Memorial Day weekend has a reputation for being cold and rainy as it’s usually the opening weekend for summer camping.  Memorial Day weekend of 2007 was a different story.  Three couples took off from Rapid City and headed for Beulah, Wyoming.   Loaded down with everything from barbeque grills to bacon wrapped jalapenos and of course…the beer.  The items missing from our list were usually the most important things when planning a camping trip – the tents, sleeping bags and lawn chairs.  When we pulled into the campground we were met by such friendly hosts – especially Katered Kamping’s Jack Floyd – and we were escorted to the shadiest corner of the area.  There were our tents, all set up with air mattresses and sleeping bags.  Very soon, Jack brought the truck around and handed out as many lawn chairs as we wanted.  So, with all the work out of the way, we proceeded to set up our games and opened a cold beer.  It was a sunny, warm weekend and we were treated extremely well by all the staff.  There was music most of the day and food was available to those who chose not to bring their own, or those who thought it just smelled so darn good they couldn’t pass it up. Too much fun was had by all and the last thing you want to do on Monday morning is take down a tent and roll up sleeping bags.  Much to our delight we didn’t have to do any of those things.  We just packed up what we brought, minus the beer and food of course, and left everything else there.  It was our first experience with Katered Kamping and one we will always remember.  The price we paid for the weekend was minimal, especially when you consider the convenience of not having to hassle with a tent. I truly believe we would all do it again in an instant. 

 

 

      Leslie, Jacque, JJ, Dan, Phil, Tina & Leslie

      Rapid City, SD

     
     

What a wonderful, carefree camping experience I had at the Sugar Pine Ranch Rally
near Durango, Colorado over Labor Day Weekend!  The ride was 420 miles each way
from Phoenix.  I can't count the runs I've made having to pack all my gear.  It never
goes back on the bike as well for the ride home.  After reading a post on the rally
website, I contacted Katered Kamping and decided to give them a shot.  What a treat
to ride up without the extra weight and hassles of gear strapped on the bike.  Upon
arrival at the rally, I found Jack Floyd setting up tents. He asked me where I wanted
my camp, and before I knew it, I had a four-man tent, two extra large sleeping bags,
king sized air bed, two chairs, a drink cooler, and rug outside the door, all prepared
and ready to go. Several times a day, for all five days I was there, Jack came by to
see if there was anything I needed.  He even brought me back some adult beverages
from town, plus offered a coffee run every morning.  Talk about full service!  Best of all,
when it was finally time to head home, I simply said goodbye and rode off, leaving
Jack and his crew to tear down camp and haul it off. You can be certain; I'll be utilizing
Katered Kamping's service again if they're attending any rallies I head to!

Tracy Gruber

Phoenix, AZ