2010 Forum Meetup Weekend - Page 3

Ford_6L_E350 · 02-25-2010, 12:06 PM

Charlie,

Good idea. Love the Lost Coast anyways.

Mike

**daveb** · 02-25-2010, 04:36 PM

I like that idea. Been to USAL road but never made it toward Shelter Cove. I'll keep it in the back of my mind...You gonna be there Charlie?

charlie56 · 02-25-2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by daveb

I like that idea. Been to USAL road but never made it toward Shelter Cove. I'll keep it in the back of my mind...You gonna be there Charlie?

Not if its the weekend that is scheduled. (May 8th) I'll just be getting back from my 4-corners trip. Push it to the 15th and I'd say yes.

kmessinger · 02-26-2010, 05:57 PM

We can make it either weekend but the 15th is better for us. Have we confirmed the dates?

I am ready to start loading up.

Regards,

Keith

Greggd · 03-04-2010, 07:15 PM

I have a very good friend that lives on the Reservation right next to the Canyons Rim , his name is Jeff Terrel and he owns several business's there one of which is the only Towing Service in the area . I spoke with Jeff today and told him of the Forum members plans and he told me to let all of you know that he would happy to help anyone that may be in need . Jeff is one of best and most interesting people that any of you might ever want to meet and his offer would be based on his hope that all would have a great time in the Canyon . If you would like I will get Jeff's contact information for you guy's .
Greggde

charlie56 · 03-04-2010, 09:14 PM

An update on our Southwest trip. We hooked up with a group from Outdoor Adventures USA for a 10-day guided tour through Canyon De Chelly, Red Rock Valley, Monument Valley and Keet Seel. There is still one more spot available if anyone is interested.
Here is a link to the trip details.
http://www.oausa.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=125

As for a Norcal weekend on May 15th, unknown to me, Dina bought tickets for a Giants game that weekend, so I'm booked. I'd be happy to organize a weekend event after that. May 22 is open for me but Dina works that weekend (& every other one). The 29th is okay with us, but it is the three-day weekend. (Good an Bad points) Let me know, PM or email or we could start a separate thread for a California Mini-meet.

fmiles · 03-05-2010, 09:47 AM

The weekend of the 15th is good for me. I can finally make a SMB norcal event!

Fred

Greggd · 03-05-2010, 02:16 PM

Charlie ,
I just got off the phone with Jeff Terrel and he said to contact him with any needs that the Forum group might have when you get to the Canyon and surrounding area .He told me that I should post his web site for all of you http://www.speedysalesandservices.com He and his family are great people and Jeff is the kind of person that never ceases to amaze me with his good nature and resource fullness , I sent him information regarding Military Surplus Wreckers last evening for in the extreme locations that people frequent on the reservation and he told me that the National Park Service is no longer providing any towing service in the canyon due to law suits involving the damage done to the publics vehicles .
Greggde

AndrewST · 03-05-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by charlie56

We are just starting the planning process to be there 4/23/10 - 5/1/10.
Any interest in touring Canyon De Chelly and or Monument Valley during that time frame?

Hello Charlie,

Am interested in your planning, will know more and confirm within next month.

Andrew

Charlie, doesn't work out for me this time, have a good trip.
Andrew

kmessinger · 03-24-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by charlie56

Just a thought for a Northern California meet and greet location.
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Last weekend we did an overnight trip to the California Lost Coast Area.
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There was a BML campground that would serve very nicely for meet and greet someday.
Wailaki campground Just cut and paste this into Google maps 40° 0.993'N 123° 59.957'W This is at the south end of the King Range National Conservation Area

Accessible for 2wd vehicles.
12 sites can hold 2 vehicles each.
Off the beaten path.* We went in 3 BML campgrounds and only saw two other vehicles on the weekend.
Low cost.* $8 per night.* $4 if you have a annual pass from the feds. (no one came by so we could have skipped out but didn’t)
Piped running water
Table
Fire Rings
New (relatively) pit toilets
Trailhead to hiking trails
Mountain bike trails nearby
Town of Shelter Cove nearby with Ocean and beach access
Class 2 and 3 roads for some easy back-country driving
Nice views, not nearly as spectacular as the Sierras, but nice
Mattole river for fishing
Close to California Redwoods State Park for scenic drives
About 4.5 hours north of the Golden Gate

BML website description
http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/arcat...nge/index.html

Download area map here
http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/arcat...rnca_maps.html
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Hey, even a Bigfoot Encounter story.
http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sto...ingrangeca.htm

Is the date set for the 8th or 15th? I hope the 15th. The 8th is my last day in Emergency Response & First Aid and I can't miss it but I will be needing a trip anywhere!

Regards,
Keith