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Hosted by NEW TRIBE in honor of our 21st BIRTHDAY…
The 4th Annual TREE CLIMBERS RENDEZVOUS At Oregon Caves National Monument TRANSPORTATION LODGING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS REGISTRATIONNEW TRIBE'S OPEN HOUSE SIDE TRIPS PEOPLEMORE CLIMBING OPPORTUNITIES |
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| WHEN Friday September 16 through Monday September 19Tree climbing courses will be offered before the Rendezvous weekend. Additional tree climbing-related opportunities are available between Thursday, September 8 and Thursday, September 22. See full schedule below.
WHEREOregon Caves National Monument and adjacent Siskiyou National Forest, near the town of Cave Junction in southwestern Oregon. The Monument was established as part of the National Park Service to preserve both the magnificent marble caverns that occur here, and the surrounding old conifer forest. It is situated high up a winding road into the mountains and features a grand, rustic lodge for visitors' comfort. TRANSPORTATIONBy Air : Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) is the nearest flight destination. New Tribe will have two 15-passenger vans and will coordinate with you to provide airport shuttle service to and from the Rendezvous. The vans will provide transportation during the gathering, carrying people and gear from the lodging areas to the climbing sites whenever needed. You won't need a rental car unless you plan travel outside the Rendezvous area before or after the event. If you do, rentals are available at the airport and 37 miles away in Grants Pass. On Mapquest , your trip is from the airport at 3650 Biddle Road, Medford, OR to the Rendezvous at 19000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, OR.
By Car : The road may be winding but the directions are straightforward. Make your way to Hwy 199, drive to Cave Junction, and turn east on Caves Highway (Route 46). Travel 19 miles to the end of the road at Oregon Caves National Monument. On Mapquest use this destination address: 19000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, OR 97523.
By Bus: You can travel by bus or a train/bus combination. The nearest train stations are in Eugene or Klamath Falls; from there you can take a bus to Grants Pass. We can arrange to meet you at the Grants Pass Greyhound station. There is no public transportation.
REGISTRATION FEE The registration fee for Rendezvous 2005 is $180. Included with registration is a Rendezvous commemorative T-shirt. Course tuition and lodging costs are additional. See complete registration and enrollment information. |
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LODGINGDue to the remoteness of our site, we encourage everyone to choose from the lodging options available at the Monument. We have arranged for you to have a wide choice of accommodations and a range of prices. Space is limited for all of these lodging options, so please register early for the best chance to reserve the space you prefer.
ALL lodging options include three meals a day provided by the Oregon Caves Chateau .
The Oregon Caves ChateauThe Chateau is a National Historic Landmark and full of rustic charm. It is nestled vertically into the mountainside, five stories tall. Here are the choices for a room and all meals at the Chateau:
DormitoryThis is a co-ed bunkhouse that can accommodate 22 sleepers and has shared shower and bathroom facilities. $50.00 per person per night gets you a single bunk and all your meals.
CampgroundThe Caves Campground is down the trail a ways from the Chateau. Walking the trail is an option, plus we will have regular van shuttles between the Campground and the Chateau for mealtimes and climbing events. If you plan to be tree-camping for some or all of your nights, choose Campground for those nights. $40 per person per night covers all your food and use of the Campground amenities. |
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Wednesday, September 14 Rendezvous participants registered for tree climbing courses will arrive at Oregon Caves National Monument in the morning. Tree climbing courses begin in the afternoon. Early arrival of other participants is welcome beginning today.
Wednesday-Friday, September 14, 15, 16 Basic Tree Climbing Course --taught by certified Tree Climbers International instructors. This course is designed to teach the student all the basics to climb an average sized tree where the first branch is no higher than 50 feet. You will learn Doubled Rope Technique (DRT), hazard identification, tree entry, knot craft, shout calls, different types of gear, canopy movement, and team climbing. After satisfactorily completing a written exam and climbing test, students will earn a TCI certificate. Finish this course on Friday and be ready to practice your new skills with other students and experienced climbers during the weekend Rendezvous. Tuition $400.
Wednesday-Friday, September 14, 15, 16 Single Rope Technique (SRT) Tree Climbing Course --taught by certified Tree Climbers International instructors and other recognized expert tree climbing instructors. This course is for the experienced tree climber who has basic DRT skills. You will learn the different types of SRT climbing and equipment. You will be trained to use ascenders to access tall trees. SRT techniques such as the Yo-Yo, House Mover, and the Tengu Tether will be covered along with several different ways to descend. You will practice self-rescue until it becomes instinctual. You will learn different types of tree entry and how to switch from the entry rope onto DRT once aloft. At the end of the course, you will rig out a tree for yourself and the instructor. Finish this course on Friday and be ready to practice your new skills with other students and experienced climbers during the weekend Rendezvous. Tuition $400.
Wednesday-Friday, September 14, 15, or 16 Introduction to SRT for Guided Climbs –-taught by recognized expert tree climbing instructors. This is a one-day course to be offered at least twice during these days, by arrangement with the instructors. It is designed to teach the student how to use mechanical ascenders and switch over to rappel. You will practice self-rescue several times until you are comfortable doing it on your own. At the end of this course, you will be comfortable climbing a big tree with a trained guide. No prior tree climbing experience or training is necessary. Tuition $150.
Friday-Sunday, September 16, 17, 18WEEKEND RENDEZVOUS!We all climb together in the conifer forest, with Douglas Firs, Oregon White Pines, Ponderosa Pines, and Sugar Pines. This is the time everybody plays at their favorite climbing activity, from lazy Treeboating to thrilling traverses to magical high nights under the full moon. No classes or agendas will keep us from finding our own best expression as a community of people who love to climb trees.
Monday, September 19–Rendezvous 2005 officially endsNo organized activities are planned for this day. Some will be traveling home today. Our van will shuttle people to the Medford airport as needed. For those who reserved lodging for tonight, meals will be available. Time to rest, regroup, and decide what's next. |
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SIDE TRIPS and OTHER ATTRACTIONS
While you are in scenic southern Oregon, consider a side trip or two, and making time for additional events.
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New Tribe Comes of Age! Open House, Stay Over, and Tree Climbing at NEW TRIBE, September 20, 21, 22 |
| Everyone is welcome to stay after the Rendezvous to help New Tribe celebrate our 21st Birthday! It will be a three-day Open House at the New Tribe Grange building, with tours and a Birthday Cake Event. The Grange can sleep as many as 8 guests indoors, there is room for camping outside on the grounds, and places to set up 4 or 5 Treeboats. The New Tribe crew invites you to join us for tree climbing and tree camping on our favorite nearby climbing spot, a knoll high above the Rogue River Valley with 360-degree views from the treetops. Growing here is a collection of old friends—Douglas Fir, Oregon White Pine and Sugar Pine over three hundred years old who have been a constant inspiration to us in our work and play. Celebrate with us and help us dream up the future!
NO CHARGE for lodging at the Grange or climbing on the knoll. We'll pool expenses for food and eat home-cooked grub from the Grange. Transportation from the Rendezvous, to the Grange, to the climbing site, and to the Medford Airport, will be provided at no charge. |
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September 8, 9,10 – North Coast Climb– led by Pacific Tree Climbing Institute Climb and camp in old-growth forest on the beach of the north coast of Oregon. This guided climb includes an orientation to SRT Thursday morning followed by climbing that afternoon, sleeping aloft or in the campground at your discretion, exploring the beach and climbing the next day, sleeping aloft again if you wish. Traversing included. This climb is designed and intended for those with at least some climbing experience. Climbing equipment, food and camping gear included. Contact Teresa Damron at Pacific Tree Climbing Institute, LLC (toll free 866-653-8733 or teresa@pacifictreeclimbing.com ) for more information or to reserve space. Pacific Tree Climbing Institute is an insured, registered outfitter/guide service in the state of Oregon climbing on permitted sites. Cost: $850 per person, less 20% Rendezvous Discount ($170) equals $680 per person. Room for six people. Fly into Portland, rent a car, climb the north coast, travel south to the Rendezvous. September 20, 21 – Central Cascades or Coast Range Climb -- led by Pacific Tree Climbing Institute
Further explore some of the trees of Oregon after the Rendezvous. Pacific Tree Climbing Institute will take you to the permitted site of your choice in old-growth forests in the foothills of the central Cascade Mountains or the Coast Range of Oregon. Spend the night aloft if you wish, traverse, explore the forest. Climbing gear, food and camping gear included. Contact Teresa Damron at Pacific Tree Climbing Institute, LLC (Toll free 866-653-8733 or teresa@pacifictreeclimbing.com ) for more information or to reserve space. Pacific Tree Climbing Institute is an insured, registered outfitter/guide service in the state of Oregon climbing on permitted sites. Cost: $500 per person, less 20% Rendezvous Discount ($100) equals $400 per person. Room for six people. |
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Lots of folks have come forward out of the tree climbing community to help bring our Rendezvous together this year. Here is the beginning of our growing list of allies:
Scott Altenhoff, Master of Climbing and Forest Life Science, New Tribe Viola (Spiderwoman) Brumbaugh, Master of Climbing and Weaver of Connections, New Tribe Patty Jenkins, Mover and Shaker, Tree Climbers International Peter (Treeman) Jenkins, Master Instructor, Founder of Tree Climbers International Tim (Tengu) Kovar, Prince of Trees, Master Instructor, Tree Climbers International Sophia Sparks, Queen of New Tribe
Genevieve Summers, Master Instructor, Dancing with Trees
Harv (Ponderosa)Teitelbaum, Master of Climbing, TCI Instructor and Founder of Tree Climbing Colorado International Liaison for Rendezvous 2005 Harv@treeclimbingco.com +1.303.526.2904
Questions or Comments? Sophia Sparks New Tribe, Inc. PO Box 638 Grants Pass, OR 97528
Phone toll-free 866-223-3371 Email sophia@newtribe.com On the web at www.newtribe.com Fax 541-476-5804 |
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