Topic: 16 June, Big Bear, Gold Mountain?

[LupinOne]

I just checked the online reservation system and as of *NOW* there were still 7 spaces available for FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY. Saturday the site is completely booked.

Click HERE to go directly to the page where you can reserve.

Note: The link is for the Crab Flats campground only.  There are some others near by but they will fill up fast.

[ArchX]

Fun pre-run,  thanks for includin me..  am confident we will be able to get all intersted through the run no major issues on Sat..  If you don't have minimum requirements (see OP) expect trail mods..  i will be taking deposits for my new tube bumper immediately following..  hahaa

My official non joking take on the partying and booze in general is moderation. I will likely have my 4 3/4 year old daughter with me and even if not i typically drink moderately.  I enjoy sunrise.. we all will enjoy the weekend.. 

[LupinOne]

It pays to be a ham....

Soooooooo tonight I'm lurking as usual on Keller Peak and I overhear a conversation with someone at Crab Flats. Turns out its the site manager. I now have his callsign and have chatted and emailed with him now.  Turns out there is a site that is available but NOT listed on any online reservation system.  He's apparently tried to get that fixed on the website for 3 years.

ANYWHO, he said that there are still some sites available for first come-first served walk ups.  Early morning arrival is recommended if you want a slot.  Oh, and coffee/danish will help smooth the process.  If you book directly with him, there is no transaction fee, just a straight $18.

Tonight many of the available sites are showing that you have to walkup and reserve opposed to booking online, however, with a few refreshes and back and forths, I've been able to make the system allow me to reserve a slot, so try that if you don't want to be up and at Crab Flats at some ugly hour on Friday morning.

~Lupin

[shi819]

Also, just a heads up. I am not sure if this has been mentioned or not in this thread, but if you stop on the trails, you will need a Forest Adventure Pass. There are multiple places that you can purchase the pass on the mountain. I believe, and don't hold me to this that they are $5 for the day or $30 for the year. You can also get 2 year passes for $35.

[LupinOne]

Also, just a heads up. I am not sure if this has been mentioned or not in this thread, but if you stop on the trails, you will need a Forest Adventure Pass. There are multiple places that you can purchase the pass on the mountain. I believe, and don't hold me to this that they are $5 for the day or $30 for the year. You can also get 2 year passes for $35.

Just to clarify, that's 2 vehicles for 1 year. First one is $30 and second one is $5.  And you are correct Shi, the day pass is $5.

LINK to info on passes.  You active Military types and Dependents also get a shiny free pass for some stuff so look into that and thanks for your service!

[LupinOne]

Oh, just to make it official, I'll be there but not camping as I'm local. Probably hang out though. Think I'll pass on Gold Mountain this time.

Will have 1-3 additional with me.

[HEVAK]

Is it Friday yet??

[Ghost65]

Looks like I mixed up my camping reservations...so I won't be camping with the group.  I will be driving up early Saturday morning, and then staying in town somewhere that night.

Definitely will hang out at Crab Flats after the run for some campfire/bench racing time. 

[ArchX]

Stay at my campsite #1.  takes 2 vehicles and 8 people.  Plenty of room for like 3-4 tents.  Just dont bring more than 6 people k?

[Ghost65]

Stay at my campsite #1.  takes 2 vehicles and 8 people.  Plenty of room for like 3-4 tents. Just dont bring more than 6 people k?

Okay thanks.  

I will need to make some calls, the Swedish Bikini Team was caravaning up with me...but I'll cancel now.

[SoCalXTerry]

Hey there is an outside chance my plans may change on Saturday.   Would you be able to take another Wheeler on your Gold Mountain run?

[Ghost65]

Double check with NPGTech Terry, but I don't see why not with the split groups we are running. 

Would be great to see the dual locked X-terra in action.

[npgtech]

Hey there is an outside chance my plans may change on Saturday.   Would you be able to take another Wheeler on your Gold Mountain run?

Hey Terry, it would definitely great if you can make it out!  I'll put you down as pending, when you can let me know if your good to go or not.  Hope to see you out there!
 


All,
I've sent PMs to all those on the list requesting some info, take a look and reply back when you get a chance!  Few more days!!

[Ghost65]

Hey Terry, it would definitely great if you can make it out!  I'll put you down as pending, when you can let me know if your good to go or not.  Hope to see you out there!
 


All,
I've sent PMs to all those on the list requesting some info, take a look and reply back when you get a chance!  Few more days!!

Cool Nick...I posted over on Club Frontier asking for an attendance update from their guys as well.

[mark1107]

Hey we reserved a while back and our names aren't on the list. Nia and Mark will be there!