ADZPCTKO 2014
Update April 22, 9:00pm: We're on our way to Lake Morena! (In other words, we're not checking email.) If you registered in advance and were notified that you have a campsite, you should find your name on the list of registered attendees. Note that the same worksheet also has a tab listing preregistered day visitors.You can also check this list, sorted by campsite, to see who you're sharing a campsite with.
If you did not get a campsite but you still want one:
- If you are thru hiking the PCT this year and you arrive on foot (or in someone else's car), we will try to find a camp space for you. But it probably won't be with the other thru hikers and might not even be in the main campground.
- If you're not a 2014 thru hiker (or if you drive a vehicle), you can still show up at Kick Off and register as a day visitor. You're welcome to enjoy all the good things of Kick Off--except camping. We will not have a camp space for you--guaranteed. We are completely full, and any spaces that come available will go to current year thru hikers.
- There are other accommodations in the area. Check this interactive map for more information. Stay at one of those places (likely to be warmer and quieter than Lake Morena), and visit us during the day.
If you want to visit during the day and didn't register in advance, come on out. The park charges $3 per vehicle for parking, and we request a donation of $10 per person.
ADZPCTKO 2014 will be held April 25-26 at Lake Morena County Park.
The ADZPCTKO organization has again reserved the entire park, so
you can't book a campsite through the park reservation system.
Instead, you make your reservation on this site when registration
opens in March. All campsites are shared; we fill each site to the
maximum capacity allowed by the park (8 campers).
This year, registration for different groups of people began on different days, starting with 2014 thru hikers on March 3, and ending on March 20 after everyone had a shot at registration.Check the registration page for details. Check back here periodically for more details, or follow us on Twitter (@adzpctko).
If you don't get a campsite
The campground is fully booked again this year, as it has been for the past several years. We're sorry we can't accommodate everyone who would like to camp, but we do have some alternative suggestions:
- Nearby campgrounds and other lodging (interactive map) (PDF document)
- You're welcome to visit during the day, whether you stay at one of the places linked above or you make the trek from San Diego. Registration for day visitors is open from March 27-April 18.
- We have also set up a waiting list in case you'd like to be contacted if a site opens up.
Did someone say "bandana"?
Learn
all about the tradition started by 2002 thru
hikers Gottago, Yogi, and Cupcake, and learn how you can get a
bandana too!
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Our focus has always been on Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers, and the weekend events are designed primarily for these intrepid hikers. If you:
- Are attempting to thru-hike the PCT in 2014, you can get needed permits and we offer seminars, up-to-date information on trail conditions, last-minute equipment checks, an opportunity to get to know your fellow hikers, and plenty of inspiration and guidance from those who've gone before.
- Are planning a thru-hike attempt in the next few years, you can see (and buy) state of the art equipment from vendors who specialize in ultralight gear for long-distance hikes, learn more about the trail experience and the beautiful country that the PCT traverses, and join the trail community.
- Have completed a substantial portion of a thru hike, you can reconnect with others you hiked with, and share your pictures, your knowledge, your joys, and your harrowing experiences with a new generation of hikers.
If you're not in one of these categories, ADZPCTKO is probably not for you. Although we'd love to throw it open to anyone and everyone who has a passing interest in the PCT, we no longer have the space to do that. Come on back when you're ready for your thru hike!
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What's New for 2014?
- Free azblaster for every thru hiker and anyone else who wants an LNT alternative to toilet paper. Reduce unsightly trash, reduce fire risk (I know some of you still burn your TP!), and improve sanitation. Courtesy of 2013 thru hiker Steve "Blast" Halteman.
- Our efforts to "go green" have expanded. By eliminating single-serving beverage bottles, we'll greatly reduce our waste. We also plan to eliminate the use of disposable cups and ask folks to bring their own cups/mugs/bottles or other beverage vessels. More details to come.
- New competition categories in the PCT Short Film Festival. Submit your entry by April 12, so you can see it on the big Tyvek screen at ADZPCTKO!
- New vendors include Clikstand and High Sierra Attitude. In addition, you'll see new equipment and inventions from DIY gearheads and up-and-coming vendors.
- ADZPCTKO information booth in the vendor display area. Buy our cool merch (red T-shirts for 2014, plus a limited supply of collectible T-shirts from earlier years; neck wallets; and insulated travel mugs), find out what you need to know, and volunteer to help!
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- If you're hiking the PCT this year--or you want to know who is--check out the 2014 Pacific Crest Trail Registry, maintained by Yogi's Books. Add your own name here.
- Do you have the next great idea for long distance hiking gear/clothing/gadgets? Are you looking for a venue to display/sell your products to the hiking community? If so, we invite you to apply to be part of the first annual New Gear Exhibit at the 2014 ADZPCTKO. We have two easy requirements: (1) Your products must be useful to current PCT hikers. (2) You must get along with others (you'll be sharing vendor space with other entrepreneurs). If this sounds like you, shoot Jackie "Yogi" McDonnell (ADZPCTKO Vendor Coordinator) an email ASAP and describe what you'd like to exhibit/sell.
- Get your video ready for the PCT Short Film Festival. Submit your entry by April 12.
- Need a ride to/from Kick Off? Check our Ride Board.
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R.I.P. Captain Bivy
Paul Freiman, ADZPCTKO organizer and rockstar in the San Diego hiking community, went for a hike last fall and never came back. We miss him terribly. |
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In Memory of Paddy McGloin He would have been there to see us off, and so embodied the spirit of a trail angel. The only difference was, Paddy had his own trail that he carried with him, so he could help everyone. |
