6th Annual G.G.G. 1/24-26 2014

I can bring a Coleman lantern or two

"Well then Doug will have to bring something to make up for not having a fire."

Like a fire movie to play on his projector?

From weather.com (for Morgan Hill); there's a big swing from the low 70s to the low 30s each day:

Fire footage on a projector and a propane heater is the only solution to this.

Wunderground forecast shows lows 10 degree warmer. We'll see.

Weather temps –
I live in the hills on the West side of Morgan Hill. Unless something strange happens (the weather actually turning into winter) there is no way it will be in the 30s at night at Coe Park at Manzanita Camp. I've been sleeping with my door open and screen door closed. It's warm in these hills. It's 9:10pm now and it's 62­ degrees. At the bottom of my hill in the valley it has been in the 30s by morning. Eeah, maybe it's colder in Coe. Who knows?

Thanks Rick.

I have e mailed everyone who signed up to inform them of this.

http://www.sltrib.com/outdoors/ci_12715936

For many people, camping without a fire would be like making a s'more without a graham cracker.

But growing use of the backcountry and developed campgrounds, coupled with environmental and fire danger concerns, has led to more restrictions on traditional wood campfires.

Another increasingly popular alternative is to purchase a propane fire pit, some not unlike gas logs popular in homes. Two Utah companies, Camp Chef in Logan, and Wheel Campfire in West Valley City, produce fires fueled by traditional propane tanks. Wheel Campfire also offers accessories that include heating racks for Dutch ovens and a wok.

While these propane fires don't provide the smoky ambiance of a traditional wood fire, they do offer advantages. They are legal during fire bans and light instantly on cold mornings or when the weather is bad.

"If it has a valve and when you turn it off it goes out immediately, then you are okay [during a ban]," said Reid Shelley, assistant fire management officer for prevention for the Wasatch-Cache-Uinta National Forest.

http://www.sltrib.com/outdoors/ci_12715936

"For many people, camping without a fire would be like making a s'more without a graham cracker."

Wow… that's great… no fires, no smoke… in that case, maybe I'll change my mind and come to the event!

Billy

I've run into "churchy" people up north here in the Caribou Wilderness who after I informed them campfires were banned due to high fire danger and was posted at the TH also, told me it was a tradition for them to have a campfire when camping. Well too bad. Don't burn me out of my home. You can go home, I'll have to look at a burnt forest for the rest of my life. They were nice folks, but did not get it. I hope bpers understand the meaning and take it to heart and try not to skirt the law because they want to use a alcohol stove just to save weight. Get another stove!
Duane

From the link Dan Yeruski provided: http://www.sltrib.com/outdoors/ci_12715936

" Another increasingly popular alternative is to purchase a propane fire pit, some not unlike gas logs popular in homes. Two Utah companies, Camp Chef in Logan, and Wheel Campfire in West Valley City, produce fires fueled by traditional propane tanks. Wheel Campfire also offers accessories that include heating racks for Dutch ovens and a wok.

While these propane fires don't provide the smoky ambiance of a traditional wood fire, they do offer advantages. They are legal during fire bans and light instantly on cold mornings or when the weather is bad.

'If it has a valve and when you turn it off it goes out immediately, then you are okay [during a ban],' said Reid Shelley, assistant fire management officer for prevention for the Wasatch-Cache-Uinta National Forest. "

… probably a bit too heavy for backpacking

There will be two propane fire pits at the GGG.

Holy crap, how are you pulling that off!?

Fire pits?

Either way, that is awesome.

Tony

BPL magic Tony. It's pretty awesome.

If it’s helpful to anyone, here’s a marked up interactive Satellite photo/map of the GGG area at Henry Coe S.P. You’ll have to zoom in (a lot) to make sense of the Park HQ area.

Generally, I believe they want you to park in the big lot I’ve marked “GGG Parking”. There’s a little trail (shown in blue) to the Park HQ area where you pay your Park fee.

You’ll then want to proceed to the Manzanita Point group camp sites, about 2 miles in. I’m not sure which site(s) are ours this year; inquire at the Park HQ. The trail route is shown in red. Note that the trailhead is very close to the Park HQ.

HJ
Adventures In Stoving
Hikin’ Jim’s Blog

Here’s a photo map of the parking area, Park HQ, and trailhead. Click to enlarge.

HJ
Adventures In Stoving
Hikin’ Jim’s Blog

Thanks Jim. Fantastic.

You’re welcome, Ken.

By the way, all of the way points and tracks are exportable to either KML or GPX format which can presumably be loaded into Google Earth (KML) or loaded onto a Garmin GPS device (GPX). I downloaded the GPX points, and they look good, but I haven’t tried loading it onto my Garmin eTrex 30. I’ll try that tonight if I have time.

Might be handy if someone were to pull in after dark.

HJ
Adventures In Stoving
Hikin’ Jim’s Blog

With Jim's map and John's website with all the links I don't want to hear how anybody didn't know how to get there, what to find there, etc… It's been the best time ever so far. 4 days before and nary a peep. Must be working.
Thanks everyone.

Can I just park in the overflow lot and walk to the HQ and pay my parking fees, then head to the group site?

OR do I have to get a physical parking permit from the HQ and put it in my car? I've never been to Coe before, so not sure how the parking and fees work. I'm sure I'll figure it out one way or another :)

CAN'T WAIT!!!

Erik,

I think there’s something you’re supposed to put in your window, but my memory is a little hazy. There is an Iron Ranger, so I think you can take care of your fee at the “overflow” parking lot and then just stop by the HQ if you need maps or directions.

HJ
Adventures In Stoving
Hikin’ Jim’s Blog

"OR do I have to get a physical parking permit from the HQ and put it in my car? "

Yes.

Leaving early Friday morning to Mississippi Lake and I will spend the night out there plus return to the GATHERING around noon on Saturday. A great hike before the party begins at the G.G.G.!!

Soundgarden will be performing at Mississippi Lake

Jay, I'm sorry to say that Soundgarden had to cancel; here's the replacement band:

Have fun!