The Sierra conference is a camping conference. Attendees must bring all of the necessary camping gear and food to ensure a comfortable stay at an outdoor campground for multiple nights. A source of potable water and a flush toilet will be available at the campground.
Unless the fire regulations at the time of the conference are particularly severe, a campfire will be allowed at the campground. Participants are welcome to bring camp stoves for cooking and boiling water. Obtaining the California Campfire Permit is recommended.
Participants who own telescopes and/or binoculars are encouraged to bring those along for the stargazing activities. Their experience in operating observing equipment and knowledge of the night sky will be greatly appreciated by those of us with less exposure to amateur astronomy. Regardless of available equipment, guided naked eye stargazing activities will be organized as well.