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BUSH BASH VII... THE RETURN.
Or maybe BUSH BASH VII... THIS TIME IT'S PERSONAL.
Anyways, the time has come for the spring Bush Bash. The date is April 27th to the 29th. The Bush Bash is an informal camping event we hold twice a year. The first one was a few years ago, started by bladeforums W&SS members.
What do you do at a Bush Bash? Activities range from shooting, to cooking, to fire making, to survival skills activities. Throw in some hiking, archery, eating, and whatever else sounds fun. Do a search for "Bush Bash" to see some pictures from past events.
The location is a meadow/clearing in the Sequoia National Forest. The people are young and old and guys and gals. Sometimes we have kids along... but with all the guns lying around, that's not necessarily recommended.
Everyone is welcome to come as long as you bring a good attitude.
Details:
It's car camping. You basically park on the grass next to where you want to set up your tent. People start showing up at around noon on Friday (or earlier). Most people leave by late morning on Sunday. We will have a campfire permit. NO FACILITIES. Bring your own water, food, etc. We usually do a pot luck type of affair whenever the mood hits us, but don't count on being fed (**cough** RAY **cough**).
It can get cold up there. Elevation is about 4600 feet. Last year there was snow on the ground when we arrived. Prepare for sub-freezing temps at night.
Location:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sou...666784,-118.967128&spn=0.003769,0.008149&z=18
Google directions are messed up for that area. Follow these directions to get there:
Chime in if you plan on showing up!
Or maybe BUSH BASH VII... THIS TIME IT'S PERSONAL.
Anyways, the time has come for the spring Bush Bash. The date is April 27th to the 29th. The Bush Bash is an informal camping event we hold twice a year. The first one was a few years ago, started by bladeforums W&SS members.
What do you do at a Bush Bash? Activities range from shooting, to cooking, to fire making, to survival skills activities. Throw in some hiking, archery, eating, and whatever else sounds fun. Do a search for "Bush Bash" to see some pictures from past events.
The location is a meadow/clearing in the Sequoia National Forest. The people are young and old and guys and gals. Sometimes we have kids along... but with all the guns lying around, that's not necessarily recommended.
Everyone is welcome to come as long as you bring a good attitude.
Details:
It's car camping. You basically park on the grass next to where you want to set up your tent. People start showing up at around noon on Friday (or earlier). Most people leave by late morning on Sunday. We will have a campfire permit. NO FACILITIES. Bring your own water, food, etc. We usually do a pot luck type of affair whenever the mood hits us, but don't count on being fed (**cough** RAY **cough**).
It can get cold up there. Elevation is about 4600 feet. Last year there was snow on the ground when we arrived. Prepare for sub-freezing temps at night.
Location:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sou...666784,-118.967128&spn=0.003769,0.008149&z=18
Google directions are messed up for that area. Follow these directions to get there:
Lambertiana said:[...] This is how to get there:
I am assuming everyone can get onto eastbound 198 from 99 at Visalia. Proceed east on 198 past Visalia. You eventually get to a stop light on 198 that is marked Exeter/Rt 65. Set your trip odometer to zero at that intersection, and continue east on 198.
At mile 9.0, turn left on 216 toward Woodlake.
At mile 9.6, turn right on Dry Creek Road
At mile 26.2, turn right on Stagecoach toward Eshom/Hartland
At mile 28.5, turn right toward Hartland/Eshom
At mile 33.7, ignore the right hand road, continue straight
At mile 36.4, turn left on the dirt road. The campsite is 0.1 mile in.
There are no other roads turning off of any significance - just ranch and private property roads, most of them with gates.
The dirt road has deep ruts. My Subaru made it no problem, and another guy who was with me had no trouble with his 2WD minivan. You just have to straddle the ruts. (note: the dirt road is maybe 100 yards long)
I borrowed a friend's GPS, and this is what I got, standing in the middle of the clearing:
36 degrees 39.557 N
118 degrees 57.403 W
11 325196E
4058666N
From my house in the western part of Visalia it took 75 minutes. [...]
Chime in if you plan on showing up!