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Welcome to Winchester, Idaho!

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

June 16-24, 2023

Pre-registration deadline——Postmarked by May 19, 2023

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- Here is the Welcome Letter from our 2023 PPR Booshway -

- GET THE 2023 REGISTRATION FORM HERE! -

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A Note from Magic Mike, 2023 PPR Booshway:

I have a person lined up for firewood. Pretty much the only local I could find who does much of it. I don't have prices yet, but here is his contact info.

Teddy Wilson 208-553-8393.

He lives in Craigmont which is about 10 miles from Winchester. I will see if he can do something by the gates or in Winchester for people traveling from another direction. He is a super good guy and close friend of mine.

Get your order in as soon as possible. If you wait until the last moment, he may not have any wood to sell.

BOOSHWAY:

Michael “Magic Mike” Dill
Ph: 208-791-2785
Tiredirontowing@outlook.com

SEGUNDO:

Mark “Bushbunny” Lewis
Ph: 778-994-1580
Mark@beavermountainworks.com

REGISTRATION CHIEF:

Jackie Richards
Ph: 208-702-2442
Jamiesgirl@gmail.com

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Chief List

NOTE: These rendezvous’ run on volunteers. Any amazing PPR couldn’t have happened without the efforts and hard work of many people. If you have time or skills to spare, please contact one of our Chiefs to offer yourself for a day or two. Many hands make the work load lighter!

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GATE CHIEF:

--IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS--
Ph:

FACILITIES CHIEFS:

Mark “Turkey Neck” Rumbaugh
Ph: 253-514-7529
Two2rs@gmail.com

TRADE CHIEF:

Dean Oliver
Ph: 541-892-2934
rivertraders@hotmail.com
If you want to sell at PPR, either as a full Trader or as a Blanket Trader, reach out to the Trade Chief with any questions.

PARKING CHIEF:

Gary “Tatonka” Schmidt
Ph: 209-627-5611

--IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS--
Looking for people to help with directing traffic as people start to arrive before the opening ceremonies.

HORSE CAMP CHIEF:

Michael “Magic Mike” Dill
Ph: 208-791-2785
Tiredirontowing@outlook.com

Want to bring your horse or if you are interested in camping with the rest of Horse Camp? Reach out to the Horse Camp Chief as soon as possible before the event to coordinate.

SHOOTING CHIEF:

Steve “Mountain Badger” Aldrich
Ph: 503-580-7988
MountainBadger59@gmail.com
--IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS--
Looking for people to take a shift at the Shooter Shack and/or take a shift at the range. Help setting up and taking down the trail would be greatly appreciated. The more people volunteer, the less each person has to do. Reach out to the Shooting Chief as soon as you can commit, even after the start of the event.

ARCHERY CHIEF:

Still looking for an Archery Chief. If you are interested in putting on a fantastic Archery Trail, reach out to the Booshway as soon as possible.
Ph:

HAWK AND KNIFE CHIEF:

Gary Wilson
Ph: 509-580-9019
sharkchumm@msn.com
--IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS--
Help setting up and taking down the trail would be greatly appreciated. The more people volunteer, the less each person has to do. Reach out to the Hawk and Knife Chief as soon as you can commit.

SEMINAR CHIEF:

Dan Crandall
Ph: 208-301-1663
Dtc903ad@gmail.com
--IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS--
Anyone with a skill or a history to present on, reach out to the Seminar Chief. Help with setting up and tear-down of the Seminar Tent is greatly appreciated.

KIDS CHIEF:

Erin “Two Hawks” Hess
Ph: 916-662-1558
pompeii9@yahoo.com
--IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS--
Anyone who is looking to give back to the youth of our community, to inspire future rendezvous’ers to keep this movement alive, contact the Kids Chief to see what you can do to help. Some options include helping with games and activities, helping teach skills, donating items for blanket prizes and game prizes, and assisting the adults in set-up and tear-down.

For a copy of the current Kid’s Event schedule, scroll down to the Children’s Activities section for a link to download.

CHIEF DOG SOLDIER:

Lee Johnson
Ph:
holeejo@juno.com
--IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS--
Anyone looking to take a shift or two walking the camp before, during, and after the event, helping guide our community members in keeping a higher standard of primitive dress and encampments, reach out to the Chief Dog Soldier as soon as you can, even after the event has started. Additional duties include keeping an eye out for fire hazards and helping answer questions.

FIRST-AID CHIEF:

Kirsten "Boots" Pryor
Ph: 971-412-0766
Pryor.kirsten@gmail.com
--IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS--
Anyone with basic first aid experience and who are willing to take a shift holding the walkie-talkie, responding to calls for assistance and providing aid when appropriate, are encouraged to reach out to the First Aid Chief as soon as possible, even after the event has started.

WAGON MASTER:

Still looking for a wagon team. If you own and run a team of mules or horses and are interested in providing a valuable service to this event, reach out to the Booshway as soon as possible. Don’t have your own team but you know someone who does and who wants to be a part of our event, get them connected to the Booshway today!

BISCUIT CHIEF:

Kirsten “Boots” Pryor & Raven Pryor
Ph: 971-412-0766 (Kirsten)
Pryor.kirsten@gmail.com

Have a delicious award-winning period correct recipe that you want to submit for competition or to share? Reach out to the newly created Biscuit Chief! Interested in helping set-up a food or drink competition? Volunteers are always welcome!

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Children’s Activities

Our Kid’s Chief, Erin “Two Hawks” Hess created a tentative schedule for Kid’s Events. Things may change as we get closer to the event, but what we have here is the most current information.

- To download a copy of the Kid’s Event schedule, click HERE -

Anyone who is looking to give back to the youth of our community, to inspire future rendezvous’ers to keep this movement alive, contact the Kids Chief to see what you can do to help. Some options include helping with games and activities, helping teach skills, donating items for blanket prizes and game prizes, and assisting the adults in set-up and tear-down.

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Directions

From Winchester at the Gateway Quick Stop Convenience Store head Southwest on Forrest Road.

Continue South on Forrest Rd. You will pass Olander Rd. and Hackwith Rd.

Turn Right off of Forrest Rd. onto McCormack Ridge Rd.

Continue heading West on McCormack Ridge Rd. past Summercamp Rd.

The first gate to the PPR Camp will be on the Left. There will be signs along the way.

Winchester is a city in Lewis County, Idaho. It is located in the Camas Prairie about 36 miles (58 km) Southeast of Lewiston and 9 miles (14 km) Northwest of Craigmont, on U.S. Route 95, within the Nez Perce Reservation. Winchester is on the north shore of Lapwai Lake, at the Southern point of the Lapwai Canyon. Early homesteaders moved into this area in 1895.

FROM THE PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY IN CALIFORNIA HEAD NORTH NORTHEAST 947 MILES
FROM FORT BRIDGER, WYOMING HEAD WEST 670 MILES
FROM ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI HEAD WEST NORTHWEST 1,800 MILES
FROM BENT’S FORT, COLORADO HEAD WEST NORTHWEST 1,255 MILES
FROM FORT VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON HEAD EAST 378 MILES
FROM FORT UNION, MONTANA HEAD WEST 762 MILES

Temperature averages for June - High 67.7 degrees F (19.3° C), Low 43 degrees F (6.1° C). Average precipitation 2.23” (57mm), average days in June with precipitation 15 days. Elevation: 3,980

Here are some good things to know for people traveling.

Places to get fuel and groceries in Winchester is very limited as to what it carries. Travelers coming to PPR would have the best chances of getting last minute items either in Lewiston or Grangeville. Below are some places listed:

Winchester:

Lewiston: (roughly 45 minutes/ 38 miles to Winchester)

Grangeville: (roughly 45 minutes/39 miles to Winchester)

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Site Photos

Submitted by Michael Dill, 2022.