FAQ
Useful Information
2025 HPRR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Why should I pre-register? -
A. Pre-registration is very helpful to the running of the event. It brings in money needed to get contracts for services, etc. taken care of. Plus, one medallion is included with pre-registration. Registrations received after May 1st are an additional $10 and medallions are not guaranteed after the pre-registration date,
Q. How early can I set up?
A. Early set up begins June 18th. If traders would like to come in earlier, please contact the Booshway or Segundo to make arrangements.
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Q. When do I need to be in Period Clothing?
A. For those coming in early we are not requiring period clothing until Friday, June 20th. If you arrive before Friday, you may stay in your street clothes, if you choose, through Thursday evening. If you come in Friday, Saturday or Sunday, (June 20-22) you need to be in period clothing immediately after setup. Rendezvous participants must wear primitive clothing to enter, occupy and leave camp from opening ceremonies until after closing ceremonies.
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Q. Are there showers available?
A. Hasn't been decided yet. We may put up a shower. There is a river though and normally has been fairly low 3 to 4 feet at the time of rendezvous.
Q. What will the weather be like?
A. Average temperatures run between mid 80's to low 90's during the day and mid to upper 60's at night.
Q. Will the ladies be "creekin"?
A. God I hope so, if the river is anything like it has been the last few years during Rendezvous time it should be good.
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Q. What are the rules for Trader Tokens?
A. 2025 Trader Bucks must be redeemed at the event with registered traders, this includes blanket traders if they are willing to accept that as payment. All trader will have a Trader's Certificate.
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Q. Is there anything historic nearby that reflects our time period?
A. Yes there are two trading posts within 10 miles. The Gringas Trade post right outside Walhalla and the Kittson Trade post in Walhalla. We are working with the town to verify that there will be times available to access both posts. There are also tracks from the Metis traveling through the area bringing furs down to St. Paul using Ox Carts.
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Q. What is the biggest town nearby? Well bring your passport, Winkler is about 20 miles from site, it is on the Canadian side of the border with about 13000 people. Other towns in the US are Walhalla (700 people), Cavalier (1200), and Langdon (1800).
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Q. Will Lena be there?
A. I have not heard yet, but maybe if there is a groundswell of support she might show up. A little wine might help too.