| Vision Quest 2008 |
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July 27 - August 5, 2008
The Summer Vision Quest for 2008 is in the White Mountains in California. At an elvation of 8000 feet with sweeping views of the White Mountains across the Grandview plateau, this site is expansive and elating. Scattered juniper pines offer some natural shade and granite rock formations invite for some natural shelter. The natual beauty of this place is exquisite.
Meeting and trip schedule: Meetings begin at 10:00 am
on June 28 at Baker Creek Campground in Big Pine. We will be in
severance/preparation meetings in Big Pine on the 28th and 29th,
leaving for our base camp in the White Mountains on the 30th. The 3 vision quest solo begins the following day. We will provide food for you when you come off
your fast on August 3rd before returning to Big Pine. That same afternoon we
will be going out for a celebration feast at a restaurant in Bishop. On August 4th we will sit together in story council and end with a council
on incorporation on the 5th.
A bit of logistical information: Big Pine is located off of Hi-way 395, 15 miles south of Bishop. There are a small grocery, hardware store, laundry, showers and 4 restaurants in Big Pine. Bishop has a full array of shops and conveniences. The nearest airports are Reno, Las Vegas, Ontario and LAX. Cars can be rented at all airports but they must be returned at the airports as Big Pine or Bishop do not have rental car agencies. We do not provide housing facilities, meals or equipment. Participants are advised to come prepared to live self-sufficiently. Accommodations in Big Pine: You can either camp at Baker Creek Campground for $10 per night or stay at one of 4 motels in Big Pine. Baker Creek is a beautiful county run campground just one mile from 395 in Big Pine. We suggest you arrive the day before we begin. Please call Angelo when you arrive in Big Pine (760-938-3333). Weather: The weather in July is generally hot and dry but there can be thunderstorms with an occasional downpour. As our base camp is at high elevation (over 8000 feet) be prepared to bring layers for both warm and cooler weather. |