Bill Burke Training Class

[Alan "Ace" Brown]

Surely we can recruit a few more! This is an outstanding opportunity to learn from the master and right in our backyard. I know some are concerned about the weekend being Easter but hey that happens every year and this training does not, at least not with this huge discount. Worried about missing church? How about midnight mass? Or go to early services and maybe miss a small portion of the class. I'm not just posting this to save me some money, all though it is a factor. I would like to see as many BCC members take this training as possible so the next time a rescue or other emergency pops up we are just that much better prepared to handle it efficiently and safely.

Ace

 

[Alan "Ace" Brown]

If the weather is agreeable I will be camping at or near where the class will be held. Probable go out Friday evening.

Ace

 

[84cruzer]

What is the count up to? I'm really interested but extremely broke... I didn't even register for CM and I actually have vacation time

 

[jonharis]

What is the count up to? I'm really interested but extremely broke... I didn't even register for CM and I actually have vacation time

You confirming will put us just over $300. I'd recommend it. One more and we will be under $300.

 

[jonharis]

Just got one more committed! Waiting on a few deposit checks from people. ~3 spots left.

 

[DAGORED]

What is the count up to? I'm really interested but extremely broke... I didn't even register for CM and I actually have vacation time

I hear you, I had to back off the amount of events I will be doing this year as well but I think this training class is important enough to spend the $$$ on. Hope you can make it.

 

[jonharis]

We are at five confirmed. 2 on the fence. We really need those two.

 

[jonharis]

Just got a verbal commitment from one more. Just waiting on the check. That puts us at 6!

2 spots left! Here is the list so far

Jonathan H
Ace B
Doug B
Matt B
Kent W
Scott G

 

[Alan "Ace" Brown]

Just got a verbal commitment from one more. Just waiting on the check. That puts us at 6!

2 spots left! Here is the list so far

Jonathan H
Ace B
Doug B
Matt B
Kent W
Scott G

My wallet likes this!

 

[Alan "Ace" Brown]

Anxious to find out where the training is going to be held. I'll probably go there and camp for the weekend if I get my truck back in time.

Ace

 

[jonharis]

Room for two more participants if anyone is procrastinating...... I'll post the schedule tonight.

 

[jonharis]

All, Here is the schedule of events.

Saturday: Meet at the Safeway at 29 Road and F (Patterson) at 8:45am. Please be fueled up. You will have an opportunity to get your food/water for the day. Map

Sunday: Meet at Bangs Canyon Staging Area ready to go at 9:00am. Map

Out 29 Road,

For camping, we have several options.

Close to Day 1:The desert north of 29 road. Less safe than other options as far as leaving a camp set up for a couple days.

Close to Day 2: "Pride Rock" near the bottom of Bangs Canyon. The rest of the area is day use only.

A third option would be to wing it. Other options welcome. I'm still on the fence about camping, but at the very least will join you guys for and campfire.

 

[Alan "Ace" Brown]

All, Here is the schedule of events.

Saturday: Meet at the Safeway at 29 Road and F (Patterson) at 8:45am. Please be fueled up. You will have an opportunity to get your food/water for the day. Map

Sunday: Meet at Bangs Canyon Staging Area ready to go at 9:00am. Map

Out 29 Road,

For camping, we have several options.

Close to Day 1:The desert north of 29 road. Less safe than other options as far as leaving a camp set up for a couple days.

Close to Day 2: "Pride Rock" near the bottom of Bangs Canyon. The rest of the area is day use only.

A third option would be to wing it. Other options welcome. I'm still on the fence about camping, but at the very least will join you guys for and campfire.

Pride Rock sounds best for me but don't know where it is. Safer is the appeal.

My truck is at Safari waiting on new ring and pinion gears. Supposed to be ready Friday but that is too close for comfort. Got my fingers crossed.

Ace

 

[DAGORED]

I won't be camping.

 

[Alan "Ace" Brown]

Looks like my truck will be ready Friday afternoon so my plan is to get a few break-in miles on the truck, get some supplies and firewood then set up camp at Price Rock well before dark. I understand that two more students are planning to camp so hope you'll join me there. Still need location of Price Rock.

Ace

 

[RustbombFJ40]

Wish I had the money this year. If we can arrange it for next year Ill make it happen.

 

[jonharis]

Looks like my truck will be ready Friday afternoon so my plan is to get a few break-in miles on the truck, get some supplies and firewood then set up camp at Price Rock well before dark. I understand that two more students are planning to camp so hope you'll join me there. Still need location of Price Rock.

Ace

Pride Rock is located Here. Camping is not permitted basically anywhere between Little Park Road and this point in Bangs Canyon. As you can see, it's a ways in so there would be some backtracking if you camp there on Friday. It's probably 45 minutes from the day one meeting point. It's probably 15-20 minutes drive from the day two trailhead.

 

[Alan "Ace" Brown]

Reviewing locations I'm just not sure what I'm going to do for camping on Friday. That will depend on when my truck is finished and some other factors. Probably just wing it or maybe camp out 29 Rd area if that's allowed. Saturday night I'll probably go to Pride Rock. It would be helpful if others who might be camping would state their plans.

Ace

 

[jonharis]

Reviewing locations I'm just not sure what I'm going to do for camping on Friday. That will depend on when my truck is finished and some other factors. Probably just wing it or maybe camp out 29 Rd area if that's allowed. Saturday night I'll probably go to Pride Rock. It would be helpful if others who might be camping would state their plans.

Ace

29 road friday is a good bet. Head north a bit so you are away from people and the interstate and camping is pretty good.

 

[Alan "Ace" Brown]

Well my truck didn't get finished so I am camping in Jonathan's driveway and riding in his truck (thanks!). Training has been fun and interesting and actually quite challenging. Here is a shot were we all had to cross a ditch which only Bill made it through so we all got lots of rescue practice.