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Finally. 2011 is almost over. What started out as a year to "live large" resulted in a whole bunch of freezefester's breakin' their shit. So we're gonna celebrate the fact it's all finally coming to an end. Rumor has it there might even be a sharebear burning to ring in the new year.
THE DETAILS
Who: All are invited. If you like mild suffering and slot canyons, you belong at FF.
What: Best New Year's party around... Multiple days of canyoneering and nights of poker, bocce, chasing foxes and good company around the campfire.
When: Dec. 26th - Jan. 2nd
Unorganized chaos will start sometime around the night of Dec. 26th, and end the 1st or 2nd of January, with the bulk of the crowds being there the weekend of New Years
Where: Sandthrax campsite. Milepost 28.3 or so on Highway 95, north side of the road. Click here for map.
Why: Why not?
Logistics and Tips
(Will be updated as more questions appear in the thread)
For a quick rundown on all the Freeze Fest tips, take it from RAM, the guy who started it the tradition. Here's a bullet point list of all the things you should bring/know/want. (click)
FIREWOOD PLEASE bring firewood. Usually 1 bundle per day per person. Can never have enough firewood, and if the crowds are big this year, we'll definitely need to have more than 1 fire.
Wetsuit or Drysuit? For the black hole on New Years, a drysuit is nice, but not many have them. A layered wetsuit system can work. Anywhere from 5mm-7mm has worked, but be aware of how warm or cold you get. I (carpeybiggs) used to wear two full 4/3mm wetsuits, because I get cold easily. Going with a drysuit this year. Others can do 4/3 and 2mm shorties. Consider neoprene gloves and thick socks.
Got questions? Post 'em here and we'll keep the thread updated as FFX draws nearer.Quote:
Originally Posted by ratagonia
Scenes from last year -
http://vimeo.com/18415948