GC24V97 Yosemite Indian Summer VIP/CITO Weekend Campout (Cache In Trash Out Event) in California, United States created by CCGC and Geocachers of the Bay Area

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Touchstone: Thanks to everyone that made this weekend a great success. See ya next year :)

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Hidden : Saturday, September 11, 2010

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Geocache Description:

Be a part of the exclusive Volunteer In the Park (VIP) club while enjoying the scenic beauty of one of America's premier National Parks for a weekend of camping, cookouts, caching (OK, it's Virtual and Earthcaching Only), and a day of moderate manual labor.

Yosemite Indian Summer CITO/VIP Weekend

September 11, 2010

	That's right. We will have the exclusive use of TWO GROUP sites at Yellow Pine VIP Campground Along with the group site, participants will also have the use of a free park pass for the weekend of the Event. So what's the catch? In exchange for the group site and the park pass, you will be asked to spend one day performing some menial labor to help make Yosemite a nicer place for everyone.
	Where: Yellow Pine Campground near Sentinel Beach Picnic Area. We will be occupying Group Sites C and D. Sorry, but the Group Sites are Tent Camping Only, and No Pets Allowed.
	When: You can arrive as early as September 10th (Friday). The work part of this Event will take place on Saturday, and will be for the entire day (with lunch break of course). Plan on some hot and dirty work. Dress appropriately, and bring lots of water and some food. In the evenings we can either potluck it, or let everyone fend for themselves. I'll probably bring something to share for Saturday night and encourage everyone to bring a simple side dish or drinks to share. There are BBQ's at the campsite so feel free to bring something to grill (I'll bring the charcoal).
	What: We've been assigned a firepit ash clean up project. Stooping, bending and picking up stuff will be involved, but there is usually ample opportunity for breaks to hydrate or answer the call of nature.
	Bear Facts: Yosemite has a bear problem. No doubt about it. All campsites in Yosemite are equipped with large metal boxes for food storage. You will be warned at the entrance station that ALL food must go in these boxes. Bears can make pretty easy work of just about every model of car. Don't take any chances; use the boxes.
	Equipment: The Park Service will provide all the tools necessary for the project. You'll be responsible for getting yourself to the worksite, all your camping necessities, and food. Showers are available at Curry Village down the road a bit and run a buck or two (includes a towel and bar of soap). There is also a very well stocked store at Yosemite Village , in case you forget the marshmallows for s'mores or you need more ice to cool off the brews.

The map below shows the approximate area of Yellow Pine VIP Group Campground adjacent to Sentinel Beach Picnic Area.

This CITO Event is dedicated to the memory of 50sumtin who organized several Yosemite CITO/VIP weekends and was an excellent ambassador for the Geocaching Community.

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