The folks who attended the first Bush Bash ("BBI") had a good enough time that they would like to do it again and, hopefully, include some more W&SS folks. One thing that I really liked about our BBI was that it was on relatively lightly regulated Forest Service land. That meant that we could place our tents, vehicles, fire pits, etc. in any responsible location. We could also engage in outdoor activities that would not be acceptable near most organized campsites (target shooting, archery, etc.). I greatly enjoyed that freedom and would like to preserve it for the next gathering.
Just to start the ball rolling, I'm going to suggest the weekends of August 21-23 or August 28-30 for BBII. These weekends are before the resumption of most schools so people with kids should have more flexibility than in Sept. However, if you think a sooner or later date makes more sense, please chime in with it.
I would be perfectly happy returning to the same location as BBI. You can all see how pretty it was in the picture thread. The nearby Hartland Christian Camp says that summer temps at 4500-4900 ft. tend to run about 20 degrees cooler than the Valley floor so it should be warm but pleasant. However, I think we might get a better turnout if we could find a location close to the Central Coast, south of the Bay Area (I know Mtnfolk Mike won't fight me on this one
). It would be closer to the Bay Area and maybe easier for far NorCal members to reach. Any suggestions that do not involve heavily regulated campsites like Montana de Oro?
To conclude, what would you be interested in?
DATE: (1) Aug. 21-23; (2) Aug. 28-30; (3) Other date---please specify.
LOCATION: (1) Sequoia NF (same as BBI);
(2) Central Coast---please make a suggestion;
(3) Other place---please specify.
Thanks for your input,
DancesWithKnives
Just to start the ball rolling, I'm going to suggest the weekends of August 21-23 or August 28-30 for BBII. These weekends are before the resumption of most schools so people with kids should have more flexibility than in Sept. However, if you think a sooner or later date makes more sense, please chime in with it.
I would be perfectly happy returning to the same location as BBI. You can all see how pretty it was in the picture thread. The nearby Hartland Christian Camp says that summer temps at 4500-4900 ft. tend to run about 20 degrees cooler than the Valley floor so it should be warm but pleasant. However, I think we might get a better turnout if we could find a location close to the Central Coast, south of the Bay Area (I know Mtnfolk Mike won't fight me on this one
). It would be closer to the Bay Area and maybe easier for far NorCal members to reach. Any suggestions that do not involve heavily regulated campsites like Montana de Oro?To conclude, what would you be interested in?
DATE: (1) Aug. 21-23; (2) Aug. 28-30; (3) Other date---please specify.
LOCATION: (1) Sequoia NF (same as BBI);
(2) Central Coast---please make a suggestion;
(3) Other place---please specify.
Thanks for your input,
DancesWithKnives
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