Topic: Anthropikon MMV

Officially announcing Anthropikon MMV, Friday - Sunday, 16 - 18 September, 2005, at Seneca Shadows campground in the breath-taking Monongahela National Forest in wild and wonderful West Virginia. We'll be sharing a great weekend camping experience, sharing primitive skills and discussing all kinds of philosophical and pragmatic issues. There's no agenda, but we think you'll find this to be the closest thing to a tribe you'll find short of a real one. Only 29 slots are still open, so contact us today to register!

Location

The Monongahela National Forest is enormous. In the northeast corner is the Spruce Knob/Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area. Seneca Rocks is an incredible cliff-face near Elkins, WV. About one mile south of Seneca Rocks on US 33 is the Seneca Shadows campground. We will be in group camp site E. You can begin arriving as early as 2 PM on Friday, 16 September, and we'll need to be cleared out not later than 1 PM on Sunday, 18 September.

Goings On

Anthropikon eschews all forms of regimented agenda. We'll hang out, enjoy the scenery, and be spontaneously primitive in a brief, tantalizing taste of rewilded tribalism. But for those who want something solid to look forward to:
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[*:3d90d88bad] One participant says she's looking forward to practicing making debris shelters.
[*:3d90d88bad] We'll have some knowledgeable outdoorsmen on hand, so a hike through the woods to identify various edible and medicinal wild plants is a likely excursion.
[*:3d90d88bad] Another participant plans to show us how to make a bow drill, and how to start a fire with it.
[*:3d90d88bad] The drum circle is pretty much inevitable.
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Registration

The camp site can only accomodate 40 people, so we're taking registration beforehand. Email us at register@anthropik.com to reserve your space. Also, we will have to ask for participants to pay $5/person to cover our expenses: we are by no means a wealthy tribe just yet.

Gear

It's a camping trip, so all of the regular camping rules apply. You'll need a tent, sleeping bags, food (or at least money to frequent any of the local general stores and/or restaurants--and yes, your money goes farther in rural West Virginia than it does in the city), light, clothes, etc. The Tribe of Anthropik will bring some extra food to help make up for any shortfalls you may have, and we will be gathering some wild edible plants, but we're expecting everyone to provide most of their own sustenance through the weekend.

Campground Rules

We're staying at Seneca Shadows campground, so we need to play by their rules. Here they are:
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[*:3d90d88bad] Tents must be on pads provided.
[*:3d90d88bad] All pets must be leashed.
[*:3d90d88bad] Preserve and protect your National Forests. Leave natural areas the way you find them. Practice “Leave No Trace” ethics.
[*:3d90d88bad] Do not carve, chop, cut or damage any live trees.
[*:3d90d88bad] You must camp only in those places specifically provided or marked.
[*:3d90d88bad] All vehicles, RV’s, and trailers must be parked on your campsite or driveway. Driving or parking off road is not permitted.
[*:3d90d88bad] Quiet hours are between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Please be considerate of others.
[*:3d90d88bad] Use provided trash cans for all garbage. The camp site has a full bathroom setup, which must be used for all related bodily function.
[*:3d90d88bad] Fires may only be built in fire rings, stoves, grills, or fireplaces provided for that purpose.
[*:3d90d88bad] Be sure your fire is completely extinguished before leaving. Do not leave your fire unattended. You are responsible for keeping fires under control.
[*:3d90d88bad] Drivers must obey all traffic signs and operate their vehicles in accordance with posted regulations, and applicable Federal, State and local laws.
[*:3d90d88bad] Vehicles must be parked in designated areas only.
[*:3d90d88bad] Use of vehicles within campgrounds and other recreation areas is limited to entering or leaving those areas.
[*:3d90d88bad] Pets must be restrained or on a leash at all times while in developed recreation areas.
[*:3d90d88bad] Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas or sanitary facilities.
[*:3d90d88bad] Saddle or pack animals are allowed unless posted otherwise.
[*:3d90d88bad] Use of fireworks or other explosives within campgrounds and other recreation areas is prohibited.
[*:3d90d88bad] All visitors and users of the National Forests are subject to Federal Regulations. The points of conduct listed here are included and enforceable through Federal Regulations.
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