This year it will take place in Backus MN on September 16th and 17th at the Foothills Horse camp on the northwestern side of Pine Mountain Lake.
Located approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes north of the Twin Cities, the site abuts the Foothills State Forest, providing convenient access to miles trails. The camp itself is a large site with camp sites set among pine trees with a pavilion for meeting space and a number of rustic outhouses.
This will be an expo style event. The purpose will be to attract as many people from across the Midwest, to come and share their interest in vehicle dependent travel and learn from one another.
This year we are planning for an on site vehicle obstacle course to test your driving and hand signaling skills, including a vehicle teeter totter in addition to trail ride outings, including the popular night ride.
There will be demonstrations and courses to learn about:
- Trip and route planning
- Trail comms, Ham and beyond the CB
- Vehicle recovery
- Hi-Lift operation
- Lighting, vehicle and camp setups
- Trail Chef, cooking and meal prep
- Preparation and Packing, to bring or not to bring?
- First Aid on the trail
- Trail of Thrones, camp chair comparison
Saturday night there will once again be the Iron Chef cook off. This year there is more than bragging rights on the line with the winner (chosen by popular vote) receiving an Engel High Performance Cooler (or similar if one gets donated by a manufacturer).
At this time no formal registration is required as this is not a formal event. Just a meeting of like minded wondering souls to enjoy each others company. Just post up questions and if you think you can make it.
Looking forward to seeing you at the Rendezvous, Part Deux!
Brendon
