Where do you want to go next?
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Where do you want to go next?
The NW meet is barely in the books, the Midwest meet hasn't even happened yet, but it's time to start thinking about next year's meet(s), and where we want to go...
Post any ideas or suggestions here, and we'll figure out what works best for as many people as possible, and go from there!
Post any ideas or suggestions here, and we'll figure out what works best for as many people as possible, and go from there!
The only difference between an ordeal and an adventure is your attitude
- Smuz
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I AIN"T going 1900 miles again next year. It ain't happening. Don't ask me.
This year I drove 7 full freaking days for 1 day's wheeling. (I juss got home).
What made it worth it was meeting alla you great people. I hadda great time. I loved meeting everybody. (except mebbe that little runt, Kyler, who I wuz especially nice to, and then he diss's me).
BTW, Kyler,
This year I drove 7 full freaking days for 1 day's wheeling. (I juss got home).
What made it worth it was meeting alla you great people. I hadda great time. I loved meeting everybody. (except mebbe that little runt, Kyler, who I wuz especially nice to, and then he diss's me).
BTW, Kyler,
"their" should be "there"P.S. If my Father and I make it my 20v will most likely be their!
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i think we should have only one meet per year and we should have it central located. find out where every one is that wonts to go and point out a good area.
or
swap every other year one in the west than one in the east or one in the north and one in the south.
but i thin moab might be a good for the 2007 meet because its like the holy grail of 4 wheeling
or
swap every other year one in the west than one in the east or one in the north and one in the south.
but i thin moab might be a good for the 2007 meet because its like the holy grail of 4 wheeling
I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I require the same from them. "john wayne 1976"
We actually had a lot of discussion about having it in Canada. Both Smuz and I mentioned somewhere in the mountains up towards Jasper, as that whole area from Banff north is beautiful. Any places up there that would be good for a meet? It's have to be a place where people could bring a stock LJ and have fun; bonus if there is a play area for modified rigs. Probably the farther south the better, so it's closer for all of us coming from south of the border.
The only difference between an ordeal and an adventure is your attitude
I'll think about areasstevec wrote:We actually had a lot of discussion about having it in Canada. Both Smuz and I mentioned somewhere in the mountains up towards Jasper, as that whole area from Banff north is beautiful. Any places up there that would be good for a meet? It's have to be a place where people could bring a stock LJ and have fun; bonus if there is a play area for modified rigs. Probably the farther south the better, so it's closer for all of us coming from south of the border.
Revolving door of LJ's, currently down to one LJ 81
Thanks Ruby, I was actually going to PM you, but just post ideas here, and maybe other Canucks can too!
My wish list for 2007 meet:
1. Meet should be in June or July, as that is when most people are available (esp. those of us with kids!).
2. Should be a place that isn't 102* with 60% humidity for the meet. (I don't need to do that again! )
3. Should have trails that stock rigs can go on, without much risk of body damage. Trails for modified rigs are a plus.
4. Should be fairly easy to get to, for those of us coming from far away. Driving a half hour up a dirt road to get to the meet is fine, as long as it's freeway/highway most of the way, for those of us coming from hundreds or thousands of miles away. This will make it easier for more people to come, both from Canada and the U.S.
My wish list for 2007 meet:
1. Meet should be in June or July, as that is when most people are available (esp. those of us with kids!).
2. Should be a place that isn't 102* with 60% humidity for the meet. (I don't need to do that again! )
3. Should have trails that stock rigs can go on, without much risk of body damage. Trails for modified rigs are a plus.
4. Should be fairly easy to get to, for those of us coming from far away. Driving a half hour up a dirt road to get to the meet is fine, as long as it's freeway/highway most of the way, for those of us coming from hundreds or thousands of miles away. This will make it easier for more people to come, both from Canada and the U.S.
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We also talked about the Idaho panhandle, or Montana, as I'm sure there are a lot of areas to have a meet. Actually Smuz brought this one up, which surprised me since it's a lot closer for me than for him or Jimny. We can ask Idahopaul, and I may ask Figmo at Roadless Gear for ideas too.
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- Smuz
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I agree. These LJ meets are more of a social occasion than a hard core wheeling event. Hard wheeling, for those that want it, is nice, but I believe the main focus for these events should be mostly 4WD trail rides with lots of scenery.3. Should have trails that stock rigs can go on, without much risk of body damage. Trails for modified rigs are a plus.
The above is my opinion. It is subject (like all my opinions) to debate, disagreement, rude gestures, and loud raspberries.
Keep in mind once you get into central Alberta and East, it's all flat with some rolling hills. Not much to look at. Steve had mentioned Banff/Jasper area. Only thing is around there is alot of provincial and federal parks so off roading would likely be a no-no. Possible in some areas. We've got lots of time so I'll keep working on it.Jimny wrote:close to the border and close to the center of the US.
Revolving door of LJ's, currently down to one LJ 81
I was actually thinking of more like an ocean, say the Pacific. The light weight of the LJ makes it perfect for sand, but it would be a bit of a drive for most people.russmehl wrote:I like sand, but not by itself. I like the kind with a lake attached!
The only difference between an ordeal and an adventure is your attitude