The dumbing down of America - Car Camping
One of the old-school outdoor outfits in the USA is The Mountaineers.
From their
about page:
The Mountaineers was formed in 1906 to explore the wild areas and peaks surrounding the still-young city of Seattle.
They lead hikes, do trailwork, offer classes, publish books, etc...
They are now offering a class that deals with the complexities of Car Camping.
From the entry for
Camping 101:
Never been car camping before and interested in learning how? If you’re not sure what you need to do to try camping, or would like to learn some handy tips on how to make your camping trips even more enjoyable, join us at the Tacoma Clubhouse (2302 N. 30th, Tacoma) for this information-packed evening. Register online at www.mountaineers.org Non-members are most welcome.
Good lord... OK - Car Camping 101
#1) - throw your shit into the car. Make sure you have a flashlight, sleeping stuff, food and a cookstove.
#2) - stop off along the way to get sufficient booze. Estimate the quantity of booze needed times the number of nights camping. Triple that and then double it again. You will still run out.
#3) - find a place and park.
And there are people who feel they need to take a class for this???
Posted by DaveH at April 6, 2010 8:57 PM
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