Camp Swank Poll - Reply ASAP

innerSpaceman · 02-12-2008, 12:32 PM

The time for salvaging this year's edition of Swank Camp is growing short.

We are looking at a time frame of late June, early July ... just like last year.

The options are:

Yosemite Valley - 2 sets of double campsites that would not likely be exactly adjacent to each other. But they'd be in Yosemite Valley, Ma Nature's Most Glorious Temple and the place that every Californian must visit or renounce their citizenship.

Yosemite Park, but outside the Valley - the best candidate for this option would be Crane Flat Campground, about an hour's driving distance from Curry Village (the Valley's main day-use parking). It's also about an hour from Tulomne Meadows. This would be an ok location for basic Yosemite exploring, but not real good for the prime attractions and adventures of Yosemite Valley.

King's Canyon - ditching Yosemite altogether, and opting for the reletive calm, serenity of the canyon we day-tripped to during last year's Swank Camp. It's gorgeous, and a future edition of Swank Camp is contemplated for this location. Should we do it this year? (The problems of Swank Camping in Yosemite will not be going away though.)

Angeles Crest - to hell with going to the Sierra's. Let's just pitch tents in the scrappy forest in our own back yard, and hope that more people will join us if we camp so close to home.

Pick now. Camping Ressies need to be made this coming Friday, February 15.

Disneyphile · 02-12-2008, 12:36 PM

Shoulda made it multiple choice.

I'm fine with the Angeles Crest option too.

Capt Jack · 02-12-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Shoulda made it multiple choice.

I'm fine with the Angeles Crest option too.

I agree. Kings sounds really good too. although in that particular case I might abandon ship for a day and head off fishing somewhere

Chernabog · 02-12-2008, 12:41 PM

Can we just do the Awahnee?

It's soooooo pretty.

katiesue · 02-12-2008, 01:14 PM

I'm fine with any of the options.

innerSpaceman · 02-12-2008, 01:29 PM

Sorry, but multiple choice just makes it too confusing. Time is short. (No Body Image Thread jokes, please.)

Everyone pick their top choice only ... and the winner will be the winner.

Gemini Cricket · 02-12-2008, 01:34 PM

I say Yosemite.
I must experience it with those who love it so.
I've been as far as Bridal Veil Falls and that's it.

Either there or nefarious Widow's Peak.

innerSpaceman · 02-12-2008, 01:47 PM

What is Widow's Peak? I've already visited your hairline, GC.

And yes, um, you have to get further than Bridalveil Fall.

OMG, Brad and I can give the Calamity Falls Tour of Yosemite Waterfalls. First up, Brad's Brokeback Bridalveil site of harrowing heroism ... followed by Steve's gruesome expedition to Death Falls.

What fun!!

Kevy Baby · 02-12-2008, 02:19 PM

I voted before I read the details in the other thread. Please consider my vote changed from Yosemite Park, Outside the Valley to King's Canyon

Disneyphile · 02-12-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

I voted before I read the details in the other thread. Please consider my vote changed from Yosemite Park, Outside the Valley to King's Canyon

I figure we can always do the Valley next year, if the group site gets rebuilt, and then jump on reserving it as soon as the window opens.

View Poll Results: Where's Swank Camp This Year?
Yosemite Valley	7	58.33%
Yosemite Park, Outside the Valley	2	16.67%
King's Canyon	3	25.00%
Angeles Crest	0	0%
Voters: 12. You may not vote on this poll

02-12-2008, 12:32 PM	#1
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Camp Swank Poll - Reply ASAP The time for salvaging this year's edition of Swank Camp is growing short. We are looking at a time frame of late June, early July ... just like last year. The options are: Yosemite Valley - 2 sets of double campsites that would not likely be exactly adjacent to each other. But they'd be in Yosemite Valley, Ma Nature's Most Glorious Temple and the place that every Californian must visit or renounce their citizenship. Yosemite Park, but outside the Valley - the best candidate for this option would be Crane Flat Campground, about an hour's driving distance from Curry Village (the Valley's main day-use parking). It's also about an hour from Tulomne Meadows. This would be an ok location for basic Yosemite exploring, but not real good for the prime attractions and adventures of Yosemite Valley. King's Canyon - ditching Yosemite altogether, and opting for the reletive calm, serenity of the canyon we day-tripped to during last year's Swank Camp. It's gorgeous, and a future edition of Swank Camp is contemplated for this location. Should we do it this year? (The problems of Swank Camping in Yosemite will not be going away though.) Angeles Crest - to hell with going to the Sierra's. Let's just pitch tents in the scrappy forest in our own back yard, and hope that more people will join us if we camp so close to home. Pick now. Camping Ressies need to be made this coming Friday, February 15.
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02-12-2008, 12:36 PM	#2
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	Shoulda made it multiple choice. I'm fine with the Angeles Crest option too.
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02-12-2008, 12:41 PM	#4
Chernabog Biophage Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Moon Posts: 2,679	Can we just do the Awahnee? It's soooooo pretty. __________________ And they say back then our universe Was a coal black egg Until the god inside Burst out and from its shattered shell He made what became the world we know ~ Bjork (Cosmogony)
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02-12-2008, 01:14 PM	#5
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I'm fine with any of the options. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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02-12-2008, 01:29 PM	#6
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Sorry, but multiple choice just makes it too confusing. Time is short. (No Body Image Thread jokes, please.) Everyone pick their top choice only ... and the winner will be the winner.
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02-12-2008, 01:34 PM	#7
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I say Yosemite. I must experience it with those who love it so. I've been as far as Bridal Veil Falls and that's it. Either there or nefarious Widow's Peak.
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02-12-2008, 01:47 PM	#8
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	What is Widow's Peak? I've already visited your hairline, GC. And yes, um, you have to get further than Bridalveil Fall. OMG, Brad and I can give the Calamity Falls Tour of Yosemite Waterfalls. First up, Brad's Brokeback Bridalveil site of harrowing heroism ... followed by Steve's gruesome expedition to Death Falls. What fun!!
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02-12-2008, 02:19 PM	#9
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	I voted before I read the details in the other thread. Please consider my vote changed from Yosemite Park, Outside the Valley to King's Canyon __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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