ToorCamp is back! We're preparing for ToorCamp 2012 to happen on August 8th-12th, immediately after Defcon & Blackhat. Since the last ToorCamp (the first large-scale hacker camp in US history) was a bit extreme, we've decided that this year's camp is going to be all about relaxing and taking it easy -- consider it a vacation after your Defcon vacation. The venue features beach side camping and 26 cabins with full utilities and plenty of space for villages, talks and workshops. The first round of pre-registration is currently open and can be purchased by going to ToorCamp 2012 Pre-Registration.

We just wanted to thank everyone for coming out and helping make ToorCamp a success! I don't think that any of us anticipated the sort of conditions and hilarity that was to be had at ToorCamp but I think we all managed to make the best of it and had an awesome time. How we adapted to the environment and circumstances really demonstrated the hacker spirit and determination. That being said, we've learned a lot from this camp and one thing we're 100% sure of is that the next camp will be a lot less hot, windy, and dusty :-).

There has been tons of press, videos, and pictures about the event that I'm sure most of you have already seen, but in case you haven't here's a few searches that we found to be interesting.

- Flickr ToorCamp tag
- Google Video ToorCamp Search

NEW!
- Hackerbot Labs Camp Video
- Hack your ToorCamp badge into an RFID decoder!

Alright guys, we're getting close to the camp so we're posting our final map here. Also, for those of you who didn't get your registration email the site is located here.

Also, for the record, ToorCamp is a private event. If you're deciding to come at the last minute, we aren't accepting any registration at the door so please register online before you come and notify the gate staff that you registered late.

We're looking forward to seeing you all here soon!

Video of geodesic dome being built onsite at ToorCamp. Click here

One of our volunteers put together a ridesharing website to help people find rides out to the camp in case you haven't figured that out yet. Check it out at termi.nl.

A lot of stuff has happened today! We've announced our preliminary lineups for both talks and workshops! We've also announced that Ignite will be holding an event at the camp on Friday, July 3rd, and monochrom will be doing a special performance for the 4th of July festivities!

Also, the bad news is that unfortunately registration prices have just gone up but the good news is that due to popular demand we're providing a discounted "Hacker Faire" ticket to the camp that will get you in for just the weekend (Sat-Mon) for people who just want to attend the workshops and 4th of July festivities.

NOTE: Rental equipment rental is now CLOSED.

We are offering camping equipment rental at the camp. If you are traveling from out of state and want to be able to rent a tent, mattress, and/or sleeping bag you can purchase your rentals on our Rental Equipment page. The equipment will be available for pickup at the ToorCamp store on-site and you must return the equipment before you leave the camp.

We are hoping that this will make it easier for people catching flights into the camp and will provide a cheaper alternative than paying extra checked baggage fees at the airport and is definitely cheaper than renting a motel room nearby.

Also, we'd like to pre-announce that Hackers on a Plane (HoAP) will be organizing a flight into ToorCamp from Europe! HoAP tickets will include camping equipment rental.

We just created a ToorCamp Google Group and have invited everyone who is registered. We'll be using the group to discuss planning and post general announcements. Make sure and join if you are planning on coming out and/or have any questions about the camp!

Divide just posted his pictures up on flickr, check them out! The picture featured to the right is the underground control dome that we're hoping to have some talks in. More info soon.

It looks like United Express will begin flying from SEA to MWH (only around 30 min away from the Silo) starting June 4th. Round trip flights between SEA and MWH are currently ranging ~$170-$180 but you should be able to book tickets directly to MWH through SEA. We're currently looking into providing a shuttle service between MWH and the Silo during some of the days. For now, if you're flying to MWH, please post your flight info to the Rideshare forums so we can plan our shuttle sizes and bus pickup times accordingly.