EVENT SCHEDULE
Watch for updates here as the evolve, prior to kick-off.
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Saturday 1/10/26
Early arrivals
Sunday 1/11/26
Arrival Day
​Dinner Spaghetti, meatballs and cake ​
Monday 1/12/26
8:00 am Breakfast Waffles or pancakes with hash browns, bacon
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9:00 am Off road Jeeping, running to Dripping springs (4 hrs)
9:00Off road SxS squirrel run (stone cabin & Deer run Bed & breakfest) (4 hrs)
9:00 Hiking : Hiking Palm Canyon with Andy
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5:00 pm Dinner Pot Luck then movie with popcorn
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Bonfire (weather permitting )
Tuesday 1/13/26
8:00 Breakfast Waffles or pancakes with hash browns, bacon
​* 8:30 am special guest possible:
Magne Shade will be presenting at 8:30 am but not sure yet if it will be Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday morning. If any attendees are wanting to order custom cockpit and step mats, the representative can arrange to 3D scan their coaches. It would be helpful to Magne Shade that if interested the short video be viewed: link.
9:00 Off roading Jeeping, Stone cabin & Deer run Bed & breakfast (4 hrs)
9:00 Off roading SxS , Dripping springs (4hrs)
10:00 am Hiking Q Mountain, Quartzsite #2, & Intaglia Fisherman Quartzsite Lynette
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4:00 Dinner Hot dogs, buns, chips and baked beans
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Bonfire (weather permitting)
Wednesday 1/14/26
8:00 Breakfast Oatmeal and fixings
8:00 am Precision RV Glass
​* 8:30 am
Magne Shade will be presenting at 8:30 am Any attendees are wanting to order custom cockpit and step mats, the representative can arrange to 3D scan their coaches. It would be helpful to Magne Shade that if interested the short video be viewed: link.
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9:00 Run 1: Leader Tim and Lynette A ~1 on a 5 scale rating King Road (dirt road 25 miles) than a 5 easy miles on Engesser Pass trail/road. We will stop for lunch at a beautiful spot with a broad desert playa view. Then return to camp.
9:00 Run 2: Leader Steve A more difficult and challenging Jeep Run
9:00 SxS Off-Roading Plomosa Road
9:00 Crystal Hill Rock Hounding and Hiking​
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4:00 Dinner Meatball subs, sub rolls, canned corn and chips
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​4:30 Redlands Seminar
Bonfire (weather permitting)
Thursday 1/15/26
Seminars
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9am- 10 am seminar 1
Jay Mack Air Conditioning options
10am - 11 an Seminar 2
Ed and Kassandra An RVer's Friend
11am- 12 am Seminar 3
Healthcare seminar by Mike Neighbors. He will discuss options for Medicare and pre-Medicare for 2026. He is a fountain of knowledge and has helpful tips to avoid the myriad pitfalls in an overly complex system.Healthcare seminar by Mike Neighbors. He will discuss options for Medicare and pre-Medicare for 2026. He is a fountain of knowledge and has helpful tips to avoid the myriad pitfalls in an overly complex system.
1 pm-2 pm Seminar 4
Dave’s Diesel will be doing engine checks as in previous years. He will bring us up to date on the latest developments in the diesel world. Bring your questions.
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4:30 Dinner Pizza & Ice cream
5:30 Music By local Musician
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Bonfire (weather permitting)
Friday 1/16/26
Seminars
9am- 10 am seminar 1
SkyMed with Todd Padgett discussing air medical option packages for RVs and cruise ships.
10am- 11 am Seminar 2
RVing in Europe Thomas Grossman
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11 am- 12pm Seminar 3
Solar Energy Systems
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In-Camp Activity:
1:00 p.m. Layne Strelic host a bracelet class and jewelery sale
Kitty Wicklund will have Scrubbies for sale
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4:00 pm Dinner Sloppy Joes, mashed potatoes and cake, bring your own buns
Bonfire (weather permitting)
Saturday 1/17/26
Big tent opens
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9:30 am Desert Bar Run. 1-1:15 hour trip with unpaved roads. Bring $100-$200 cash since no cell service and no credit cards accepted for payment there.
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Lunch: (Optional, at own expense) Run to Desert Bar
5:00 Dinner Pot Luck with light hors d’oeuvres
Bonfire (weather permitting)
Sunday 1/18/26
Big tent
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5:00 pm Dinner Pot Luck with heavy hors d’oeuvres
UPDATES TO FOLLOW
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A Jeeping group lead by Randy (one of our trail leaders) will be heading to Imperial Sand Dunes, then to Palm Springs, and then to the King of Hammers race. Any attendees who are interested in joining, email us at QuartzsiteDesertDustRun@gmail.com and we can pass along your information to Randy.
Disclaimer
This is an informal, volunteer-organized gathering. By participating, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety, well-being, and belongings. The organizers and volunteers assume no liability for accidents, injuries, illnesses, or damages that may occur before, during, or after the event. Participants are encouraged to exercise caution, act responsibly, and follow all local laws and regulations. Any payments made for shared meals or supplies are strictly to cover costs and do not constitute a commercial service. Attendance is voluntary, and participation in activities is at your own risk.
