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Arriving at GingerRoot
Once you turn onto the Riversong driveway, keep to your right and
head straight down the hill.
Almost every year that GingerRoot is held, Riversong hosts separate
events. Don't be confused by the other event's signage. The map below
shows that part of Riversong that we will be concerned with and how
to get there.
Transportation Information
If you are flying to Oregon make sure you know your Oregon travel
plans prior to arriving. Any information below is subject to change.
Make and verify your plans early.
Renting a car is the easiest and most hassle free option. Contact
us if you want to see if you can share rental costs with another
person flying in. Sharing works out sometimes and can save you money.
You increase your chances of coordinating schedules with a sharing
partner if you flight arrives very early on the Friday.
Alternatively, we might be able to connect you with a local person
who can give you a ride. The earlier you let us know of your interest
in sharing, the better the chances that we will be able to connect
you with someone.
If you are relying on public transportation, call the appropriate
numbers below and determine all your connections before you get here,
and BEFORE you make plane reservations. Buses and trains only
run at certain times to certain locations. Routes and times may
change, so do not depend on something someone told you from a prior
Rendezvous. If you are going to depend on public transportation, you
plane's arrival time might have to be as early as 7 am to make all
your connections by the time the Rendezvous starts.
Public Transportation from the Airport to Portland to Hood River
to GingerRoot
(Specific times are subject to change - call for the most current
information):
1) Airport
to Portland: Take the Max Train's Red line to the Rose Quarter Stop.
(About $2). From the Rose Quarter transfer to Bus #77 (heading
downtown), arriving at NW Gleason & 6th Ave (Near the Greyhound
bus station)
2)
Portland to Hood River: Take the Greyhound bus 800- 231-2222 (About
$14). You have 2 options: Leave Portland at either 9:40am or 11:30am,
arriving in Hood River at 10:50am or 12:40pm. A third option leaves
Portland around midnight, but GingerRoot's gate will be closed before
that. Times an prices are subject to change, so call ahead.
3) Hood
River to GingerRoot (3226 Dee Hwy): Call Columbia Area Transit
541-386-4202 a week before your arrival and make arrangements for
them to take you down Dee Hwy. (Less than $5). They only run from
8am-5pm, Mon-Fri. The only other option is a taxi service:
541-386-2255 (About $23)
If you are getting a ride from a local person, consider that the
Airport is "on the way" for most attendees, and you might be better
off having them pick you up right at the Airport.
Emergency Ambulance/Fire/Police: 911
General Transportation Numbers that Might be Helpful
(800) 231-2222 Portland Airport
(877) 739-4636 Portland International Airport
(214) 849-8966 National Greyhound Customer Service www.greyhound.com
(503) 243-2361 Portland Greyhound Customer Service / Ticket
Office
(503) 238-7433 Max local transportation in Portland: www.tri-met.org
or
(541) 386-4202 Hood River Columbia Area Transit (Portland to Hood
River)
(541) 386-2255 Hood River Taxi
Oregon
(800) 551-6949 Oregon State Parks
(800) 452-8573 Oregon State Police
(800) 452-5687 Camping Reservations
(800) 547-7842 "Where to Stay in Oregon" Guide
(800) 944-6196 Oregon Bed & Breakfast Guide
(800) 841-5448 Border to Border Bed & Breakfast Directory
(503) 668-1700 Forest Service: Mt Hood National Forest
www.fs.fed.us
(503) 231-7979 Timberline Lodge & Ski Area, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
(503) 228-9411 Chamber of Commerce, www.pdxchamber.org
(800) 692-3700 Visitors Association (503) 275-9750,
www.travelportland.org
(503) 275-8355 Portland Information Center. 701 SW 6th Ave #1,
Portland, 97204. www.travelportland.com
(503) 872-2750 Northwest Outdoor Maps, Books, Guides, Resources,
Directories www.naturenw.org/
(503) 228-4651 Powells Book Store
(503) 226-2811 Museum
(503) 988-5234 Library
Plan a trip to various parts of Portland using the Max:
www.tri-met.org or 503-238-7433
Note that by using their web site or by calling Max, you can find
transportation to most places in the greater Portland area within 20
to 50 minutes for around $2.50.
Hood River, Oregon (80 miles East of Portland)
(541) 354-3633 Riversong Forest Sanctuary
(541) 352-6002 Hood River Ranger Station: 6780 Hwy 35, Parkdale, OR,
M-Sa, 8-4:30pm
(800) 366-3530 Chamber of Commerce: (541) 386-2000
www.gorge.net/hrccc
(541) 386-1731 Hood River Private Airport (Small private planes
only)
(541) 386-2121 Hood River Police
(541) 386-2098 County Sheriff
(541) 386-2535 Library
(541) 386-6772 Museum
(541) 386-3911 Hospital, 811 13th St (13th & May St), Hood River,
OR 97031
A PDF of this list for
printing
Encampment
- Tent (Our encampment is in one place for 4 days)
- Sleeping bag
- Mattress Pad
- Flashlight or lamp
- Toiletries: Soap, tooth brush, floss, razor, etc
- Roll of toilet paper
- Portable Alarm Clock
- 2 Towels
- Your favorite eating utensils, bowls, plates, mugs if you want to
eat at your tent
Food
GingerRoot provides breakfasts and dinners beginning Saturday
breakfast, ending Monday breakfast. Beyond that, bring...
- Your own Friday Dinner (or eat in Hood River) before the program
starts at 7pm.
- Sack Lunches for Saturday & Sunday
- Snack foods for 4 days you can carry with you or eat at your
tent.
- Foods you feel you need if you have a special diet to adhere to.
Not only for your personal meals, but wild meals we make in common.
Part of some of the dishes we make will include conventional flour,
sugar, eggs, milk, etc. If you cannot eat these items for health or
philosophical reasons, bring alternatives for yourself. You can
choose to incorporate the wild foods we gather into your own dishes,
in parallel with us, that satisfy a raw lifestyle, veganism, etc.
Field Trips
- $8-$10/person for car pooling contribution (depending on the
current price for gas)
- Day Pack
- Hiking Gear
- Field worthy note pads & pencils
- Knife (preferably in a knife sheath)
- Scissors (preferably in a knife sheath)
- Water bottle
Optional
- A vehicle that can carry 5-8 people for group travel to various
habitats.
- 2 or 3 of your favorite wild food books
- Sunscreen
- Recycle/bring an old cleaned out 2 liter plastic bottle with cap -
for cattail pollen collection - to take home with you.
- Wild foods that you've previously prepared, are proud of making,
and would like to share with the rest of us. Wild flours, jams,
syrups, canned foods, pickles, nuts, beans, fruit leathers, wild
jerkys, etc.
Clothing - Bring 3 changes of cloths
- Prepare for temperatures usually ranging from 45 F at night to
55-85 F during the day.
- Encampment Clothing: Bring clothing for comfort.
- For Forests: Bring rugged but layered cloths and hiking boots.
- Prepare for strong sun with a wide brimmed shade hat
- Rain is unlikely. Watch the weather reports. The best rain hats are
waterproof, wide brimmed, and tie to the head.
- There are ticks in this area. Wearing white helps to see them.
- Bathing suit for the hot tub or swimming in the Hood River.
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