GGG #8 Planning Survey

Ken, To be fair, the photo essays that I have created are ridiculously long and nothing close to a magazine article. It would be nice to be able to create an proper article for BPL members to read, who might not make it to the forums. Plus, it can give a chance to answer the question of how the GGG came about and its history….well, a short blurb on it. Like I said, MAYBE, after the photo essay is done. I am still getting used to life as a single father running the whole house, etc. Tony

I think the one from the 6th one is an article.

With all the HD video cameras we will have, a video blog isn't out of reach. It could be fun !, With a packraft and inflatable pool we might be able to make a video on pack rafting, and with some work we could also cover walking while wearing a pack.

We'll need a clock for timing

Danny, What about Jon from Flat Cat Gear??? He came out for the #6 GGG and has been at one or two of the So Call GGGs. http://www.flatcatgear.com/ Tony

I wanted to go but unfortunately I will be on a trip to French Polynesia. Have fun guys!

You too! Thanks again.

"That's right Danny. All BPL staff are more than welcome." Ken T., You should invite Ryan Jordan….

"You should invite Ryan Jordan…." I've invited him numerous times personally. I've offered to put him up and transport him to and from the airport. He's even said it was a neat thing, the GGGs. But alas, no is always the answer. Trying to stir something up Michael? Ryan qualifies as staff, does he not? You coming?

It is Friday the 13th. Here is a bump for good luck and good weather.

Filling up fast. Looks like we may need to add another spot at this rate. I still encourage anyone who wants to come, even if you are not yet sure that you can make it to reserve yourself a spot. This helps me out in gauging interest and makes it easier for me to make plans accordingly. Thanks to the 60 so far. And check the first post in this thread for the latest information.

Have now 63 signed up.

I have no idea what happened to all the information on the first post on this thread. So again,

RSVP soon as spots are filling up. Thanks to everyone who has signed up so far.

What: GGG 8

Who: All BPL. Keep in mind that there is a cap on the amount of folks that can come. Park staff has been very accommodating in the past, but we do not want to wear out our welcome.  You need to let me know if you are intending to come so I can assure we have room for everyone.

When: January 22-24th 2016

Where: Henry W. Coe State Park  9100 East Dunne Ave. Morgan Hill,  CA 95037  Group sites G04&G05

Why: It’s a habit at this point. A great way to meet those who you only know online.

$$?: You’ll have to pay for parking at the park $8 daily  $5 bucks per head to me, pay me in camp.

You can reach me at kenthompson2 (at) mac dot com  David can be reached at goldgearlite (at) gmail dot com

Contest and prizes  Bear bagging contest, Burn Off stoves contest, El Nino year pack weight contest, etc…

Looking for volunteers to show off their Tenkara skills and whatever talents you have, MYOG and what not. A great opportunity to show off your bikepacking setup as you can pedal to camp. Parking lot Gear Swap on Sunday

Being an El Nino year anyone with a large tarp that they would be willing to share please bring it.

!!!!!!!Water!!!!!!! Two large tanks near camp are maintained with potable water now. I will check with park staff their status before we go to ensure that nobody schleps in water when they do not need to.

Black Friday bump.

Also looking to see if I can edit posts here yet.

Edit: I can edit this post but not prior posts in this thread. Small victories…

How can we not have an El Niño year lightest pack contest ?

• Remove all shared food and beverage
• remove water and personal food and beverage
• remove shared gear, charcoal, dura flame logs etc
• weigh pack
• lightest wins
• ?

contest added

Count me and Rick in.

I have had you two down for some time. Wouldn’t be a GGG without you. Glad you’re coming.

Yep, can’t edit any posts before the switch. That’s a shame.  7 weeks away. Still room.

It is just a month away. Happy Holidays!

Count Phoebe and I in.

She was upset we missed last year!

Happy holidays all. Just wanted to encourage new folks who may be shy and sitting on the fence not to miss GGG #8. The Ms. and I have been to GGG’s organized by K T at Henry Coe and Point Reyes and wouldn’t miss this one except for being overseas (so folks please post lots of pics and some video). Met lots of great people, many of whom I’d only known on the forums before, and got to try out more lightweight gear in one place than you can imagine – shelters, packs, cooking gear, headlamps, etc. Thank you K T and everyone who has made them possible.

Tony, your photo essays are WAY BETTER than magazine articles.

I will put you and Phoebe on the list Rick. So glad you’re coming

Ethan. Hope to catch up when you get back.

Happy New Year everybody

Three weeks away and still a bit of room. I will be checking with Coe about the water situation. Also looks like no fire ban this time either. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions. I will have some signage up at the park to help the first timers find us.

Looking forward to it!

RSVP soon as spots are filling up. Thanks to everyone who has signed up so far.

What: GGG 8

Who: All BPL. Keep in mind that there is a cap on the amount of folks that can come. Park staff has been very accommodating in the past, but we do not want to wear out our welcome. You need to let me know if you are intending to come so I can assure we have room for everyone.

When: January 22-24th 2016

Where: Henry W. Coe State Park 9100 East Dunne Ave. Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Group sites G04&G05

Why: It’s a habit at this point. A great way to meet those who you only know online.

$$?: You’ll have to pay for parking at the park $8 daily $5 bucks per head to me, pay me in camp.

You can reach me at kenthompson2 (at) mac dot com David can be reached at goldgearlite (at) gmail dot com

Contest and prizes Bear bagging contest, Burn Off stoves contest, El Nino year pack weight contest, etc…

Looking for volunteers to show off their Tenkara skills and whatever talents you have, MYOG and what not. A great opportunity to show off your bikepacking setup as you can pedal to camp. Parking lot Gear Swap on Sunday

Being an El Nino year anyone with a large tarp that they would be willing to share please bring it.

!!!!!!!Water!!!!!!! Two large tanks near camp are maintained with potable water now. I will check with park staff their status before we go to ensure that nobody schleps in water when they do not need to.