Hey everyone,
I've been talking about doing this for a number of years now so I figure it's time it happened. This will basically be a camping trip with lasers--and a few amenities one might not typically have while camping, like a shower, running water, and electricity. There is a 6KW Honda generator onsite, which should be enough power for most solid-state lasers, etc.
There is a Shasta-Trinity National Forest campground adjacent to the general store at the front of the property that has a number of no-fee camping sites. We could use this and the front section of the private property as our main area. In addition to this, there are numerous locations around Deerlick Springs that are well-suited for camping. One in particular is the "Up the Creek area" in the middle section. If it continues to stay dry out here and the stream subsides a bit more, we could easily use Up the Creek for the main laser meeting spot.
Location:
Deerlick Springs Resort (Owned by PL member Picasso)
Shasta - Trinity National Forest
To get there, use Google Maps and navigate to "Deer Lick Springs". Make sure to write down the directions from Hwy 36, in case you have issues with your GPS/phone.
Date:
May 11th at 12:00pm
until
May 14th at 6:00 PM
Cost: FREE
(Donations for gas/propane are optional.)
Simply RSVP to me via private message and you'll be added to the attendee list.
Make sure to bring:
Warm clothes
Make sure you're prepared in case it gets down to the 40s at night. Should be pretty nice spring weather, otherwise.
Food
I figured I'd make dinner one night, at least. If anybody has any ideas or would like to plan a meal, let me know.
Camping stuff
Gloves, boots, and proper forest gear, for gathering firewood, hiking around, etc.
Shelter
This is a camping trip, with lasers. The easy option is to bring a tent or other camping shelter and set up wherever. There are also buildings we can use for various things--and you can set up a cot and sleep in them, if you'd like. If we use the front area, there's a general store building, and if we use the "Up the Creek" area, there is a cabin with a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and front porch area. Both areas have restrooms and will have a heated shower nearby.
Nearby amenities:
None. We'll be in the middle of nowhere, although there is a general store off 36 in Platina, CA. Alternatively, consider grabbing remaining supplies, on the way, in Redding or Red Bluff, which are the two closest cities. There is plenty of water and firewood onsite.
Here are some photos of the property (more soon):
Items of interest:
- Laser Juice laser synth demo by scnlns
- *if you'd like to demo something or have any suggestions, PM me*
Attendees
Boom
discothefunkyhippo +1
j4cbo
Junktronix
Laserman121
Picasso
platinum
rgb-gas
scnlns
Sugeek
(still working out logistics)
300EVIL
Safety note:
All attendees/guests will be required to sign a general safety waiver, which is standard practice at laser meetings. There will be multiple laser safety officers in attendance, but I think it's good practice to clarify that everyone is responsible for their own safety. Copies will be available onsite, if requested. Also, if anyone is under 18, they will need to have a parent or guardian sign their waiver as well, to be admitted into the event.