2013 Beyond Group camp-out?

[AndyL]

Ok, spikers getting an RV, Cdave driving me nuckin futz with his continual trips and pics...

Not to re-start a lude adventure, but any interest in booking one of the group camps for a weekend this spring/summer?

This is my favorite:
http://rockymountaincamping.ca/Honeymoon.html

140/night for 20 sites (some could easily take 2 RVs) Cord of wood is 80$ delivered...

It's got a locked gate...
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/cgyreefer/DSCF7808_zpse7b41cb6.jpg

cook house
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/cgyreefer/DSCF7812_zpse7209f5f.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/cgyreefer/DSCF7815_zpsdd97c0a1.jpg

stables... (leaving it alone)
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/cgyreefer/DSCF7832_zps165babd0.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/cgyreefer/DSCF7872_zps9ddd7892.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/cgyreefer/DSCF7829_zps5b01a1f1.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/cgyreefer/DSCF7828_zpsdb5d58cc.jpg
lotsa firepits :)
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/cgyreefer/DSCF7813_zps96bc94cd.jpg
view sucks
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/cgyreefer/DSCF7809_zps0c2076cc.jpg

Oh... And fishing rules, waters a bit cool...

[spikerS]

yeah, I think we can be convinced to go.

This is going to be a child friendly trip or is this more adult oriented?

[AndyL]

Well I'll have a 9yr old and <1yr old in tow, so better be family friendly ;)

Oh, no hookups, but yes outhouses (weren't that bad when we were there) sites are good n separated, 2-3 pull-throughs...

[codetrap]

I'd be down for a family friendly one too.

[ExtraSlow]

I'm somewhat interested. We've got a little trailer, and by summer my girls will be 4 and 1.

is the access road Black Series freindly?

[codetrap]

I talked to the wife, and confirmed. Nail down the date.. basically if you have 3-4 families, you're set on price vs regular camping (including wood)..

That is, as long as none of your names is really "Peter File", or anything like that.. lol

[spikerS]

yeah, Baygirl and I are in as well, we can nail down a date and costs, and we will be there.

[AndyL]

Dunno about black series, wasn't too bad past few summers, but it is a forestry road...

My temptation is using it as the annual spring thaw, we usually sneak away a week or two before may long, as a shake-down run, make sure everythings working right before the real camping starts...

Even with just 6 of us, that's just 20ish a night (+wood) - can't get a campground site for that much...

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Originally posted by AndyL


Not to re-start a lude adventure

Hahaha, fuuuuuck. :rofl:

Jen and I might be in depending on the date.

[Unknown303]

My family could be in depending on dates.

[drtoohotty1]

My wife and i would most likely be in, keep us posted

[cancer man]

I'll be there in July,VG for wild mushroom pickings.

[FixedGear]

This sounds about as enjoyable as sitting in a mcdonald's playland for 2 days. :rofl:

[Hakkola]

I might be down for something like this, even in the winter.

[Boosted131]

Originally posted by FixedGear
This sounds about as enjoyable as sitting in a mcdonald's playland for 2 days. :rofl: It would be fun... If motorized vehicles were allowed :)

[vtec4life]

I'm down, and I'm sure I can get another 10 people to come out!

Let me know what weekend it is!

[Maybelater]

Originally posted by FixedGear
This sounds about as enjoyable as sitting in a mcdonald's playland for 2 days. :rofl:

Whatever, the children might make it seem unappealing which I can understand, but lots of guys here have children and you can't stop their fun. Doesn't mean people who don't have children can't enjoy themselves around the site.

I'd be interested, are people bringing friends and stuff or is this more a beyond only type of deal?

[spikerS]

I am under the impression that this is a beyond group camp, but I may be over ruled. I know if it gets retarded, in either size or actions, I will be bugging out pretty quick.

[AndyL]

I'd like to keep it beyonders/family... Lets put it in the "You're gonna be responsible for your crowd" clause in place - and you know you're gonna hear about it if they get out of hand:) Let's try to avoid 'lude incidents... :rofl: If somone wants to setup a non-g-rated trip - I wont object.

Any thoughts, do I run with my idea and do a season opener? may long could be done - we know its 50/50; at least its a guaranteed spot for many - and keeps us away from the nutters... I know my family is nuts and tend to start early / finish late - I'm guessing many probably don't agree...

[M.alex]

Will there be wife swapping?

[ExtraSlow]

Let me be the first to say that if this is May long, I'm out. I sleep inside the city limits for that weekend, based on many years of douchbaggery witnessed.

Regular weekend seems to me to have a better chance of attendance. The few long weekends in our short summer are pretty sacred.

Originally posted by M.alex
Will there be wife swapping?
If you can convince her, giv'er hell son.

[TomcoPDR]

Originally posted by M.alex
Will there be wife swapping?

I actually have the perfect girl lined up for u bro. :thumbsup:

[spikerS]

I have a group of friends that head out to the North Ghost Camp ground out by waiprous usually the weekend BEFORE may long. When we have gone out, the place is EMPTY which is always pretty awesome.

May long might not be bad for the place Andy has in mind, as we would be taking the whole area, and it has a lockable entrance to keep out the less desirables, which could provide a decent buffer from the usual douchebaggery that is may long...

[spikerS]

*BUMP*

So took the girls out for the youngest one's birthday this weekend, and both girls loved it!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a334/Snorakk/20130511_204407_zps10e6b8b3.jpg

so is there any interest in doing this? Anyone willing to do the legwork to organize it?

[300zxfairlday]

Anyone know if this location has any cell phone reception at all?

[drtoohotty1]

Hey spikers isn't there a fire ban on this weekend?

[ExtraSlow]

That Honeymoon location will NOT have cell reception. If you need cell reception, you'll be looking at places in Bow Valley or Peter Lougheed parks, and I suspect those are booked for most weekends already.

Also, the mountains are not currently under a fire ban this weekend. I expect them to be by next weekend.

[spikerS]

Originally posted by drtoohotty1
Hey spikers isn't there a fire ban on this weekend?

There usually is every may long weekend. I just came back from a camping trip, boards were all reporting fire hazard as high, so even if that doesn't change, being may long, and all the drunk rowdys, they probably will put a fire ban in place to play it safe.

[Cos]

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[spikerS]

Originally posted by Cos


Depends where he went. We were up at Burnt Timber and the ban didnt come in until ASRD raised it for all central and southern alberta after we left.

Just went to Bow Valley Campground. Was the first trip with the girls, so we didn't want to go too far. Like I said, all the signs we saw said fire hazard was "HIGH", never saw any "EXTREME"

[AndyL]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
That Honeymoon location will NOT have cell reception. If you need cell reception, you'll be looking at places in Bow Valley or Peter Lougheed parks, and I suspect those are booked for most weekends already.

Also, the mountains are not currently under a fire ban this weekend. I expect them to be by next weekend.

We had some marginal reception out there... i think telus/bell worked, rogers et al - not without a drive up the top of the ridge.

I wasnt hearing any thoughts on dates, so kinda let it drop...

[ExtraSlow]

that bow valley campground is nicer than i expected given the location. nice spot

Andy, you want me to pick a date? I'm good Aug 17-18th.

[ekguy]

Originally posted by M.alex
Will there be wife swapping?

awesome hahaha.

:D :rofl: :poosie:

[ekguy]

Originally posted by TomcoPDR


I actually have the perfect girl lined up for u bro. :thumbsup:

i feel like there might be a lude girl joke hidden in there lol....

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by spikers


Just went to Bow Valley Campground. Was the first trip with the girls, so we didn't want to go too far. Like I said, all the signs we saw said fire hazard was &quot;HIGH&quot;, never saw any &quot;EXTREME&quot;

Yeah there were no fire bans out in Kananaskis or Bow Valley PP.

https://albertafirebans.ca/

http://www.albertaparks.ca/albertaparksca/advisories-public-safety/fire-bans.aspx

[spikerS]

Originally posted by C_Dave45


Yeah there were no fire bans out in Kananaskis or Bow Valley PP.

https://albertafirebans.ca/

http://www.albertaparks.ca/albertaparksca/advisories-public-safety/fire-bans.aspx

Kinda wish there was. Charged $8 a SMALL bundle of wood there.

I think I am going to either go do some tree falling or buy a cord or 2 of wood, and truck a bunch in with me.

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by spikers


Kinda wish there was. Charged $8 a SMALL bundle of wood there.

I think I am going to either go do some tree falling or buy a cord or 2 of wood, and truck a bunch in with me.

Haha...welcome to PP camping. I go through a minimum of 3 bundles per night. It's 3/$20 if you buy them together. I'll buy about $80 worth right off the bat. That's 12 bundles and will last me about 4 nights.

You can't cut your own, or even gather up deadfall.

You CAN bring your own if you like, but then you're hauling a few hundred pounds of extra weight, although your truck will help with that. Using a nice SUV like I do, bringing our own wood isn't worth the hassle.

Also, I just have to buy it at Burnco, and that's not much cheaper than the $8/bundle.

I just chalk it up to a "necessity". Much like your campsite fees, firewood fees are all a part of it. and it's just not camping without a fire. If there's an actual fireban on within a PP campground, I won't even go.

[ExtraSlow]

The bundles of wood are very expensive everywhere. Bringing your own is a good idea. There are lots of people who deliver firewood in this city. Burnco also sells it in bulk for a pretty good price, but sometimes it's a bit wet, so you should count on seasoning it for a few months.

[spikerS]

*BUMP*

Any interest in actually doing this? If I have to, I am willing to do the leg work to make this happen...

[ExtraSlow]

I've got a pretty limited number of weekends I would be available. I suspect a lot of people have started to fill out their summers already.

I already have four camping weekends booked, plus a few in town.

[AndyL]

I'm in that inversely proportional time v money scenario of late... I'm DIEING to get camping... Just don't know when I can make that happen...

:banghead:

[Hakkola]

I've been in the same boat for years, I finally said fuck it and decided that I'm going tomorrow whether people want to come with me or not.

[Kavy]

If there is a listing of dates I would most likely be in.

[Unknown303]

I could be down with this depending on when it takes place.

[Kloubek]

I'm not certain anyone wants to hear my 8 month old crying the blues all night. Maybe I can ditch the family for an evening....

[spikerS]

ok, lets work a date first.

My first suggestion is July 26-28th?

[Unknown303]

Originally posted by spikers
ok, lets work a date first.

My first suggestion is July 26-28th?

Boo I'm working that weekend.

[ExtraSlow]

I'm volunteering at Folk Fest that weekend.

My suggested dates: Aug 9-11 or 16-18th weekends.

[Kavy]

Way would be the best way to narrow down a date and a location? I would imagine the closer the more people would come out and there is some who only like power.

What about location suggestions?

[ExtraSlow]

The locations will be tough, most of the group sites are already booked, at least anything within two hours of calgary, and the regular campgrounds are as well, especially the power and water sites.

A different way to go is to rent a community hall in the country and have everyone park the trailers and RVs around it. I went to a great event at Coburn hall.
http://www.mountainviewcounty.com/halls