July Cullowhee Expedtion Trip

ClemsonCruiser · 06-12-06, 09:41 AM

Just wanted to go ahead and extend an invite to our northern brethren to come join Upstate Cruisers for a extended weekend trip to Cullowhee NC, for some of the most spectacular and senic wheeling NC has to offer. It is truly a trip not to be missed

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It will be Fri. - Sun. July 21-23....... It will be an expidetion type trail ride with a different camp spot evey night and traversing roughly 40 miles of easy to moderate (at best) trails. Going from 6,000ft open balds to nice cool river valleys below. It is a trip that offers it all and is easily done by a stock cruiser.........

So please post up here if you want to come and also keep an eye on the SC section of mud for a thread soon to come with more specific info.

here are some pics from a previous trip in March:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/82758-expedition-schedule-directions-etc-3.html
http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/82666-expedition-scouting-trip-pic-thread.html

JP
UC "party planner"

worldcruiser · 06-12-06, 10:59 AM

I think I am comming...that would be an exciting trip!

ClemsonCruiser · 06-12-06, 11:04 AM

you need to come Juan! it is well worth the trip

blue98stang · 06-12-06, 12:31 PM

I would LOVE to come, but the Hubby has to work weekends in July.. :( Not sure I am ready to take the Cruiser out on my own. For that matter not sure hubby would let me take the cruiser without him..

cruiser4life · 06-12-06, 12:34 PM

Thanks for making ONSC aware JP.

I'll buy you a PBR at camp.

This is an awesome trip folks. We went 3 times in March alone.

For those that want to take part in a scenic and fun, low key group ride - this is it!!! And, it's in NC to boot!!

erymer · 06-12-06, 12:38 PM

sounds like I might need to schedule a few days off....looks like just the right type of trip for us.

ClemsonCruiser · 06-12-06, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by erymer

sounds like I might need to schedule a few days off....looks like jsut the right type of trip for us.

that is a def. must do............ this is a trip not to be missed

erymer · 06-12-06, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonCruiser

that is a def. must do............ this is a trip not to be missed

you know if your still needing a windshield frame I could possibly bring you one..... just a thought.

Tym@work · 06-12-06, 12:56 PM

Is this a "round trip" type exepdition? Is there somewhere safe to leave truck and trailer? I just replaced a $90 electric fan motor in my SUA FJ60 from playing in the mud and water so it officially doesn't like water until I get it off of the stock suspension. Towing the 40 is an option, driving it is not.

Can someone supply some directions or general vicinity map?

Thanks,

erymer · 06-12-06, 12:57 PM

And that's the weekend before we go to the beach for Mustang week. gonna have to get with the boss on this one. But sounds like a heck of a trip. Where exactly is Cullowhee?

ClemsonCruiser · 06-12-06, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tym@work

Is this a "round trip" type exepdition? Is there somewhere safe to leave truck and trailer? I just replaced a $90 electric fan motor in my SUA FJ60 from playing in the mud and water so it officially doesn't like water until I get it off of the stock suspension. Towing the 40 is an option, driving it is not.

Can someone supply some directions or general vicinity map?

Thanks,

Tym......... it will be a round trip, there will be a place to store your truck and trailer....... is your 40 street able, because at some point you would mostl likely have to drive a few miles via road to get back to your trailor, given this wouldn't be highway driving rather slow windy mountain back roads........

use mapquest.com and type in Cullowhee, NC and that should give you an idea of travel time.

here is a map to help give everyone an idea of location...... it is in WNC just west of
Asheville :http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp...y=US&geodiff=1

dragr1 · 06-17-06, 09:40 PM

I hope to be there. I'm trying to convince another 4Runner friend to come with me.

ClemsonCruiser · 06-19-06, 04:56 PM

here is the head count thread for the trip, please post there if you intend to come!

thanks
JP

http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/98108-cullowhee-trip-head-count-july-21-23-a.html

cruiser4life · 06-20-06, 03:14 PM

I really hope some of the ONSC folks can make this one. It's far enough out that planning shouldn't be an issue.

This is an awesome ride not far from Asheville and a great group gathering. Good fellowship, trail time, cruiser talk, camp food &

and the great outdoors in the NC high country in late July - what else could you ask for???

I'll be happy to meet up on the way and lead a caravan for people who haven't been. I'll be heading that way on Friday.

Let me know.

Here are a few good teaser pics from one of the recent trips:

krzyabncanuck · 06-20-06, 03:29 PM

I myself would love to but funds are just too tight right now. Guess i need to get off my butt one day and get a job.

Ya right..

ClemsonCruiser · 06-23-06, 02:21 PM

Alright I know Andy and Juan are coming anybody else??? This is right in you guys backyard............ it is really worth the trip

blue98stang · 06-23-06, 02:28 PM

Hubby and I are working on going.

ClemsonCruiser · 06-23-06, 02:35 PM

Sweet!!! I look forward to meeting both of you

you guys going to drive the 40 all the way there or trailor it?

blue98stang · 06-23-06, 02:46 PM

Well since we sold the truck, and all we have left are Mustangs... I think we will be driving it. That is what we are trying to work out...

ClemsonCruiser · 06-24-06, 06:44 AM

well the goodness it is should be perfect weather for cruising topless in the 40! hope you guys can make it

flounder · 06-30-06, 06:47 AM

I'd be all over that but my little girl turns 1 on the 21st and I don't think it would go over very well.

cruiser4life · 06-30-06, 09:13 AM

We'll be going again so no worries. It's a fun trip in the winter. I think it was -20 degrees on the bald and every fluid we had froze in ealry March.

Hope you can make it next time!!!

uzj100 · 06-30-06, 11:20 AM

I hope to make it this winter too. You guys have fun and take a bunch of pics.

uzj100

Macdaddy4738 · 07-01-06, 10:55 PM

boy I would love to come on this...

Unfortunatly, i drive a jeep!

ClemsonCruiser · 07-02-06, 08:59 AM

hey man jeeps are allowed........ you are more than welcome to come

Macdaddy4738 · 07-03-06, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonCruiser

hey man jeeps are allowed........ you are more than welcome to come

Then I shall try to come!

You said a stock Cruiser will be fine...so Im guessing my TJ running on 31's will have no problems?

Whats the cost involved?

ClemsonCruiser · 07-03-06, 05:34 AM

yeah you should be fine with your TJ. As far as the costs that are involved the only thing you will have to pay is for the gas to get to Cullowhee NC from where ever you will be coming from and also you will have to provide your own food for the trip, but other than that there are no "costs" for attending the ride.

Macdaddy4738 · 07-04-06, 11:51 AM

Well then, looks like I may be attending! I can probably round up a 4runner guy as well (his runner aint pretty, but it gets the job done)

I live in hickory, so Im not too far from 'whee.

ClemsonCruiser · 07-06-06, 07:09 AM

cool man glad to hear it, just keep eye on this thread we will be posting meeting times and places in the next week or two.

look forward to meeting you
JP

1stgenxxx · 07-06-06, 12:09 PM

I might be able to come. Would it be ok for a 1stgen runner to join in the ride?