Events
Sat-Sat September 13-20, 2008: Yellowstone NP
Interested participants (16): HaTien, Chinh, Jenny, Thinh, Andrew, Michael, Thoa, Mai P, Quang, Tuyen, Chi, Thu, Hoang, Nga, Uy, Phuong
We now have 16 (7 males, 9 females) confirmed for the trip.*Car rental booked 08/25 w/ Expedia (Advantage), reserved 3 vans (6,5,5) to be picked up around 10 am from SLC.
*Rides to (&from) LGB airport arranged for 9/13 (& 9/20) for all. Online check-in 24 hours in advance.
*Lodge keys and direction received, make one set of keys for each driver.
*Things to bring for the trip: warm clothes for temperature H: 60's, L: 20's, dress in layers (jackets, windbreakers, fleece, thermals, long sleeves), gloves, beanies, socks, walking/hiking shoes, sandals, hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera (battery and charger), tripod (optional), laptop (there is internet access), maps/GPS (1 for each car), binoculars, flashlights, ear plugs (optional), down sleeping bags (optional for those who own one), hydropack if own one, swimwear, raingear (poncho), walkie talkies, batteries, AC converter, entertainment (movies, cards, games, music for the road), bug repellent, first-aid kit, other personal items, etc.
Suggest packing in duffel bags instead of suitcase as it takes less packing space and limit one duffel bag/luggage (1 check-in item, no more than 50 lbs), one backpack (carry on), one personal item (purse, laptop) for each person. Please pack light since we have laundry access at the lodge by Madison River so we could wash our clothes to wear again.
Pending items:
*Search for places of interest/activities during the trip.
websites: Yellowstone Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Grand Teton National Park have lots of good info for the parks.
*Meal plans during the trip, any volunteers for chef? break into teams (2 cook, 1 clean)
*Meal plans during the trip, any volunteers for chef? break into teams (2 cook, 1 clean)
Shop at Costco/local markets: bakery (bread, sandwich bread, pita bread, tortilla wrap, sweets), steak, chicken, pork chops, salmon, shrimp, frozen veggies, deli meat, eggs, sausage, cheese, milk, cereal, waffles, salad, dressing, fruits and vegetables (basil, onion, garlic, potatoes), pasta/noodle, sauce, pancake mix, condiments (olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, oyster sauce), chicken broth, tuna cans, instant bowl noodles, frozen dinner/precooked items, snacks (dried fruits and nuts, energy/snack bars, krispy rice cakes, chips, beef jerky), drinks (water, juice, soda, wine), green tea wasabi peanuts, edamame, styrofoam cooler, napkins, disposable plates, ziplock bags, napkins, tissues,
idea for Costco food: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/359092
Proposed activities: hiking, kayaking, rafting, sightseeing, photography, horseback riding, fishing
Here's the proposed itinerary for the trip:
Thank you everyone for your contributions. Without you, the trip won't be successful. Although the weather was unfavorable to us, we did have a great time. Living in the wood, eating under the rain, sleeping in the cold and playing in the wet are unforgettable experiences. Thanks God, we all survived and got home safely. While I write this article, Sequoia is still rainy and snowy.
