June 8-11, 2023
Details
● 80 spots – Adult bikers
● 20 spots – Youth Bikers. Youth must be 12 years old and entering 7th grade
Groups to be led by 906 Adventure Team Leaders
● 10 spots – Adult runners
● All registrations include an entry into the Marji Gesick 2023
Basecamp/Check-In & Notes
● Basecamp is in Rippling River’s Pioneer Camp. It’s where you will check-in,
pick up breakfast and coffee, and meet for Camp Talks and Night Rides.
● Check-in is between 3PM and 8PM on Thursday, June 9 at Basecamp.
● Bulk water will be available at Basecamp for your hydrating needs.
● We’ll have cold beers at Basecamp on Friday and Saturday night.
Rippling River – Pioneer Camp
Amenities
● Remember: We ALL have to fit into Pioneer Camp. There are 24 sites and
well over 110 Marji Campers and Coaches. We have to share sites. Make
room for everyone. Cool? Good.
● Bathhouse and shared water-source, each site has 30amp electrical.
● Rippling River has a pool, hot tub, bar, and a small general store which are all
located at the main office.
● Complimentary WiFi.
Adult Participant Schedule
Thursday, June 8
● 3PM-8PM – Check-In (Campsites cannot be occupied prior to 3PM.)
● 9PM – Night Ride (Highly encouraged. Try to ride with people in your group.)
Friday, June 9
● 7:30AM – Breakfast & Coffee
● 7:30AM-10:30AM – Run
● 9AM-12PM – Ride
● 12PM-1PM – Lunch
● 1PM-4PM – Ride/Run
● 6PM – Dinner/Beer
● 7:30PM – Campfire Talks
● 9PM – Night Ride/Run
Saturday, June 11
● 7:30AM – Breakfast & Coffee
● 7:30AM-10:30AM – Run
● 9AM-12PM – Ride
● 12PM-1PM – Lunch
● 1PM-4PM – Ride/Run
● 6PM – Dinner/Beer
● 7:30PM – Campfire Talks
● 9PM – Night Ride/Run
Sunday, June 12
● 11AM – Checkout from Rippling River
Youth Participant Schedule and
Notes
Thursday, June 8
● 3PM-8PM – Check-In (Campsites cannot be occupied prior to 3PM.)
Friday, June 9
● 7:30PM – Breakfast & Coffee
● 9AM-12PM – Ride
● 12PM-1PM – Lunch
● 1PM-4PM – Ride
Saturday, June 11
● 7:30PM – Breakfast & Coffee
● 9AM-12PM – Ride
● 12PM-1PM – Lunch
● 1PM-4PM – Ride
Sunday, June 12
● 11AM – Checkout from Rippling River
Other Notes:
● Transportation
o Youth participants must be transported to trailheads by their
parent/guardian.
o Youth participants must have an adult in the area who is NOT
participating in Marji Camp.
o Youth participants will change locations immediately following lunch
both days. Parent/Guardian must provide transportation. More
specifics will be provided at check-in.
o Youth participants must be picked up by a parent/guardian at 4PM
from their assigned location each day.
● Breakfast – If your youth wants breakfast, bring them to Basecamp between
7:30 and 8:30. Then, to their assigned trailhead by 9. Or, skip breakfast and
head right to the assigned trailhead by 9. Lunch will be provided at 12.
● Dinner, Campfire Talks and Night Rides – Youth participants can stick around
for the evening but are the responsibility of their parent/guardian at all
times beginning at 4PM. Also, note that the evening events are adult-driven;
there will be beer and adult language.
● Saturday | 4pm Pick up at the same location you dropped off. Youth are the
responsibility of their parent/guardian after 4pm.
● Initially, youth will be grouped by age. As the weekend progresses, we may
move youth around, as necessary.
● Camp will be challenging. It might be one of the most difficult things they’ve
done. Ensure your youth is physically, socially and emotionally prepared for
the challenge. We don’t want to set youth up for failure.
Ride/Run locations
You’ll be assigned to ride/run with your group at trailheads around the NTN and
RAMBA trails. Riders and runners are responsible for getting themselves to and
from ride and run locations. The distance between Basecamp and trailheads is
anywhere between 0 and 20 miles. Consider this if you’re carpooling to Marji Camp
– It’s highly likely you’ll be in different groups with different locations than the
person you rode with. You can probably find a ride from someone else in your
group but YOU need to figure that out. Group assignments will be shared at
check-in.
Food and Beverage
We will provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and beer on Friday and Saturday. If you
have special dietary requirements, we recommend that you self-support.
Breakfast
Breakfast provided by 231 West and Coffee provided by Velodrome Coffee Co. Will
be available for pickup at Basecamp at 7:30AM. Menu TBD.
Lunch
Provided by 231 West, will be delivered to your ride/run locations. Menu TBD.
Dinner
TBD
Gear reminders
**Keep in mind, temperatures in Marquette during
June can vary greatly. Plan accordingly**
● Bike or running shoes
● Helmet
● Face covering
● Lights (for night ride/run)
● First Aid kit
● Camping gear
● Rain gear
● Layers
● Knee pads, elbow pads (optional)
● GPS (with the 2022 file loaded)
● Bug spray
● Supplemental food, hydration, and basic nutrition
Volunteer Coaches
All of our coaches are volunteers, many of them traveling from a distance to be
here this weekend. Some have finished Marji, and others have not. They’re here to
share their experiences and help you get ready for Marji Gesick. Big thanks to the
crew. Marji Camp couldn’t happen without you.
Marquette Mountain
Please do not pre-ride anywhere on Marquette Mountain property. Their trails are
not open to the public. You must have a season pass to ride trails on their property.