the pre-FG thread (closed)

Sporin · 11-18-08, 08:20 AM

Yankee Toys Fall Gathering 2009 Registration Form Oct. 2-4 CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

Thank you for attending the Yankee Toys Fall Gathering! We are excited to once again host you here in beautiful New Hampshire for a weekend of camping and offroading with your fellow Toyota 4x4 owners.

We will be staying at "Gretchen's" in Hancock, NH, all trail runs will depart from there and the Saturday BBQ raffle will be held there as well. Sites will be first-come-first served and you can claim your site when you arrive. Due to the wide open nature of FnF, we cannot set aside a specific site for you ahead of time. We reserve the whole campground for the Club, so there will be plenty of room.

You must Pre-Register for the Friday and Saturday Trail Runs. Sunday trail runs will be first come-first served and will be half day runs.

You MUST be a Yankee Toys member to participate. You can join or renew your membership on the form.

Thanks to vtcruiser60 for digging up the old trail descripositons! BEar in mind we've had a wet summer and that will add to the difficulty in places. I've tried to add tire and body damage outlines but these are only guidelines.

TRAIL1: Stock (Class VI Roads 1)
31's recommended, minimal chance of body damage

TRAIL2: Stock (Class VI Roads 2)
31's recommended, minimal chance of body damage

TRAIL3: Stock (Private Land)
if you are running a rig on 31's with mud tires and a locker or winch you can do this trail. It's pretty level with many ledges to climb. There are some by-passes. Small chance of body damage

TRAIL4: Stock-to-Intermediate (Near Carnage)
Lots of loose rocks on hill climbs, ledges, many bypasses. Chance of body damage.

TRAIL5: IntermediatePlus (Carnage)
We reccomend 33's and a locker/winch. Very rocky and muddy. Some steep hill climbs but mostly you'll be picking your way thru trees and over boulders. Chance of body damage.

TRAIL6: Intermediate-to-Hard (Wambus 1)
33's-35's with a locker and or winch. Many large boulders to climb, ledges, mud, etc. High chance of body damage.

TRAIL7: Intermediate-to-Hard (Wambus 2)
33's-35's with a locker and or winch. Many large boulders to climb, ledges, mud, etc. High chance of body damage.

TRAIL8: Intermediate-to-Hard (Gretchen's)
Plenty of challenges many with by-passes. Minimum 33's with a locker, , locker and winch. High chance of body damage.

TRAIL9: Hardcore (Gretchen's)
If you have to ask you shouldn't be on these trails.

Don’t forget to sign and return your WAIVER (pg. 4 of the pdf) with your registration!

ALL Dogs MUST be on a leash at ALL times.

Absolutely NO alcoholic beverages on the trail.

jsaltlick · 11-18-08, 08:36 AM

Just put in my time-off request with the wife

Update: Approved.

Donating a set of Cruiser Wines!

NE07FJC · 11-18-08, 09:49 PM

I (re)volunteer to help organize "something" for newbies. But, I hope to be paired with someone who's been part of this group for longer than me (*one* FG) on this assignment

Wrench · 11-19-08, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NE07FJC

I (re)volunteer to help organize "something" for newbies. But, I hope to be paired with someone who's been part of this group for longer than me (*one* FG) on this assignment

I'm interested.

NE07FJC · 11-19-08, 08:12 PM

Dave,

It looks like me and "Wrench" are in charge of Newbies next year.

Sporin · 11-20-08, 05:49 AM

Excellent.

The YT Welcoming Committee.

karpi7171 · 11-27-08, 07:16 PM

We could help, I know Amy helped out this past year with tickets and offered to help with kid stuff.
I chopped a ton of fire wood this past FG for the fire

, I'd be happy helping anyway I can.

Tom

Wrench · 12-09-08, 04:04 PM

Will the Trail Team join us this year?

HJ-45CrewCab · 12-11-08, 10:23 AM

The Trail Teams have not announced if they will be on the road next year. However, I have been in contact with the company who manages their events and we are on the schedule. As soon as I get an official thumbs up we will post it here.

Sheri

eleblanc · 12-13-08, 07:30 PM

I don't know if woody will be on the TT but he seems to be planning to come to the FG.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/trails-event...-schedule.html

HJ-45CrewCab · 12-14-08, 09:15 AM

Woody is doing his own IH8MUD tour this year. He was telling Lane and I about it at the Stratton Mountain East Coast invitational. I had emailed him about the YT calendar and asked him then if he would like to come to the FG and he said yes.

The more the merrier

Sheri

HJ-45CrewCab · 01-03-09, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karpi7171

We could help, I know Amy helped out this past year with tickets and offered to help with kid stuff.
I chopped a ton of fire wood this past FG for the fire

, I'd be happy helping anyway I can.

Tom

Tom,

I would love to have Amy's help with the kids event. Have her email me at efbecker@comcast.net when she gets a moment and we'll put together a kids fest committee.

Thanks!!

Sheri

karpi7171 · 01-17-09, 04:00 PM

Will do, I can't wait for this years FG, let me know if they are doing any trail cuts or maintenance, I would like to help,

Tom

foxfab · 01-25-09, 07:18 PM

The wife gave me approval.

Wrench · 01-26-09, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foxfab

The wife gave me approval.

Did you get that in writing? On tape?

RufusTheDufus · 01-26-09, 08:06 PM

I'm going to try to make it this year.

HJ-45CrewCab · 01-27-09, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RufusTheDufus

I'm going to try to make it this year.

You have to bring both the BJ and the HJ.

RufusTheDufus · 01-27-09, 07:12 PM

I hope to have the HJ ready by then. We'll see.

Dr Custom Werx · 01-30-09, 02:31 AM

we'll be paying dues sometime soon. not sure if i would like to run or lead a run. i lead the Swanzey property last years Fall CRAWL... either way we'll have a few pickups and a big 60 there.
Josh

HeavyMetalViking · 02-17-09, 01:51 AM

Josh! It'll be good to see you there man! We still owe you a debt in helping Nate jerry rig his rear d/s back together...

Dr Custom Werx · 02-17-09, 11:36 AM

hahah, no we are well caught up. He is STILL running that thing. is there anything i can do to help at this event?

HeavyMetalViking · 02-19-09, 01:06 AM

I wanna see him do the same thing again this year and jerry rig it a second time

Hypoid · 05-15-09, 10:39 PM

Second

"N8" · 05-19-09, 06:30 PM

You just might!

I can lead a moderate group again if need be.

green40 · 05-19-09, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by "N8"

You just might!

I can lead a moderate group again if need be.

Thanks! That's 2, I think we may need a few more!

HJ-45CrewCab · 05-19-09, 06:50 PM

I am pretty familiar with stock run through Swanzey. Vol for TL on one of the days.

Sporin · 05-19-09, 06:57 PM

I will TL the Swanzey Stock loop 1 day as well.

landtank · 05-20-09, 02:37 AM

refresh my memory, what time do we want to depart in the AM?

green40 · 05-20-09, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landtank

refresh my memory, what time do we want to depart in the AM?

8-9 would be great, but I think trail leaders could set their own schedule.
Any groups that I will be taking out will have an early leaving time.

NE07FJC · 05-20-09, 08:18 AM

Already PM'd Dave to say I'm volunteering to lead a couple of stocker runs on some local trails that I hope to scout out with folks from ExploringNH well in advance of the FG.