Location:
From Denver Take I-25 North to Cheyenne. From Cheyenne go West about 30 miles on I-80 to the Vedauwoo Road, Exit 329. If you are headed there from Laramie, it is about 18 miles east on I-80 to the exit. It takes about 2 hours to get there from Denver/Boulder. Map
The Plan:
Friday September 10th - Arrival at Vedauwoo. We will setup our camping site and depending on arrival time climb a few pitches. All meals will be the responsibility of the participant. Paradox Sports will provide a camp kitchen.
Saturday September 11th - Climbing, Biking, Fishing, or hanging out. Breakfast and Lunch will be the responsibility of the participant. Dinner will be provided by Paradox Sports.
Sunday September 12th - More Climbing, Biking, Fishing, or hanging out. Depart when you need to.
Camping:
There are no hotels at Vedauwoo so we will be camping. Since the camping will be first-come, first serve, our local crew will go up there a day early and try to secure the group camping sites. If these aren't available look for Paradox signs and directions. Bring the following:
Bring a good tent (remember the wind)
A sleeping bag that will keep you warm to freezing
A sleeping pad.
Flashlight or headlamp (better)
1 Bundle of firewood
Camp chair
Personal necessities: toiletries, sunscreen, hand lotion, first-aid stuff (See: offwidth climbing)
Food and Cooking:
Paradox Sports will provide dinner on Saturday night. All other meals and food are your responsibility. We will have cooking facilities set up and have pot and pans available. As with any large group of uncertain lineage, however, it would be wise of you to bring a small backpacking stove and pots if you have them. In addition, be sure to bring your own:
Fork, knife and spoon
Plate
Bowl
Drinking cup
Insulated cup
Trash bag
Cooler with ice
For breakfast we recommend cold or hot cereal or granola (don't forget the milk or yogurt), fruit, coffee and juice. Lunches should be snack bars, fruit and munchies. Sandwiches if you like them. Dinner? Be creative. Saturday night will be spaghetti, salad, bread and wine. Don't forget appetizer stuff. Cheese, sausage, crackers and Cheetos are favorites. Don't forget personal (adult) beverages.
Clothes:
The weather is wild and unpredictable: it could be blazing hot and, half an hour later, it could be freezing, windy and raining. In addition, the rock is very coarse so tough and bulletproof clothes are a must. Here is our recommendation:
Tough cotton shorts
2 t-shirts
long-sleeve pullover top that won't get trashed by the rock (rugby shirts used to be cool)
Long pants that are tough. (Carharts are a favorite)
Sun hat
Beanie or warm hat
Fleece jacket
Down sweater
Rain coat
Bandana
Sunglasses
