Willis
NAXJA Forum User
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- Hoquiam, WA
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likes to see each chapter put on an annual sanctioned event. Being that this is our first year, I think we should try to keep it simple. We may not have a lot of users at this time, however, when an event is announced, people seem to come out of the woodwork. Since this would be our first year, we have no idea what to expect. I've been part of a 'small' wheeling party that turned into 22 vehicles, oops. There is a point where the forestry service needs to be informed of a party of that magnitude. It's possible for there to be over 30 vehicles for our inaugural run, and it needs to be planned for accordingly.
So, to the details:
Should we plan a day event, or weekend? For some coming from longer distances, they'd probably end up spending the night anyway in a motel, so camping would be nice.
Location? I only have wheeling experience in the TSF, which I know has the camping to suit larger numbers, and the trails to suit everyone from mild to wild. Let's get some details on trails and the areas in both WA and OR. What's your experience?
Date? My personal preference would be mid-spring (april-may?). The ground would not be solid, so it makes the wheeling more interesting, plus there is a chance for good weather. Fall would not be too good because too many people are prepping for/recovering from Moab.
Name? I am kinda partial to NorthWest Fest, but let's here ideas on that too.
This year, let's just plan a simple wheeling/camping trip. Next year, maybe more. What I'd like to see for this event as it grows, is a multi-day event. Where we would wheel a couple days in Oregon, pack up the next morning and drive to the next location in Washington, then wheel a couple days there. The day we go from one area to the next, we could go all backroads, or go hwy 101 (with a stop in Astoria and/or Longbeach)? or just make a b-line for the next location?? That evening would include a BBQ and raffle, maybe vendor's showcase (we have some good vendors in the NW including Warn, Trail Ready, etc).
Remember, this would be a sanctioned event, all vehicles must pass a tech/equipment inspection, and all participants must obey all rules.
So, let's here your thoughts and get some ideas flowing.
Steve
likes to see each chapter put on an annual sanctioned event. Being that this is our first year, I think we should try to keep it simple. We may not have a lot of users at this time, however, when an event is announced, people seem to come out of the woodwork. Since this would be our first year, we have no idea what to expect. I've been part of a 'small' wheeling party that turned into 22 vehicles, oops. There is a point where the forestry service needs to be informed of a party of that magnitude. It's possible for there to be over 30 vehicles for our inaugural run, and it needs to be planned for accordingly.So, to the details:
Should we plan a day event, or weekend? For some coming from longer distances, they'd probably end up spending the night anyway in a motel, so camping would be nice.
Location? I only have wheeling experience in the TSF, which I know has the camping to suit larger numbers, and the trails to suit everyone from mild to wild. Let's get some details on trails and the areas in both WA and OR. What's your experience?
Date? My personal preference would be mid-spring (april-may?). The ground would not be solid, so it makes the wheeling more interesting, plus there is a chance for good weather. Fall would not be too good because too many people are prepping for/recovering from Moab.
Name? I am kinda partial to NorthWest Fest, but let's here ideas on that too.
This year, let's just plan a simple wheeling/camping trip. Next year, maybe more. What I'd like to see for this event as it grows, is a multi-day event. Where we would wheel a couple days in Oregon, pack up the next morning and drive to the next location in Washington, then wheel a couple days there. The day we go from one area to the next, we could go all backroads, or go hwy 101 (with a stop in Astoria and/or Longbeach)? or just make a b-line for the next location?? That evening would include a BBQ and raffle, maybe vendor's showcase (we have some good vendors in the NW including Warn, Trail Ready, etc).
Remember, this would be a
sanctioned event, all vehicles must pass a tech/equipment inspection, and all participants must obey all rules.So, let's here your thoughts and get some ideas flowing.
Steve
) meet the locals on Sat morning and wheel all day, and then maybe camp another night and do a short run on Sunday before the drive back home. TSF has a lot of camp sites and trails, and would work out great for a weekend trip like that. I'm willing to help out with the planning for a TSF run this spring, but to tell you the truth I'm sick of TSF and would really like to hit some trails up there in WA. But I'm sure others are sick of their backyard trails and would like to visit TSF so we should put it on the list for one weekend.
