I wanted to take a moment to hopefully quell some concerns. A few people have posted here, messaged us and emailed us about the length of time it's taken to get a registration up. Let me assure you that registration will be up soon. We will announce the registration date and time at least a week in advance on all of our social outlets giving everyone plenty of time to ensure they can be at a computer or have some one at a computer to register for them. 2-3 months prior to an event date is a pretty standard registration window. Regardless of when registration is, it will always be "too early" or "too late" for some people.
With regards to the number of trucks. 35 is a limit imposed partially by the land managers because we are having this event in a primitive camping area with no facilities and limited space. We have strict limits on the number of vehicles and total people that can attend the organized event. 35 is also the sweet spot in all of the directors minds because it keeps the event somewhat intimate. Most people from previous years know the names of every driver.
If you are looking for a large event that takes place in a more "civilized" venue we recommend checking out our sister event,
www.fjsummit.org. It caps at 300+ vehicles and also fills up very quickly. Registration opened and closed a few weeks ago. Many people come to our event specifically because they are not interested in attending a "mega-event" and prefer camping and socializing with a small group of people. For that reason, I strongly feel we have set the perfect size limit.
I assure you, the website is not the hold up. Obtaining final confirmation from the Forest Service and BLM, a process that has been slowed by continued budget cuts and the sequester is the reason for this slight delay. We created the website to act as a repository for previous years photos, an FAQ, a place to show off our great sponsors and lastly, a place to register. We feel that it was a value added feature even though we are a smaller event.
Lastly, the trails in Ouray are open to the public and anyone can be out there at any time. Take that for what it is. As part of 100s in the Hills however, you will receive professional trail guidance by people who are intimate with the area, swag like shirts and stickers, food and drink and restroom facilities, kids activities etc.