CAAZ Event – September 15th -17th
- Pre-registration Close – September 10th at 11:59PM - EVENT FEE IS $75, Food is $25. Cabin assignment will be on a first come, first serve basis with payment. Space is limited!
- Payment for Event/Food – Payments can be sent to Zelle: CAAZOWNER@gmail.com or Venmo: @AllianceLARP-CAAZ. We can also accept cash and possibly Paypal. If its cash, please let us know so we can take that into account and have arrangements to accept it at site.
- Food: The kitchen will be a community space that is available for all to use and store food. Space will be somewhat limited in the fridges and freezers. More information about the kitchen and food below.
- Projected Timeline (Subject to change) -
- Thursday 11am– Certain Staff and NPCs will be allowed onsite.
- Friday 4:00 pm - PCs allowed onsite.
- Friday 5:00 pm - Logistics Opens in the NPC Camp
- Friday 8:30 pm - Opening Announcements in the tavern
- Saturday 6:00 pm - Skill Reset
- Sunday 9:00 am…ish – Game Lay-Off. We will have closing announcements in the Tavern Building. We will condense this best we can to help everyone get on the road.
For most GPS, you will need to enter the Big Springs Ranger Station (which is identified as a Train Station for some reason) in most navigation systems. At times, the 430 S. Main Street address does pop up and is INCORRECT. That address in Fredonia, AZ is the rental office and is roughly 30+ minutes away from sight. I have some helpful links below to help.
- Big Springs Cabin Site
- Big Springs Facility Info
- Kaibab Camper Village | RV & Tent Campground North Rim of Grand Canyon AZ – For those who want to use an RV in the area.
Site Specifics (Big Springs)
- Cabin assignments will be given out upon arrival at the site. For those with identified sleeping issues, the camp volunteers have OK’d individuals to stay in their vehicles. Please reach out to staff so we can denote this and make appropriate arrangements.
- Bathrooms are out of game but the areas around them are not. They are located at the end of the Tavern Building on the side closest to the cabins.
- There are showers in each of the bathrooms.
- Hydration is key in any elevation and dry environment like AZ. Hydration salts/tablets will be available upon requests.
- There is no identified cell phone reception at the site. Please take that into consideration in case you have to be contacted. Reception is fair prior to entering the mountain roads. Refer to the locations website for more information on this.
- Power has been said to be spotty at times if the power grid is overwhelmed. This is rare, but the staff has reminded us of this in case of medical equipment that is needed at night or anything else that needs power.
- If you would like to help with a meal or help with doing dishes afterwards, you will be getting goblin stamps for it. There will be a sign-up sheet posted by the kitchen for anyone who would like to help. If you help with a meal, make sure staff writes it down so we can get you GS after game.
- If you have brought your own food or snacks, please keep them in a sealed container and labeled in some way. We have limited refrigerator and freezer space.
- If you help clean up after yourself, cleanup will go much faster.
- This includes throwing out your own garbage, which are located between the Tavern and a Storage Building. If you are unsure where it is, please find a staff member.
- PROJECTED Menu (Subject to Change)
- Friday Night-
- Lasagna (Meat / Veg Options)
- Garlic Bread
- Salad with multiple dressings
- Saturday Breakfast-
- Breakfast Burritos (Meat and Vegetarian)
- Saturday Lunch-
- Taco Bar w/ several meat and veg options
- Saturday Night-
- Chili / Frito Pie (Meat / Veg Options)
- Loaded Potato Salad & Dinner Rolls
- Sunday-
- Assorted Pastries
- Assorted Fruit
- Friday Night-
Drugs/Alcohol - Per Alliance Rules, there will be no consumption of alcohol or mind-altering drugs at the event. If you have any signs of impairment due to these substances, you will be asked to leave.
Weather - The early projected weather for the weekend currently is that it will be High 70s to low 80s, with the evenings dipping down to the 60s. There is projected to be a 5-10mph breeze through the game area. Things change quickly in this location and we will update closer to.
Parking – Once your gear is dropped off, we will be having everyone parking their cars just down the road from site. People needing assistance will be ferried back to the main site and the cabins.
Bedding – Bring your own linens, blankets, pillows, and sleep aids.
Site Exploration – The area around the site has incredible views. We at CAAZ encourage you to wander and explore the area around the camp, which is nearby the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Altitude Sickness – The site is situated around 6800ft. This is physical distress from difficulty adjusting to lower oxygen pressure at higher altitude. Symptoms to watch out for include headache, nausea, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Hydration is key!
Dehydration - This issue is made worse at higher altitudes because of dryer and colder air absorbing more moisture from the body when in the lungs. Symptoms to look for are lack of appetite, nausea/vomiting, dizziness, and sleepiness. Hydration helps with this.