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climbingcowboy
Oct 16, 2002, 2:01 AM
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How many people can you fit on one normal site (vechiles,tents)? What if some of you guys that live out there go early and through some tents down say thurs would that make a diffrence?
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wlderdude
Oct 16, 2002, 2:16 AM
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If I can get somone to drive down there with me I migh make it. I won't know what my class schedule will be like until Jan, but I thinking climbing is at least as important as school.
PM me if you are planning to drive down from the Wasatch Front.
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pbcowboy77
Oct 16, 2002, 8:10 AM
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I can get a group spot at Indian cove but that is only 15 people and can get pay for some family spots that are 6 people. But the family spots are $10 dollars a peice. Let me find out how many family spots there are and I'll let you all know.
Don't worry everyone I'll make this work one way or another. We might have to spend about $5 a night to camp out or something like that. darn it I'm gonna make this work or I'm gonna realy mad . O.K. not so much... but I'll get something, the only thing is that we probally going to stay at Indian Cove I'll let you know tommorow. I'm gonna plan for
-Zac
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pbcowboy77
Oct 16, 2002, 4:49 PM
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O.K here is the deal... I reserved a spot at Indian Cove for the 16th and checking out on the 19th. This spot holds 15 people and 5 cars, this cost me $60. At Indan cove they have Family spots that hold 6 people and 2 cars for $10 per night. There are 81 out of 101 of the family sites avaible as of now. I figure if I can get 5 of us to reserve one family site that will give us room for 45 people and 15 cars, and that might be good.
So is there anyone out there that could help me out? I would jump for joy if we could get 7 of these sites. Let me know through this Forum if you can do this for me and everyone eles that is planning this.
You can make these reservations by calling (800)365-2267or the web site reservations.nps.gov
The site I have is Indian Cove Group site 10, so try to get it as close to that as posible. Thank You for all your help.
-Zac
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rocks4jules
Oct 16, 2002, 5:27 PM
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We're trying to work out the details. Hopefully we can make it. I checked on AOL today, and airline tickets were as low as $104 round trip to Ontario Airport - closest airport to J-Tree. Also, Alaska Air has roundtrip tickets for $190 to Ontario. I'll keep trying to make this trip work -- sounds like a blast!
Bye for now . . ., and CLIMB ON!!!
JULES
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toejam
Oct 16, 2002, 5:56 PM
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Just reserved one family site at Indian Cove 1/16 throu 1/19. See ya there.
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cloudbreak
Oct 16, 2002, 6:24 PM
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I just reserved one family site, as well, at Indian Cove 1/16 throu 1/19.
They can't gaurantee specific sites #'s, but I put a request in for anything close to Group Site 10.
......can't wait!!!!
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hawk527
Oct 17, 2002, 2:27 AM
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how do you go about reserving a site?
-Heath-
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betaflash
Oct 17, 2002, 3:23 AM
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FYI
For those unable to get in a site for the weekend ya'll are planning this hoedown, there is a bit of BLM land just a short drive from Indian Cove where primitive camping is allowed. You can't really leave any gear behind for the day, but it is both quite and legal. Just a thought for those concerned about getting an avaliable site.
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trickster
Oct 17, 2002, 3:50 AM
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Also there is a private campground not too far away with showers called Joshua Tree Lake. Phone # (760) 366 1213
For Indian Cove dial 1 (800) 365 2267
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pbjosh
Oct 17, 2002, 4:48 AM
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Unless you purposefully drive through traffic San Diego to Joshua Tree is a reliable 2:15 to 2:30, depending on where in San Diego you start from. I've driven there probably 30-40 times and I don't think I've ever spent more than 2.5 hours of _driving_ time, including bad traffic days. Late at night, speeding, I've gone campsite to door in sub 2 hours. Someone who spends 3-4 hours getting there is doing something wrong.
josh
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richardaiken
Oct 17, 2002, 5:32 AM
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I don't know where I'll be but here is some travel advice:
1. for airfares, try www.itasoftware.com, find the lowest fares and then try the airline websites. Also, try www.orbitz.com and www.expedia.com
2. for rental cars, try orbitz.com-I'm getting $73 per WEEK! out of LAX. It may be worth the extra drive time. Also, airfares are cheap and often less restricted to Las Vegas than to other cities.
3. I have rented hotel rooms just outside J-tree park for under $30. works out great if you share with 3-4 others
richard Aiken
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addiroids
Oct 17, 2002, 11:54 PM
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IN!!
I could pick people up at ONT or PSP but let me know when and where. I live about 15 min east of ONT and work near PSP 7am to about 2pm Tues to Friday. So coming in, it could be ONT from 3pm-11pm thurs night, and PSP around 3pm friday (I don't HAVE to work Friday if I don't really want to though) and drop off at either place when ever. I have to give my boss like a week notice (he is a climber too and understands) so let's hook it up. Call if you need the help.
TRADitionally yours,
Cali Dirtbag 909 800 5537
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rocks4jules
Oct 18, 2002, 12:06 AM
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Thanks, addiroids, we just may have to take you up on that offer .
Out for now . . .
JULES
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hawk527
Oct 18, 2002, 1:09 AM
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Getting a new car soon, so if you're in Phoenix you can ride with me.
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climbingcowboy
Oct 19, 2002, 4:14 AM
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OK so the count looks like 23 ish people and we have room for 27 people and 9 cars from what you guys have already booked:
Pbcowboy- 15 people/5cars
Toejam- 6 people/2cars
Cloudbreak- 6 people/2cars
right now the place is closed i'll call tommorow for another site IF you guys think we need one.
also for you people flying in if you get a good deal to Burbank or LAX and need a ride PM me
Geoff
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pbcowboy77
Oct 19, 2002, 6:49 PM
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I'm going to have about 4 people with me also so I'm thinking that 2 more sites and we should be fine. If we need to get more later I don't think that will be a problem. I'm thinking that there will be 35 to 40 people there, with the people that decide last minute and the people who cancel.
-Zac
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ktwo
Oct 23, 2002, 12:25 AM
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Hey, my dad and I are in. I am pretty sure that we are staying with cloudbreak, as he is my brotha . And hey, if there is anyone there that wants to do some trad and needs a partner, PM me, cause I have done it, I just don't have much of a rack.
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tradclimber2
Oct 24, 2002, 5:23 AM
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I am planning on being in Josh for at least a week in January and will try and plan on being there around the 16-19 weekend, so please keep a parking spot for me. I will probably be there before the 16th and will be at hidden valley (hoepfully), but will plan an excursion to meet you all. I will be coming from Chico and may have room for a body or two - depending on MY partner coming or not.
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rock_diva
Oct 24, 2002, 6:50 AM
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Count me IN
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pbcowboy77
Oct 24, 2002, 7:36 PM
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well it looks like we might need a few more sites so if your traveling you might want to reserve one. you can call (800)3652267 or the web adress is www.reservations.nps.gov
We are staying at Indian Cove. Beaware that this campground has it's own entrance, but has climbing within walking.
If you have a qustion you can PM me and keep checking this post for info. Oh and if you reserve a spot can you please post that you did so I can talley the space we have.I'll have more Info about the gathering later (directions, local stores, and areas that we might hit)
Hope to see you all there
-Zac
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addiroids
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One more thing. If people in college or whatever school can't make it for the Jan 17-19 Gathering, I would be more than willing to try to organize something for early January (2-10th) whether it be rides to and from the airport (let's coordinate on this) or just getting everyone together to drink beer and tell lies. PM me if this sounds like a plan.
And dammit, try to get the 17th-19th off. It will be a blast!!!
TRADitionally yours,
Cali Dirtbag
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enigma
Oct 28, 2002, 12:57 AM
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take a plane to Ontario , the flights will be cheaper then palm springs. It's about 2 hrs away by car. But if you drive speedy, maybe sooner.
Watch out for the wind-mill pass /could flip over your car if your not careful --driving fast,windows open,lots of breeze. Once had a rental car go from the far right to the left lane ,before I regained control. Guess someone wanted me to make it through....
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rckjk
Oct 29, 2002, 4:45 PM
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Pretty sure that I'm in. Ah heck, nothing planned so I'll be there. Coming up Friday night from San Diego. I've got room for one or four if you want to squish. Let me know if you need a ride. I look forward to meeting everyone.
Ron
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climbingcowboy
Oct 29, 2002, 9:01 PM
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ZAC:
I just booked a site at Indain Cove 6people, 2cars, 3 tents. i'm pretty sure that it will be just me and one other person on my site as of now. I put in a request to be close to the group site.
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