Let's talk Forum Rally 09

[jage]

I think we should talk about getting together in 2009. I was thinking of a longer planned (late summer) trip to somewhere farther away (Glacier National Park or Moab) that would draw more forum members from all over.

Farther away and more members would mean more lead time, more members means more planning (when we showed up in Death Valley we learned there is a group limit on vehicles), but it would also hopefully mean more attendance from members planning their trips around the event, as opposed to doing something sooner when things may already be scheduled.

The goal being to get together with other forum members over anything else, I'd like to see what people think about something in 2009.

 

[Jeffrey-SMB]

As the leader/planner of last January's Death Valley Rally, I liked that others made planning suggestions as the trip evolved. I also liked that we were able to remote camp nearly every night. Traveling to more popular places during warmer and peak seasons is never on my list.

I was again in Moab this spring, and it is always a fantastic destination with plenty of spectacular off road opportunities.

 

[BroncoHauler-SMB]

Jeffrey,

Haven't you learned? Offering suggestions is how you "volunteer."


Herb

 

[Txn2daBone]

For my first big adventure I had planned on going from Texas to Glacier National Park. Due to the delay of getting my SMB and taking into consideration the weather up there this time of year I had to look at other options...and I'll be going through Moab in a few days on my way up to Salt Lake (unfortunately for work). I just figured I'd drive the new ride instead of flying.

I guess what I'm getting at is that I'm totally up for any place y'all might decide to get together in 2009. I've had my SMB for just over 2 weeks and have 600 miles on it...and I haven't even left town!

Ric

 

[Jeffrey-SMB]

Rik,

I think this is the beginning of a great friendship.

H. Bogart (Casablanca)

 

[adventureduo]

We are game for pretty much anywhere or anything... the only problem for us is getting time off.. we both run a small business and right now the only days off for us, are holidays :a6:

 

[Greg In Austin]

There is a good chance we could go along.... we are planning a week during the summer to go somewhere and don't have a firm destination yet.

 

[Ed in Montana]

I can provide some suggestions for SMB travel around Glacier NP and a few other places in western Montana. The North Fork Flathead River Valley on the west side of Glacier is great for SMBs. You just have to know where to camp. Which can be revealed for a price of a good bottle of wine or two. Eh... maybe three.

It looks like we will be going up to the Yukon in the Sporty for a month next summer, so I'm not sure if we could attend a forum rally in Montana, but we would sure try!

 

[cellularSTEVE]

Utah, Montana, Colorado-any sound good to me. I would look forward to it.

steve :c3:

 

[FISHBREATH]

YES........................ :b5:


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Set Date............

Then location........

DAVEF :h1:

 

[Jayson-SMB]

Im in!

 

[daveb-SMB]

Well I prefer the cooler weather but I have to cross Nevada. Even in early July I found snow in Wyoming and Colorado, but August??? Spring around Moab sounds good but I might not be able to make it so I'll wait for the consensus.
DaveB

 

[LeadDoggy]

You can put LeadDoggy on the list!

 

[MikewTV]

Well, I love "the idea" of doing it. As I see where consensus leads you I'll have to decide if I can grab the time to journey west and have time for the rally.

One thing to consider, will the destination allow for 4x2's and Sprinters to come along for all or part of the ride? (or those of us with modest 4x4's and no winches?)

 

[jage]

Ideally, yeah it would be suited for anyone in the forum. Maybe a few 4x4 day trips or something. Depends on the destination too, and the interest level.

 

[Ford_6L_E350]

I'm very interested in a get together. Love to put faces to names.

I'm hoping the timing will fit with our trip to Alaska or Labrador, whichever we finally choose.

Mike

 

[deminimis]

If I can voice an opin, I'm all about Moab. White Rim Trail, plus all the other activities available (dirt bikes, mt bikes, white water,etc. etc. etc.). I think a permit is needed for White Rim Trail (or did they do away with that). If so, that's the sort of thing you need to line-up early. Glacier is cool, but more options in Moab for unique off-roading adventures. A big plus for Glacier, of course, is Moose Drool ale

 

[scatter-SMB]

You can count us in too. We're committed to running the Continental Divide and Yellowstone area for the last two weeks of July and the first two of August, otherwise we're ready! Our druthers would be to stay away from places that don't cool down at nite. No A/C and hate generator noise.

 

[John and Dana]

We are interested in making the trip as long as we can fit it into our summer schedule. The sooner we come up with a date the more likely we will be able to fit it in.

John

 

[jage]

I don't have anything scheduled that far out. 3rd week of august too late? Kids back in school an issue for anyone? What are prime dates for Moab? What are prime dates for Glacier? ...prime as in less crowded, cooler, whatever.