Tailgate Training Camp 2012

A two night stop at LaPine State Park gave us time to get groceries on board, laundry done, and get ourselves ready for some serious tailgate training. Our campsite backed up to the trail that follows the Dechutes River, so we took several walks, and played ball with Shiner when there weren't any other hikers about. Once we were re-provisioned and organized we loaded up and headed out for Training Camp.

The annual Tailgate Training Camp event, held at Ochoco Forest Camp for the seventh year in a row, is an event we all look forward to all year. The group camp site is perfect for us as we are a small group so we can really spread out, and the shelter is perfect for containing all our cooking gear. There's quite a lot of it, as the three+ days consist of a tight schedule of eating...

 . . . visiting . . .

. . . playing games, and talking Duck football.

We spend lots of time supervising each other's cooking. . .

. . .taking walks, and watching the dogs play. . .

. . .a rough life I must say! The little stream that runs along side the camp didn't have much water in it this year, just enough to make a pleasant rippling sound as it trickled past.

This year's camp was uneventful - no fires, no thunderstorms, and an agreement all around that it will be a great year for Duck football!

GO DUCKS!!!

Previous Training Camp posts have additional information on Ochoco Forest Camp and environs.