We’ve less than 50 days to go before MATG XXV kicks off and we’re super excited to see each and every one of you. One of the most common questions about the event we hear from new attendees is about what to bring along for your weekend of enjoyment on the wonderful roads and at the events we have going on. While we are all a bit different (we do drive Miatas…) a pretty simple list to start with is:
- Folding or Camp Chair
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Umbrella
- Jacket (It can get chilly at night, especially if you’re on top of the mountains)
- Comfy Shoes
- FRS/GMRS radio (most people use Channel 5 to communicate)
- Maps/GPS units (There is very limited cell service, but Pro Tip, Google Maps will download offline maps to your phone for free, so download maps of the area around Fontana before you leave)
- Beer or Wine (for the Saturday Night Beer Swap and Wine Tasting)
- Cash (Fontana Village has one ATM in the main lodge and one at the Pit Stop) and our Vendors may or may not be set up to take credit cards, so plan accordingly.
- Hat
- Water (It can get very hot some days, so stay hydrated!)
- Camera
- GoPro or other video camera
- Epi Pen, Benadryl, and other medications
- Bug spray
Also, don’t forget to stop by the registration tent. Registration is free and gets you a swag bag and annual dash plaque. You can also purchase your official event t-shirt there as well.
And don’t worry, toilet paper will be provided in all cabins and lodge rooms at Fontana Village.