Hodaka Rider Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I just got off the phone with the editor/owner of a Canadian 4X4 magazine (http://can4x4.com/). In the latest issue, he mentioned to a reader that he would like to come to my area this year for some exploring in the hills. So, I phoned him up and extended an invite. We talked for 15-20 min about the prospects, and he seems very interested in coming out late July/early August. I kind of left it to him, as he has a busy schedule the next few months, with runs into the states for an ARB tour, their own Off-Road Challenge in July, and shows and runs all over Western Canada, but he is pretty keen on coming up here (I'm only a 4-hr drive from him). So here's the deal: I told him it would be ideal if he could give me at least a week or two notice, so I could get a group together. Terrain around here is mostly mountains, not so much mud, some rock action, lots of moderate to difficult trails. He will most likely be in a new FJ cruiser, so we don't expect to tackle epic terrain. I may work it into a ghost town tour of the local mining areas, to give a good mix of scenery and trails. Anyone who thinks they may be interested can post here and I will keep it updated. It is not guaranteed to happen, but I'm really trying. I may see if it can be pushed to the beginning of Sept, as there is a hotrod show here the 8-9 and he is also starting a 'Rod magazine this year. (two birds with one stone) BTW: I'm in Nelson, BC. 2.5 hrs north of Spokane, WA 9 hrs NE of Seattle 7 hrs N/NW of Missoula, MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I might try to make it if my lifted rig is fixed by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodaka Rider Posted May 5, 2006 Author Share Posted May 5, 2006 BTW: Don't expect any snow;) I will either shotgun or run my Loyale (depending on when I get the D/R swapped in) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 why do i have to live in the least cool part of the continent...minus california... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 why do i have to live in the least cool part of the continent...minus california... join the club... you'll have to take pics and post them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 join the club... you'll have to take pics and post them. i assume you're not talking to me about the pics. and no...YOU join the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 i assume you're not talking to me about the pics. and no...YOU join the club. sorry i should of made it clear to who i was talking to...i was directing that statement towards Hodaka Rider. and yes i've been thinking of joining the club....only if there's no dues :-p and benefits.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollie715 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I would like to be kept informed as it gets closer. It would be fun to show off our rigs and possibly show up in a magizine. Rollie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 sorry i should of made it clear to who i was talking to...i was directing that statement towards Hodaka Rider. and yes i've been thinking of joining the club....only if there's no dues :-p and benefits.. i get benefits, but no one else. i benefit off of everyone elses dues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodaka Rider Posted May 5, 2006 Author Share Posted May 5, 2006 Yah, I casually mentioned Subarus in our conversation and he didn't sound surprised. (mentioned Reiter's and Walker Valley - they had been in the area for last year's Detroit Locker Trail Tour) I didn't say specifically that Subarus would be involved in the trip, but thought I would try to arrange it to add a good twist to the outing. There are also a few 'Mogs in town, as well as the usuall Jeeps and Toys, etc. We could end up with a large group! We'll see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 i need to look at a map.you are to close not to do this.i imagine baccaruda and i could both come up.that would be sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdrt Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 why do i have to live in the least cool part of the continent...minus california... Ditto. I live in Pa as well, by MD. This place sucks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedcarr Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Dude, I KNOW you're not claiming Pittsburgh PA is cooler than any where in California... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodaka Rider Posted May 9, 2006 Author Share Posted May 9, 2006 Right. Not to get off topic or anything. Anyways, for those thinking of coming out, what kind of terrain would you like to tackle? It may end up being a 2-day event, with either a campout or just a stay in town, and out again on another excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodaka Rider Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 Started scouting trails today. Found a really long (20KM's) road I had not been on before, but it was pretty boring. Just have to wait for the high-up snow to melt some more, I guess. That's where the good stuff is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zefy Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 hey dude! i should so come out to this... i've been going to VIC meets... they are great and all but i wanna get my car a little dirty... mind you i can't beet my car at all... i've gone to stave lake and such... didn't do you many nutty things... so when we hit really tough terrain i might just hop into a car with one of you guys...(if thats alright ofcourse:)) i quickly looked through the posts... when a date is set i'll check/clear my list of stuff to do... where exactly you want to hold this? in nelson? i might not be able to afford to go if its to far away from me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I just got off the phone with the editor/owner of a Canadian 4X4 magazine (http://can4x4.com/). In the latest issue, he mentioned to a reader that he would like to come to my area this year for some exploring in the hills. So, I phoned him up and extended an invite. We talked for 15-20 min about the prospects, and he seems very interested in coming out late July/early August. I kind of left it to him, as he has a busy schedule the next few months, with runs into the states for an ARB tour, their own Off-Road Challenge in July, and shows and runs all over Western Canada, but he is pretty keen on coming up here (I'm only a 4-hr drive from him).So here's the deal: I told him it would be ideal if he could give me at least a week or two notice, so I could get a group together. Terrain around here is mostly mountains, not so much mud, some rock action, lots of moderate to difficult trails. He will most likely be in a new FJ cruiser, so we don't expect to tackle epic terrain. I may work it into a ghost town tour of the local mining areas, to give a good mix of scenery and trails. Anyone who thinks they may be interested can post here and I will keep it updated. It is not guaranteed to happen, but I'm really trying. I may see if it can be pushed to the beginning of Sept, as there is a hotrod show here the 8-9 and he is also starting a 'Rod magazine this year. (two birds with one stone) BTW: I'm in Nelson, BC. 2.5 hrs north of Spokane, WA 9 hrs NE of Seattle 7 hrs N/NW of Missoula, MT If you lived in Ft. Nelson, I might consider it. But you've got to be 35 hours from Anchorage. Just a bit too far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodaka Rider Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 Nelson area. Nelson will be 'home base'. There's lots of choices for accomodation here, hostels and such even (nice ones, too). You'd need to budget for gas and food, it's ~650-700km each way to get here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodaka Rider Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 OK, unfortunately (due to an extra busy schedule mentioned in the first post), this will not be happening this year. I may try to actually schedule a trail ride for next year, and invite him to it. That way, we all have more time to plan, and once he's scheduled in, it's very unlikely he will cancel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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