Early Caravan Planning

[converge]

fyi....

Here's a good guess at dates for the next con. Blackhat has announced 2003 dates:

USA 2003 Briefings & Taining
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
Training: July 28-29, 2003
Briefings: July 30-31, 2003

http://www.blackhat.com/html/bh-link/briefings.html

[ck3k]

Is blackhat worth attending if your are in the area for defcon?

[blackwave]

Originally posted by ck3k
Is blackhat worth attending if your are in the area for defcon?

I was thinking about going next year... taking a week in vegas... though i hate vegas.

[astcell]

Blackhat costs like a grand and from what I heard this past year, folks said it would have been fine if they received a $2500 rebate.

Get there early enough for midgetcon!

[sentralkor]

From WI

I'm hoping to go to DC11 this year, and I think the train idea is a good one. Driving across the US to Vegas would suck big-time, and probably cost more than taking a train or some kind of carpool thing. If there's anyone else close to WI I would appreciate a heads-up email (sentralkor@hotmail.com) or something so we can plan out the trip.

[highwizard]

East Coast Caravan

Originally posted by sentralkor
I'm hoping to go to DC11 this year, and I think the train idea is a good one. Driving across the US to Vegas would suck big-time, and probably cost more than taking a train or some kind of carpool thing. If there's anyone else close to WI I would appreciate a heads-up email (sentralkor@hotmail.com) or something so we can plan out the trip.

You are correct, that driving across the US does cost more then the Train/Airfare. Often though, the Journey to where you are going is as or more fun then the arrival itself.

We have a Caravan from the Lower N/E (Leaving from Philadelphia to be exact). There will be a site setup for it soon, incase anyone wants to get in on our whole whopping two car caravan. Hopefully by the time the Con roles around we will have a larger contingent.

Though, most people from this far East, are smart enough to fly, we still think it would be a much more enjoyable experience to drive. We will be stopping along the way, to stay over night. However, we will be camping out and not staying in a hotel room until we get to Vegas.

I'll post a URL when we set the site up (sometime in 2003).
If you want any information prior to then, you can email us at
caravan@geekvote.com

[converge]

Have you already planned your route and timeframe across the US? If so, I could make my plans to meet up at a common point in PA. If not, I still have to get my ass in gear and figure shit out so others can start tapping onto the "Defcon Trail 2003". ok... that is a little cheesy

[robincorgan]

now I been thinking... any texas people around? I know I'm new here, but I believe I saw one or two. I know me and boogieman would be up to traveling to DC via amtrak. being my first time and all... newbie faux pas! lemme here from the texas people via email: robincorgan@yahoo.com

[highwizard]

East Coast Defcon Caravan (ECDC)

The East Coast Defcon Caravan Page will be up soon. I will post the URL as soon as we are done.