49er Ski Club Wench Creek RV & Tenting Trip
September 1-5
Our five days @ Group Campground # 1 seemed to have been enjoyed by all. The setup was circular with a dozen (sometimes) paved RV slots. Tents were scattered all over.
On Tuesday, 8 ‘sensible’ morning hikers and 3 big dogs (Ziggy, Sparky & River) loaded into Neil’s Rescue Ranger & an SUV for the 4 mile hike to a dry Bassi Falls. Kayakers paddled Union Valley Reservoir and tried the same afternoon hike in soaking rain & hail stones.
The Bratwurst feast was nearly rained out. Unable to start fires in the pits, many campers brought over their propane stoves to cook the sausages in our designated eating area with some picnic tables surrounded by many raised bear boxes. A couple campers came up with a canopy and a shelter for people to eat under after picking up some of the fabulous side dishes contributed.
That evening, bear(s) raided the campsite eating anything that was not secured in the bear boxes, mistakes that were not repeated.
Speaking of contributions: Shahd R purchased all the food and planned the entire Wednesday Brunch based solely on notes from the prior year. He also found several volunteers to prepare the scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns & French toast. It was outstanding!
There was also a bike ride with 5 non-ebikes on the bike trail around the lake to the dam that was so much fun, they repeated it Thursday morn. E-bikes rode later.
Many walkers brought their dogs to go out to the beach to fetch tennis balls daily. A few actually went sun bathing and swimming in the warm water. We had a lovely campfire Wednesday evening.
We were forced to deal with four porta potties which were cleaned Wed. morn and two were removed leaving two on a raised trailer.
That afternoon, 8 49’ers & a couple guests brought kayaks and went to Wright’s Lake to paddle. They hiked to Enchanted Pools on Silver Creek in Desolation Wilderness.
Thursday, there was kayaking @ Ice House Reservoir. The Rib dinner was another joint feast prepared by Joe W & his helpers with his smoked & marinated ribs and scrumptious side dishes concocted by many campers.
Cari B. with input from input, Jen, Susan & Jim S.
Members see more photos in the Album Wench Creek 2025
