Outdoor Adventure USA

2023 Field Day General Information

ANNOUNCEMENT

Our annual Field Day and Summer Fest event, has always been one of our favorite outdoor get-aways. For the last 15 years, OAUSA has distinguished itself by the very unique approach that we take to this, and all of our events. This approach has evolved somewhat over the years, and while we have incorporated many activities into the weekends, we have never lost sight of Ham Radio, as an important part of the event.

For the last few years, we have used the Mt. Pinos campground in the Los Padres National Forest. This year, we have reserved most of this camp, but the number of campers that we can accommodate is limited. We will be posting details and sign-up information soon.

Our uniqueness has taken the form of so many things that no other Field Day can claim, including:

• a three day event in remote mountain campsites, with great summertime weather and scenery

• an event where both 2WD and 4WD vehicles can attend, and where there are great 4WD off-road trails to explore

• Ham Radio license testing, right at camp

• world class cuisine at our cook-off on Saturday evening, and outstanding group meals for all the others

• wine tasting

• hot sauce tasting

• coffee tasting

• Bourbon tasting and after dinner libations

• a smorgasbord of appetizers before each dinner

• multiple hiking trails

• three days of relaxation

• and, of course, a full Field Day competition

There is more, but this should offer a glimpse of why we are so successful. We are all looking forward to this year and this event. Some past events:

SIGN-UP TIME

It's time to start thinking about our annual Field Day and Summer Fest event even though its a few months away. You will need to sign up early if you plan on attending, as there are a limited number of spaces at the campsite.

This year we return to the Mt. Pinos Campground in the Los Padres National Forest, located about an hour's drive north of Los Angeles. This will be a family event involving three days of camping in the mountains (elevation 7800 feet), an official ARRL Field Day competition, several trail runs, great food and drink, and an opportunity to relax in the mountains of the Los Padres National Forest. The camp site is accessible by paved roads and all vehicles are welcome.

Some of our activities:

• All levels of Amateur Radio license testing on Sunday.

• Pot luck and cook-off dinner on Saturday evening combined with appetizers and wine tasting.

• Numerous hiking trails

• Hundreds of miles of off pavement roads, including some of the more challenging, (Miller Jeep Trail).

• An active ARRL Field Day station open for business for the full 24 hours of Field Day

IMPORTANT NOTE #1: If you wish to attend during the day to participate in the Field day event (not staying overnight), there is no charge. Everyone who wants to so participate is welcome!!!

IMPORTANT NOTE #2 Given the limited number of sites available, it is very likely that each camp will need to hold more than one camper. The Mt Pinos Campground is very small, and each campsite, while accommodating up to 6 campers, has only enough room for 1 vehicle at each site. There is overflow parking however, which may carry a cost of $10.00 per day. This cost shall be shared equally by the number of vehicles of the campers who occupy the site. In years past, this fee was waived, but one never knows how things may change. Per the Park service: trailers and RVs are not recommended.

DATES
June 23-25, 2023 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

LOCATION
Mt. Pinos Campground
Cuddy Valley Rd
Frazier Park, California 93225

Mt. Pinos is part of Los Padres National Forest and is situated in a mixed conifer forest in the Pinos Mountains, at an altitude of 7,800 feet. From Los Angeles, it is only about an hour's drive. Campground temperatures are typically 15 to 20 degrees cooler than the Los Angeles Basin.

The area is in the northeastern part of Los Padres National Forest and offers over 1,200 miles of maintained trails. Much of the forest is primitive and has 10 designated wilderness areas.

FACILITIES

• fire ring

• vault toilets

• picnic tables

***Note***: There are no RV hookups and no water

GPS LOCATION COORDINATES AND ELEVATION:

• Latitude:
  34.8137
  34° 48' 49.3200" N

• Longitude:
  -119.1022
  119° 6' 7.9200" W

• Elevation : 7800

DIRECTIONS:
Take I-5 North to Frazier Mountain Park Road exit. Go west on Frazier Mountain Park Road for 7 miles to Cuddy Valley Road. Bear right at Cuddy Valley Road. Continue 5 miles to the Y in the road and veer left for about 7 more miles to Mt. Pinos Campground entrance on the left side of the road.

AMATEUR RADIO TESTING
Click the following link for information on the Amateur Radio testing: viewtopic.php?f=220&t=4428 .

FEES:
The fee is per vehicle for the entire three days, and will reserve you a spot in the camp for both nights. We encourage campers to "tent camp", as trailers and RVs are not recommended.

• $95.00 -in advance for any vehicle

• $100.00 -for a “drop-in” (Showing up without notice.)

HOW TO MAKE PAYMENT:
Payments will be taken via the “Donate” button at the bottom of any page on the OAUSA website. For other payment arrangements or questions, PM DaveK. Fees are refundable up to 14 days prior to the event with no penalties.

RADIO CALL-IN INFORMATION
For each of the three days of this event we will be monitoring the Frazier Mountain Repeater.

• Frazier Mountain Repeater
  Frequency and offset: 447.860 (-)
  PL: 141.3

On your way in, if you need help finding the campsite or need any other information, use this repeater.

ROSTER

PLEASE NOTE;

• If you wish to attend, please post your information as follows:
  Name and the number of people in your party
  Vehicle Type
  Dates Attending
  Accommodations (i.e. Group Camping, Hotel, Day-Trip, other, etc.)

• Once payment has been received, “CONFIRMED” will be posted next to your name, as below.

ROSTER:

1. DaveK - Confirmed
Hummer H2 / Rebel
All three days
Group camp

2. Jack -Confirmed
Jeep/Ford 250
All three days
Group camp

3. John- Confirmed
FJ cruiser
All three days
Group camp

4. Kevin - Confirmed
Tacoma
All three days???
Group camp

5. Bruce -Confirmed
Pinzgauer
All three days
Group camp

6. Steven & Karissa
Nissan
All three days
Group Camp

7. Paul & Family Confirmed
Toyota Sequoia
All three days
Group camp

8. Tom Confirmed
Toyota
All three days
Group camp

9. David Confirmed
Ford Focus
All three days
Group camp

10. Phil -Confirmed
Toyota FJ
All three days
Group Camp

11. Ken, 1 in party
1989 Jeep XJ with cargo trailer with roof top tent on trailer
All three days
Group camping

12. Hector Confirmed
Hector
4runner
All three days
Group Camp

NotAMog
Pinzgauer 710M
All 3 Days
Group Campsite

Count me in!

Welcome, Bruce, Jack, John and Kevin.

Count us in!
Steven & Karissa plus our dog Morse

Steven & Karissa

Welcome!!!

All 3 days. Not sure yet which family members are going with me.

Paul

Welcome. Chicken Adobo cookoff?

Tom Severin
Land Cruiser
All 3
Group