4x4tographer 2,532 Posted July 18, 2021 (edited) 9/10 - 9/12/2021: ORP Dirt Formal Gala near Williams, AZ It’s that time of year! Join us for the annual 2021 ORP Dirt Formal Gala in the beautiful ponderosa pines of Williams, AZ. Chock full of fun, family, and dirt – there’s something for everyone! Check out the historic town of Williams and Route 66 Explore scenic trails in the Kaibab National Forest Enter to win some great Offroad Passport swag in a range of epic camp-challenge games And more! So grab the family and come spend a weekend tent or RV camping with us. Don't be that person hearing about all the great stuff you missed for the next whole year - sign up now! LOCATION Kaibab National Forest, just 15-20 minutes south of Williams, AZ Location confirmed!!! See Site 2 on this map or click below for a Google Map. Location is just off of FR 110 on FR 747 (Gaia map & map track). Confirmed: Site 2: 35.13290, -112.11122 (google) @Bradywgn71 is already on site (Wednesday) This is just off of 110 on 747, about 100 feet There are about 3-5 large shady clearings that are spread out I'll have my radio with me and will be on GMRS Channel 20 (Ham simplex 426.675 MHz) just in case. COST Camping Cost: FREE! Suggested Donation: This is ORP's annual fundraising event and a donation of $15/person (adult) would be greatly appreciated. Club & Supporting Membership fees typically only cover our absolute most basic operating costs and so we're really relying on folks to donate. Click here for how to make your donation! ITINERARY Will be updated as we nail down event details Friday (9/10) Arrive anytime, most folks show up mid afternoon. Setup your campsite. Dinner (self-prepared) and social time, be sure to welcome any new faces! Saturday (9/11) Trail ride / exploration Check out Williams on your own for touristy stuff, or just hang out and relax at camp! Offroad Passport Annual Salsa Contest! Games & prizes! Social time, visit with old friends and get to know new folks! Sunday (9/12) Leisurely break camp & head home anytime! IMPORTANT NOTES Dispersed, primitive camping - there are no facilities Be sure to bring everything you need for meals, including to cook with (there are no common grills, tables, or seating) Alcohol at camp is OK - please be responsible and respectful. ABSOLUTELY NO DRINKING & DRIVING! This is a family-friendly event! Please print, sign, and bring this form with you to the event. SATURDAY ACTIVITIES Saturday Trail Ride: Scenic 30mi loop around the Kaibab NF with stops at several historic sites, including a cabin, canyon, waterfall and more! Difficulty: EASY. Stock high clearance vehicles should have no problem End of the trail allows easy access to downtown Williams for sightseeing if you so choose ORP Blindfolded Navigation Challenge! In this couples/team based game, the navigator guides their blindfolded drive around an off-road course using only common "spotting commands" Will your co-pilot smash you into a tree? Can they keep you from running off the course? Let's find out! Prizes for best times around the course! Annual Salsa & Dip Contest: *NEW - by popular demand, we are adding chip/veggie dip to the contest! Enter your homemade salsa or dip! Keep on ice until Saturday evening. Offroad Passport will supply chips, and you're welcome to bring more. EVERYONE come enjoy the chips and salsas/dips and PLEASE VOTE for the winners! The salsas and dips will compete separately - prizes for the winners! *NEW - 50/50 ORP Raffle: New this year is a 50/50 raffle! Tickets on sale Saturday afternoon/evening Drawing Saturday evening Tickets: $5 for 1 ticket, $20 for 5 tickets HOW YOU CAN HELP! We need EZ-Ups, folding tables, or other shelters. Please let us know if you can bring one for use in a common area. Bring your corn hole or other lawn games to play at camp. Be sure to stow and haul away your own trash. Familiarize yourself with Offroad Passport's Pet Policy Make a donation (see "Suggested Donation" info above). PRE-ORDER LIMITED EDITION ORP GALA SWAG! Click here for details on this limited-run design that is available for pre-order online and at the event itself. Available in black & white, mens and womens, in a range of sizes! (A note on "true to size") ATTENDEES Interested in joining in on the fun? Drop a comment below and let us know! Planning to tent or RV/trailer camp? Please let us know that too for space planning. @theksmith (Donation Received in Advance) THURSDAY @dzJeepChic & @Number7 (Donation Received in Advance) @4x4tographer & @Yodamom + 2 (RV) (Donation Received in Advance) THURSDAY @Bradywgn71 + 1 (RV) (Donation Received in Advance) WEDNESDAY @Trail Toy + 3 @Curly + 1 (RV) - THURSDAY @johnpa (tentative, on grand baby watch!) @MzPriss + 1 (RV) (Donation Received in Advance) THURSDAY @Shelley S + 1 (Overland Trailer) @Riddler +1 (RV) @We Just Go + 1 (Overland Trailer) (Donation Received in Advance) @gearhead @AZRNintheJeep242 (tent) THURSDAY @Lichen (Donation Received in Advance) @Eugene + 1 (RV) @Alan + 2 (tent) @r.barraza @K2man56 (Trailer) @Stacey and Scott THURSDAY Sharon+Mary (RV) @Rue +1 (RV) @Julia THURSDAY @Russ Chung (Donation Received in Advance) (Trailer) Tables & Pop-Ups Shelter Sign-Up: 4x4tographer (folding table + pop-up + corn hole) Curly (pop-up + table) Riddler (pop-up + table) MzPriss (2 pop-ups) mynr1 (table + pop-up) Eugene (table + pop-up + corn hole) theksmith (pop-up) Edited September 10, 2021 by dzJeepChic 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curly 766 Posted July 18, 2021 Add Tim and Devon to the list please. We will be in our trailer. We can bring a Pop up shelter and a table. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MzPriss 182 Posted July 18, 2021 (edited) Me! Probably RV. I have two pop ups. Edited July 18, 2021 by MzPriss 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shelley S 3 Posted July 18, 2021 Would love to join for our first meet up with you all. There would be two of us and two small pups in an overlanding trailer. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riddler 27 Posted July 18, 2021 Count us in! Looking forward to it. We'll be in an RV . We'll bring an easy up and table for the common area as well. Oh and salsa of course 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shellback91 1,633 Posted July 18, 2021 Looking forward to this! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
We Just Go 184 Posted July 18, 2021 Yes! Sounds like fun, please add us. We will camp with our Command Camp Trailer. Bringing salsa 🕺🏻💃🏻 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ob1jeeper 454 Posted July 18, 2021 Ladybug & I are in as well. Will have RV (providing repairs are finished by then... OR will be tenting it... LOL...) - Will bring a pop-up shade as well... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lofreqjeff 74 Posted July 18, 2021 Please add Katie and I to the attendees 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
