Pride Weekend Campout Bear River Reservoir

PrideWeekend Campout- 3 nights, June 23-26, 2022

Our first campout since COVID-19 will take us to Bear River Reservoir on Rt. 88 30 miles west of Carson Pass.  

Situated at 6,000 feet, its proximity to water and the mixed pine setting in the fresh Sierra Nevada air, make Bear River Group Campground an excellent group retreat destination. 

Rainbow Sierrans camping trips often feature a potluck dinner one evening, and camaraderie around the RS  propane fire pits, with options for Follies (skits and home-grown entertainment), game night, sing-alongs and/or a dance party depending on the participants interest. 

Water sports near camp include fishing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming and picnicking on the shores.

Hikes:  There are spectacular hikes into the High Sierra from a number of trailheads along 88 as well as short, easy hikes near camp.

We hope you will join us for what promises to be a wonderful extended weekend in a magical location. 

Registration:  The price for registration will be $60 and is only open to members. 

In order to register, you will need to complete a medical form. Get a head start, fill it out now, download it, and rename it with last name, first name.  Then you can simply upload it as directed during registration.

FINE PRINT

• The campground is designed for tent camping only.  Campers may drive cars down to the sites to drop off gear, but must then drive cars back up to parking lot.  Piped drinking water, vault toilets, picnic tables, campfire rings and a group cooking area are among the amenities.  
  
• Yellow jackets have been reported in this area.  Although we will do our best to minimize their presence in camp, all campers should be advised and those with allergies MUST  bring epinephrine pens if they decide to come.
  
• Nearby amenities:  A nearby resort rents fishing boats, kayaks, canoes, or paddle boats. and the restaurant, lounge, and hot showers provide creature comforts.
• Registration is limited to 25 participants, first come, first served. Each participant must register separately, and you must be a Rainbow Sierrans member to register: non-members must join the club in order to register. The cost of the trip is $60/person. 
• Be sure to read Rainbow Sierrans' refund policy found in the "Registration and Cancellation Policy" at the bottom of this email before registering. 

Angela Romagnoli Camping Scholarship:  This scholarship, which provides free registration to one camper for each RS camping trip, has been established in the memory of Angie Romagnoli. It is intended for a RS member who might otherwise not be able to join a camping trip due to financial restraints.  

Registration and Cancellation Policies for Outings

1.    All participants must register and pay online on the RS website.

2.    No registrations will be accepted until an outing has been announced to the full membership via email announcement.

3.    Space on any outing will be assigned only upon completion of registration and payment.

4.    Confirmed reservations are non-transferable.

5.    As with any RS outing, acceptance of any individual on a trip will be at the discretion of the particular Outings Leader for that trip.

6.    Registration fees will be refunded to any Outings Leader who plans and leads a group hike during camping trips. Serving as a co-leader for such activities does not qualify for a refund.

7.    Once the allowable number of participants has been confirmed, a wait list will be compiled. If a cancellation occurs, individuals will be contacted in the order in which their names appear on the waitlist. Failure to respond within 24 hours will forfeit one's place on the waitlist. Registration for most trips will close two days in advance of trips.

8.   CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:  All cancellations must be sent via email to the trip registrar. Cancellations received at least 14 days in advance will be refunded the registration fee, less $10, if and only if the space can be filled. Otherwise, the full fee will be forfeited. Cancellations received less than 14 days in advance of a trip will forfeit the full registration fee. If a personal or family illness or other extenuating circumstances cause a last minute cancellation, that person may appeal in writing to GovCom for a waiver and partial refund. In all cases, no refunds will be issued until after the scheduled camping trip or outing.

9.    To facilitate trip leadership and safety, registration and payment is required in order to participate in any aspect of a camping trip or other outing sponsored by the RS Governing Committee.

10. Should the Governing Committee cancel a camping trip or outing for any reason, all registrants will receive a full refund.