Morning coffee in the snow
Building a barricade so we can eat dinner out of the wind
If all else fails, we gather in Jerry & Dyann’s Airstream
The SNU prefers boondocking or sites with minimal amenities. These rally sites usually don’t have club houses, paved roads and parking spots or electricity. This means weather is more of a consideration. However, this does not mean that inclement weather prevents us from enjoying monthly outings with our Airstreams. Here are a few things to keep in mind regarding SNU rallies and weather.
* Unless the Department of Transportation places travel restrictions and requirements on major roads – we go. Whatever happens after we get there just adds to the stories.
* We may relocate or make other changes or adaptations but we don’t cancel rallies unless absolutely that is the only option
* We live in the Great Basin. It can and has snowed ever month of the year. If we waited for perfect rally weather we would never leave home.
* Since 2005 with one exception, we have never had inclement weather during the whole rally. Even that one exception had several hours of sunshine. We enjoy the good weather and deal with the rain, snow, wind or whatever happens. We are always glad we held the rally.
* Be prepared for anything and everything. For instance, just because it is July, don’t leave all your winter gear at home. One advantage of a rally is that we have a pool of resources. Everything from tools & generators to food & blankets and most of all, experience.
* If at all possible, we will notify everyone of any changes in rallies by posts on the SNU FaceBook page and possibly an email notification. You can always contact the SNU directly for information.
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Morning coffee in the snow |
Building a barricade so we can eat dinner out of the wind |
If all else fails, we gather in Jerry & Dyann’s Airstream |
* If you wait for “perfect” weather, you would never go camping. It can snow any month of the year.
* As long as you can get to a rally safely, whatever happens – snow, wind, rain, etc just adds to the stories. It also tests your preparedness, creativity, and ability to adapt.
* Rallies means you are with friends, which means a larger pool of resources. T-Bolt power and electric, firewood, extra blankets, propane, water, and the Thornburg SNU mobile clubhouse among other things.
* Only once in 10 years has the weather been stormy for the whole rally and even then there were breaks when we could be outside.
*. The weather always clears up the day we are heading home.
* We always have a great time no matter what the weather is.