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9/9 - 9/11/2022: LUCKY 13th Annual ORP Dirt Formal Gala | Dogtown Lake |near Williams, AZ | 4x4 EZ | Games & Prizes!! It’s that time of year! Join us for the LUCKY 13th annual ORP Dirt Formal Gala in the beautiful ponderosa pines of Williams, AZ. Chock full of friends, family, games, prizes, laughter and dirt – there’s fun for everyone! Stay with us at improved group site at *Dogtown Lake Campground where you can enter the salsa & dip contests, or simply sample and vote (YUM), enter the 1st ever ORP Overland Field Day and win prizes, or watch it all from the comfort of your camp chair. You don't want to miss out on this! *We navigated away from our original plan to return to the Cinders OHV this year due to the devastating Tunnel Fire. We'll be monitoring the O'Leary Campground and Cinders OHV regeneration progress and hope to return someday. But we couldn't let that hinder our plans to host an awesome weekend with our ORP fam, so we grabbed the Group Site down the road at Dogtown Lake. Check out the historic town of Williams and Route 66 Explore scenic trails in the Kaibab National Forest Fish or hike at Dogtown Lake Enter to win official Offroad Passport swag in a range of epic camp games And more! 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 Dogtown Lake, just 7 miles south of Williams, AZ | Click here for: MAP We reserved the group camp site at Dogtown Lake campground. All campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Campground amenities include vault toilets, water and garbage bins. There are no hookups or dump station at the campground. Overflow parking is also available. Campers are drawn to the area's hiking and fishing opportunities. The lake is stocked with trout, crappie and channel catfish. Visitors can enjoy a guided nature trail near the lake and a hiking trail that leads to a scenic overlook of the area from the top of nearby Davenport Hill. The calm waters are inviting for canoes, kayaks and electric motorboats. Single motors of one horsepower or less are permitted. UPDATE: see above and word from camp host: FYI the spigots in the campground don't work right now, but there is a large tank of water where you can fill up a container to use in camp. ABOUT THE GROUP SITE The group site is Loop C in the image below, highlighted in yellow. If your RV set up is too large for the group site, we found these nearby alternatives for your consideration. Site 30 on Loop B (closest to the group site) is $88/night and can accommodate 2 RV's up to 40'. Site 3 on Loop A (across the lane from group site) is $60/night and can accommodate 1 RV up to 40'. COST Camping Fee (includes 2 night stay in group site): $60 per single vehicle $85 per vehicle pulling military style trailer / "bar-cart" $120 per vehicle pulling travel trailer, or RV, or RV pulling a vehicle MAX RV Length = 30' Camping Fees NON-Refundable after Aug 21, 2022 There are 3 Easy Options for Paying-in-Advance: 1) PayPal: Log in: Jump on to your PayPal account or app Input: Send to info@offroadpassport.com Forum Name: Include a note with your forum name and "2022 Gala" Payment Type: Choose "Friends & Family" as the payment method to avoid processing fees 2) Zelle: In your bank's app or website: Look for a Zelle option in the "Make Transfer" or "Send money" feature Send to: info@offroadpassport.com Message: Please include a note with your forum name and "2022 Gala" 3) Mail a Check: Make check payable to Offroad Passport Please indicate your forum name, 2022 Gala in the memo Mail check BEFORE August 21, 2022 to: Offroad Passport 3120 W Carefree Highway Ste 1-784 Phoenix AZ 85086-3202 If you are not able to Pay-in-Advance, please see Diane @dzJeepChic at the Gala event with cash or check Non-Campers Suggested Donation: This is ORP's annual fundraising event, and the reimbursement money from the camp site is our primary fundraising source. Non-campers can help out too by making a donation of $15/person (adult). Club & Supporting Memberships cover our absolute most basic operating costs and so we're really relying on this event to help us out. ITINERARY Will be updated as we nail down event details Friday (9/9) Arrive anytime after 2 PM, most folks show up mid afternoon. Setup your campsite. Dinner (self-prepared) and campfire social time, be sure to welcome any new faces! Saturday (9/10) Easy rated trail ride hosted by @4x4tographer Start time 9AM >>>>More info click here<<<< ORP Overland Field Day in camp Start time: 1:30PM ish ORP Annual Salsa & Dip Contest (late afternoon) Start time: after OOFD 3PM - 4PM ish 50/50 Raffle Announcements and Prizes, prizes, prizes! Start time: after the Salsa and Dip contest Campfire social time, visit with old friends and get to know new folks! Other things to do in camp Fishing or hiking at Dogtown Lake Camp games like corn hole Check out Williams on your own for touristy stuff, or just hang out and relax at camp! Sunday (9/11) Leisurely break camp, bid friends adieu & head home anytime! IMPORTANT NOTES Familiarize yourself with Offroad Passport's Pet Policy Be sure to bring everything you need for meals, including to cook with. While we don't know the exact layout, the campground description mentions some common grills and tables 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 ORP Overland Field Day Fun, easy challenges testing basic overlanding skills Details and Sign up HERE! As much fun to watch as it is to participate Special prize for the winner! Annual Salsa & Dip Contest: Enter your homemade salsa or dip! Back by popular demand, we are keeping the chip/veggie dip contest! Keep on ice until Saturday evening. Offroad Passport supplies the chips, but you're welcome to bring more. EVERYONE come hungry!! Enjoy the chips, salsas and dips and VOTE for the winners! The salsa and dip contests will compete separately - there will be 2 winners! Each winner gets to choose a new style ORP shirt! (lots of colors!) 50/50 ORP Raffle: Also back by popular demand is a 50/50 raffle! Tickets on sale Saturday afternoon/evening 1 Ticket Drawn Saturday evening - winner gets 50% of the ticket sales! Tickets: $5/Ticket | $20/5 Tickets HOW YOU CAN HELP! Bring a bundle of firewood for the community campfire pit NEW: Firewood is available for sale at the camp host. Proceeds benefit Dogtown Lake, a non-profit. Bring your corn hole or other lawn games to play at camp Make a donation (see "Suggested Donation" info above). NEW!! ORP new swag will be on display and available for purchase at special Gala discount prices. Bring some cash if you want in on this deal, there is no ATM machine on site. More info here... ATTENDEES Interested in joining in on the fun? Drop a comment below and let us know! Please indicate your camping set up; Tent, RV, Truck/Trailer? THX! @theksmith 2 Jeeps & 1 Travel Trailer (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @dzJeepChic & @Number7 Truck & Tent (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @4x4tographer & @Yodamom RV & Jeep (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @shellback91 Jeep & Tent (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @KtroubleA Jeep & Opus2 Trailer (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @K2man56 Truck & Travel Trailer (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @Mick Bowers Toyota LC & Tent (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @Rawhyd Jeep & Tent (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @Ken Ford Jeep & Teardrop trailer (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @Curly Truck & Travel Trailer (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @AZRNintheJeep242 Jeep & Tent (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @Bradywgn71 & @kaspily Jeep & RV (Rented a separate space 43 on Loop B) @MzPriss Jeep & bar cart (Rented a airbnb in Williams) @Scott Miller Jeep & RV (Rented a separate space on Loop A) (Paid non-camper donation In Advance) @Lichen FJC & Tent (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @Russ Chung Jeep & Camp Trailer (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @Jeep XO Jeep & Tent @Squidee Bronco II & Tent (Camping Fee Paid In Advance) @andimac Jeep w/RTT (Camping Fee Paid In Advance)

What: ORP Meet & Greet at the Pavilions Rock & Roll Car Show in Scottsdale, AZ. The car show at the Pavilions shopping area in Scottsdale is the perfect opportunity to get the ORP fam together for a Meet & Greet! When: Saturday, April 30, 2022 The car show official time is 4:00 - 8:00 PM Cars (Jeeps/Rigs) may begin parking in Car Show Parking Area at 3:00PM Cars (Jeeps/Rigs) that want to park in the Car Show Parking Area should arrive/group up before 3:00 Where: The Pavilions at Talking Stick - North side of street Main Entrance Address: 9120 East, Talking Stick Way (aka Indian Bend Road), Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/LBAgNQJHn3Z4owrM8 Things to know: The car show is held on the north side of Talking Stick Way, behind Union 76 Gas Station, McDonalds, Denny's, Panda Express Car show parking fills up fast! Rigs that want to be in the Car Show area should show up earlier than 3:00. If you run a little late and miss parking with the group, there is still plenty of parking in front of the Home Depot. Bring chairs, snacks and or beverages. McDonalds and lots of other restaurants nearby. It's fun to walk the car show rows! It's also great to have people stop and ask questions about your rig! Helpful Tips: If a few rigs are willing to meet up early (like right when they start letting cars in) they could "save an ORP spot". *As of the last time we were there* it was okay for the early arrivers to save spots with chairs and ice chests. Sign-Ups: No Rig Limits! Everyone Welcome! Let's fill the place up with Offroad Rig Beauty! @theksmith @4x4tographer @shellback91 @lofreqjeff @johnpa @Toy4runr85 @J2DXPLR @Dennis Szymanski @K2man56 @SonoranWanderer Please reply to this thread if you plan to be there so we can watch for you!

We're afraid that continuing to call the annual event the 'Cinders', that it's going to confuse people, and they're going to drive to the Cinders even though we're at a different location. 😊 What should we name the big, awesome, salsa contest, games, shenanigans, annual event? Vote and discuss below!

1/4/2020: 10th Annual Holiday Party Trail Ride BBQ Gift Exchange Cookie Contest: near Carefree, AZ: 4x4 Easy Hey everyone!!! Please note that due to recent rainy weather and local flooding, the location for this year's holiday party has changed!! It's time for Offroad Passport's Annual Holiday party after the Holidays! Join us for a short trail ride and big time fun! There's BBQ'd burgers & dogs and a potluck lunch, the infamous cut-throat white elephant gift exchange, and the annual cookie contest (AND JUDGING - YUM!)! After all the fun and excitement we'll head back the way we went in, probably airing up by mid-afternoon. It's a fun day with your Offroad Passport friends! NOTICE MEET UP CHANGE to NORTH SCOTTSDALE! 9:30 AM at the Shell gas station on Dynamite Road & Alma School Rd: Map link here... Note: You may want to get gas at a different place first though since that Shell is SO 'spencive! Sign up for the POTLUCK! Offroad Passport supplies Hamburgers and Hotdogs (not the buns). Let us know what you can bring to contribute to the lunch. We'll also need tables, trash bags, etc. Potluck Sign-up: NOTE: There is no 'Desserts' category since the Cookie Baking Contest covers that. Hamburgers & Hotdogs: The Offroad Passport Team Charcoal & Lighter Fluid: The Offroad Passport Team Hamburger & Hotdog Buns Est. 5 pkg. Hamburger & 5 pkg Hotdog TOTAL: 1. Mynr1 - 3 pkg Hamburger 2. 4x4tographer - 2 pkg Hamburger, 2 pkg hotdog 3. shellback91 - 3 pkg hotdog . Condiments (Ketchup, mustard, relish, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, etc.) 1. ketchup, mayo, mustard - Bradywgn71 2. Lettuce - shellback91 3. telkrin - bacon, onions, tomatoes and green chilis for bugers! . Cheese for the Hamburgers: 1. Slydawg 2. johnpa . Sides/Salads/Appetizers: cole slaw - Bradywgn71 Side dish - Ob1Jeeper Side Dish - MzPriss & Cher's Dad macaroni salad - DandE81 potato salad - 4x4tographer pasta salad - snrmullen2000 . Chips, etc.: 1. chips and salsa - Riddler 2. Chips & Snacky stuff - lofreqjeff . Soft Drinks: 1. scottL - and assortment of SODA 2. Finally4Wheelin - soda 3. Spurz . Ice: 1. Mynr1 . Paper Plates, Plastic Cutlery, Napkins, etc.: 1. Klaykrusher . Bottled Water: 1. Curly . Trash Bags: 1. KC4X4 2. lofreqjeff - collapsible trash bins and take out all trash as usual! . Tables: 1. Curly 2. 4x4tographer + popup shelter 3. KC4X4 4. lofreqjeff 1 or 2 5. Riddler . Enter the Cookie Baking Contest! Bring your homemade cookies in a container with your name on it. The cookie with the most votes wins some Offroad Passport Swag (1 T-shirt & 2 Round Decals!) Gift Exchange Bring wrapped gift(s) to participate! $20 suggested limit. No limit on number of gifts per person. 4x4, Expedition, Camping or White Elephant! Have fun with it but please bring something YOU'D love to win. Take a number for each gift you bring. The highest number goes first by opening any present. The next highest number may steal the first gift or open another one and so on until all the gifts are open. A gift may be stolen no more than 1 time per round, and is completely frozen on its 3rd steal. Additional Info: This trip is subject to cancellation or postponement due to rain CB Channel: 4 Ham Simplex Frequency: 146.460 MHz No Pets! With the large group, mingling, food and BBQ grill, this trip is not a suitable place for pets. Please leave your dogs/cats/falcons/etc. at home for this event! Post a reply in this thread saying you'd like to go and we'll put you on the roster! Holiday Party Special!! Color Shirts: $15, White Shirts $10 (+ $2 for XXL or XXXL) Hats: Dark Gray Digi $20 Camo - $15 Since the cookie contest winner gets to pick out a shirt, we're bringing all of them. Let me know if you want to buy some ORP swag! Photo credit: Sarah aka kaspily. Attending: @Number7 & @dzJeepChic @theksmith @Bradywgn71 & @kaspily @johnpa @SlyDawg @Curly @ob1jeeper & @Ladybug @telkrin @shellback91 @mynr1 @4x4tographer @KC4X4 @lofreqjeff @Riddler @MzPriss @GRUNT @scottL @DandE81 @Finally4wheelin @snrmullen2000 @Spurz