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Old 07-06-2016, 07:39 PM   #1
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American Adventurist Mountain Rendezvous

This is a cool event if you are in the general Southern California area. Sign up is now live at the link below:

http://americanadventurist.com/forum...72/#post-70125

Hopefully we'll see some more vans there this year!

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Old 07-06-2016, 08:35 PM   #2
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I just signed up. This will be my first time to this. Just heard about it at the San Diego meet-up. I'll be in a white van wherever they stick me at the camp. Looking forward to it!


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Old 07-06-2016, 08:51 PM   #3
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I will be there.


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I tried to look at event info, but it looks like you need to sign up and create a log in first. I find that a bit odd.
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Old 07-06-2016, 11:26 PM   #5
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Let's see if this works ok. This is a copy from the site (images likely won't come across):

American Adventurist is proud to announce the 6th Annual SoCal Mountain Rendezvous

2016 MRV.jpeg

DATE: This event is scheduled for 26-28 August 2016 - Get event swag HERE

RSVP (with a signed Hold Harmless) is required to be on the property.

This is a private event and not open to the public. See RSVP list AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS FIRST POST.

LOCATION:
Camp Tahquitz on Highway 38 (approx. 30 miles from Big Bear) 640 acres at an elevation of 6,500 ft

A BIG THANK YOU TO THE LONG BEACH BSA COUNCIL!
The Camp belongs to the Long Beach Council of the Boy Scouts of America. It is a PRIVILEGE and an HONOR for our community to be allowed use of this world class BSA Camp - again in 2016!


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This year there will be a $20 RSVP fee for each vehicle for the weekend. Online payment link TBA. Once this is paid, you will be added to the RSVP list.

Once you arrive, there will be a cash donation of $40. All proceeds on site will be donated to the BSA for camp maintenance to support the Boy Scouts of America!

*BSA also requires a signed hold-harmless agreement from each vehicle. Dogs must be on leashes and cleaned up after.

*Campfire restrictions MAY be in effect - we will update this as we get closer to the event!*

Here is the "Hold Harmless Agreement" the camp requires:

2016 Hold Harmless Agreement (1).pdf

PLEASE PRINT AND SIGN AND BRING WITH YOU!


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EASY DIRECTIONS TO CAMP:
Turn off Highway 38 onto Jenks Lake road


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Turn left off of Jenks Lake road onto Barton Flats road


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CAMP ENTRANCE LOCATION: N34 09.913' W116 53.697'


Camp entrance on left from Barton Flats road (note small gate, this dirt road goes down the hill into camp). DO NOT COME IN THROUGH MAIN CAMP TAHQUITZ GATE ON HYWY 38!


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Off Road Trails in the Area to Explore: http://www.dirtopia.com/wiki/Big_Bear

Amenities:
-Water
-There are multiple bathrooms with real toilets!

**Fire Restrictions MAY be In effect Again This Year!**
1. Campfires TBD - they may or may not be allowed. (Campfire in a Can is OK i.e. propane)
2. Dutch Ovens/coaling are a go - ONLY at main fire ring just like last year
3. Mojoe is a go for Saturday morning pancake breakfast at main fire ring.
4. NO CHARCOAL at any of the outer areas/fire rings. ONLY at the main fire ring.
5. Propane BBQ's/stoves/devices are OK.

Common sense applies folks. We're in a historic drought cycle, let's not be the ones to burn down our favorite spot!!!

Camping is also available nearby for those extending their journey before and after the Rendezvous: http://bigbear.us/sanbernardinomountains.html

Dispersed camping in the area: http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/f....persed+Camping


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Comm Plan:
CB: Ch 38 for calling
FRS: For short range Ch 3 tone 8
HAM: Simplex 146.52 & 146.460
Ham Repeaters:
Option 1
146.385 + PL 146.2 on Keller Peak
Option 2
147.330 + PL 131.8 in Big Bear (Sugarloaf or Sugurlump Mtn.?)
Option 3
147.645 - PL 103.5 in Big Bear Valley


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The Vision:
1. SoCal Casual: Come as you are!
2. Laid Back: No schedule other than the date.
3. Mountain Man Rendezvous meets Overland 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 Chat: With a real people. Share food and beverages of your choice.

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. FIRE RESTRICTIONS TBD!


- Please note well in advance that this is NOT a commercial event. Bring your own food and water. Bring your own toilet/shower gear.
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NOTE: This informal community gathering is designed so that members of the American Adventurist Community and other groups can meet each other in person.

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FRI:
1200 Arrivals. Check in will be by the main fire pit (see map).
1700 Happy Hour and MRV Swap Meet followed by propane campfire


SAT:
0800 Breakfast TBD
0900 Trail Runs! Hiking! Mountain Biking! Whatever!
1200 Lunch
1300 Trail Runs! Hiking! Mountain Biking! Nap time!
1500 Get ready for Potluck!
1600 Group Photo TBD
1630 Potluck/Dutch Oven Competition (Remember the 2016 Desert Rendezvous?)
1730 MRV Raffle followed by relaxation


SUN:
0900 Trail Runs! Hiking! Mountain Biking! Whatever!
1200 Camp inspected and cleared. Zero residuals.


WE ARE A TREAD LIGHTLY ALLIANCE MEMBER ORGANIZATION. WE WILL ADHERE TO THOSE PRINCIPLES AT ALL TIMES, AND THERE WILL BE NO DRINKING AND DRIVING ON OR OFF ROAD - ZERO TOLERANCE.


IF I SEE IT OR HEAR ABOUT IT, YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT IT. 'NUFF SAID.

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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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Big thanks to all the great folks that help make these events possible!

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Basic Requirements for Attendance:
Paper Maps, Compass and GPS. If you can't find the Rendezvous with the directions given, you may need a different hobby...
Full fuel tank!
Basic Personal Essentials & Provisions (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, prescriptions

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2016 MRV RSVP LIST

Below is the link for the official 2016 SoCal Mountain Rendezvous RSVP list. There is a limit of 120 vehicles this year.

THIS LIST is the only way to RSVP for Mountain Rendezvous. Once you click the link, make sure you also POST UP and say you are going!

This year there will be a $20 RSVP fee for each vehicle for the weekend. Online payment link TBA. Use the PayPal donate button at the bottom of this screen.

Once you arrive, there will be a cash donation of $40. All proceeds on site will be donated to the BSA for camp maintenance to support the Boy Scouts of America!

*BSA also requires a signed hold-harmless agreement from each vehicle. Dogs must be on leashes and cleaned up after.

Here is the "Hold Harmless Agreement" the camp requires:

2016 Hold Harmless Agreement (1).pdf

RSVP is for ONE vehicle and it's occupants, not for one vehicle "plus a buddy and his rig" etc.

DO NOT send me PM's, please pay your $20 non-refundable RSVP fee and post up below in a subsequent post and you will be added once verified.



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Old 08-28-2016, 05:00 PM   #6
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American Adventurist Mountain Rendezvous

Just got back and had a really good time. Saw some familiar faces and met lots of great new people. There were some amazing vehicles up there and the weather was SoCal perfect.

Here are a few pictures but more can be seen here:

https://roberttilley.smugmug.com/Mou...2016/i-QWjkHpL





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Old 08-29-2016, 10:27 AM   #7
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Looks like a good time!
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Old 05-01-2017, 10:52 PM   #8
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Just an FYI that the signup is live for the 2017 event. Dates are 9/8/17 - 9/10/17. Right now there are about 30 spots open.


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Old 08-16-2017, 02:45 AM   #9
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It is really cool!
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Old 09-10-2017, 05:48 PM   #10
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We just got back from this years event and had a great time. Here are a few pics I snapped. Seems that roof top tents are trending as are trailers. There were lots of both this year.

















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