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Descend 2018

 

Location:

Outback Station

Dates:

September 27-30

 
 
 
FAQ
 

#DESCENDONBEND

I don't take many photos anymore.... but thankfully @cameronjriley did. Thanks Cameron. Descend on Bend 2018 in the crater and it's magical silt. Moments later I would see a Vanagon take flight. Talk about a great time, as per usual @descendonbend #killyourtv #freshair #getoutside #descendonbend2018 #descendonbend #holeintheground #oregon # vanlife #livingthefuckingdream #sunshine #neverstopsmiling #dirtbag #havinatime
@silvermoonbrewing kept us happy, hydrated and a little buzzed all weekend🙃🍻
Pulling into Descend, we were as giddy as little kids on Christmas morning. Not fully knowing what to expect, but positive it was going to be a damn good time
Realizing I was up before the sun, I jumped on the opportunity to walk around as the sun rose, while the campground remained quiet and still. These peaceful moments of solitude are sometimes the most memorable
Stealin’ beers and wondering what the heck this giant hole is ——————————— When we heard there was a “hole in the ground”, we didn’t expect this; a massive crater that was caused by a volcanic explosion. Pictures don’t quite do it justice, you gotta see it in person to really grasp the sheer size
Each year we make every effort to ensure that the music at Descend is top shelf. @laneylouandthebirddogs are as top shelf as it gets in our books and have launched a kickstarter for their next album. If you wish to support these traveling musicians you can find the link in our profile. Also, they are coming back next year! But where will we be? 🤔 #descendonbend 📷: @vanagonlife
Finally got ahold of all the pictures from our Oregon trip! Prepare for lots of Descend on Bend pictures comin’ your way🚐🌲😄 ————————————————— We heard about this van gathering pretty soon after getting Birdie and knew we had to go. We couldn’t wait to be surrounded by other van lovers in the Oregon outback. It absolutely surpassed all expectations and within 5 minutes of being there, we knew it’d be a yearly tradition
Reflecting on this beautiful adventure with @allanmassoud 🚌💨 - And to #wisdomwednesday.. 🧠🤯 ATTENTION is PRESENCE: Many of us look at attention as a black/white matter, but in reality it has countless shades. We tend to overlook how attention & presence overlap. We say that we “don’t have time” to meditate without realizing that meditation actually gives us time by deepening our attention span. I believe we can all agree that we’re living in a more distracted environment than ever today, so we must remember that working out our minds esp before starting the day & diving in our craft will always allow a better sense of focus & ability to overlook distractions 🤓🙏🏽🧘🏾‍♂️ Who else starts something, gets distracted and never finishes?! I know I’m guilty of this at times… 🤚🏽😕 - Hit me with a DM if you need more detailed tips on how I overcome this!
Thank You Christina @descendonbend for the lovely surprise in the mail today! Bonus stickies to paste on the tool box & Vanagon windows. Only 329 days till #DescendonBend 2019!!! Cheers
The last two years of @descendonbend have seen the event mature a bit. Starting out as a random group of campers around a literal hole in the middle of the Oregon desert, it's now a legit event with porta potties and music. It's been a real gift to have been able to go this since it's 2nd year(waiting on time travel to go to the first year...). Sharing some quality unplugged time with the best people at the end of the summer sets me up nicely for the beginning of Washington's dark season. I've changed much like Descend has over the last 4 years and it's only a sign that there is more exciting life to come.
At the exact moment that @laneylouandthebirddogs broke the stage and ripped a hole in the sky @vanagonlife happened to snap this photo. #descendonbend

updated final count, Descend Quattro 2o17
562+ REGISTERED VEHICLES & walk-in's
 

VW: BEETLE W/ TRAILER: 1
BUS: 9
Double door panel van: 1
DOKA: 1
DOKA SYNCRO: 2
Eurovans: 16
FASTBACK W/ eriba puck trailer: 1
HI-Tops: 14
LT35: 2
RIVIERAS: 3
SUNROOF: 2
Syncros: 60
Tin-Top: 58
Westfalias: 118

CHEVY 4X4: 1
chevy astro: 4
chevy avalanche: 1
CHEVY G20: 1
Chevy G30 Sport Van: 1
Chevy express high top: 3

DODGE 1500: 1
dodge 2500: 1
dodge durango: 1
dodge grand caravan
dodge PROMASTER: 1
DODGE RAM HI-TOP: 2
dodge ram van: 4
dodge sportsman: 1

Ford Clubwagon: 1
FORD E150: 1
FORD E250: 2
FORD E350: 4
FORD ECONOLINE: 3
FORD EL GRANDE: 1
ford escape w/ 13' Trillium Trailer: 1
FORD FOCUS: 2
Ford Fiesta: 1
Ford Transits: 6

GMC 2500 Motovan: 1
GMC Savana 1500: 2

HONDA CR-V W/ CASITA 13': 1
honda element: 2

Jeep Wrangler: 2

land rover lr3: 1

midsize rental car: 2

MITSUBISHI DELICA: 4
Mitsubishi Fuso: 1
MITSUBISHI FUSO W/ OLIVER TRAILER STAPLED ON BACK: 1

Nissan NV2500: 1
NISSAN XTERRA: 1

STEYR-PUCH HAFLINGER: 1

subaru crosstrek: 1
SUBARU OUTBACK: 1
subaru forester: 2

Suzuki Vstrom 1000: 1

sportsmobile: 5
Sprinter: 19

Thomas built Schoolbus: 1

TOYOTA BANDIT: 1
Toyota Chinook: 2
TOYOTA HI-ACE 4WD: 2
TOYOTA HI-ACE POPTOP: 1
toyota land cruiser: 2
toyota previa: 1
toyota rav4 w/ hiker teardrop: 1
TOYOTA SUNRADER 4X4: 1
TOYOTA TACOMA: 8
TOYOTA TOWN-ACE: 1
Toyota Tundra: 6

van: 1

volvo c303: 1

White Right hand van: 1

YEAHBUD: 1



special thanks to OUR SPONSORS for making descend happen

FAQ

  1. IS THIS EVENT OPEN TO ALL VEHICLES?
    YES. WHATEVER VEHICLE TAKES YOU OVERLAND, OR GETS YOU CAMPING IS WELCOME!
  2. CAN MY CAR/BIKE/MOTORCYCLE/NON-VAN MAKE IT IN?
    ABSOLUTELY. THE DIRT ROADS IN ARE EASY, AND JUST OFF A MAIN STRETCH OF HIGHWAY. 3" LIFTS ARE NOT REQUIRED, BUT ALWAYS GENERALLY ENCOURAGED AS A MATTER OF PRINCIPLE.
  3. IS REGISTRATION LIMITED?
    REGISTRATION IS NOT CURRENTLY LIMITED, DUE TO THE SIZE OF PRIVATE LAND WE WERE ABLE TO SECURE FOR DESCEND THIS YEAR.
  4. WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
    DRINKING WATER, FOOD, FIREWOOD, EATINGWARE, AND YOGA MAT ARE ALL GREAT IDEAS. DON'T FORGET ALL THE TOMATOES/AVOCADOS YOU'LL NEED TO COMPETE IN OUR SALSA COMPETITION.
  5. IS THERE ANYTHING I SHOULDN'T BRING?
    LEAVE YOUR BEER AT HOME. SILVER MOON BREWING WILL BE BRINGING COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF THE BEST BREW IN THE STATE OF OREGON ON TAP, SOLD AT DESCEND RATES, MAKING IT THE CHEAPEST AND BEST BEER YOU CAN FIND. THIS IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT, SO PLEASE LEAVE YOUR MEDIUM TO HARD DRUGS AT HOME ALONG WITH YOUR STRIPPER POLES. IF THINGS GET TOO UNRULY, WE DO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ASK ANYBODY TO LEAVE.
  6. WHAT'S FRIDAY NIGHT POTLUCK?
    FRIDAY NIGHT POTLUCK IS A TIME-HONORED TRADITION WHERE WE GATHER TO BREAK BREAD TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY. (THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT'S HAPPENING.) PLEASE BRING YOUR FAVORITE CAMP DISH TO FEED 4-14 OF YOUR NEIGHBORS. 
  7. WHAT'S THIS BBQ ABOUT?
    VANAGONLIFE DAVE WAS GRACIOUS ENOUGH TO CREATE THE WORLD'S LARGEST BBQ GRILL, AND WE DO OUR BEST TO HONOR THAT GRILL EVERY YEAR. (AGAIN, ONLY THE SECOND TIME IT'S HAPPENED.) THIS YEAR WILL ALSO HAVE A VEGETARIAN OPTION, ALONG WITH COPPER RIVER SALMON FROM OUR ONLY SPAWNSERS, DRIFTERS FISH. THERE WILL ALSO BE PLENTY OF ROOM ON THE GRILL FOR YOU TO THROW ON WHATEVER YOU WANT FOR BOTH THE FRIDAY NIGHT POTLUCK AND SATURDAY NIGHT BBQ. 
  8. HOW MUCH ARE RAFFLE TICKETS/SHOWERS?
    RAFFLE TICKETS ARE $2 APIECE (JUST TO MAKE COUNTING THEM HALF THE WORK THIS YEAR), HOT SHOWERS ARE $5 EACH (SHOWER PRICES ARE SET BY THE LANDOWNER AND 100% OF THE SHOWER FEE GOES DIRECTLY TO THEM), AND THERE WILL ALSO BE COFFEE AND BEER FOR SALE, ALONG WITH LIMITED QUANTITIES OF MERCH. YOU CAN PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS AND SHOWER TOKENS AT DESCEND. 
  9. WHAT IS THE SATURDAY MORNING SCAVENGER HUNT?
    LIMITED AMOUNTS OF TOKENS WILL BE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT 574 ACRES OF PRISTINE WILDERNESS TO BE TRADED IN FOR SOME PRETTY INCREDIBLE MERCH FROM OUR SPONSORS. FOR FREE.
  10. WILL THE GOWESTY BOUNCE HOUSE BE THERE THIS YEAR?
    ABSOLUTELY, AND AS ALWAYS ALL CHILDREN IN THE BOUNCE HOUSE WILL NEED TO BE SUPERVISED BY THEIR PARENTS AT ALL TIMES. GENERALLY SPEAKING AS WELL.
  11. CAN I BRING MY DOG/CAT/PET TURTLE?
    YES! OUT OF CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS, PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PICK UP AFTER THEM, AND TO KEEP THEM LEASHED AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN MAIN CAMP. (AND OUT OF THE BOUNCE HOUSE.)
  12. CAN I BRING MY BIKE?
    YES! THERE ARE A TON OF TRAILS LEADING TO AND AROUND THE HOLE-IN-THE-GROUND.
  13. ARE SHOWERS AND BATHROOMS AVAILABLE?
    PORTA POTTIES WILL BE AVAILABLE ALONG WITH HOT SHOWERS, BUT THE LANDOWNERS ARE CHARGING $5 PER HOT SHOWER. TOKENS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT CAMP.
  14. WHAT IS THE LOCAL AMATEUR RADIO FREQUENCY?
    RECEIVE: 147.16 PL: 123 OFFSET: +0.6 MHz