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.
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Yosemite
Indian Summer CITO/VIP Weekend
October
14,15,16 2011
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That's right. We will have the exclusive use
of GROUP site B 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. Go
here to get the Map and the park PassOne
other thing kids under 16 need to have a parent release form filled
out you can get that with the link also click downloadDownload
it here |
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Where:
Yellow Pine Campground near Sentinel
Beach Picnic Area. We will
be occupying Group Site
B. Sorry, but the Group Sites are Tent
Camping Only, and No Pets Allowed Here is the MapDownload
it here.
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When:
You can arrive as early as October 14th (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.
There are BBQ's at the campsite so feel free to bring
something
to grill. Fall can be cool at night and warm in the day. |
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What:
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.
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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. |
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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.
