Wow my drive to downtown ATL from me is 2hrs. Though I do drive 80mph.
The 20th GSMTR - May 16-22, 2011
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Wow my drive to downtown ATL from me is 2hrs. Though I do drive 80mph.
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I'm usually around 2:15, if I don't have to stop for gas or change a tire (which I've had to do twice in the last couple trips to the upstate.)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's this event all about?
It's about getting as many Toyota 4x4 enthusiast together and having a really good time. You need to look at this event like a vacation and not just another wheeling event. The event lasts from Monday to Sunday. We have a motto with Upstate Cruisers, "Something for Everyone". This means while every aspect of the event might not be right up your alley we will make sure there is more that is and more than you will ever be able to do. We have the entire park to ourselves. No outsiders allowed. You can do just about anything you want as long as it's within reason.
What did we learn from last years event?
We learned we have to pick up the trash more than twice at the event. We will probably do it 3 or 4 times during the event. We found out that hiring a fancy caterer was not a great idea and that while we might expect 200 people to eat it didn't happen. So this year we included 1 meal per driver. This way we can get a good account of who is eating. We also learned that having the band play on Sat night after the raffle was not a great idea. Everyone wants to get back to their campsite right after the raffle. This year we moved the band to Friday night and we will now have the dinner Sat night during the raffle so you don't have to cook and can already pack up you pots and pan.
What trails will be available for trail runs?
Everything. From very mild trails for beginners to very, very technical trails. There is also a dirt track, and a motocross track if you want to bring a dirt bike or 4 wheeler.
What's the price of GSMTR 2011? What does it include?
The price of registration is $65, plus a $10 daily trail use fee. Registration includes 1 dinner on Saturday night, 1 drivers raffle ticket and a couple GSMTR stickers.
Is the price of camping at Golden Mountain included in my registration fee?
Yes, There are many, campsites available. If we run out of the regular sites we will start using the secondary camp site in between the volley ball courts and the pond. There is plenty of room for every and we don't want to put you on top of people. All campsites will be with in a hundred yards of the men and women restrooms. And we are not talking about port-a-jons. Real bathrooms.
Do I have to pay extra for family and friends?
Only if they bring their own vehicle for the trails. Family and friends are welcome to the event. Just don't bring one vehicle and 20 of your friends.
Are there showers? Do I have to pay to use them?
Yes. There are 2 men and 2 women showers at the entrance to the park. The showers are free. You can use them as often as you like. We just ask that you cleanup after you use them.
Do I need to make my own camping reservations at Golden Mountain?
No, only if you want to use one of the RV sites or stay in one of the bunk house rooms. You will have to arrange that with the park through this website. Reservations | Golden Mountain Park
Do I have to stay at Golden Mountain to participate in GSMTR?
No, you can stay wherever you want. If you want to get a hotel room or condo in Sparta or the other cities that is fine with us.
Questions?
If you have a question we haven't answered, send an email to
Marshall@828rugs.com
Thanks!
What's this event all about?
It's about getting as many Toyota 4x4 enthusiast together and having a really good time. You need to look at this event like a vacation and not just another wheeling event. The event lasts from Monday to Sunday. We have a motto with Upstate Cruisers, "Something for Everyone". This means while every aspect of the event might not be right up your alley we will make sure there is more that is and more than you will ever be able to do. We have the entire park to ourselves. No outsiders allowed. You can do just about anything you want as long as it's within reason.
What did we learn from last years event?
We learned we have to pick up the trash more than twice at the event. We will probably do it 3 or 4 times during the event. We found out that hiring a fancy caterer was not a great idea and that while we might expect 200 people to eat it didn't happen. So this year we included 1 meal per driver. This way we can get a good account of who is eating. We also learned that having the band play on Sat night after the raffle was not a great idea. Everyone wants to get back to their campsite right after the raffle. This year we moved the band to Friday night and we will now have the dinner Sat night during the raffle so you don't have to cook and can already pack up you pots and pan.
What trails will be available for trail runs?
Everything. From very mild trails for beginners to very, very technical trails. There is also a dirt track, and a motocross track if you want to bring a dirt bike or 4 wheeler.
What's the price of GSMTR 2011? What does it include?
The price of registration is $65, plus a $10 daily trail use fee. Registration includes 1 dinner on Saturday night, 1 drivers raffle ticket and a couple GSMTR stickers.
Is the price of camping at Golden Mountain included in my registration fee?
Yes, There are many, campsites available. If we run out of the regular sites we will start using the secondary camp site in between the volley ball courts and the pond. There is plenty of room for every and we don't want to put you on top of people. All campsites will be with in a hundred yards of the men and women restrooms. And we are not talking about port-a-jons. Real bathrooms.
Do I have to pay extra for family and friends?
Only if they bring their own vehicle for the trails. Family and friends are welcome to the event. Just don't bring one vehicle and 20 of your friends.
Are there showers? Do I have to pay to use them?
Yes. There are 2 men and 2 women showers at the entrance to the park. The showers are free. You can use them as often as you like. We just ask that you cleanup after you use them.
Do I need to make my own camping reservations at Golden Mountain?
No, only if you want to use one of the RV sites or stay in one of the bunk house rooms. You will have to arrange that with the park through this website. Reservations | Golden Mountain Park
Do I have to stay at Golden Mountain to participate in GSMTR?
No, you can stay wherever you want. If you want to get a hotel room or condo in Sparta or the other cities that is fine with us.
Questions?
If you have a question we haven't answered, send an email to
Marshall@828rugs.com
Thanks!
Frequently Asked Questions
What's this event all about?
It's about getting as many Toyota 4x4 enthusiast together and having a really good time. You need to look at this event like a vacation and not just another wheeling event. The event lasts from Monday to Sunday. We have a motto with Upstate Cruisers, "Something for Everyone". This means while every aspect of the event might not be right up your alley we will make sure there is more that is and more than you will ever be able to do. We have the entire park to ourselves. No outsiders allowed. You can do just about anything you want as long as it's within reason.
What did we learn from last years event?
We learned we have to pick up the trash more than twice at the event. We will probably do it 3 or 4 times during the event. We found out that hiring a fancy caterer was not a great idea and that while we might expect 200 people to eat it didn't happen. So this year we included 1 meal per driver. This way we can get a good account of who is eating. We also learned that having the band play on Sat night after the raffle was not a great idea. Everyone wants to get back to their campsite right after the raffle. This year we moved the band to Friday night and we will now have the dinner Sat night during the raffle so you don't have to cook and can already pack up you pots and pan.
What trails will be available for trail runs?
Everything. From very mild trails for beginners to very, very technical trails. There is also a dirt track, and a motocross track if you want to bring a dirt bike or 4 wheeler.
What's the price of GSMTR 2011? What does it include?
The price of registration is $65, plus a $10 daily trail use fee. Registration includes 1 dinner on Saturday night, 1 drivers raffle ticket and a couple GSMTR stickers.
Is the price of camping at Golden Mountain included in my registration fee?
Yes, There are many, campsites available. If we run out of the regular sites we will start using the secondary camp site in between the volley ball courts and the pond. There is plenty of room for every and we don't want to put you on top of people. All campsites will be with in a hundred yards of the men and women restrooms. And we are not talking about port-a-jons. Real bathrooms.
Do I have to pay extra for family and friends?
Only if they bring their own vehicle for the trails. Family and friends are welcome to the event. Just don't bring one vehicle and 20 of your friends.
Are there showers? Do I have to pay to use them?
Yes. There are 2 men and 2 women showers at the entrance to the park. The showers are free. You can use them as often as you like. We just ask that you cleanup after you use them.
Do I need to make my own camping reservations at Golden Mountain?
No, only if you want to use one of the RV sites or stay in one of the bunk house rooms. You will have to arrange that with the park through this website. Reservations | Golden Mountain Park
Do I have to stay at Golden Mountain to participate in GSMTR?
No, you can stay wherever you want. If you want to get a hotel room or condo in Sparta or the other cities that is fine with us.
Questions?
If you have a question we haven't answered, send an email to
Marshall@828rugs.com
Thanks!
What's this event all about?
It's about getting as many Toyota 4x4 enthusiast together and having a really good time. You need to look at this event like a vacation and not just another wheeling event. The event lasts from Monday to Sunday. We have a motto with Upstate Cruisers, "Something for Everyone". This means while every aspect of the event might not be right up your alley we will make sure there is more that is and more than you will ever be able to do. We have the entire park to ourselves. No outsiders allowed. You can do just about anything you want as long as it's within reason.
What did we learn from last years event?
We learned we have to pick up the trash more than twice at the event. We will probably do it 3 or 4 times during the event. We found out that hiring a fancy caterer was not a great idea and that while we might expect 200 people to eat it didn't happen. So this year we included 1 meal per driver. This way we can get a good account of who is eating. We also learned that having the band play on Sat night after the raffle was not a great idea. Everyone wants to get back to their campsite right after the raffle. This year we moved the band to Friday night and we will now have the dinner Sat night during the raffle so you don't have to cook and can already pack up you pots and pan.
What trails will be available for trail runs?
Everything. From very mild trails for beginners to very, very technical trails. There is also a dirt track, and a motocross track if you want to bring a dirt bike or 4 wheeler.
What's the price of GSMTR 2011? What does it include?
The price of registration is $65, plus a $10 daily trail use fee. Registration includes 1 dinner on Saturday night, 1 drivers raffle ticket and a couple GSMTR stickers.
Is the price of camping at Golden Mountain included in my registration fee?
Yes, There are many, campsites available. If we run out of the regular sites we will start using the secondary camp site in between the volley ball courts and the pond. There is plenty of room for every and we don't want to put you on top of people. All campsites will be with in a hundred yards of the men and women restrooms. And we are not talking about port-a-jons. Real bathrooms.
Do I have to pay extra for family and friends?
Only if they bring their own vehicle for the trails. Family and friends are welcome to the event. Just don't bring one vehicle and 20 of your friends.
Are there showers? Do I have to pay to use them?
Yes. There are 2 men and 2 women showers at the entrance to the park. The showers are free. You can use them as often as you like. We just ask that you cleanup after you use them.
Do I need to make my own camping reservations at Golden Mountain?
No, only if you want to use one of the RV sites or stay in one of the bunk house rooms. You will have to arrange that with the park through this website. Reservations | Golden Mountain Park
Do I have to stay at Golden Mountain to participate in GSMTR?
No, you can stay wherever you want. If you want to get a hotel room or condo in Sparta or the other cities that is fine with us.
Questions?
If you have a question we haven't answered, send an email to
Marshall@828rugs.com
Thanks!
STLCA is cooking breakfast Thurs, Fri, and Sat at GSMTR this year. So you can just wake up. Stuff a few dollars in your sock and get some coffee and grub.
UC will be supplying the coffee all week.
UC will be supplying the coffee all week.
We have a big dry erase board that people can sign up with. Usually people post up when they are going and what level of trails they are running. I can assure you that if you want to do certain trails that I will make sure there are people to pair you with.
Southeast Overland is offering special pricing on Hi-Lift and Mombasa Roof Top Tents, plus almost anything else you would like for us to bring to GSMTR 2011 that we carry. The kicker is we are offering free delivery! So, that is $160 off a RTT and the shipping on a Hi-Lift is insane too, plus the Hi-Lift prices are cut too.
Here is the link to the sale thread HERE. If there is anything you want from our web store that is not listed in the thread linked above please let me know and I'll try to take care of ya!
Here is the link to the sale thread HERE. If there is anything you want from our web store that is not listed in the thread linked above please let me know and I'll try to take care of ya!
Paging Marshall, paging Marshall. You have VM. 
Paging Marshall, paging Marshall. You have VM.
Gotcha.
Is it time to go yet?
I wish. I'm ready. Well I'm ready the 40 isn't. Ought to make for an interesting 6 weeks.
Marshall you always seem to have a project on your 40 the month before GSMTR....is this trend?
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updated post #1 too...
Itinerary is shaping up:
Wednesday afternoon
------ trip to Burgess Falls
Thursday morning
------ Breakfast prepared by STLCA (bring a few bucks)
Thursday thru Saturday evening
------ scavenger hunt...open season! (Hosted by ACC Toyota)
Friday morning
------ Breakfast prepared by STLCA
Friday afternoon
------ Rock Crawling (Hosted by ACC Toyota)
Friday Night
------ Photos and videos on the big screen (submit yours!)
------ Matt Stell and the Crashers will be live - featuring their new album.
Saturday AM
------ Breakfast prepared by STLCA
------ Blindfolded Driver Timed race (Hosted by Ga Cruisers)
------ Timed Obstacle Sprint (Hosted by IPOR)
------ Group Photo (exact time will be announced)
Saturday PM
------ Catered dinner (Hosted by UC)
------ Huge Raffle (Hosted by UC)
------ Event Awards (Hosted by ACC/IPOR)
Itinerary is shaping up:
Wednesday afternoon
------ trip to Burgess Falls
Thursday morning
------ Breakfast prepared by STLCA (bring a few bucks)
Thursday thru Saturday evening
------ scavenger hunt...open season! (Hosted by ACC Toyota)
Friday morning
------ Breakfast prepared by STLCA
Friday afternoon
------ Rock Crawling (Hosted by ACC Toyota)
Friday Night
------ Photos and videos on the big screen (submit yours!)
------ Matt Stell and the Crashers will be live - featuring their new album.
Saturday AM
------ Breakfast prepared by STLCA
------ Blindfolded Driver Timed race (Hosted by Ga Cruisers)
------ Timed Obstacle Sprint (Hosted by IPOR)
------ Group Photo (exact time will be announced)
Saturday PM
------ Catered dinner (Hosted by UC)
------ Huge Raffle (Hosted by UC)
------ Event Awards (Hosted by ACC/IPOR)
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The fastest dirt track in TN at one time.
Golden Mountain Raceway 7-26-03 Video by Stephen - Myspace Video
Golden Mountain Raceway 7-26-03 Video by Stephen - Myspace Video
god how i know the feeling. got a pre run locally to test new mods next weekend. scrambling to get them done.
There will be a RC Rock Crawling competition thrown in Friday night sometime.
Itinerary is shaping up:
Monday
------ Registration, Setup
------ Wheel
Tuesday
------ Wheel
Wednesday afternoon
------ trip to Burgess Falls
------ Wheel
Thursday morning
------ Breakfast prepared by STLCA (bring a few bucks)
------ Wheel
Thursday thru Saturday evening
------ Wheel
------ scavenger hunt...open season! (Hosted by ACC Toyota)
Friday morning
------ Wheel
------ Breakfast prepared by STLCA
Friday afternoon
------ Rock Crawling (Hosted by ACC Toyota)
Friday Night
------ RC Rock Crawling Competition
------ Photos and videos on the big screen (submit yours!)
------ Hand out MetalTech pint glasses
------ Matt Stell and the Crashers will be live - featuring their new album.
Saturday AM
------ Breakfast prepared by STLCA
------ Wheel
------ Blindfolded Driver Timed race (Hosted by Ga Cruisers)
------ Timed Obstacle Sprint (Hosted by IPOR)
------ Group Photo (exact time will be announced)
Saturday PM
------ Catered dinner (Hosted by UC)
------ Huge Raffle (Hosted by UC)
------ Event Awards (Hosted by ACC/IPOR)
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Itinerary is shaping up:
Monday
------ Registration, Setup
------ Wheel
Tuesday
------ Wheel
Wednesday afternoon
------ trip to Burgess Falls
------ Wheel
Thursday morning
------ Breakfast prepared by STLCA (bring a few bucks)
------ Wheel
Thursday thru Saturday evening
------ Wheel
------ scavenger hunt...open season! (Hosted by ACC Toyota)
Friday morning
------ Wheel
------ Breakfast prepared by STLCA
Friday afternoon
------ Rock Crawling (Hosted by ACC Toyota)
Friday Night
------ RC Rock Crawling Competition
------ Photos and videos on the big screen (submit yours!)
------ keg tapping (hosted by MetalTech)
------ Matt Stell and the Crashers will be live - featuring their new album.
Saturday AM
------ Breakfast prepared by STLCA
------ Wheel
------ Blindfolded Driver Timed race (Hosted by Ga Cruisers)
------ Timed Obstacle Sprint (Hosted by IPOR)
------ Group Photo (exact time will be announced)
Saturday PM
------ Catered dinner (Hosted by UC)
------ Hand out MetalTech pint glasses (by Mark Hawley of Metal Tech)
------ Keg tapping (hosted by Wild Heaven Brewery & ACC)
------ Huge Raffle (Hosted by UC)
------ Event Awards (Hosted by ACC/IPOR)
Monday
------ Registration, Setup
------ Wheel
Tuesday
------ Wheel
Wednesday afternoon
------ trip to Burgess Falls
------ Wheel
Thursday morning
------ Breakfast prepared by STLCA (bring a few bucks)
------ Wheel
Thursday thru Saturday evening
------ Wheel
------ scavenger hunt...open season! (Hosted by ACC Toyota)
Friday morning
------ Wheel
------ Breakfast prepared by STLCA
Friday afternoon
------ Rock Crawling (Hosted by ACC Toyota)
Friday Night
------ RC Rock Crawling Competition
------ Photos and videos on the big screen (submit yours!)
------ keg tapping (hosted by MetalTech)
------ Matt Stell and the Crashers will be live - featuring their new album.
Saturday AM
------ Breakfast prepared by STLCA
------ Wheel
------ Blindfolded Driver Timed race (Hosted by Ga Cruisers)
------ Timed Obstacle Sprint (Hosted by IPOR)
------ Group Photo (exact time will be announced)
Saturday PM
------ Catered dinner (Hosted by UC)
------ Hand out MetalTech pint glasses (by Mark Hawley of Metal Tech)
------ Keg tapping (hosted by Wild Heaven Brewery & ACC)
------ Huge Raffle (Hosted by UC)
------ Event Awards (Hosted by ACC/IPOR)
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