Spring 2023 Rockhunts

Hi Y’all!  Below is my complete rockhunting schedule for the Spring of 2023.  I’ve included all the hunts I know about in the Big Bend, including those led by Aaron Thomas and Jean Larremore, through May 1.  Both Aaron and Jean are leading hunts in May, but I stopped my calendar at the end of my hunts in order to get it out sooner…
Aaron, Jean and I work independently of each other.  Each of us will be booking our own trips.  Contact information for all of us is here:
Teri Smith’s rockhunts:  email me at agatehunter@sbcglobal.net or teri@terismithrockhunts.com.  If no one has signed up for a rockhunt 48 hours before it’s to start, I will cancel the hunt and make other plans.  Hunt cancellation notices will be put up on my website, www.terismithrockhunts.com, and sent out to my email list.  But if even just one person signs up, the rockhunt will happen. My rockhunts also require you to join the Rollin’ Rock Club once a year.  The cost ($10 per person or $16 per couple) covers you for the entire year.  This provides insurance that protects the landowner in case we damage something.

Aaron Thomas’ rockhunts:  email him at texastakeahike@gmail.com, or visit the website www.takeahiketexas.com

Jean Larremore’s rockhunts: email her at jeanlarremore@yahoo.com, or through Facebook messenger.  Please make your reservation with her at least 2 or 3 days before the rockhunt.

For all hunts, you’ll need to bring along lots of drinking water (1/2 liter per hour on hot days) and lunch.  You’ll need to wear desert-savvy clothes, including boots, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, work gloves, and a hat.  Having bags or a bucket to put your rocks in is a very good idea.  And sunscreen is essential.

I hope to see y’all out here this spring!
Regards,
Teri
 
P.S.  I have lots of rocks for sale, too.  I’ve lowered the prices on many types of agate and specimens.  And of course I can mail the rocks to you very easily!
 

 

Color key for table below:

 

06 Ranch

Boxcar Ranch

East Needle Peak

S.Larremore Ranch

Ritchie Ranch

 

Gem Show

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

Location

 

Leader

 

Cost

Start

Time

 

Requirements

Sat. 2/25

06 Ranch

Aaron

$60 entrance, and

$1 – $3 per lb.

8 a.m.

Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine

Sat. 2/25

South Larremore Ranch

Jean

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Sun. 2/26

06 Ranch

Aaron

$60 entrance,

$1 – $3 per lb. and

8 a.m.

Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine

Wed. 3/1

South Larremore Ranch

Jean

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Thu. 3/2

East Needle Peak

Teri

$50 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Fri. 3/3

South Larremore Ranch

Teri

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Sat. 3/ 4

06 Ranch

Aaron

$60 entrance, and

$1 – $3 per lb.

8 a.m.

Tri-La-Bite 605 E Holland, Alpine

Sat. 3/4

South Larremore Ranch

Jean

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Sun. 3/5

06 Ranch

Aaron

$60 entrance, and

$1 – $3 per lb.

8 a.m.

Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine

Mon. 3/6

Ritchie Ranch

Teri

$20 entrance & $1 per lb

9 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Wed. 3/8

South Larremore Ranch

Jean

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Thu. 3/9

South Larremore Ranch

Teri

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Fri. 3/10

Ritchie Ranch

Teri

$20 entrance & $1 per lb

9 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Sat. 3/11

06 Ranch Camping

Aaron

$220 per person,

And $1 – $3 per lb

8 a.m.

Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine

Sat. 3/11

South Larremore Ranch

Jean

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Sun. 3/12

06 Ranch Camping

Aaron

See listing for Saturday, 3/11

Mon. 3/13

East Needle Peak

Teri

$50 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Wed. 3/15

South Larremore Ranch

Jean

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Thu. 3/16

Ritchie Ranch

Teri

$20 entrance & $1 per lb

9 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Fri. 3/17

East Needle Peak

Teri

$50 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Sat. 3/ 18

Boxcar Ranch

Aaron

$100 entrance,

$2 per lb.

8 a.m.

Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine

Sat. 3/18

South Larremore Ranch

Jean

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Sun. 3/19

South Larremore Ranch

Aaron

$65 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine

Mon. 3/20

South Larremore Ranch

Teri

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Wed. 3/22

South Larremore Ranch

Jean

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Thu. 3/23

East Needle Peak

Teri

$50 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Fri. 3/24

South Larremore Ranch

Teri

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Sat. 3/ 25

06 Ranch

Aaron

$60 entrance, and

$1 – $3 per lb.

8 a.m.

Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine

Sat. 3/25

South Larremore Ranch

Jean

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Sun. 3/26

06 Ranch

Aaron

$60 entrance, and

$1 – $3 per lb.

8 a.m.

Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine

Mon. 3/27

Ritchie Ranch

Teri

$20 entrance & $1 per lb

9 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Wed. 3/29

South Larremore Ranch

Jean

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Thu. 3/30

South Larremore Ranch

Teri

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Fri. 3/31

Ritchie Ranch

Teri

$20 entrance & $1 per lb

9 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Sat. 4/1

06 Ranch

Aaron

$60 entrance, and

$1 – $3 per lb.

8 a.m.

Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine

Sat. 4/1

South Larremore Ranch

Jean

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Sun. 4/2

06 Ranch

Aaron

$60 entrance, and

$1 – $3 per lb.

8 a.m.

Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine

Mon. 4/3

East Needle Peak

Teri

$50 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Wed. 4/5

South Larremore Ranch

Jean

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Thu. 4/6

Ritchie Ranch

Teri

$20 entrance & $1 per lb

9 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Fri. 4/7

East Needle Peak

Teri

$50 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Sat. 4/8

Boxcar Ranch

Aaron

$100 entrance,

$2 per lb.

8 a.m.

Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine

Sat. 4/8

South Larremore Ranch

Jean

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Sun. 4/9

South Larremore Ranch

Aaron

$65 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine

Mon. 4/10

South Larremore Ranch

Teri

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Wed. 4/12

South Larremore Ranch

Jean

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Thu. 4/13

East Needle Peak

Teri

$50 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Fri. 4/14

South Larremore Ranch

Teri

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Fri. 4/14

Alpine Gem Show

Sat. 4/ 15

Alpine Gem Show

Sat. 4/15

South Larremore Ranch

Jean

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Sun. 4/16

Alpine Gem Show

Mon. 4/17

Ritchie Ranch

Teri

$20 entrance & $1 per lb

9 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Wed. 4/19

South Larremore Ranch

Jean

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Thu. 4/20

South Larremore Ranch

Teri

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Fri. 4/21

Ritchie Ranch

Teri

$20 entrance & $1 per lb

9 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Sat. 4/ 22

06 Ranch Camping

Aaron

$220 per person,

And $1 – $3 per lb

8 a.m.

Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine

Sat. 4/22

South Larremore Ranch

Jean

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Sun. 4/23

06 Ranch Camping

Aaron

See listing for Saturday, 4/22

Mon. 4/24

East Needle Peak

Teri

$50 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Wed. 4/26

South Larremore Ranch

Jean

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Thu. 4/27

Ritchie Ranch

Teri

$20 entrance & $1 per lb

9 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Fri. 4/28

East Needle Peak

Teri

$50 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Sat. 4/ 29

06 Ranch

Aaron

$60 entrance, and

$1 – $3 per lb.

8 a.m.

Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine

Sat. 4/29

South Larremore Ranch

Jean

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

Sun. 4/30

06 Ranch

Aaron

$60 entrance, and $1 – $3 per lb.

8 a.m.

Tri-La-Bite food truck in Alpine

Mon. 5/1

South Larremore Ranch

Teri

$60 entrance & 1 full bucket

8 a.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza in Alpine

 

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