Wish I still live out on the West Coast...at least for those dates!
 
I'll try to make it to this one...it's been way too long since I have been able to come up.
 
It's getting close! Spent a few hours last night cleaning guns and sharpening knives. What toys to bring....decisions decisions.....
 
This looks like a good time. I'm gonna run it by the family and the crew and see who is up for the adventure.

Matt
 
I’m going to be on vacation during that time. Al my camping gear is in Oaxaca; sadly I won’t be able to get it till December. Sounds like a good fun.
 
Crew and family are all invited, although I don't think we can feed you as well as you fed me. I think Sasha plans on cooking up some chicken feet though.
 
"Crew and family are all invited, although I don't think we can feed you as well as you fed me. I think Sasha plans on cooking up some chicken feet though."

Some how that doesnt seem like a fair trade!:).

Matt
 
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I have more than enough gear for an extra person. I am sure others do to. If you want to come don't let not having your gear stop you. Sequoia is truly a natural wonder of the world. It would be worth hauling a little extra gear to hear EdWood's campfire stories!

Matt
 
Matt's right, I'm sure that we all have enough extra gear to help a brother (or two) out.

Matt - If you don't dig the chicken feet I'm sure we can shoot you up a squirrel or two. :barf:
 
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