June 17-19th 2011 Zion Bogleyfest

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03-20-2011, 10:01 AM
ratagonia

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Originally Posted by ststephen

Yes we should have started this earlier, Tom. But I'm going to try to "take a turn in the barrel" as ice says and see if we can still pull this off now.

OK, the proposed date right now is the weekend of June 18&19. Here's what I see as available for a group get together:

Group site in Watchman: only available on Sunday 6/19 (two sites still available)
Individual sites in Watchman: a 5 sites each in loops C and D but also only on Sunday pretty much only for that one night as well.

I know Saturday is probably the preferred choice for a group meal, but maybe Sunday would be acceptable? Another idea floated is trying to grab first-come first-served sites at Gooseberry Mesa.

That spot just up the road from the turnoff to Grafton might be pretty good. Easy to reach with a 2WD vehicle. Not too far away.

But really, the Group spots in Watchman are really a good deal. If you can get one, reserve for 9 (the minimum), then figure out who wants to crash there and pay up for the final count when you check in. It is not the way they normally do things, but it works for them if you tell them what is going on (ie, an un-organized group).

T
03-20-2011, 10:03 AM
blueeyes

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Originally Posted by ratagonia

No alcohol at the town parks. Would kinda put a damper on things.

T

Well that does! So where does the brewing company throw there shin digs at. For some reason I was thinking it was the park.
03-20-2011, 10:06 AM
ratagonia

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Originally Posted by blueeyes

Well that does it! So where does the brewing company throw their shindigs at? For some reason I was thinking it was the park.

With certified servers etc. it may be possible to run alcohol events there. Many events take place on the Bit and Spur's lawn. But then we are talking real money....

T
03-20-2011, 10:21 AM
blueeyes

you mean they won't take this stuff that I print off...... that puts a damper on things
03-20-2011, 10:33 AM
dbaxter

If it's June 18-19 Thane and I will be there! Can't wait :clap: And-Paul-if you want any help in planning or getting anything ready, I would love to help out.
03-20-2011, 04:05 PM
ststephen

Alright! The group is growing already! It will be great to meet you and Thane, Dana.

Seems like we need to do the trade-off between a Sunday party at the group site and Saturday at a residence elsewhere, potentially as far away as St. George. The advantage of Watchman as compared to St. George is that it is quicker to get there after we all finish our day's fun. A residence offers more amenities and folks not on vacation will prefer Saturday over Sunday. Let's get a quick feel for what people prefer and if it's Watchman I'll make the res on Monday.
03-20-2011, 05:18 PM
dbaxter

Paul, I think we met at last year's bogleyfest in Zion. We were there briefly for the pot-luck with our boys.
03-20-2011, 05:37 PM
ststephen

D'oh, yes I remember now Dana!

I'm going to give this until about mid-day tomorrow and then I'll book Watchman on Sunday for the BBQ. I think that's the best option available to us. But if anyone wants to attend the BBQ and just can't do it Sunday we do have a couple of options in St. George. So speak up! Anyway, I think we're on for some fun in June! :clap:
03-20-2011, 05:38 PM
Scott P

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OK, the proposed date right now is the weekend of June 18&19.

Dang; I'm leaving for Alaska June 16.

Is anyone interested in more than one gathering?
03-20-2011, 07:44 PM
Don

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Originally Posted by Scott P

Dang; I'm leaving for Alaska June 16.

Is anyone interested in more than one gathering?

I still think we could put something on the calendar for this fall...
03-20-2011, 08:18 PM
canyonphile

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Originally Posted by ststephen

Alright! The group is growing already! It will be great to meet you and Thane, Dana.

Seems like we need to do the trade-off between a Sunday party at the group site and Saturday at a residence elsewhere, potentially as far away as St. George. The advantage of Watchman as compared to St. George is that it is quicker to get there after we all finish our day's fun. A residence offers more amenities and folks not on vacation will prefer Saturday over Sunday. Let's get a quick feel for what people prefer and if it's Watchman I'll make the res on Monday.

Oooooh! This is exciting; I could actually make a Bogleyfest this year, seein' as we're living in the area (sort of) again! :clap: I mentioned the date to my man, and he doesn't see any reason we couldn't make it. Haven't been to Zion since June of '06, and I'd love to meet some Bogley peeps in person finally :2thumbs:.

We would be coming from the east, so not having to drive to St. George to stay would be preferable. A groups site at Watchman (that is the NPS campground, right?) sounds great. In years past, when the park campground was full, we've stayed at the private campground in Springdale proper. Not exciting, but has the bennies of showers and being within easy walk of everything in town. So, that's probably where we'd stay on Sat. night, if available. But, we're flexible.
03-21-2011, 05:25 AM
Wasatch

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Originally Posted by Scott P

Dang; I'm leaving for Alaska June 16.

Is anyone interested in more than one gathering?

I'd be up for something in the fall as well. North Wash or Robbers Roost areas would be great that time of year. Even the Cedar Mesa area.
03-21-2011, 10:17 AM
accadacca

There is no reason to not plan several BogleyFest's. :popcorn:

If you plan it, they will come. :haha:
03-21-2011, 10:42 AM
blueeyes

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Originally Posted by accadacca

There is no reason to not plan several BogleyFest's. :popcorn:

If you plan it, they will come. :haha:

So true!
03-21-2011, 12:10 PM
p40whk

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Originally Posted by accadacca

There is no reason to not plan several BogleyFest's. :popcorn:

If you plan it, they will come. :haha:

I've been looking for a reason to burn my FF miles just to get back to Zion. If you guys firm this up, I'll try and get flights out of Cincinnati to attend. Not sure but I may be able to talk a friend into joining me.
03-21-2011, 01:35 PM
ststephen

Well no one complained about Sunday so I reserved Watchman Group Site E001 for Sunday June 19. We have another Fest officially on the books! :clap:

@Tom: The minimum is now 20 so it came to $60. If we get more folks in attendance we can up the group size. Also, the site only allows for 8 cars, but they say there is ample overflow parking in other parts of Watchman.

@Scott: Sorry this conflicts with your Alaska trip (have fun, BTW!). But, if you plan a November fest I'll try to make that one :nod:

@p40whk: cash in those miles. We're cleared for take off!

When I get a chance I'll start a separate thread on just this fest and starting thinking about hikes and permits and food, etc. We can keep this thread going as the breeding ground for fests.
03-21-2011, 08:07 PM
abirken

[QUOTE=ststephen;442366]Nice to have Chalet de Cher
03-21-2011, 08:36 PM
blueeyes

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Originally Posted by abirken

YES! And I will be there that weekend for sure! Looking forward to it....I got first dibs on a nice comfy bed in Chalet de Chere'! She told me so. :lol8:

:nod::clap:
03-21-2011, 09:37 PM
Don

June in Zion planning thread:

http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthre...June-18-amp-19

:clap:
03-23-2011, 02:04 PM
tylerhirshfeld

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Originally Posted by Scott P

Dang; I'm leaving for Alaska June 16.

Is anyone interested in more than one gathering?

Well hell, Let's plan an Alaska Bogleyfest as well. Lots of untouched stuff up there...:nod:

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