O p e r a t i o n   CHARLIE  BRAVO

BIVOUAC RIDE 2024

OZARKS

We're "getting lost" in the Ozarks. Heading to the Dam Site Lake Campground on Beaver Lake in the town of Garfield, Arkansas. 

This trip is a simulation of a mini deployment. A camping trip off the grid using primitive camping sites. We're roughing it. A disconnect from technology.

Cell phone usage will be limited to:

1. Simple text letting someone know you're alive
2. Emergencies 
3. Taking pictures 
4. We just do not want everyone stuck to their phones and to get the best experience possible. No drama - so make sure your loved ones know you will not be reaching out very often. This is a mental health disconnect. Re-living our youth in the military. With distractions from home you will not get the desired affects that this trip can offer. Airplane mode is suggested. 
5. If family or loved ones cannot accept these limitations then this may not be the trip for you. Please advise them so everyone can enjoy the trip.

Itinerary for trip:

1. Sunday September 1st will be pre-ride group training and final inspection to see that everyone will be ready for departure time of 7am Sunday September 8th. 
2. Sunday September 8th we will meet at the OCB Crown Point facility at 7am for last minutes checks, safety briefing, and staging for a no later than 8am departure time. 
3. Day 1 travel - 304 miles through Illinois heading west to Mark Twain Cave camp site just inside the Missouri border. Should arrive around 4pm. Set up camp.
4. Day 2 travel - 184 miles to Devil's Elbow River Campground near Ft. Leonard Wood. Should have enough time to tour the post and may have a guest visit with the post CSM. Set up camp. 
5. Day 3 travel - 198 miles to the Dam Site Lake Campground in Arkansas with a short stop in Branson Missouri. We will set up camp to stay until Friday morning departure. Explore / ride / camp / ? who knows
6. Day 4 - Explore / ride / camp / ? who knows
7. Day 5 - Explore / ride / camp / ? who knows
8. Day 6 travel - 285 miles to Devil's Icebox campground in Missouri. Set up camp. 
9. Day 7 travel - 207 miles to Lost Arrow campground in Illinois. Set up camp. 
10. Day 8 travel - 185 miles back to the OCB facility. Hopefully we will arrive around lunch time for some good food and a welcome back from everyone that didn't go on the trip. Group picture of everyone that made it back in one piece. 

Safety First:

1. We will be taking mostly back roads for the entire trip so that we may maintain a lower speed limit of 55 mph max. We're not in a hurry and we want to enjoy the scenery along with staying away from busy highways. 
2. We must follow local laws within each state. Packing lists are provided for these mandatory items. 
3. We will have one follow vehicle puling an empty trailer in case there is a breakdown. You are not permitted to put any of your items in vehicles or trailers or other peoples bikes. What you bring must fit on your vehicle / motorcycle. You must be able to survive solely on your own transportation. 
4. You must have proper drivers license, endorsements, and insurance before departure. See checklist.

Any other information will be provided upon request with one of our staff members during any therapy session that you attend in person. 

*To go on this trip you must me a current key card holder veteran at our crown point location. 

Get Lost  Bivouac 2024

packing list & route

September 8th - 15th