Time for an update....as the POC / Liaison between the Trek planning committee for their Cholla Rd gathering and our planning efforts for our Plomosa Rd gathering I've been involved with the Trek discussions on how best to accommodate a safe environment for folks attending. I've promised Ken that I will keep him up-to-date on their solutions so that we can provide the same level of consideration in our plans.
As you might well imagine, there are some folks in their group (just as in ours) who feel that even with the best of efforts to minimize exposure to risk, the level of risk remains unacceptable for their personal situation....and they will not come to Quartzsite this year. I can not fault them for their decision....it is appropriate to their personal situation. For those in our group who have fewer underlying conditions which elevate the potential severity of being exposed to this damned virus, we would like to provide an opportunity to attend Quartzsite in January which realistically acknowledges, accommodates, and mitigates that risk so that we can safely gather.
On the table for discussion and consideration are safe distancing between rigs and between people, potluck meals, campfires, formal events, joint outings, the big tent, the length of the gathering itself and more....in fact, all of the things which have been easily accepted in past Quartzsite gatherings. As those discussions evolve to suggested best practices I will be sharing them with Ken and Norb, then once they have been rolled into our plan more information will be posted here and distributed by email to ensure that anyone in our group who wishes to attend can make an informed decision.