Mt Tamalapais camping.

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MOUNT TAMALPAIS - Alice Eastwood Camping 3/08

We have room for up to 50 campers, so feel free to invite some friends/coworkers.
15 parking spaces available - so carpooling is encouraged.
$10 per person

*When: Saturday, 3/08*
Checkin time: 2PM Saturday
Checkout time: 12pm Sunday

*Where: Mt. Tam*
Address: 
Alice Eastwood Group Campsite
753 Panoramic Hwy
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Campsite GAEA

Take Panoramic Highway off Highway 1 to locked gate on west side of road. 
*GATE CODE: 7973*


*The plan:*

* Sign up on the CampingBud website and get things organized- we use this site to get a head count and make sure you aren't lost in the woods. Also to make sure we don't end up with 50 packs of hotdogs and no water. 

* Head up to Mt. Tam morning of 3/08. Return morning/afternoon of 3/09. Rideshares to be posted to our camping website (more on that in a minute).

* We are allowed to start setting up camp at 2pm.  We will camp over night, share ghost stories around a campfire, or maybe cards against humanity, or who knows, we always find ways to amuse ourselves. In the morning we have to clean up and clear out the campsite by 12pm. You are welcomed to stay longer to hike more if you move your car to the main lot. 


How to sign up for the trip

1.	Go to http://campingbud.com/t/WMRQH

2.	Click Join This Trip (up on the top right)

3.	Register with your name, and real email and phone. We use this as communication. It’s just me. I’m not going to drunk dial you at 3am. The site owner, Ke, isn’t going to sell your email address on the black market in India. It’s fine.

Using the site:

4.	Sign up for Carpooling (Transportation link at top) If you have a car and are willing to give rides, please sign up and state 
* how many free spots you have
* what city you will be leaving from
* what times you plan on leaving/coming back. 

It’s ok if this is your first trip and are apprehensive of riding with someone you don’t know. We were all n00bs once too, so keep in mind we know how you feel.

5.	Sign up for tent space (Lodging link at top) – sign up for where you’re sleeping.  If you don't have a tent, you can always rent one from REI.

6.	Sign up to bring stuf* (Items link at top) - We always need some camp necessities, like firewood, water, and beer. Let us know what you are bringing to share so we don't all show up with 50 packs of hotdogs.

7.	Pay your share of the reservation fee
Camping Fee $10 per person. Pay online, on the Venmo app, or pay me in person with cold, hard cash...or wampum. I'll accept wampum too. 
* Online payment - [url:https://www.wepay.com/events/mt-tamalpais-camping]
* Venmo - it's a payment app for iPhone and Androids. Msg me if you need my deets
* In Person- now accepting wapum and USD currency


Be responsible for your own stuff – You’re going to want a 

* sleeping bag
* pad or air-mattress to sleep on
* pillow
* jacket and warm clothes (its get cold at night! Bring a hat!)
* Foods
* Boozes
* Beers
* Tissues, toothbrushes, etc.
* Money for your vehicle to pay the $5 entrance fee
* Flashlights…or fleshlights. Either or.

Rules:
Please keep your camping / ride status updated. If you can no longer make it, please update your status on the campingbud website so other can take your place. It also makes my organization much easier.

Please see park rules for other info: [url:http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=47]

Activities
If you want to hike, lets go. There's big trees and gorgeous views all around. If you want to sit and camp and play games, that’s a-ok too. We can figure out who wants to do what and when.


FAQ’s 

*Can I come if I don’t have any supplies?*
You do need to be responsible for yourself. You can always rent tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads and more at REI or other sporting goods stores.

*Will there be campfires?*
Yes, permitted there isn’t a clean air warning or something that day

*Can I bring my child?*
This is an adult-only camping trip. You really don't want your children around us. We’re a bunch of 20 and 30 somethings enjoying nature and drinking in the woods. We can be somewhat vulgar at times, and aren't comfortable having children around to witness it.

*Can I bring my dog?*
Yes. But keep him/her off of the trails. Park rules. Also, make sure your dog isn’t going to bark all night long or we will shun you off the mountain.

*What’s the reservation fee?*
The reservation fee is the fee I paid for us to rent the campsites for the night. It should come out to around $10 a person.

*What is the entrance fee?*
The park charges a $5 entrance fee per vehicle that is not included in the reservation fee. Please pay the nice ranger at the entrance $5 per car. 

*Blah Blah Blah Blah?*
I’ve never been to Mt Tam before so I can’t answer a lot of questions. Please refer to the nps website for any questions, and also, pictures of neat things to look at while you are there.