Camp Nejedly 2022

Only one trip this year, I can only go the second weekend, the 30th, but go either weekend you can. If you don't have Jay's email and want to participate, pm me and I'll send it to you. If you have any questions, ask away.

Dear group leaders and 4x4 drivers,

Camp Nejedly 2022 is looking for a bunch of 4x4ers that would be willing to transport kids and their wheelchairs and gear plus counselors and their gear on a two hour trek to and/or from camp in the High Sierras. The campsite is a bit remote so you need a capable 4x4 with a little clearance and 4low. Most of the trail is easy with just two really challenging spots. The trail is only 11 miles but we take it really slow, 2 hours, to keep them safe, so if you are looking for a thrill, please not with these kids.

The dates for the treks are as follows:
July 23, Saturday at 11:45 am Graeagle Community Church - inbound.
July 30, Saturday at 9:45 am at Hawley Lake - outbound.

If you would like to participate, please have space available in your rig for at least 1 camper and 1 counselor and maybe some gear. We would like to make sure that everyone that participates has a great time, so we are asking for a little cooperation and a little information beforehand so we can plan. If you really want a camper in your rig, just say so and we will try to make it happen, especially for the first-timers.

We need space for 48 campers and counselors and their stuff on the opening inbound trip and the closing outbound trip, about 40 vehicles each day. All of the people and gear go in or come out on those days.

In the past, the inbound trip was mostly Diablo 4 Wheelers and Hills Angels groups. The middle weekend was covered by Grass Valley 4x4 club and some folks from RV West. The last day of camp had been the FJ NorCal, Tahoe-Donner, and Tacoma World groups plus some locals. We need to work together on assignments. For individuals that email me to sign-up, please be flexible and patient as I need to fill-in large groups first then add you where needed.

We need a list of the vehicles, color, opened or closed, number of seats for campers, and if room for gear.

And a little suggestion/hint - get a cb radio and preferably a ham radio to communicate in the wilderness. Cell phones don't work and cb's are spotty. For trail safety, we alternate experienced drivers with rookies and keep the driver behind you in your rear-view mirror to make sure nobody gets lost.

Please circulate this information to get the word out to come and help some kids that really need our help.

See you on the trail,

Jay Fukushima
Transportation Coordinator
Camp Nejedly

 

Bump. Great cause and a fun trail. I plan on camping somewhere on the lakes loop outside Graeagle the night before.

 

In for both dates, confirmed direct with Jay.

 

@FirstTimeFirstGen @CalTacoma09

 

I may be able to do this. Was just up there this past weekend.

 

Hopefully you can. I was just about to bump this. They always need more help.

I'm planning on camping Friday night the 29th at Snag lake on the lakes loop if anyone wants to join.

 

Just got this email from Jay.

"We still need a lot more help on July 30, the outbound trip. We are looking for 20 more vehicles with space for at least 2 passengers and some gear.
On behalf of the kids, thanks. Jay"

 

Sunday afternoon bump.

 

I should be available the 30th weekend. Let me confirm tomorrow

 

Like last time I plan on camping at Snag Lake. Here's camp, then next morning we can head to the museum and go in from there.

Camp:
Dropped pin
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FwHNX5Fx7UwCphrP6

 

just emailed Jay. I should be out there Saturday morning. I'll just need to do a once over on the truck and empty it out but i dont foresee any issues.

 

Cool, see you Saturday morning.

 

Bump. Still looking for around 15 vehicles.

 

Just emailed Jay. I'll see you at camp Friday.

I'm looking forward to it...I've been wanting to help with this for years but cancer sucks.

 

Thanks @rob1208 @Drainbung @stickyTaco @EDDO for making the trip. Even though everyone's truck wasn't filled to the brim, we appreciate it. Too many trucks is a good problem to have.

 

Happy to help and nice to finally meet you @skidooman.






A decent hailstorm rolled through camp Saturday afternoon which cooled camp off nicely. Just sat in the trailer and drank a cold one while the rain and hail dumped. Took advantage of the dampness around camp to make a small fire afterwards...it's pretty sketchy with how much fuel load is still out there so we usually use a gas firepit so the real fire was nice.


Snag lake had bad visibility and a lot of stumps. I opted to not jump in.


Today we went to the lake we passed just up the road from our camp with the OHV/disbursed campground (which I won't name). It is a bit further off the main road but probably worth it. The water was great...not Tahoe clear but pretty nice. We are going to try and head back out there with the kids in a couple weeks.