I've done this ride in years past and it's a great ride. The only problem is that it was always held on the 1st week of June and usually rained. Well they decided to change it to July this next year. So here goes.... I know this is a little far in advance but the sooner you know the more time you have to prepare. You can call the local Best Western and Super 8 motels now and get on a call back list for these dates. First come first serve and if you decide you want to skip when they call back no charge no foul. You could also camp if you want. Here's the website for the rally. http://www.hellscanyonrally.com/ Also some images of the road that goes along the snake river.
July 12-15. Friday through Sunday. Check post #23 for the route to baker. Pretty sweet roads that even most of the locals haven't seen. You're coming from SD so this may not be the best idea.
My attendance to this is in jeopardy. My team of 3 just lost 1 in a transfer to another group and will be down another for a back surgery in a couple of weeks. So far, they haven't asked me to cancel my vacation request, but there is a decent chance they will.
I've been told that I might have temp coverage from another shift coming to help at work. That should allow me to keep my vacation time scheduled. Still don't have a place to stay. I'm hoping there are a bunch of hotel cancellations over the next few weeks.
Register for the rally here. http://www.hellscanyonrally.com/register/ If you register for 40 dollars you get a shirt, pin, free shuttle pass, 10¢ off gas @ in town station and some other swag. You have until 7/5/13 to do so (Friday)
Since we're leaving from the HD dealer I'd like to get a pic of all 9 riders peeing on the sign. We don't really have to do it but make it look like it for some good luck.
Got my new tires on finally. Did 100 miles of chip seal to rough them up today. I like how they handle so far. This weekend should be a good test run. Got my care package from the rally folks.
I'll post up pics Dave but you have to promise to come next year! The dates for next year are July 10-14. On a road trip with the fam right now so I'll post the pics tonight.
Thanks for sharing that! Man I wish that it had worked out that we could have joined you guys. Next year for sure! That is some great looking country. You guys looked like you had a great time.
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