~WHERE? The 24th annual campout has been CANCELLED for 2009
up to Mt. Tam to have some fun at the beaches of California! In 2005 we were in Yosemite, and in 2006 we were in Samuel P Taylor, but Mt Tamalpais State Park will be the setting once again for the 2009 adventure into the wild redwoods of Marin County! Nothing new here but the lush redwoods and trails that most runners long for! We will run up the back side of the mountains behind the camp, into the valley of Muir Woods, to the 2971' peak of Mt Tam itself, and also venture to the coast to our classic beach get aways - Stinson Beach, just 15 minutes from our camp-site. What a blast it is and we have been doing this since 1986!

~WHEN? Printable Trail Map(PDF) 2009 DATES ARE CANCELLED.
[Meet at AHS Parking Lot in front of BIG GYM at 9:10 a.m. on the 9th ....AND -- get there on time, so we can pack up everything and get out of town in an orderly fashion ASAP. PLEASE GAS UP PRIOR TO COMING for those of you driving! We will be arriving home on the Wednesday the 12th between 2-3 p.m. all by car pool BACK AT SAME AHS PARKING LOT . If parents can still help out with car pooling, this helps out a lot and we ALWAYS need drivers every year!]

~WHY? To have lots of fun as a team while running and getting into awesome shape! This trip makes our team become a closer group while getting in better super shape with all the hills, and builds up great team camaraderie. Not only do we get lots of running & training logged in, but the camp’s focus is to educate every Panther Strider about the great sport that they are involved in, distance running. This trip also is an educational trip with regards to where we will be, the great outdoors along with our national treasures, the U.S. National Parks and Monuments. Bring some extra money for park souvenirs!

2004 XC crew on a run at Van-Wyck Meadows along the Troop 80 Trail at Mt Tam.
See more information here on these trails.

~WHAT? We will be running on some of the greatest trail systems in California, if not the U.S. As stated above, the trails are lush with redwoods, oaks, pines, coolness, & shade. The scenery at the coast is breath-taking, and once you visit, you’ll want to go back. Each day is exciting and adventurous and the runs will always be followed by a hearty meal near the fire at the Camp.

~COST? For Panther Strider members, the fees also include all meals (except bag lunch on the first day that you MUST provide), transportation, campsite fees, park fees, tolls, stationary, photos, clinics, and other miscellaneous items. All FINAL fees are due by FRIDAY August 7th, at run time. The money needs to be up front so that groceries and camp supplies can be bought for the trip ahead of time. Many running camps around the country cost in excess of $450-500 up to 5 days per person, so for X amount of dollar$ and for a great and memorable time, this is a great deal. Plus you are running with all your friends & teammates! So do not miss this opportunity to help yourself become successful for those fall races of the 2009 XC season and to have great fun at the same! It is a trip for the history books!

~CAMP CAPACITY? MAXIMUM ATHLETES IS 25 for 2009! So get your FIRST DEPOSIT money in!

~REQUIRED? The top boys and girl’s runners are highly recommended to attend this trip due to the training regiment that is planned and that is needed. If there is any type of problems with any situation, please consult with Camp/Coaching staff ASAP so we can work something out! AS ALWAYS - THIS CAMP DOES AFFECT YOUR PERFORMANCE IN THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON – WHICH FALLS JUST BEFORE ACTUAL XC TIME - so if there is an issue of you attending you must contact staff so we can get you there!

~EMERGENCY CONTACT! Contacts will be announced just before the camp begins. The cell phone may not work up in this remote area…so you will need to contact the park rangers to get a hold of us while we are in the park – BUT REMEMBER – EMERGENCY ONLY!! Please call (CONTACT PERSON TBA) first before you try the others – because of the terrain and cell phones. THANKS!

~ DISCUSSION DATES!! These are the important dates we will be going over details about the Campout – that you will be required to be at so you will be fully informed on the events and preparation needed for this event. We will discuss some information for sure at the XC signup meetings during late July ECRA running sessions at James Donlon.

AUGUST DISCUSSION DATES TBA – REMEMBER PRACTICE STARTS IN MID-AUG!

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MT TAM YEARS 1986-2004

WHEN?
Monday, Aug 23 through Thursday, Aug 26. Meet at AHS Parking Lot in front of BIG GYM at 10:10 a.m. on the 23rd....AND -- get there on time, so we can pack up everything and get out of town in an orderly fashion ASAP. PLEASE GAS UP PRIOR TO COMING for those of you driving! We will be arriving home on the Thursday the 26TH between 1-2 p.m. all by car pool BACK AT SAME AHS PARKING LOT . If parents can still help out with car pooling, this helps out a lot and we ALWAYS need drivers to Mt Tam every year - so please help us! Call Coach Mike or Coach Amanda for info.

WHERE?
Camp Alice Eastwood at Mt. Tamalpais State Park near Mill Valley and the famous Dip Sea Trail in Marin County. 95% of the trails the runners are on are soft and cool, covered by a shady canopy of tall ancient coastal redwoods. Mt. Tamalpais State Park is adjacent to Muir Woods National Monument, 1.7 miles from the camp site where the 2000+ year trees stand mighty and tall. This park and the surrounding area is one of the gems of the S.F. Bay!

WHY?
To have lots of fun as a team while running and getting into awesome shape! This trip makes our team become a closer group while getting in better super shape with all the hills, and builds up great team camaraderie. Not only do we get lots of running & training logged in, but the camp's focus is to educate every Panther Strider about the great sport that they are involved
in, Distance Running. This trip also is an educational trip with regards to where we will be, the great outdoors along with our national treasures, the U.S. National Parks and Monuments. Muir Woods and Mt Tam are places you will want to come back year after year. Bring some extra money for park souvenirs!

WHAT?
We will be running on some of the greatest trail systems in California, if not the U.S. As stated above, the trails are lush with redwoods, coolness, & shade. The scenery at Mt. Tam is breath- taking, and once you visit, you'll want to go back. One day we will run to the mountain's summit of 2571', and later that day we will spend a day at nearby Stinson Beach State Park. Each day is exciting and adventurous and the runs will always be followed by a hearty meal near the fire at Camp Alice Eastwood.

CAMP CAPACITY?
MAXIMUM ATHLETES IS ??! So get your money in BY August 20th, 2004!

REQUIRED?
The top boys and girl's runners are highly recommended to attend this trip due to the training regiment that is planned and that is needed. If there is any type of problems with any situation, please consult with Coach Amorosa ASAP so we can work something out AS ALWAYS - THIS CAMP WILL BE APPLIED TO THE 90 PERCENT ATTENDANCE RULE - WHICH FALLS INTO THE 2004 XC TIME.

EMERGENCY CONTACT!
Call Coach Amanda Amorosa. Coach Amanda will know the proper procedures to contact the coaching staff and the group during the camping trip. Please call Coach Amanda first before you try the others - because to the terrain and cell phones. THANKS!

DISCUSSION
DATES!! These are the important dates we will be going over details about Mt Tam Campout - that you will be required to be at so you will be fully informed on the events and preparation needed for this event starting AUGUST 4, also on 11-12, 16-22, 2004.