Great Outdoors Los Angeles presents
Death Valley Desert Caravan
February 5th-8th, 2015
Have you ever wanted to “walk like an Egyptian” through golden sand dunes, search for hidden
treasures like Indiana Jones, or lose yourself in the infinite depths of the nighttime desert sky?
Join us as we explore Death Valley: one of the world’s most scenic, yet foreboding landscapes. Walk
amid sand dunes, water sculpted canyons and salt flats that remain from ancient seas. On our
journey, you may even catch sight of a Ring-tailed Cat, Kit Fox and Desert Bighorn Sheep as we
venture through the rugged canyons and other magnificent geological features. Wildflowers, trees
and shrubs tortured by the wind will amaze you throughout this beautiful land. Spectacular photoops await, particularly in the magical, subtle light of dawn and dusk.
Our inspiration for this adventure will be reminiscent of the desert caravans traveling the ancient silk
road crossing the deserts of the Far-East. Just as the travelers would have experienced other cultures
on their route, we hope to inspire you with samplings of various exotic teas, coffee, and other foods
from far off lands. This will be in addition to you bringing and preparing all your own meals.
We will be camping in group sites H & K at Furnace Creek, located an amazing 196 feet below sea level.
Onsite amenities include flush toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, and potable water. Shower facilities are
located about 1 mile away at the Furnace Creek Resort for $5, which includes pool use for the day.
A general store, restaurant, gas station and visitor center are nearby for your convenience as well.
RV Sites are available, but you must book your own. Sites go fast, so be sure to book early.
http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/furnace-creek/r/campgroundDetails.do?
contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70978
Trip Leaders: Steve Sisneros (951) 318-0530 [email protected], Wes Stieringer (818) 497-8654 [email protected]
There is a $20 entrance fee per vehicle collected by Death Valley National Park upon entering the park.
Your multi-agency park pass will also gain you entry into the park.
Bring your ten essentials (listed on GO website at: www.greatoutdoorsla.org/essen.html), camping/
cooking gear, 2 bundles of firewood, and food. Be sure to bring your camp chair, tent, solar shower,
hiking boots, and sunscreen.
The weather in Death Valley in February can be unpredictable, so bring warm and cool weather clothing
that can be layered.
Carpooling is recommended to help reduce gas consumption, parking costs and the entrance fee. Please
make sure to complete the section on carpooling on the sign up form so we can coordinate.
Directions: (GPS coordinates 36.466197, -116.866545). Use this button MAP
for Google Map directions.
Itinerary: Daily activities will be based on weather conditions and are not set in stone.
Thursday: Arrive after 2pm and get setup. Coffee, teas, cocoa and delicious treats served at 6 pm.
Friday: Explore the southern region with trips to Badwater Basin Salt Flat (282 ft. below sea level). The
Natural Bridge, Golden Canyon, and the spectacular Artist Drive featuring the Artist Palette.
Saturday: Road trip through Titus Canyon, Mesquite Flats Sand Dunes, and Mosaic Canyon. Bring a lunch.
Saturday evening: Traditional Potluck! Bring a dish to share with everyone. Great Outdoors will be
providing some hearty silk road inspired soups for you to enjoy as well.
Sunday: Check out by noon.
Other interesting places to see;
Scotty’s Castle
Ubehebe Volcanic Crater
Dante’s View
The “Race track” famous for it’s
mysterious moving rocks
Trip Leaders: Steve Sisneros (951) 318-0530 [email protected], Wes Stieringer (818) 497-8654 [email protected]
Great Outdoors Los Angeles presents
Death Valley Desert Caravan
February 5th-8th, 2015
Registration Form
Contact your trip leaders: Steve Sisneros (951) 318-0530 [email protected] &
Wes Stieringer (818) 497 8654 [email protected]
Make check payable to “Great Outdoors” and mail to:
Great Outdoors, c/o Wes Stieringer, 8731 Amboy Ave, Sun Valley, CA 91352
Name (please print):
G.O Member #
Chapter:
Phone:
Email (will be kept confidential):
Emergency contact:
Relationship:
Phone:
Fees
Tent
Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Non-Member (includes a 1 yr
membership) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
RV(make your own RV site reservation)
Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Non-Member (includes a 1 yr
membership) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Do you need a ride? . . . . . . . . Y
N
Can you offer a ride? . . . . . . . Y
N
Carpooling? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N
Y
With whom?
I understand that the activities engaged in by Great Outdoors, and specifically this activity, may involve
dangers inherent in all outdoor activities, and by signing below, I, except as expressly prohibited by California statutory and case law, do expressly assume all risks and dangers of such activities and specifically
this activity, and do hereby expressly release and hold harmless Great Outdoors Inc., including its event
leaders, officers, agents, employees, administrators and assigns, from any and all liability for injury or
death arising from said activities and specifically this activity, and agree to defend any lawsuits against
any of them arising from those activities and specifically this activity.
Signed:
Date:
Trip Leaders: Steve Sisneros (951) 318-0530 [email protected], Wes Stieringer (818) 497-8654 [email protected]