Post by: DOUG on December 19, 2014, 10:28:35 AM
Last year we had 60+ rigs, and a great time.
Last year we had 60+ rigs, and a great time.
TIME/PLACE: 8:35am DEPARTURE from Dahlonega Walmart. There is only one.
Itinerary: Saturday – 8:30AM Short Drivers Meeting, Ride all day, Lunch on trail, Dinner
- Arrive prepared for a full day on the trail with fuel, beverages, food, and whatever else you may need.
- Camping, Cabins, and Hotels close by
- Trail Types - Fun for all - Forest Service Roads with River and Creek Crossings.
This is an open ride, and our Rig Requirements are not mandatory, but are preferred. Please do try to comply in every way possible.
GATR Ride Rules and Rig Requirements:
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?action=rules (http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?action=rules)
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?action=required_trail_equipment (http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?action=required_trail_equipment)
Emergency Contact Form:
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=10220.0 (http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=10220.0)
Post by: ranier1315 on December 20, 2014, 01:28:18 PM
Post by: DOUG on December 20, 2014, 01:46:20 PM
Post by: kvom on December 20, 2014, 05:09:02 PM
Post by: jgerhard on December 21, 2014, 09:50:11 AM
Post by: DOUG on December 21, 2014, 10:47:06 AM
Post by: gint2 on December 22, 2014, 12:13:13 AM
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Post by: DOUG on December 22, 2014, 06:26:56 AM
Post by: DOUG on December 22, 2014, 09:05:30 PM
Mexican in Hiawasee was very good last year.
Post by: RedDragonATL on December 29, 2014, 11:41:11 AM
Post by: prjohnson on December 29, 2014, 03:40:22 PM
Post by: Chris.F on December 29, 2014, 08:17:19 PM
Post by: jgerhard on December 30, 2014, 10:03:30 PM
Post by: jd30005 on December 30, 2014, 10:12:07 PM
Probably not going to make it, Wendy is having a minor surgery and I will have to be taking care of things.Sorry to hear you won't make it. Hope all goes well with the surgery and recovery.
Post by: PyratM on January 02, 2015, 07:10:33 PM
Also, my new neighbor is a Jeep guy so I'll try and recruit him as well. It's time I get back in the woods.
Post by: spackle86 on January 03, 2015, 08:01:16 PM
Post by: tcdawg on January 03, 2015, 08:04:16 PM
I would like to attend this ride. Is there somewhere I have to register? I have never been out with your group. Thanks for your help. :-)
Go to this thread and let us know that you are coming:
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=13918 (http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=13918)
Then show up on time and ready to have fun!
Review our ride requirements as well.
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=2396 (http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=2396)
Post by: brentdavis on January 06, 2015, 09:18:16 AM
Post by: BigMike on January 06, 2015, 09:57:45 AM
Post by: DOUG on January 06, 2015, 01:09:11 PM
@Doug... Full size rigs going to be ok this year?Yes
Post by: Deedo P on January 08, 2015, 06:59:15 PM
Post by: cru9 on January 08, 2015, 07:00:28 PM
Post by: DOUG on January 08, 2015, 08:03:31 PM
@Doug... Full size rigs going to be ok this year?So @brentdavis, you in?
Post by: brentdavis on January 08, 2015, 08:16:33 PM
Yes sir I'll be there... On list at #8... Looking forward to stretching the Power Wagons legs...@Doug... Full size rigs going to be ok this year?So @brentdavis, you in?
Post by: DOUG on January 08, 2015, 08:18:43 PM
Good deal !Yes sir I'll be there... On list at #8... Looking forward to stretching the Power Wagons legs...@Doug... Full size rigs going to be ok this year?So @brentdavis, you in?
Post by: TWaldo on January 10, 2015, 05:53:35 PM
Post by: DOUG on January 10, 2015, 05:59:33 PM
The 2 toilets we passed today were closed due to beng frozen.
Post by: slowbox on January 10, 2015, 09:32:35 PM
Post by: 2001powerwagon on January 10, 2015, 10:02:18 PM
Post by: OscarMike2.0 on January 11, 2015, 12:54:09 AM
I am looking to join GATR as a CORE member. This would be my first ride out with the group. Is there anything special I need to bring as in camping gear or anything? Also I am wondering If my truck would be to wide for the trails in Helen. Thank you any info would be appreciated.
This ride is open so these arent required this time but I never go without them on any form of ride
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?action=required_trail_equipment (http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?action=required_trail_equipment)
Post by: 94xjsport94 on January 11, 2015, 02:27:20 AM
Post by: Shilo on January 11, 2015, 02:53:19 PM
Post by: DOUG on January 11, 2015, 03:03:09 PM
This should be a great day and we will see a lot of mountains and trails.
At the moment, but I wasn't going to, but now I'm planning to end up near Helen. We may have an additional optional trail that leads us into dark if folks are interested...let me know.
Post by: Bear on January 11, 2015, 06:27:57 PM
Post by: DOUG on January 11, 2015, 07:00:03 PM
Since this will be our first ride, was wanting to know if for whatever reason, someone needs to head back home before the trail ride is done, is that possible, or once inline you must first reach the end of the destination?
@Bear
Great question.
You can leave at anytime.
All we ask is that you let one of the club members know that you are ok, and just heading out and don't need assistance. We will help with directions if need be.
Also PLEASE let the rig behind you know so the rest of the group doesn't end up at your house! Lol.
Post by: Allblk13 on January 11, 2015, 07:55:37 PM
Post by: DOUG on January 11, 2015, 08:14:57 PM
I wheeled with you last year and it was a blast!! Well organized!! I expect the answer is no, but I am unable to make the start time. Is there a way to meet up in the early afternoon? If not that's a bummer for me but I understand.Yes! Call me and leave a message. .. spotty service. ... and I will call you and tell you a place and a time. .. when you know when.
Everyone should grab the member phone number sheet for the ride.
Post by: Allblk13 on January 11, 2015, 09:10:04 PM
Where can the member sheet be found?
Post by: DOUG on January 11, 2015, 09:49:42 PM
Excellent! And thanks!
Where can the member sheet be found?
Ooops, it's in the CORE members section. PM on the way.
Post by: Cannonballkev on January 12, 2015, 08:06:46 AM
Post by: DOUG on January 12, 2015, 08:21:37 AM
Post by: brentdavis on January 12, 2015, 11:11:39 AM
I am looking to join GATR as a CORE member. This would be my first ride out with the group. Is there anything special I need to bring as in camping gear or anything? Also I am wondering If my truck would be to wide for the trails in Helen. Thank you any info would be appreciated.I've been told the trails will accommodate a full size rig... Come on out... Will be good to have another Power Wagon on the ride...
Post by: ranier1315 on January 12, 2015, 05:02:54 PM
Are any of these roads on our route? I think the Conasauga district is the dalton area but I wasn't sure.
Conasauga Winter Road Closures
Tuesday, December 30, 2014 1:00 AM
District Ranger Jeff Gardner plans to close the following roads on the Conasauga Ranger District for the winter, starting January 5, 2015 until March 6. As a result, Grassy Mountain, Lake Conasauga, Betty Gap, Three Forks and Ball Field will be inaccessible by vehicle. The closed roads include West Cowpen FS 17 south from the intersection with Mill Creek FS 630; Potato Patch FS 68 at Potato Patch Mountain; and Three Forks Road FS 64 at Potato Patch Mountain and Jacks River Fields campground. Visitors will still be able to utilize Jacks River Fields campground. View a map of the closed roads. This closure is due to the constant freezing and thawing conditions that cause the roadbeds to become soft, resulting in a public safety hazard as well as rutting and significant resource damage.
Post by: DOUG on January 12, 2015, 05:17:17 PM
Post by: cru9 on January 12, 2015, 06:20:17 PM
Doug,I live on Grassy Mountain and lake Conasauga.
Are any of these roads on our route? I think the Conasauga district is the dalton area but I wasn't sure.
Conasauga Winter Road Closures
Tuesday, December 30, 2014 1:00 AM
District Ranger Jeff Gardner plans to close the following roads on the Conasauga Ranger District for the winter, starting January 5, 2015 until March 6. As a result, Grassy Mountain, Lake Conasauga, Betty Gap, Three Forks and Ball Field will be inaccessible by vehicle. The closed roads include West Cowpen FS 17 south from the intersection with Mill Creek FS 630; Potato Patch FS 68 at Potato Patch Mountain; and Three Forks Road FS 64 at Potato Patch Mountain and Jacks River Fields campground. Visitors will still be able to utilize Jacks River Fields campground. View a map of the closed roads. This closure is due to the constant freezing and thawing conditions that cause the roadbeds to become soft, resulting in a public safety hazard as well as rutting and significant resource damage.
Post by: Trail Duty on January 12, 2015, 11:40:44 PM
Post by: MCSEDanny on January 13, 2015, 09:30:34 AM
If Yes I will be in with my 9 yo daughter.
Post by: DOUG on January 13, 2015, 09:34:19 AM
Could not find a clear answer that a bone stock (non Rubicon) JKU is good for this ride?
If Yes I will be in with my 9 yo daughter.
Yes, stock rig is fine on this ride. pm sent.
Post by: MCSEDanny on January 13, 2015, 09:43:08 AM
Could not find a clear answer that a bone stock (non Rubicon) JKU is good for this ride?
If Yes I will be in with my 9 yo daughter.
Just saw that on FB from another poster :). I will put my name down on the check-in thread.
Yes, stock rig is fine on this ride. pm sent.
Post by: DOUG on January 13, 2015, 11:34:22 AM
Check in here:
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=13918.0 (http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=13918.0)
Post by: BigMike on January 13, 2015, 01:58:39 PM
Post by: DOUG on January 13, 2015, 02:22:49 PM
How many signed up vs. showed up for last year's ride?
98.4%
Post by: BigMike on January 13, 2015, 06:35:59 PM
How many signed up vs. showed up for last year's ride?
98.4%
Can you be more specific? //LMAO//
Post by: DOUG on January 13, 2015, 06:53:54 PM
Post by: Cannonballkev on January 13, 2015, 10:14:51 PM
Post by: DOUG on January 13, 2015, 10:32:51 PM
Post by: BigMike on January 14, 2015, 12:37:05 PM
For Clayton, GA
Post by: cru9 on January 14, 2015, 12:58:45 PM
Post by: kent10sne1 on January 14, 2015, 01:00:03 PM
Post by: prjohnson on January 14, 2015, 01:16:05 PM
Whos bringing Krispy Kreme this time? (Who brought it last time? lol)
Post by: cru9 on January 14, 2015, 01:16:52 PM
Post by: BigMike on January 14, 2015, 02:05:50 PM
Wasn't it in the Teens last year in the morning?
Whos bringing Krispy Kreme this time? (Who brought it last time? lol)
Yes, it was VERY cold last year. I'll probably remove the top before the ride starts. Doors on, seat heaters, heater on full blast. Fun.
Post by: Shilo on January 15, 2015, 09:28:37 AM
Wasn't it in the Teens last year in the morning?Hahah I forgot about that. It was a Church bus that was selling doughnuts. They just happened to be in the parking lot. I ate doughnuts all day which is the reason we weren't hungry come dinner.
Whos bringing Krispy Kreme this time? (Who brought it last time? lol)
Post by: DOUG on January 15, 2015, 09:33:55 AM
Post by: ranier1315 on January 16, 2015, 02:46:02 PM
Post by: PyratM on January 16, 2015, 02:55:47 PM
Post by: PyratM on January 16, 2015, 03:00:50 PM
Post by: DOUG on January 16, 2015, 03:23:04 PM
With 77 people signed up, are we going all in one group, or splitting it up like a golf scramble where different groups start on different trails? This is going to be a line of rigs well over 1/4 mile long, nose to tail (assuming 20ft per). Crazy cool! Props to everyone helping organize this.
Just show up! lol
We will have 10 mini groups all following each other so we will look like 1 big group!
Post by: kent10sne1 on January 16, 2015, 04:24:26 PM
Post by: BigMike on January 16, 2015, 07:15:10 PM
Post by: DOUG on January 16, 2015, 08:35:16 PM
Post by: Cannonballkev on January 17, 2015, 07:03:11 AM
Post by: tjsahara00 on January 17, 2015, 07:34:29 AM
Post by: cru9 on January 17, 2015, 08:35:04 PM
Post by: Danny Kinder on January 17, 2015, 08:41:58 PM
Post by: gint2 on January 17, 2015, 09:03:09 PM
Post by: brentdavis on January 17, 2015, 09:19:25 PM
Post by: Griffin928 on January 17, 2015, 09:31:15 PM
Post by: CJ on January 17, 2015, 10:07:21 PM
Looking forward to pics and video.
Post by: Cannonballkev on January 17, 2015, 10:18:18 PM
Kevin&Connie ( Camo truck)
Post by: RedDragonATL on January 17, 2015, 10:22:45 PM
Post by: DOUG on January 17, 2015, 10:40:37 PM
Mark @ranier You are the man! Thanks for help doing whatever all day.
Thanks to all the other members that helped. There is no way we could do this without a team effort.
Thanks to all that showed up and hung in there when we had to stop and had our hold ups.
After lunch we had a control arm fall off a rig and one over heat... hope that was temporary.
Came off the trail in the dark and headed to BBQ. Thanks Mark again for the recommendation, sorry you couldn't join us... it hit the spot.. leftovers for tomorrow.
Most of all, thanks to all for the generosity for Bobbys nephew Reid. You guys amazed all of us and Bobby left with a sizable donation for the family.
Hope everyone made it home safely.
Post by: tjsahara00 on January 17, 2015, 10:41:54 PM
had blast today...so glad I came out. Proud of the little Patriot....
But I won't be getting rid of my TJ anytime soon....lol
Post by: DOUG on January 17, 2015, 10:46:38 PM
Post by: kent10sne1 on January 18, 2015, 08:26:49 AM
Post by: BigMike on January 18, 2015, 08:45:41 AM
HANDS DOWN best off road club and members.....the way Doug and helpers pulled this off with that many rigs.....AMAZING!
had blast today...so glad I came out.
I couldn't have said it better myself. Amazing club, staff, and members!
Post by: tcdawg on January 18, 2015, 09:25:38 AM
No other club could pull it off. No other club has members like ours, period!
The 2015 ride year has officially started!!!!!!!!!
Post by: jgerhard on January 18, 2015, 03:37:54 PM
Doug, did you record the trail ride for uploading on everytrail app?
Post by: DOUG on January 18, 2015, 03:54:51 PM
Post by: brentdavis on January 18, 2015, 09:37:43 PM
How did the powerwagon do Brent?
Doug, did you record the trail ride for uploading on everytrail app?
Power Wagon did great... Had no problem with any of the trails except maybe being a little to fat... Got some nice new pinstripes from the ride... By the way... Does anyone know a good detail guy... Ha...
Post by: Shilo on January 19, 2015, 09:53:17 AM
Post by: slowbox on January 22, 2015, 06:48:20 PM
I would like to show the blue taco on that first little creek crossing with my daughter riding up front waving :)
Cheers
Tom