August 14 - 17: CORE Harlan Ride * DISCUSSION THREAD

[tcdawg]

AUGUST 14-17 : HARLAN KY

CORE MEMBERS RIDE


DISCUSSION ONLY

CHECK IN THREAD HERE : http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=13099.msg218471#msg218471

Location :
Harlan County; Evarts, Kentucky[/b][/size]
320 miles from Atlanta, 5 plus hours


Trail Rating: Tier 2 & 3  - this is a serious ride with serious trails, ask questions in this thread to find out if it is something you want to do.

Harlan County Website: http://www.harlancountytrails.com/

Google Map: http://goo.gl/maps/6pHw6

Trail Map: coming soon

Park Ride Fees::
     
  31 day permit - $30
  annual permit - $50

Park Waiver- Signed when purchasing permits

Accomodations:

Cabins:
http://www.visitblackmtncabins.com/Black_Mountain_Cabins/Welcome.html

call Mike King at one of these numbers:  606-505-5403 or 606-837-9961
Mike owns the cabins and will reserve one for you,  if he doesn't answer, leave a message and he'll call you back.


Camping
http://www.harlancountytrails.com/camping.php


A CB IS MANDATORY ON ALL GATR RIDES

GATR Ride Rules:
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=2396.msg114926#msg114926

GATR Rig Requirements:
As always, your rig must meet all of the GATR Rig requirements to ride with GATR.
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=2396.msg114926#msg114926

Rough Itinerary:

Thursday - Arrive throughout the day - possible PM ride
Friday - All day ride, lunch on the trail
Saturday - All day ride, lunch on the trail
Sunday - depart

[Krawler00]

If you have not gotten a cabin reservation you should call and email Mike ASAP! I know a good bit of the cabins were already booked up. There is a campground just down the street from our cabins but not the best area to camp. This is also a DRY county (other than the local moonshine) so if you like to have a cold one at night, bring all you can cause you won't find a refill store for about 50 miles. There is a small grocery store in town and a few mom and pop joints as well to eat at but do yourself a favor and overpack. Not alot of stuff around where we will be.

[clark123456]

A FUNCTIONING CB and CB ANTENNA ARE MANDATORY ON ALL GATR RIDES

Fixed it for those who think having a CB that is not connected to an antenna or a power source still meets the requirements.

[tcdawg]

A FUNCTIONING CB and CB ANTENNA ARE MANDATORY ON ALL GATR RIDES

Fixed it for those who think having a CB that is not connected to an antenna or a power source still meets the requirements.

Yes, a functioning CB is necessary for sure

[clark123456]

While we are covering rules...you MUST be ready to ride at 9am, not just arriving at the park and still doing the basic crap of unloading, airing down, gassing up, icing down, etc.  Be ready to hit the trails after the driver meeting.

[Krawler00]

While we are covering rules...you MUST be ready to ride at 9am, not just arriving at the park and still doing the basic crap of unloading, airing down, gassing up, icing down, etc.  Be ready to hit the trails after the driver meeting.

We are done with the waiting. Did you notice we hada short meeting and we were off. Not sure about the other groups but this will be put into place from now on as we all do not want to wait. If we say meeting at 9... be there with your rigs off the trailer, aired down, coolers packed and TP in the back  //OLDSKOOL//

[kvom]

Going to miss this year.  Will be in Iceland that weekend watching the Formula Off road races.

[Mortalis5509]

While we are covering rules...you MUST be ready to ride at 9am, not just arriving at the park and still doing the basic crap of unloading, airing down, gassing up, icing down, etc.  Be ready to hit the trails after the driver meeting.

We are done with the waiting. Did you notice we hada short meeting and we were off. Not sure about the other groups but this will be put into place from now on as we all do not want to wait. If we say meeting at 9... be there with your rigs off the trailer, aired down, coolers packed and TP in the back  //OLDSKOOL//

What about those who can't make in there by 9am for rides? Not this ride in particular, but I work second shift and sometimes I'm not home till after 1am. I don't understand making someone be there at 9. Better to be there late than not at all.

[Mortalis5509]

A FUNCTIONING CB and CB ANTENNA ARE MANDATORY ON ALL GATR RIDES

Fixed it for those who think having a CB that is not connected to an antenna or a power source still meets the requirements.

One thing I will throw in about fire extinguisher, if you are belted in you better be able to reach it or else it's no good. Putting it on the rear roll bar is not a good idea. An on watcher may not be able to get to you fast enough. I can reach mine buckled in my 5 point harness. I don't recommend the Kiddy (ones from walmart and such).  Those have straws inside them that break easily or come undone. They do not like bouncing around. 4 Wheel Parts carry the correct ones along with a few other places. Close to $50 for 5 lbs. A lot cheaper than skin graphs and the pain to go with it. My new car that I'm building will have that halo system that covers the motor, fuel tank, and cockpit area. 

[clark123456]

Good point, Tripp, I'll be relocating mine, soon.

[tcdawg]

While we are covering rules...you MUST be ready to ride at 9am, not just arriving at the park and still doing the basic crap of unloading, airing down, gassing up, icing down, etc.  Be ready to hit the trails after the driver meeting.

We are done with the waiting. Did you notice we hada short meeting and we were off. Not sure about the other groups but this will be put into place from now on as we all do not want to wait. If we say meeting at 9... be there with your rigs off the trailer, aired down, coolers packed and TP in the back  //OLDSKOOL//

What about those who can't make in there by 9am for rides? Not this ride in particular, but I work second shift and sometimes I'm not home till after 1am. I don't understand making someone be there at 9. Better to be there late than not at all.

If you are late, catch up with the group and don't bitch about missing announcements.

Just make sure you let the group know that you will be late and catching up. The problems arise when someone says they will be there and then they don't show up.

[Trail Duty]

Pissed I'm going to have to miss this for the third year in a row, always lands on the move in weekend. My rig's probably not up to par anyways  //LMAO// Y'all have fun, one day I'll make it to this one.