UBERFest: Capitol Reef 2022 - EVENT IS FULL!!!

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL!
I'll take names off the waiting list in the order you signed up if people cancel. Tent sites and cabins are all sold out at the campground.

The only fee for this trip is a $80/person non-refundable fee which includes 4 nights of camping at a private campground with showers! (If you cancel anytime after you sign-up, you forfeit your $80 as a cancellation fee.) Because canyoneering is inherently dangerous, this event is ONLY open to people with professional canyoneering training, preferably from Uber Adventures, or those with significant canyoneering experience! (if you're not sure if your training or experience qualify, give me a shout before you sign-up!) Because this event is SOCIAL, we will rely on experienced people to allow rookies in their groups while descending some awesome, iconic canyons! (As usual, we are not guiding any groups or providing any transportation to or from Capitol Reef .. though we will help facilitate introductions and grouping!)

If you want to go to this event, get the training and become a competent participant and valuable team member!

THE GROUP CAMPSITE: I've reserved a cluster of private campsites near Capitol Reef National Park for a maximum of 50 people (details will be provided to participants as the event approaches). This campsite has water, fire rings, picnic tables, restrooms and showers! This campground cannot accommodate MANSION tents unless there are 2-3 people sharing it!

The Group Campsite will also lend itself for all group activities including gathering for ride-sharing, meals, the potluck, games and especially, CAMARADERIE! Because we will always want to get a super early start for our canyons and morning shuttles, our evenings at the group campsite will end early so people can get their sleep.

The campground also has RV spaces and cabins available. If you want to go that route, contact me directly and I'll give you the information. Also, if the group campsite fills up or if you want your own campsite, you may be able to reserve one on your own at the same campground. Again, contact me for details. If this is your choice, you'll be responsible for making (and paying for) your own camping arrangements at the campground.

CARPOOL! DO IT!

You're also responsible for your own travel, and your own meals - except, we'll have a potluck at camp on Saturday evening at 7:00pm. Bring something delicious to share. This might also be the time for us to have an awesome campfire (wind permitting); so bring some firewood!

WEATHER: The average temps for May are Highs of 73F and Lo's of 46F, and the area tends to be windy. Make sure you have a warm sleeping bag and secure your tent well!

CANYONEERING IN THE PARK: This is a National Park so you will need a National Parks Pass or pay the park entry fee - no exceptions. http://www.nps.gov/care/index.htm

We are communicating with the Park Rangers to make sure we comply with park rules and regulations. This includes acquiring the required Day-Use permits for technical canyoneering and observing group size limits and numbers in the canyons. As an organization, we cannot exceed the determined number of people in the same canyon or the same route on the same day. DO NOT apply for permits before the event. We will form groups and take care of permits at the event. If there is a canyon you want to lead, send me (Todd) a private message.

Capitol Reef is a clean canyoneering area. Minimum impact techniques that do not damage or destroy rock or other park resources are required:
• The installation of new fixed anchors (bolts, pitons, etc.) is prohibited.
• Bolts may be replaced only if an existing bolt is unsafe.
• The use of power drills is prohibited.
• Where it is necessary to leave or replace existing webbing, the webbing should be black or closely match the color of the surrounding rock.
• Protection may not be placed with the use of a hammer except to replace existing belay and rappel anchors and bolts on existing routes, or for emergency self-rescue.
• Physical alteration of rock faces is prohibited, such as chiseling, glue reinforcement of existing holds, trundling rocks, and gluing of new holds.
• It is prohibited to wrap webbing or rope, or rappel off any arch with an opening greater than three feet.

THE CANYONS in this region are terrific - from beginner friendly to long and arduous .. WOOHOO!! There are a variety of options for canyoneering from easy 2-hour canyons to full-day wet advanced canyons with significant challenges!
http://bluugnome.com/cyn_route/cap-reef/canyon-routes__cap-reef.aspx
http://ropewiki.com/Capitol_Reef_National_Park

OTHER ACTIVITIES: The park has awesome hikes, petroglyph panels, arches, technical canyoneering, visitor's center and scenic drives!

P.S. I'm limiting the RSVP's to +1. If your +1 hasn't taken a 3-day basic Technical Canyoneering Course from UBER Adventures or doesn't have SIGNIFICANT CANYONEERING EXPERIENCE, they need my permission or should not be attending.