2007
February 2007
Friday 9 February 2007
Fri 9 Feb to Sun 11 Feb. Los Angeles. Ami Alon, 310-926-1344, jewishoutdoor@yahoo.com. Jewish Outdoor Adventures - [events]
Join us in early February for another fabulous JOA camping weekend, this time in beautiful Joshua Tree, one of the most inspiring national parks in the United States. Located only 185 miles from Los Angeles, just northeast of Palm Springs, Joshua Tree is known as the high desert and a land of amazing boulders. It is also one of the coolest national parks because young, hip rock climbers from all over the world frequent the park for its first-class rock climbing. But you need not be a rock climber to appreciate the beauty and spirit of Joshua Tree.
On the way home, we will visit Desert Hot Springs Spa, where for a nominal charge, you can immerse yourself in one of several natural hot spring spas, swim in a big pool, and shower.
Key Details of This Adventure
Cost: $65 early bird (postdated by Friday, January 12, 2007), including all meals (kosher and great tasting) and campsite fees; $80 thereafter (postdated from January 13 and on). Not included: park entry fee of $15/vehicle, cost of transportation via carpool, or optional Desert Hot Springs.
Minimum Age: 24
Campsite Details: Sheeps Pass group campground, right in the heart of the park, approximately 13 miles from the park’s west entrance. Located at 4,500 feet above sea level, Sheeps Pass has six group sites. Our site comes with 8 parking spaces. There are picnic tables, chemical toilets and fire rings. There is no running water, but we’ll have ample water available in containers for washing and personal use (3 gallons to be brought per camper). Showers are available at the Coyote Corner Store at the park’s west entrance in the city of Joshua Tree, 15 miles from our campground ($3, open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
Gear Details: Stoves and lanterns will be provided, as well as all cooking and eating utensils, paper goods, food, etc. The key camping items you will need to bring are a tent, sleeping bag and a sleeping pad. They can be rented from either REI or A16 (see links below) or typically borrowed from friends. A complete list of recommended stuff to bring is attached at the very bottom.
Transportation: Via carpool. List of participants will be shared with everyone so you can coordinate carpooling. Cost will be shared among carpoolers.
Weather: Will likely be warm during the day, and chilly at night. In February, temperatures traditionally range from the 60’s and 70’s during the day to the upper 30’s and 40’s at night. We will be making roaring fires each night to warm our bodies and souls.
Tentative Scheduled Activities:
Happy hours on Friday and Saturday night
Friday night mini-Shabbat service and dinner by the campfire
Group hikes each day of various levels, including some “bouldering”
Stop on the way home at Desert Hot Springs Spa (modest fee)
RSVP Info
If you would like to join us, please email JOA promptly to let us know you are coming. Spots will only be secured once a check is received. Make check payable to Ami Alon and mail to:
Ami Alon
9025 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 303
Beverly Hills, CA 90211-1827
Deadline:
Early-bird ($65) postmarked by Friday, January 12, 2007.
From January 13, 2007 and on, $80
Cancellation Policy:
· 50% refund for cancellation by January 26, 2007.
· No refunds thereafter.
Note that we will proceed with the camping trip even if the weather reports indicate questionable weather. However, in the rare chance that the park closes due to weather conditions, we will obviously cancel the trip and refund all participants.
Logistics will be sent to those who RSVP about two weeks prior the trip date. Carpooling is a must, as we have only 8 parking spots, and the updated RSVP list will be shared periodically with all campers so you could arrange carpools. Also, campers will be assigned to help out for dinner preparation and cleanup during the weekend.