2023 30th Annual Extreme Trip
Ex-treme (ek-streme) adj.
1. Most remote in any direction; outermost or farthest 2. Being in or attaining the greatest or highest degree; very intense 3. Extending far beyond the norm 4. Of the greatest severity; drastic
Trip preview:
Think you got Redneck cred or a Hillbilly streak? If so, climb aboard the bus for a trip that'll take you to places of your dreams! This year we will be visiting the hollows of the Virginias, Shenandoah National Park, and far out places like the “Devil’s Bathtub”. We will raft some crazy whitewater (New/Gauley), cliff jump, hike on the Appalachian Trail, and encounter the back woods of places sure to thrill. We're even gonna have a skeet shootin' jamboree, do some spelunkin', and take a side trip to Washington D.C.! There’s a reason we have pins for the big events of the Extreme Trip – they represent conquering and doing things many people have never considered trying. It’s just too far out there, too difficult, too crazy. But when you launch from a cliff into a whirling, swirling crazy river, raft on class IV whitewater, or see your first bear on the Appalachian trail you'll be glad you're prepared. You will have joined an elite group and will live your life going forward in a whole new way. Nothing can take that experience away from you. Come and enjoy the thrills, the spills, the revelry, the campfires, and the camaraderie among a certain kind of unusual people the Extreme Trip breeds – overcomers. You’re invited…GET PREPARED, and Be There… Bonzai!!!!!!
COST
$360 – an incredible value (note: trip costs partially underwritten)!!! This cost includes vehicles, gas, camping, meals, planned activities, chaperones, recreational equipment, park passes, maps, first aid kit, food, food prep/storage gear, water purifiers, etc.
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TIMELINE:
26 Mar Bonzaiii.com website open for registration, requiring completion of trip Release of Liability form(s). Trip is limited to 25 people registered on a first come, first serve basis. Late comers will be on the waiting list.
15 May Full payment of $360 is due. If payment due date is missed those on the waiting list will be provided an opportunity to participate. Those dropping from the trip for whom there is no replacement will be responsible for any non-refundable costs.
Payments can be made as follows: paypal.me/kirkbailey1 (Paypal), or @Kirk-Bailey-3 (Venmo), or you may send a check to Kirk Bailey, 5838 Shannon Rd, Hartford, WI 53027
Questions?? Please contact Kirk Bailey by email at Kirk.Bailey@Reagan.com, or at 262-674-0490
Note: no special equipment is required for attendees this year other than “what to bring” listed below
Trip Itinerary NOTE: ALL TIMES AND EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!!!!
11 June (Sun) 1 pm packing at the Bailey Ranch, 5838 Shannon Rd., Hartford, WI then depart 3 pm
12 June (Mon) New River Gorge/Gauley River Rafting (class II, III, IV)
13 June (Tue) Shenandoah Natl Park - Crabtree Falls, and Humpback Rock trail (hiking)
14 June (Wed) MARATHON DAY!!! Old Rag Mountain (9.5 mile, 2585' climb, rock scrambling)
15 June (Thu) Shenandoah Natl Park – Rose River Falls, Little Stonyman (hiking) & Luray Caverns
16 June (Fri) Washington D.C. monuments and Smithsonian
17 June (Sat) Skeet shooting contest, Sherando Lake, Extreme Dinner
18 June (Sun) Depart 4 am, Devil's Bathtub hike/dive/cliff jump, arrive home 11 pm
Trip limitations:
Must be at least 12 years old to participate without prior approval. Attendee must not be afraid of water, nor heights, and must be prepared for very strenuous physical activity and carrying their own gear.
What to bring (LIMIT 1 BAG PER PERSON – PACK LIGHT, WE HAVE LIMITED SPACE IN OUR VEHICLES AND TRAILER):
Pair of cheap tennis shoes (better than water shoes for the river), broken in hiking boots, 2 shammies or towel, mosquito/black fly & sun protectant, “fanny pack” for keys, matches in water-tight container, snacks for trip, warm weather clothes, rain poncho, light jacket or sweatshirt (spelunking), tent to share, swim suit (one piece for ladies, please), travel games, bible, wide brim hat, sleeping bag for warm weather, air mattress or sleeping pad, water bottle, energy bars, day pack, flash light with new batteries, cooling towel, beret from past extreme trips, spending money (~$30), camera (opt).
Ex-treme (ek-streme) adj.
1. Most remote in any direction; outermost or farthest 2. Being in or attaining the greatest or highest degree; very intense 3. Extending far beyond the norm 4. Of the greatest severity; drastic
Trip preview:
Think you got Redneck cred or a Hillbilly streak? If so, climb aboard the bus for a trip that'll take you to places of your dreams! This year we will be visiting the hollows of the Virginias, Shenandoah National Park, and far out places like the “Devil’s Bathtub”. We will raft some crazy whitewater (New/Gauley), cliff jump, hike on the Appalachian Trail, and encounter the back woods of places sure to thrill. We're even gonna have a skeet shootin' jamboree, do some spelunkin', and take a side trip to Washington D.C.! There’s a reason we have pins for the big events of the Extreme Trip – they represent conquering and doing things many people have never considered trying. It’s just too far out there, too difficult, too crazy. But when you launch from a cliff into a whirling, swirling crazy river, raft on class IV whitewater, or see your first bear on the Appalachian trail you'll be glad you're prepared. You will have joined an elite group and will live your life going forward in a whole new way. Nothing can take that experience away from you. Come and enjoy the thrills, the spills, the revelry, the campfires, and the camaraderie among a certain kind of unusual people the Extreme Trip breeds – overcomers. You’re invited…GET PREPARED, and Be There… Bonzai!!!!!!
COST
$360 – an incredible value (note: trip costs partially underwritten)!!! This cost includes vehicles, gas, camping, meals, planned activities, chaperones, recreational equipment, park passes, maps, first aid kit, food, food prep/storage gear, water purifiers, etc.
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TIMELINE:
26 Mar Bonzaiii.com website open for registration, requiring completion of trip Release of Liability form(s). Trip is limited to 25 people registered on a first come, first serve basis. Late comers will be on the waiting list.
15 May Full payment of $360 is due. If payment due date is missed those on the waiting list will be provided an opportunity to participate. Those dropping from the trip for whom there is no replacement will be responsible for any non-refundable costs.
Payments can be made as follows: paypal.me/kirkbailey1 (Paypal), or @Kirk-Bailey-3 (Venmo), or you may send a check to Kirk Bailey, 5838 Shannon Rd, Hartford, WI 53027
Questions?? Please contact Kirk Bailey by email at Kirk.Bailey@Reagan.com, or at 262-674-0490
Note: no special equipment is required for attendees this year other than “what to bring” listed below
Trip Itinerary NOTE: ALL TIMES AND EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!!!!
11 June (Sun) 1 pm packing at the Bailey Ranch, 5838 Shannon Rd., Hartford, WI then depart 3 pm
12 June (Mon) New River Gorge/Gauley River Rafting (class II, III, IV)
13 June (Tue) Shenandoah Natl Park - Crabtree Falls, and Humpback Rock trail (hiking)
14 June (Wed) MARATHON DAY!!! Old Rag Mountain (9.5 mile, 2585' climb, rock scrambling)
15 June (Thu) Shenandoah Natl Park – Rose River Falls, Little Stonyman (hiking) & Luray Caverns
16 June (Fri) Washington D.C. monuments and Smithsonian
17 June (Sat) Skeet shooting contest, Sherando Lake, Extreme Dinner
18 June (Sun) Depart 4 am, Devil's Bathtub hike/dive/cliff jump, arrive home 11 pm
Trip limitations:
Must be at least 12 years old to participate without prior approval. Attendee must not be afraid of water, nor heights, and must be prepared for very strenuous physical activity and carrying their own gear.
What to bring (LIMIT 1 BAG PER PERSON – PACK LIGHT, WE HAVE LIMITED SPACE IN OUR VEHICLES AND TRAILER):
Pair of cheap tennis shoes (better than water shoes for the river), broken in hiking boots, 2 shammies or towel, mosquito/black fly & sun protectant, “fanny pack” for keys, matches in water-tight container, snacks for trip, warm weather clothes, rain poncho, light jacket or sweatshirt (spelunking), tent to share, swim suit (one piece for ladies, please), travel games, bible, wide brim hat, sleeping bag for warm weather, air mattress or sleeping pad, water bottle, energy bars, day pack, flash light with new batteries, cooling towel, beret from past extreme trips, spending money (~$30), camera (opt).