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Are you local to Tucson, Arizona and want to check out Escapade without camping for the week? Walk-ins are welcome at Escapade AND we even have a free community day on Wednesday! If this sounds enticing, check out our Escapade registration page for more info on prices and how walk-ins work. |
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More Events On The Way!
Escapade may be the biggest Escapees event of the year (and is just around the corner!) but by no means is it the only opportunity you have to hang out with, learn from, and grow with your Escapees community. From the upcoming Rethinking Remote Work Conference to Hangouts, Convergences, HOPs, and more, you can fill your calendar with Escapees events!
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Rethinking Remote Work is BACK for 2023! |
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Save the Date April 3rd-6th, for the annual Rethinking Remote Work Conference powered by the RVer Job Exchange! Learn about ways to work on the road beyond the traditional ideas of remote work. Enjoy hourly video training, workshops, and daily panel discussions on all things for working RVers!
Dig into the behind-the-scenes of how fellow RVers make the life of work and travel work for them, learn about new opportunities to earn income on the go, and dive into details on how to tune up your resume to land the perfect workamping gig or remote careers along the way!
Scheduled for April 3rd-6th from 8 am-2 pm Pacific, you won’t want to miss your chance to attend this FREE virtual conference that focuses on information, inspiration, and encouragement for working RVers! Save yourself a FREE ticket by jumping on our waiting list before tickets officially open on March 7th.
Click here to claim your ticket!
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Upcoming Events |
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Escapees-led social events are the main way most RVers find their place in our community. With a variety of destinations and schedules to suit your preferences and needs, we hope you find an opportunity to join the fun and meet more fellow SKPs!
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RVers Boot Camp
March 16-18, 2023
Led by a panel of instructors with decades of experience, RVers Boot Camp walks you through everything you need to know to maintain and operate your RV safely. Spend three days with our industry experts and you’ll learn about tire and weight safety, basic RV systems, fire and life safety, proper towing techniques, and much more. |
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62nd Escapade
March 19-24, 2023
Escapade is the largest and most extensive gathering of the Escapees community. It packs a wide variety of seminars, social gatherings, nightly entertainment, and much more into five, fun-filled days. From the youngest RVers to the oldest, part-timers and full-timers alike, there is something for everyone! Don't forget to check out the post-Escapade HOPs, too! |
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Guns & Ammo HOP
March 24, 2023
After a busy week at Escapade, let’s get together for a fun, friendly shooting competition! This HOP will give you the opportunity to participate in safe gun–handling skills, in a competitive yet friendly environment. There will be two classes of competitions: revolver and semi-auto. You may choose revolver, semi-auto, or both. |
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Eastern Caribbean Cruise HOP
April 7-17, 2023
Enjoy the blue, crystal-clear ocean waters, while relaxing on beautiful sand beaches, sipping a favorite, cool beverage, listening to calypso or reggae music, and watching a beautiful sunset. Join fellow Escapees on this amazing 10-night round trip on the Eastern Caribbean Cruise HOP. |
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RVers Boot Camp
April 21-23, 2023
If you're heading to the SKP-ACRE rally in Georgia, add this to your schedule! RVers Boot Camp walks you through everything you need to know to maintain and operate your RV safely. Spend three days with our industry experts and you’ll learn about tire and weight safety, basic RV systems, fire and life safety, proper towing techniques, and much more. |
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Harpers Ferry Hangout
May 4-11, 2023
The West Virginia town of Harpers Ferry is rich in history and stunning scenery. During the seven-night Harpers Ferry Hangout, you’ll learn about the town’s role as a strategic transportation hub during the Civil War, hike some of the area’s rugged topography, and raft on its beautiful rivers. |
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Midnight Sun Hangout
June 20- 27, 2023
Fairbanks, Alaska is home to the famed “midnight sun” with twilight illuminating the very brief summer night. During the seven-day Midnight Sun Hangout, you’ll join in the celebration of the summer solstice–when the sun dips barely below the horizon for just over an hour–in Alaska’s northernmost major city. |
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Fourth of July Convergence
July 1-9, 2023
The Xscapers are headed back to Salida, CO for another fun filled Independence Day celebration! Xscapers of all ages will find something at to do at this event including the 5 day Salida Circus Summer Camp.
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Glaciers & Fjords Hangout
July 10- 17, 2023
The port city of Seward occupies a breathtaking area shaped by glaciers, nestled between mountains and the ocean. During the 7-day Glaciers & Fjords Hangout, you’ll have the opportunity to explore this amazing region both by water and on land. |
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Gold Rush Hangout
August 2-9, 2023
During the seven-night Gold Rush Hangout, you'll explore the Alaskan port town of Valdez, located on Prince William Sound and surrounded by some of the world’s tallest coastal mountains. |
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History, Mystery, & The Universe HOP
September 18-22, 2023
The area you will visit is like no other. It is often called “the Gateway to the Big Bend,” and you’ll find radiant night skies, cowboy hospitality and friendly folks. This HOP will give you a great mix of the culture and land around the Davis Mountains and the Big Bend area Fort Davis is the highest town in Texas at 4,900 feet above sea level. |
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RVers Boot Camp
September 22-24, 2023
Coming up in Trenton, Maine, RVers Boot Camp walks you through everything you need to know to maintain and operate your RV safely. Spend three days with our industry experts and you’ll learn about tire and weight safety, basic RV systems, fire and life safety, proper towing techniques, and much more. |
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Canada-New England Fall Foliage Cruise HOP
October 5-14, 2023
Smell the crisp morning air, and see Mother Nature’s abundant beauty in the colorful fall leaves of New England and Canada while on a fabulous 9-day cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean’s ship Liberty of the Seas. |
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RVers Boot Camp
October 20-23, 2023
Join us in Palmetto, Florida for RVers Boot Camp! RVBC walks you through everything you need to know to maintain and operate your RV safely. Spend three days with our industry experts and you’ll learn about tire and weight safety, basic RV systems, fire and life safety, proper towing techniques, and much more. |
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Ready for More Xscapers Convergences? |
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Start planning your summer and fall travels with stops in Salida, Colorado, Bishop, California and Las Vegas, Nevada!
Last week, we announced to Xscapers that the now-annual Fourth of July Convergence is heading back to Salida, Colorado for a week of festivties and fun! You can learn more about this Convergence on the Xscapers website.
Also, two Convergences have been added to the calendar, keeping Xscapers rolling into the fall months. First, we’ll make a stop mid-September in Bishop, CA. Located on the travel famous 395, you can make Bishop your destination after Yosemite or Alabama Hills! Expect mountains of fun at this Convergence.
Xscapers will once again converge in Las Vegas for Halloween! We are excited to show Vegas that Xscapers know how to live it up. There will be fantastic costumes, lots of outings, and ridiculous amounts of revelry. Get ready, Xscapers, you won’t want to miss this.
We’re over-the-top excited as we plan our travels from Arizona up to Salida, jumping over to Bishop, and then veering toward Las Vegas. Join us along the way for more fun and friends than should legally be allowed!
If you're new to Xscapers Convergences and wondering what they're all about, take a look here to learn more!
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Advocacy Update Regarding South Dakota |
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Senate Bill 124 and House Bill 1232 are Dead!
We are happy to announce that the South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee and the South Dakota House State of Affairs Committee voted to defer SB 124 and HB 1232 to the “41st legislative day.” Since there cannot be more than 40 legislative days in a session, this is a simple way to kill a bill.
Special thanks to Escapees members who contacted their representatives opposing these bills, and to Senator Castleberry for reaching out via email over the holiday weekend to confirm that the bills are dead.
-Jim Koca, Escapees Advocacy Director |
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