2022 Mammoth Mountain Car camp
Trip Information Letter (8/11-8/14)
Welcome to the 2022 Mammoth Mountain Camping Trip! We are looking forward to a nice weekend together in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, with fun hikes, good camping, great company, and some delicious food!
Carpooling and parking: Campground parking is limited and carpooling is required to use the group site parking area. There is a carpool tab when you sign into the website, please put your status so others will know if they should contact you. Sample comments might be: Looking for carpool, already full, no carpool yet- can drive, etc. I can also send a group email to those who want to communicate that way. Sorry, ultimately, it will be your responsibility to work this out, but of course I will assist as best I can
Waiver: Please note the Friendly Adventures waiver form also includes a place to list Emergency Contact Information- please fill that out.
Inyo National Forest - Agnew Meadows Campground (usda.gov)
Driving directions to Campground. Agnew Meadow is approximately 5 hours’ drive from Los Angeles find your way to the 395 North. From Highway 395, after passing Bishop take Highway 203 west through the town of Mammoth Lakes. Pass Mammoth Mountain Ski Area to Minaret Vista. At this point, you will encounter an entrance kiosk. Campers may drive into Reds Meadow Valley; a $10 fee applies; however, free entry is granted with a National Parks pass. Kiosk/gate usually manned from 8 to 4. You pay at the gate If no one is at the gate, you can pay on the way out. Continue on Red's Meadow Road to the Agnew Meadows turnoff, about 2.5 miles. Follow signs to group campsites; we are in sites #1, #2 & #3. Parking areas at the campsites are not specially marked, so we will try to direct you.
Important Note: We are staying in Agnew Meadow Group Campground, sites 1, 2 and 3 as a group of “Friends” who go camping together with group reservations made by John Corcoran – not as Friendly Adventures. Please inform person in kiosk that you are camping in Agnew Meadow with John Corcoran camping group.
Agnew Meadow official check in time is 2 pm, however, informally they may let campers in at noon. Group cooking area will be set up at campsite #2.
The group site has potable water & restrooms, 2 well-kept pit toilets. There are showers in Reds Meadow Resort, a 15-minute drive or shuttle from our campsite. You purchase shower tokens at the general store at Reds Meadow for $5 for 5 minutes; towels can be rented for $2.
Meals: The meals included are Thursday Dinner thru Sunday Breakfast. We typically have a vegetarian option, but please email to let me know if you need a vegetarian option. BRING YOUR OWN EATING KIT; PLATE- BOWL- CUPS- UTENCILS ETC.
Preparation and cleanup: As with all of our camping trips, we share responsibilities in the meal preparation and clean up. We will bring all the cooking equipment/supplies. Please sign up for two tasks. Follow the instruction below to find the duty roster on the FriendlyAdventures.com website.
1. Visit http://www.friendlyadventures.com/secure/my_reservations.aspx
2. Log in with your email address and password
3. On the Reservations page, make sure you are viewing the Mammoth trip.
4. Click the Task tab
Recommended Packing List: Please bring whatever you need & anything I may have forgot to put on the list
Clothing Sleeping Extras/Personal
o Shirts o Tent & ground tarp o Driver’s license
o Shorts o Sleeping bag o Medical insurance card
o Pants o Pillow (optional) o Medication
o Underwear o Mat/light weight air mattress o Phone/Camera
o Socks o Travel alarm (Phone) o Portable electronics charger
o Jacket/Raingear o Earplugs (recommended) o Money
o swimwear o Sun glasses
o Sandals Basics o Insect repellent
o Flashlight/Headlamp o Binoculars
Hiking o Towel/Washcloth o folding chair (campfire)
o Daypack/Backpack o Toiletries o phone charger o
o Hiking boots/shoes & socks o Lip balm & lotion o fire wood- bring a log o
o Hat o Wet wipes/Hand Sanitizer o National Park Pass
o Sunscreen o Eating utensils
o Trekking poles (optional)
o 3-liter water capacity o plate/bowl/cup/coffee cup
Bears/Bear boxes: All food items need to be secured in the bear boxes including your trail snacks. Nonfood items; such as toothpaste and deodorant should also be secured. Please bring a Ziplock bag to consolidate your items. There is limited space in group bear boxes & we cannot accommodate daypacks or personal coolers. Do not leave any of these above listed items in your car or tent.
Weather: Daytimes highs in the mid 70’s and lows in the mid-40s. Afternoon showers are typical at this time of year.
It is a good idea to layer clothing as temperatures can vary greatly.
Schedule (Subject to change)
Thurday (8/11)
2:00 pm ish: Check into campground (See campground Information) set up tent & relax. You deserve it!
6:00 pm Happy Hour (John's special drink surprise):
6:00 pm- Prep for dinner
7:00 pm -Dinner
Campfire after dinner
Friday (8/12)
7:00 am - Breakfast Crew
8:00 am - Breakfast served
8:00 am – pack lunch
8:30 am - leave for Devils Postpipe/Rainbow Falls hike (6mi.)
6:00 Happy Hour back at camp
6:00 pm- Prep for dinner
7:00 pm -Dinner
Campfire after dinner
Saturday (8/13)
7:00 am - Breakfast Crew
8:00 am - Breakfast served
8:00 am - pack lunch
9:00 am - Depart for Ansel Adams wilderness Hike to Shadow Lake (8.5mi.)
6:00 – Happy Hour back at camp (johnny’s special drink)
6:00 - Dinner crew/HH
7:00 Dinner
Campfire after dinner
Sunday (8/14)
8:00 Breakfast Prep
8:30 Breakfast
Depart campground by noon- stop as you will on the way home, recommendations provided at camp
That's all folks!
Friendly Adventures, LLC
Acknowledgment of Participant Responsibility, and Express Assumption of Risk, and Release of liability
Trip Name: Mammoth Mountain Camping Trip
Date(s): 8/11/2022-8/14/22
Leaders: Ron Domash, John Corcoran and Gerard Bailey
I understand that during my participation in the above Friendly Adventures, LLC (Friendly Adventures) Outing, I may be exposed to a variety of hazards and risks, foreseen or unforeseen, involved in the activities of the Outing. The risks include, but are not limited to, the dangers of serious personal injury to my person or property, or my death ("Injuries and damages") from exposure to the hazards of travel in the areas the Outing will visit. I know that Injuries and damages can occur by natural causes or activities of other persons, animals, trip members, trip leaders and assistants or third parties, and such Injuries ·and damages can occur as a result of negligence or because of other reasons. I understand that risks of such Injury and damages are Involved In adventure travel such as Friendly Adventures Outings and I appreciate that I may have to exercise extra care for my own person as well as for others around me in the face of such hazards, I further understand that on Friendly Adventures Outings there may not be rescue or medical facilities or expertise that may be necessary to deal with the injuries and damages to which I may be exposed.
In consideration for my acceptance as an outing member on this Outing, and the services and amenities to be provided by the Friendly Adventures in connection with the Outing:
• I hereby waive, release, and discharge all claims for any such injuries and damages against the Friendly Adventures LLC and Its officers, employees, agents, and leaders, even though such injuries and damages may result from the negligence of the Friendly Adventures and/or its officers, directors, employees, agents, and leaders;
• I understand that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and includes any minors accompanying me on the Outing;
• I confirm that I will pay applicable costs and fees for the Outing;
• I confirm that I have read this document in its entirety and I appreciate, understand, and freely and voluntarily assume all risks of such injuries and damages and notwithstanding such risks, I agree to participate in the Outing.
Emergency Contact Information
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Signature: Date