a prior commitment has been moved so I'm now open these dates. Any idea how long the wait-list is?
7th Annual 100s in the Hills *July 26-30 2017* Silverton·CO·USA·EARTH
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It's been a busy few weeks at HIH headquarters as Chris and I have been to a few events and ironed out some HIH7 details. We've also realized even more how important it is for HIH to be different than all the other events. One of the things that we continually see is raffles that devalue the products being given away. With a little more time and effort, we're aiming to ensure that the sponsors and vendors can donate quality products and those products will go to attendees that need those products.
It takes all of us to make that happen. We ask that you keep everything local and within the HIH community. That's the whole idea behind what we're doing. Bringing people together to celebrate family, friendship, adventure, community and the 100 series platform. There will be specific areas where you can drop your raffle ticket. Need a bumper? We have a bucket for that. Need a roof top tent? We have a bucket for that. We have a great idea to keep anticipation up and you will have a choice as to where your ticket goes. We also have tons of other items that are raffled away. Even if you don't win a bumper or roof rack or roof top tent, you'll still have the chance to win awesome stuff.
This does a few things....... most importantly, it ensures that someone doesn't win a $2000 bumper even though they already have bumpers from another company/vendor on their truck. The problem that we have is that the winning bumper ends up being sold or traded for way less than retail value. That devalues the product. Winning a large product that you need and really, really wanted to win evokes an excitement that is infectious. If you've been to HIH when a bumper is won by a family that has a stock 100, everyone is happy. The place goes nuts and it's just a cool feeling. That's what we're after. It's incredibly anti-climactic when the winner has everything he or she ever wanted on their 100. They were hoping to win an awning or a hammock and instead win a bumper. Now, 20 guys from the show are offering $500 for the bumper certificate. It's awkward and not in line with what we're after at 100s in the Hills.
We also ask that if you win something and decide you don't want it, please keep it within the HIH community. Don't post it up for sale on MUD a week later. Make sure it goes to another HIH member. That keeps the community tight and keeps the sponsors/vendors products going where they were intended to go. Some of you may say "I won it, I can do whatever I want with it", and we agree. It's yours to do what you choose. We're only trying to be different and build a community of friends. One of our vendors gave away bumpers at Cruise Moab that were won by someone who has more bumpers than Chris and I combined. He's now trading those two bumpers for one bumper from a different vendor for a different vehicle. So yes, the winner gets what he wants in the end, but it just doesn't feel right.
If this philosophy of community, family, friends and loyalty is something you agree with, HIH is for you. When you leave Silverton, we want you and your family to say that HIH7 was the best event you've ever been to. Not by just a little bit...... but, we want you to say that there's 100s in the Hills, then there's everything else.
It takes all of us to make that happen. We ask that you keep everything local and within the HIH community. That's the whole idea behind what we're doing. Bringing people together to celebrate family, friendship, adventure, community and the 100 series platform. There will be specific areas where you can drop your raffle ticket. Need a bumper? We have a bucket for that. Need a roof top tent? We have a bucket for that. We have a great idea to keep anticipation up and you will have a choice as to where your ticket goes. We also have tons of other items that are raffled away. Even if you don't win a bumper or roof rack or roof top tent, you'll still have the chance to win awesome stuff.
This does a few things....... most importantly, it ensures that someone doesn't win a $2000 bumper even though they already have bumpers from another company/vendor on their truck. The problem that we have is that the winning bumper ends up being sold or traded for way less than retail value. That devalues the product. Winning a large product that you need and really, really wanted to win evokes an excitement that is infectious. If you've been to HIH when a bumper is won by a family that has a stock 100, everyone is happy. The place goes nuts and it's just a cool feeling. That's what we're after. It's incredibly anti-climactic when the winner has everything he or she ever wanted on their 100. They were hoping to win an awning or a hammock and instead win a bumper. Now, 20 guys from the show are offering $500 for the bumper certificate. It's awkward and not in line with what we're after at 100s in the Hills.
We also ask that if you win something and decide you don't want it, please keep it within the HIH community. Don't post it up for sale on MUD a week later. Make sure it goes to another HIH member. That keeps the community tight and keeps the sponsors/vendors products going where they were intended to go. Some of you may say "I won it, I can do whatever I want with it", and we agree. It's yours to do what you choose. We're only trying to be different and build a community of friends. One of our vendors gave away bumpers at Cruise Moab that were won by someone who has more bumpers than Chris and I combined. He's now trading those two bumpers for one bumper from a different vendor for a different vehicle. So yes, the winner gets what he wants in the end, but it just doesn't feel right.
If this philosophy of community, family, friends and loyalty is something you agree with, HIH is for you. When you leave Silverton, we want you and your family to say that HIH7 was the best event you've ever been to. Not by just a little bit...... but, we want you to say that there's 100s in the Hills, then there's everything else.
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Great idea! I look forward to the 2018 HIH. Can't make it up this year, but will be in the San Juans in August doing a lot of the passes.
Awesome idea, guys. I need a roof rack! 
Couldn't agree more, can't wait until July.
Great!
This will be much more rewarding for both the vendor and the winner!
This x2! I hate to put the cart in front of the horse but....any idea on dates for 2018?
Shoot. My odds of winning a roof rack just got cut in half.Awesome idea, guys. I need a roof rack!
Seriously a great idea Stan and Chris. Being that Mike at Bump It Off Road (Custom Bumper For Toyota Land Cruiser) is building a rear bumper for me and bringing it with him to HIH7, I was worried this would be the rear I win a rear bumper. By being able to put my raffle ticket into a bucket for something I actually need makes me less worried about it.
@paflytyer I know you're busy, but can you give an update on the waiting list situation? I like the idea of limiting the numbers, but I already have the time off work and wondering if I should start thinking about Plan B.
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@bluecruiser is handling the waitlist. I will have him take a look. I know it's over 40 deep right now, but we're working on it. Don't change plans just yet.
I really wish that we could include everyone. There is a method to our madness and it's not just to create some exclusive club of those lucky enough to get in each year. We keep the growth very tempered from year to year in order to ensure we can handle everything as if there was only 20 of us. We will continue to grow and get better each year. Finding the right mix of trails, activities, locations and logistics is key to offering the best possible experience. Sure, we could have 150 trucks and run trails all day long and never get to know one another, but that just makes us every other event on the planet. We have over a 75% return rate from year to year with a good core of families that have been coming every year since HIH3. That means a ton to us. HIH6 was the largest by far and many are returning this year. If we can continue this growth (slow and steady) and continue to offer a great week of adventure (thanks to many awesome volunteers), the transition from 5 trucks to 150 trucks will be seamless.
I really wish that we could include everyone. There is a method to our madness and it's not just to create some exclusive club of those lucky enough to get in each year. We keep the growth very tempered from year to year in order to ensure we can handle everything as if there was only 20 of us. We will continue to grow and get better each year. Finding the right mix of trails, activities, locations and logistics is key to offering the best possible experience. Sure, we could have 150 trucks and run trails all day long and never get to know one another, but that just makes us every other event on the planet. We have over a 75% return rate from year to year with a good core of families that have been coming every year since HIH3. That means a ton to us. HIH6 was the largest by far and many are returning this year. If we can continue this growth (slow and steady) and continue to offer a great week of adventure (thanks to many awesome volunteers), the transition from 5 trucks to 150 trucks will be seamless.
Currently, we are 50 deep on the waitlist. I have yet to receive any cancellations, to date. With that combination, I am going to make the call, that we are full for HIH7. Once we get into June, it is really too late to make changes due to all of the logistics involved.
@alpine357 we appreciate your interest, please keep HIH8 on your 2018 summer radar. Like @paflytyer mentioned, we wish that all interested could join, but keeping growth in line with expectations is the current direction we are following.
thx
@alpine357 we appreciate your interest, please keep HIH8 on your 2018 summer radar. Like @paflytyer mentioned, we wish that all interested could join, but keeping growth in line with expectations is the current direction we are following.
thx
Hi all,
Trying to do my planning now. I'll be driving from South Texas and was throwing around the idea of picking up an RV rental from Durango on my way to Kendal. Will there be room to park an RV? or all primitive camping where we will be? I plan to pick up smallest size I can get. Sorry if this was already asked.
Thanks,
Trying to do my planning now. I'll be driving from South Texas and was throwing around the idea of picking up an RV rental from Durango on my way to Kendal. Will there be room to park an RV? or all primitive camping where we will be? I plan to pick up smallest size I can get. Sorry if this was already asked.
Thanks,
Nevermind just read page 14. So just tents huh?
X3. The original Southern 100s to tha Hills Convoy keeps getting longer!
Trailers are fine. We will have multiple people pulling small "Overland" type camping trailers. Even if you are getting one in Durango, just try getting the smallest one that works for you. We will work on logisitics so that we can accomodate tents, trailers, etc. Also, remember that Durango to Silverton is all uphill, the 4.7 liter motor will appreciate the smallest trailer you can live with.....thx
I'm bringing my Jayco Baja popup. My cruiser is a slug towing that ~3,500 lbs from Durango to Silverton but at least I will have one less pass to go over since I get to stop in Silverton this year.