Camp WebErnst

There is limited space at Copper Creek Cabins (where the home base of Camp WebErnst will be) and this location will be prioritizing the wedding party and the immediate family of Jimmy & Chelsie. We may have a few extra slots that need filled, so we may need to include a few additional folks on the property - but this will be based on which beds still need filled (single, double, bunk etc) & how many days guest are joining us. We will reach out to people individually if you match what is available on the site! 

For everyone else, there are accommodations very near by (see travel section of website) and we plan on keeping one cabin empty as a "camp common ground" for hanging out while on site - so even if you are sleeping elsewhere, you will have a place to keep beer, take a load off, grab a snack, etc. There will even be a few extra beds if you aren't able to make it back to yours on any given night ;)

While some people will be staying on site, think of the Copper Creek Property as common space that you can come and go as you will. We will intentionally be leaving one of the large cabins (Forrest Retreat Cabin) empty as a common space for all guests. Forrest Retreat cabin has restrooms, showers, coffee, beer, snacks & water. There are a tables, couches and even an extra bed if you happen to not make it back to yours one night. There is ample parking on site to come and go - so even if your bed is not on site, please make your self at home at Copper Creek! 

Camp dinner will be provided on Wednesday night by the Websters and on Friday night by the Ernsts. Dinner & drinks will be provided on Saturday night as a part of the wedding festivities. We will also try to keep a stocked snacks, beer & essentials fridge in our common-room cabin for easy grabbing. But for all other meals & drinks please feel free to stop at a local store & stock your kitchen! There is also a bar/restaurant at the end of the property for easy eating out if you are interested in that option. I've linked their menu below :) 

eeehhhhh... mostly? We do have a single cabin with WiFi at Copper Creek Cabins and they claim to get some Verizon Service - but I would plan to not be able to easily access the outside world while at Camp WebErnst!

Short answer: whatever you want! BUT if you are wondering what are some weird things on our "don't forget" list, here they are:

- A bathing suit (we have something like 8 hot tubs at Camp WebErnst home base!) 
- A headlamp/flashlight for wandering around at night time
- Bug spray, obviously
- Warm layers for the evening hours, cool layers for the day time hours
- Hiking shoes/boots/tennis shoes
- Rain coat/shoes - the PNW is notoriously wet, so be sure to check the weather & pack accordingly! 

What not to pack:
- Please do not bring gifts, as it will be hard to transport any physical items home (also, your presence is our present - so, just bring you!)

While there will be a wedding happening on Saturday the 17th, we want you to think of this trip as much as an experience for you as it is a wedding for us! So come and go on the days that make the most sense for you - just be sure to RSVP appropriately so that we can plan for you! 

At Camp WebErnst we plan to celebrate the inner kid in all of us - so please no little ones at Camp WebErnst. At our Washington Wedding we would like to spend time with our favorite adults, while having our Ohio shindig as a place to spend time with the whole family. With that being said, we understand that childcare can be a b*tch - so if attending with a child in tow is your only option, just reach out to us. 

In general, the idea of Leave No Trace is to sustain the environment for generations to come. We can do this by being aware of how we're interacting with the environment and making conscious decisions that serve to lessen our impact on nature. So please help us to practice this philosophy at our wedding :) 

Learn more at the web link below!

Jimmy & Chelsie will be hosting a drop-in style picnic reception in their home neighborhood of Grandview in Columbus, Ohio on October 8th to share beers, stories and friendship with those not able to make it to Washington. If you are headed to Washington, do not feel like you also need to join us in Ohio (unless you want a place to hang out on the 8th of Oct, then come on by!) If you are someone who would have to travel to be at either event and you could get more bang for your buck by traveling to Ohio (so you can also see other friends and family) that is totally fine by us! Do whatever makes the most sense for you! p.s. If you are unable to make it to either - we still love you very much :) 

Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits.

A pass is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. Each pass covers entrance fees at national parks and national wildlife refuges as well as standard amenity fees (day use fees) at national forests and grasslands, and at lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A pass covers entrance, standard amenity fees and day use fees for a driver and all passengers in a personal vehicle at per vehicle fee areas (or up to four adults at sites that charge per person). Children age 15 or under are admitted free. Passes can be purchased at the park entrance or in advanced!

Annual Pass: $80 for two people named on pass, can be used at all national parks across the country!

Day Parks Pass: $30 per car of people, valid at mount rainier for 7 days.

Senior Parks Pass (62+): $20 for annual, $80 for lifetime pass 

Learn more about parks passes here: 

We are closest to the Nisqually Entrance of Mount Rainier National Park. Use address 39000 State Route 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304 to get to this entrance.

Learn more about Mount Rainier at the link below!

From the National Park Website: "Mount Rainier, is the traditional land of the Cowlitz, Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, Squaxin Island, and Yakama tribes. Indigenous traditional practices are intrinsic with the land and continue to this day."

Various Native American names for Mount Rainier were "Tahoma", "Takhoma", "Ta-co-bet", "Ohanapecosh" and several others.

Learn more about the native people of Mount Rainier at the link below:

Skyline Trail Loop is a 6.2 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Paradise Inn, Washington that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and backpacking and is best used from July until October.

Nisqually Vista Trail (1.2 mi/1.9 km) - Views of the Nisqually Glacier. Suitable for families with strollers.

Skyline Trail to Myrtle Falls (1 mi/1.6 km) - Paved and wheelchair accessible with assistance.

Deadhorse Creek Trail & Morraine Trail (2.5 mi/4 km) - Glacier and wildflower views.

Alta Vista Trail (1.7 mi/2.7 km) - Wildflowers and views of the Paradise area.

If you are up for a bit of a drive, there is a gondola with a mountain top restaurant an hour and a half away from Ashford. Its on the other side of mountain, but we hear its a beautiful view. 

The PNW (pacific northwest) is known for its amazing scenery and wildlife - so if you are a born & bred Ohioan, there are a few things you should keep in mind! First, please make sure to secure all food when it is not being used as it can attract outdoor friends we may not want to meet up close! Second, bear spray is your friend! Feel free to grab some of this good stuff on your way to Camp WebErnst - as it is the most effective deterrent to unwanted advances (NO MEANS NO BEAR!) Third, be aware of your surroundings, look for scat, prints & other signs that you may be coming upon a large animal and act accordingly. Finally, make noise! Be sure to talk (or hike near Alyssa's portable speaker) so you don't surprise a creature that doesn't want to be surprised! If you have more questions visit the link below or track down our Camp Safety Officer, Audrey, for your full training. 

This website is connected to an app you can download on your phone! We ask that guests coming to camp download the app - as it will be the easiest way to send out in-real-time updates to all of our guests. You can download the app called "Appy Couple" and use code "potato" to get logged into our site.