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Rafting with Redwoods!

5/12 to 5/13 Rafting with Redwoods! (Details to come!)

Maybe you thought Splash Mountain at Disneyland was fun...but now it is time for the real thing. Join Redwoods on the weekend of May 12 - 13 when we trade the stress of school for the stress of trying not to fall out of a rubber boat. Look for additional information and a chance to sign up in the Bank of America Forum as the event approaches. For more information please request us.

River: Middle Fork of the American (Class III - IV)
Camping Spot: Giant Gap
Located: 3 hours from SF, in the foothills of the Sierras (Nearest town is Foresthill, CA)
Duration: Camp Saturday Night, Raft Sunday, Camp Sunday Night (Optional)
Cost: $150 / person
Includes: Camping Saturday & Sunday, Rafting, Dinner Saturday, Light Breakfast Sunday, Lunch Sunday

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10/5-7 Yosemite Trip!

From bountiful natural wonders to dynamic people, California is amazing in so many ways. Now, thanks to Redwoods@Haas, you will be able to enjoy everything California has to offer. Join Redwoods on the weekend of October 5th - 7th when we combine both the craziness of the Haas community and the natural beauty of California during the annual trip to Yosemite.

sCamping Spot: Hodgdon Meadow Campground - Yosemite National Park
Duration: Friday, October 5th through Sunday, October 7th
Cost: $25 - We will start collecting payments on Monday (9/10). Please place checks in Mike Whittington's mailbox in the MBA lounge.
Includes: Friday and Saturday camping spots and dinner Saturday evening
Activities: Hiking, fishing, climbing...Yosemite is an outdoor smorgasbord

Sign-Up: E-mail Mike Whittington at mike_whittington@haas.berkeley.edu or look for the Redwoods@Haas table in the courtyard during the week of September 10th. Checks go in Mike Whittington's box in the MBA lounge.

Sign-up Quick! There are a limited number of spaces!

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Transportation:

Redwoods is not providing transportation. We have posted the list of people going, please use that to coordinate and find rides. Also, we're not leaving at any specific time. Just find the time that works best for your carpool and head on up, you have a spot on Friday and Saturday night, but if you need to leave early or arrive late, that's no problem.

PARKING IS LIMITED, so please try and fit as many people per vehicle as possible!

Directions to Yosemite: I suggest using google maps, but basically you take I 580E to I 205E to HW 120E. There's a number of turns to stay on the right road, but it's really that simple. From 120E follow signs to the valley until you reach the campground. (If you get to the valley, you've gone too far!)

Campground Location: Hodgdon Meadows is on the Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120), about 45 minutes northwest of Yosemite Valley and adjacent to the Big Oak Flat Entrance Station

Redwoods will be located at group site B on the map below. When your arrive come check in with us as to which site to go to. About half the people will be in the group site and half will be in individual sites nearby.



What to bring:


Weather: Right now it looks like 70 during the day in the valley & low 40s at night. However, PLEASE, check the weather before leaving. It could hit the 90's or be below freezing at night or rain, so check before leaving.

The list below is sort of exhaustive, but for many items, only one person in your group needs them.

Clothes: for hiking, hanging around camp etc. Remember it will likely get into the 40's at night and be quite chilly after the sun goes down. Pack a poncho in case of rain.

Shelter: Make sure you have a tent.

Sleeping: Sleeping bag (designed for cold enough temps for the lows at night), sleeping pad, pillow, beanie for your head

Food & Cooking: Redwoods has dinner Saturday night covered, but you need to bring all of your other food and drinks, and a means to cook it. The campsites will have fire ring that can definitely be used to cook with, and some firewood will be provided, though you might want to purchase additional once you're at Yosemite. Other reccomended (but not required) items include: Pot / Pan, stove & gas, utensils, plate / bowl, cup, water bottle.

****One important note is that all food needs to be stored in a bear locker when you arrive. Do NOT leave food in your car or tent, as bears WILL get it, and hurt you or your property in the process.

If there's an item you don't have and can't find someone to borrow it from, I suggest Any Mountain or REI (which also rents gear - check their website for details). Also, Lombardi Sports is having a rooftop sample sale this weekend, which can have ridiculous deals.
 

If you're not part of the Redwoods crew:

Feel free to hang out and join up for everything we're doing. Also, we'll charge $10 for the meal (burgers, maybe chile if we're ambitious) on Saturday night if you want to take part in that as well.

 

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Q:How many spots are available?
A:35


Q:What if they fill up?
A:After that, we encourage folks to secure their own campsite within the same campground (or a nearby one) and come join in hanging out.


Q:Can I bring my partner?
A:Yes.


Q:What about kids?
A:Since we have only a limited number of spots, we ask that those with families reserve a seperate spot, however we'd love to have you along.


Q:Can I pay with paypal?
A:Maybe, check back next week for an update


Q:What about transportation?
A:Carpool. Carpool. Carpool.


Q:Who do I make a check out to?
A:Redwoods@Haas


Q:Do you have to climb half dome?
A:No, but I'm sure a gung ho crew will make the attempt.

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