This weekend’s rafting trip

[Rodes Fishburne]

Hello, I am taking the baton from Lindy, (big thanks for organizing this final 8th grade outdoor trip Lindy).

Here are details for this weekend - weather looks great - river flows look great (1500 CFS) - see you Friday night in the woods!

1) When you arrive, please check in with the Camp Host and submit (see attached) the appropriate liability waivers. It should be clear which tents are for our group and if not the Camp Host will point everyone in the right direction.

There are three attachments to this email. 

1. Liability release form - print and turn in when you get there (I already said this above, but am putting it twice for those of you who skim emails)

2. A map of Mother Lode so you can see where the platform tents and general tent set up areas are situated. There is no charge to use the handful of platform tents (with cots inside) if you prefer that to setting up your own tent. These platform tents are first come, first serve. Three people have requested them so far - per our bylaws, if we have a tie it will be settled via a yodeling contest.

3. The standard recommended packing list. 

The address is: 

Mother Lode River Center

PO Box 456

Coloma, CA 95613-0456

(530) 626-4187

The Scoop!

We are booked at Motherlode River Center - about 2.5 hrs away depending on traffic in the Sierra foothills. 

https://www.malode.com/

 

In general, there is room for one parent and one son, there may be a few extra spots for another parent, but given the range of activities this isn't intended for siblings.

GENERAL SCHEDULE

MAY 13th, FRIDAY - everyone arrives late afternoon/evening  - dinner on your own - so eat or bring food with you - campfires are not permitted - so use a camp stove if you want to cook out.

 

SATURDAY:

BREAKFAST: 7:30AM - PROVIDED BY MOTHERLODE

ROPES COURSE: 9:00AM - OPTIONAL ACTIVITY FOR THE BOYS  - You will have chance to sign up for the ropes course activity or choose to hang out around campground

NOON: Frog eating contest with special grand prize!

RIVER TRIP: 12:30pm - Leave for whitewater rafting trip (Lunch provided on river)

Takeout: 4:30PM - ballpark takeout at end of raft trip

Arrive back at Mother Lode: between 5:15 and  5:45pm - shuttle takes everyone back to camp

Dinner: 7:30pm - PROVIDED BY MOTHERLODE

SUNDAY:

Breakfast: Between 7:30am and 8:30am. PROVIDED BY MOTHERLODE

Pack up - clean up and head home!

8PM SUNDAY, call Motherlode and ask if they’ve seen a blue backpack with a pair of wet shoes and asthma inhaler ;)

Look forward to seeing everyone,

Rodes