22nd Annual Death Valley Camping Trip

Date and Time: Wed, Mar 27, 2024; 2:00 PM – Sun, Mar 31, 2024  11:00 AM

Organized By: Loma Prieta Gay and Lesbian

Location: Furnace Creek, CA 92328, USA

March 27, 2024 – March 31, 2024
22nd Annual Death Valley Camping Trip
Furnace Creek Campground

REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 31, 2024
Cost: $80 per person

Loma Prieta Pride Sierrans (formerly GLS) is excited to offer our 22nd Annual Death Valley National Park camping trip. We’d love to have you join us! Our campsite is located in the Furnace Creek area with views of the surrounding hills. It offers picnic tables, drinking water, dishwashing stations, flush toilets, a grill, nearby commercial showers, plenty of room for tents and on-site parking with space for a couple vans.

Death Valley is the home of the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe and are active partners with the park in preserving the land they have always called their homeland. Additionally, over 1,000 species of plants and over 300 species of birds call Death Valley home. Among the best adapted to this rugged environment are 50 plant species that are found nowhere else in the world. Each day we will experience the diversity of this unusual and special habitat. Death Valley has been recognized by the International Dark Sky Association as the darkest of the national parks, which ensures unparalleled views of the night sky.

This trip offers countless opportunities to explore and enjoy the vastness of this wondrous playground. We plan to offer a variety of guided day hikes including some light and easy to the more demanding depending on our group. For those seeking less hiking, please explore a self-guided tour at the Visitor Center, take a starlight stroll through the dunes or just enjoy the beautiful spring fed swimming pool at the neighboring Death Valley Oasis Resort. Our daily itinerary is not rigid and flexibility among participants will enhance our group experience.

Space is limited to 25 participants, so RSVP is required. Camping overnight with the group is also required; you cannot leave the group to stay in a hotel and rejoin the group the next day. All food and camping gear must be provided by each participant. Our traditional potluck will occur the second night of camping; optional, of course.

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and will open on January 31, 2024. Each participant must sign up individually by email.

Important details to consider before registering:

A medical form and Participant Agreement are required to complete the registration process. No pets are allowed, this applies to emotional support animals as well.

REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION:
Send an email with the following information to:
Celeste McInerney, [email protected]
A. Subject line: Death Valley 2024 Registration
B. First and last name
C. Complete residential address
D. Phone number
E. Email address if different from the sending email used
F. Attach your completed medical form: Medical Form Link
G. Attach your signed Participant Agreement: Participant Agreement Form Link

Upon receipt of your email, Celeste will email you a detailed trip letter with the payment instructions for you $80 trip fee. This email will include detailed trip information and campground location.

Carpooling is encouraged and is at the sole risk of the participants. A trip roster can be provided to those participants who wish to arrange their own carpool.
Cancelation and refund policy:
• Cancellations received at least 14 days in advance of trip will be refunded the registration fee, less $10.00.
• 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 circumstance causes a last-minute cancellation, that person may appeal to GovCom for a waiver to the partial refund.
• In all cases, no refunds will be issued until after completion of the scheduled trip or outing.
• Should the GovCom cancel a trip for any reason, all registrants will receive a full refund.

Leader:
Celeste McInerney, 408-707-4903, [email protected]

Assistant Leader:
To be determined

GLS Membership

Cost: $80/person

Signup Instructions: Register with Leader by email

Signup Restrictions: Registration starts Feb 2024

Cancellation Policy: Activity is held rain or shine, but may be altered due to inclement weather