12/30-1/2 New Year's Weekend Camping Trip to Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada

Great trip for everyone, including Jewish singles. Fantastic area.

Jewish Outdoor Adventures   New Year's Weekend Camping Trip to Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011 (Please forward this invitation to any friends who may be interested)    Join us over New Year's Weekend for a Jewish Outdoor Adventures' holiday weekend in colorful Valley of Fire State Park, known for its stark beauty, undulating landscape of petrified dunes and gorgeous red sandstone formations, including such evocative names as Arch Rock, Beehives, Seven Sisters and Silica Dome. You'll see not only petrified wood, but also examples of rock art left by ancient peoples at several sites in the park. It's one of the most photogenic locations in the Southwest, especially at sunset when the rocks glow deep red. Located less than 10 miles from Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 40 miles from Hoover Dam and approximately 50 miles from Las Vegas, there's plenty to do not only in the park but in the vicinity as well. To join this adventure, all you need is a sleeping bag, pad and tent (or you can share one), or if you prefer the motel option, just pack your bags.   Key Details of this Adventure   Campground Details We will camp in group campground # 1. There will be picnic tables, running water, pit toilets and fire rings. Showers are available nearby the campground for an additional fee, or in camp with our propane powered portable hot water shower system.   Lodging Option For anyone who loves the outdoors but is uncomfortable sleeping in a tent, there are several motel options in the small town of Overton (15 miles away) or Echo Bay (20 miles away). If you choose this option, you will need to make your own reservations (simply Google motels in these towns) and are responsible for your own payment.   Cost $135 early bird (payment received by Friday, December 10), including campsite fees, camping gear, supplies, and all meals (kosher and delicious, including salmon, chicken and pasta, with a vegetarian option for those who request it in advance); $160 thereafter (payment received from Saturday, Dec. 11 on).  Note that there is a park usage fee of $20/day for each car to be paid at the entrance gate, amounting to $60 per car for the weekend, to be divided by all carpool passengers. Cost of transportation via carpool is not included, nor is any possible day-use fee for visiting nearby attractions. Minimum age is 25 years old.  Sorry, but no pets.  JOA reserves the right to deny anyone's request to join this trip.   Gear Details Stoves and lanterns will be provided, as well as all cooking equipment and sumptuous food for all meals. The key camping items you need to bring are a tent, sleeping bag and a sleeping pad which can be rented from REI or A16 or typically borrowed from friends.   Transportation Via carpool.  The list of participants will be shared periodically as it is updated so everyone can coordinate carpooling.  Cost will be shared among carpoolers. Valley of Fire State Park is about 325 miles from Los Angeles (an hour northeast of Las Vegas), or approximately a five-hour drive.   Weather In late December, it is typically mild or warm during the day (in the 60's), and likely cold at night (40's to upper 30's). We will be making roaring fires each night.   RSVP Info Please email JOA promptly if you wish to RSVP.  Spots will only be secured once a payment is received. Your reservation is confirmed once payment is received and you have been emailed with a formal confirmation.  If you RSVP and then delay your payment and it is received after all the spots are filled, you will be waitlisted for any spot that may open up.   To make a payment via PayPal click the following link and follow the instructions.  It is quick and easy. https://cms.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/?cmd=_render-content&content_ID=marketing_us/send_money   Payment should be sent to amialoncpa@yahoo.com (simply copy and paste this email into the "to" field).   Early-bird amount is $135 by Friday, 12/10/10, $160 thereafter.   Note:  Space is limited. Reserve your spot early!   Cancellation Policy 50% refund for cancellation by Monday, 12/20/10.  No refunds thereafter. Note that we will proceed with the camping trip even in the event of inclement weather.  However, in the rare chance that the park closes due to weather conditions, we will obviously cancel the trip and refund all participants.   Logistics Will be sent about 10 days prior to the trip date, to those who RSVP.  Campers will be assigned to help out for dinner preparation and cleanup during the weekend.   Links Valley of Fire State Park: http://parks.nv.gov/vf.htm Lake Mead National Recreation Area: http://www.nps.gov/lake/index.htm   Liability Release Please be advised that Jewish Outdoor Adventures (JOA) is a Not-For-Profit organization.  It operates without a budget and it has no profits.  It does not carry any insurance.  All funds collected are used for the benefit of participants.  You participate in this and any other JOA activity at your own risk.  A liability release form must be signed (only once) before participating in JOA activities.  If you have not signed one before, please ask for it and it will be emailed or faxed to you.  You will need to sign it and return with your payment. For more information contact   Lew Groner:  lgroner@jewishfoundationla.org   Office, (323) 761-8722; Cell, (310) 770-7962 Ami Alon:  JewishOutdoor@Yahoo.com, (310) 858-6875 Office (310) 858-6875 Cell (310) 926-1344 JewishOutdoor@Yahoo.com http://jewishoutdooradventures.com/

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