Camping Swanking - June 28 - July 3 - Page 13

Not Afraid · 04-14-2007, 10:11 AM

FYI-ALL.

ISM is going to pop by our house on his way to the Mouse this afternoon. We're going to go through the reservation site with the map and choose probably 5 (maybe 6) sites to reserve. At least we'll have that part down.

Then I can start thinking about food!

blueerica · 04-14-2007, 10:58 AM

Might anyone be willing to leave at around 1:30 or 2ish (or whenver I can speed over there by) on Thursday? I have a class that runs until 12:45 in the afternoon... Please, please, pretty please!?

Not Afraid · 04-14-2007, 04:07 PM

We have camping sites!!!!!!

Not Afraid · 04-14-2007, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Southern Sierra Hiking Guide

"If you like camping in style, you'll like Dorst Campground"

Sounds like our kinda place.

blueerica · 04-14-2007, 04:40 PM

innerSpaceman · 04-14-2007, 06:21 PM

Woot! We have five campsites along the shady side of Dorst Campground's Fashionable Loop E.

There's room for 20 people ... so the first to chime in with a definite committment of money will get the prized spots at the Swankamping of the Century.

The camping fee is going to be $50 per person. Payment to

will guarantee your spot on the tour.

There's also a $20 one-time National Park entry fee per vehicle. Oh, and whatever you'll spend on vittles, camping gear, and camp decorations.

From our campground, there's a wonderful hike to the Muir Grove of giant Sequoias ... far more secluded and intitmate than the more touristy groves near parking lots and vending machines. Also accessible from our campsite is a shorter hike to Little Baldy, an exposed granite dome with a panaramic view of the Sierras.

We're planning a day trip to nearby Kings Canyon, and other adventures are possible to Crystal Caverns or Tokopah Falls.

Besides the optional adventure excursions, there will be plenty of lounging at the swankiest camp west of the Mississippi, gourmet camp cookouts, and bonding sessions around the campfire.

The campsites are available starting Thursday, June 28, and people are free to stay through and including Monday night, July 2.

Roughing It - - the Swanky Way. LoT CampOut. June into July 2007!

blueerica · 04-14-2007, 06:46 PM

$50/person???

Wow... camping sure has gotten expensive! I'll need to sit a little bit on this one before I can make a final decision on it - though I'm pretty sure I'm good to go.

CoasterMatt · 04-14-2007, 07:27 PM

Well, seeing as that's the time of year I make my most money, I'll be passing this trip by... have fun, though

Not Afraid · 04-14-2007, 08:13 PM

It works out to $10 per person per night.

Sure, not everyone will be staying all those nights ... but it's cheaper for those that do.

We had to book all the campsites together to guarantee our block of consecutive sites. It wasn't easy finding and booking five adjoining sites for a weekend in the summer splendor of Sequoia.

(btw, this is iSm browbeating you about money from Not Afraid's applaptop.)

Prudence · 04-14-2007, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

(btw, this is iSm browbeating you about money from Not Afraid's applaptop.)

Do the typos come built in on that machine?

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04-14-2007, 10:11 AM	#1
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	FYI-ALL. ISM is going to pop by our house on his way to the Mouse this afternoon. We're going to go through the reservation site with the map and choose probably 5 (maybe 6) sites to reserve. At least we'll have that part down. Then I can start thinking about food!
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04-14-2007, 10:58 AM	#2
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	Might anyone be willing to leave at around 1:30 or 2ish (or whenver I can speed over there by) on Thursday? I have a class that runs until 12:45 in the afternoon... Please, please, pretty please!? __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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04-14-2007, 04:07 PM	#3
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	We have camping sites!!!!!!
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04-14-2007, 04:40 PM	#5
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	!!! __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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04-14-2007, 06:21 PM	#6
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Woot! We have five campsites along the shady side of Dorst Campground's Fashionable Loop E. There's room for 20 people ... so the first to chime in with a definite committment of money will get the prized spots at the Swankamping of the Century. The camping fee is going to be $50 per person. Payment to will guarantee your spot on the tour. There's also a $20 one-time National Park entry fee per vehicle. Oh, and whatever you'll spend on vittles, camping gear, and camp decorations. From our campground, there's a wonderful hike to the Muir Grove of giant Sequoias ... far more secluded and intitmate than the more touristy groves near parking lots and vending machines. Also accessible from our campsite is a shorter hike to Little Baldy, an exposed granite dome with a panaramic view of the Sierras. We're planning a day trip to nearby Kings Canyon, and other adventures are possible to Crystal Caverns or Tokopah Falls. Besides the optional adventure excursions, there will be plenty of lounging at the swankiest camp west of the Mississippi, gourmet camp cookouts, and bonding sessions around the campfire. The campsites are available starting Thursday, June 28, and people are free to stay through and including Monday night, July 2. Roughing It - - the Swanky Way. LoT CampOut. June into July 2007!
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04-14-2007, 06:46 PM	#7
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	$50/person??? Wow... camping sure has gotten expensive! I'll need to sit a little bit on this one before I can make a final decision on it - though I'm pretty sure I'm good to go. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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04-14-2007, 07:27 PM	#8
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Well, seeing as that's the time of year I make my most money, I'll be passing this trip by... have fun, though __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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04-14-2007, 08:13 PM	#9
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	It works out to $10 per person per night. Sure, not everyone will be staying all those nights ... but it's cheaper for those that do. We had to book all the campsites together to guarantee our block of consecutive sites. It wasn't easy finding and booking five adjoining sites for a weekend in the summer splendor of Sequoia. (btw, this is iSm browbeating you about money from Not Afraid's applaptop.)
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