GPAA of Northern Nevada, Reno
Outings
All of our outside adventures are dependant on the weather and outside conditions. Updates will be announced at meetings and on this page and on the group's Facebooks page - check back often!
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California Campfire Permits
For California visits, anywhere outside of a designated campground, and outside of a camper, a California Campfire Permit is needed for any public land. Click here to get your online California Campfire Permit and have it accessible on your smart phone while at the claim.
2025
Planned outings
June 9 - Spanish Oro Claim
Meet location:
Quincy Safeway: 20 E Main St, Quincy, CA 95971.
The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am.
What’s needed:​
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Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)
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Gloves
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Shovel
May 31 & June 1 - Jamison Mine Claim and Get Some Precious Claim CAMPING
Meet location:
Frosty in Portola: 281 W Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122.
The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am on May 31 and camping overnight.
What’s needed:
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Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)
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Gloves
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Shovel
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Camping:
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Water and food
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Appropriate clothing
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Personal protective equipment and bug spray
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Camping shelter of your choice
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Free fire permit is required to have a fire (link is provided on the right side of the page)
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May 13 - Jamison Mine Claim
Meet location:
Frosty in Portola: 281 W Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122.
The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am.
What’s needed:
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Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)
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Gloves
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Shovel
May 3 - Get Some Precious Claim
Meet location:
Frosty in Portola: 281 W Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122.
The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am.
What’s needed:
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Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)
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Gloves
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Shovel
April 28 - Jamison Mine Claim
Meet location:
Frosty in Portola: 281 W Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122.
The group will be traveling to the claim together, leaving promptly at 9:00 am.
What’s needed:
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Gold getting and mining equipment (including buckets and classifier, gold pans, and sluice box)
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Gloves
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Shovel
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March 29 - Chollar Mine tour and Virginia City walk
Meet location:
The Chollar Mine entrance, located at 615 F St, Virginia City, NV 89440. Check out the website here: chollarminetour.com
The group will be meeting at the entrance and taking the tour as a group. If you are not intersted in the tour, feel free to join along for the Virginia City walk.
Time:
Meet at 11:00am
Important information:
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The tour is $20 per person (CASH). This is part of a group discount.
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Be aware: the mine has a low ceiling and is a confined space.
February 22 - Nevada State Museum & Carson City Mint
Meet location:
The parking lot directly south of the Nevada State Museum. The Museum is located at 600 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701.
The group will be meeting in the parking lot and walking in as a group.
Time:
Meet at 11:00am, stay as long as you like.
2024 Completed Outings
April 21 - Successful!
April 28 - Successful!
May 5 - Cancelled due to weather
June 4 - Successful!
June 15 - Successful!
July 2 - Successful!
July 8 - Successful!
July 30 - Successful!
August 9-11 - Successful!
August 25 - Successful!
September 3 - Successful!
October 27 - Successful!
December 8 - Seccessful!
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