Perfect. I'm a lactose intolerant vegan diabetic who has severe peanut and shellfish allergies, so group planning meals should be pretty easy.
Maah Daah Hey trail, 27-29 Aug 2016
I'd wanna follow up on that. I've never heard of those being provided. I'll be traveling with one anyway, but I have 3 total. 2 backpacking stoves and a big, old fashioned green coleman 2 burner I could probably bring.
I have a Coleman two burner which is a hell of a lot easier for us to bring than for you. I have also been drooling over this.
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I haven't nailed this down with Theresa and Earl yet, but I'd like to shoot for getting to Medora on the 25th, and use the 26th as a preparation/decompression day. I would presume that would include talking to Jen, food shopping, gear preparation, and the basics of life such as consuming beer and food.
For nine people, I think that a two burner stove would be a bottleneck; I think we want four burners total. I will plan to provide one.
It goes without saying that Theresa, Earl, and I will arrive with at least a couple coolers.
There are two campgrounds in Medora and a couple of cheap motels.
I'm going to hit Jen again by phone, since the shop web site seems not to be up yet.
More thoughts:
I haven't nailed this down with Theresa and Earl yet, but I'd like to shoot for getting to Medora on the 25th, and use the 26th as a preparation/decompression day. I would presume that would include talking to Jen, food shopping, gear preparation, and the basics of life such as consuming beer and food.
For nine people, I think that a two burner stove would be a bottleneck; I think we want four burners total. I will plan to provide one.
It goes without saying that Theresa, Earl, and I will arrive with at least a couple coolers.
There are two campgrounds in Medora and a couple of cheap motels.
I'm going to hit Jen again by phone, since the shop web site seems not to be up yet.
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Shit. The wife saw that Jet boil kit and now wants one. Maybe for valentines.
Well, you're certainly welcome to bring a multi-burner. I will, by necessity, be equipped with at least one single burner backpacking stove, and if really needed, could probably swing the other. I'm sure @Full Trucker must be comparably equipped, and I'd bet @Nick has one as well.
Since I'll be arriving on a jet plane, I am openly stating my intentions to fully exploit your hospitality and generosity. 
Having planned many a monkeyfest, I can assure you that group meal planning is definitely less hassle on site (not too much hassle for me to plan either and I am happy to do that for us) and much more cost effective.
I would be happy to coordinate meals while we are camping (I am a teacher and have summers off so it's not going to be too hard for me to do). We have a giant cooler and smaller options as well. We also have a 2 burner coleman stove and coffee gear (french press and peculating pot). I believe we'll be towing out the camper for our trip so I could even get some non-perishables ahead of time to plan for meal and have that all in a tote for transport.
That being said, I would plan for ease of prep so nothing too crazy (cooking wise). Any food allergies I should be aware of?
I would be happy to coordinate meals while we are camping (I am a teacher and have summers off so it's not going to be too hard for me to do). We have a giant cooler and smaller options as well. We also have a 2 burner coleman stove and coffee gear (french press and peculating pot). I believe we'll be towing out the camper for our trip so I could even get some non-perishables ahead of time to plan for meal and have that all in a tote for transport.
That being said, I would plan for ease of prep so nothing too crazy (cooking wise). Any food allergies I should be aware of?
Flying into Minot?Since I'll be arriving on a jet plane, I am openly stating my intentions to fully exploit your hospitality and generosity.
That's incredibly generous of you, and appreciated. Perishables are whats most difficult for me on the motorcycle, so if were all in Medora sufficiently ahead of time to go shopping I have absolutely no problem doing meal planning there. I'll eat pretty much anything.
I have not started planning this in detail yet. I guess I'll have the bike shipped to our nice guides, fly somewhere relatively close, rent a car, drive to the place, ride with you guys.
After a quick google, Minot is further than I thought. Bismark is probably your best bet.
There is also the possibility of flying in to Denver and driving up with me and Nick. Shenanigans and hilarity will certainly ensue.
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Plus a chance to hit a Colorado Ye Ol' Bong Shed.
They have those in Colorado? Who knew? 
They built a friggin' bong shed over the entire state a couple years back now. You hadn't heard?They have those in Colorado? Who knew?
So any updates from the shed?
Nope. Promise I'll poke Jen tomorrow.
I have been hanging back on seeking more trip particulars until Dakota Cyclery got its web site back up. I called Jen and it's up, but it's sort of sparse on the particulars we're seeking. The Shuttles and About tabs offer a little, but I guess I need to put together a set of questions and get it to Jen. I'll do that by email, and copy all who have sent me their email.
Are we doing the 4 day option or a choose your own adventure?
Prep day:
Didn't discuss the options on site, because site was not up at the time.
Cost per head, based on nine riders is $163, if I didn't misunderstand anything. $50 deposit; non-refundable, but remains as credit should you choose to reschedule.
DC schleps our gear, including coolers, which they keep supplied with ice. Don't overpack.
- Friday, August 26th
- Saturday, August 27th
- Sunday, August 28th
- Monday, August 29th
- Tuesday, August 30th
Didn't discuss the options on site, because site was not up at the time.
Cost per head, based on nine riders is $163, if I didn't misunderstand anything. $50 deposit; non-refundable, but remains as credit should you choose to reschedule.
DC schleps our gear, including coolers, which they keep supplied with ice. Don't overpack.
Wish I could go 
If someone bails let me know.
If someone bails let me know.
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You should just plan on going... someone's bound to bail. My money's on Nick.Wish I could go
(sorry Nick)
Poor Nick.
Haven't been on this site in like a decade. Still lots of familiar faces. Just wanted to wish you all a great trip. One of the few bright spots in our barren state. You should have a great time.
I busted up my collarbone on the Sullys creek portion many moons ago. Even in the middle of nowhere I got a group of horseback riders to help me out. Lots of nice people around here
I busted up my collarbone on the Sullys creek portion many moons ago. Even in the middle of nowhere I got a group of horseback riders to help me out. Lots of nice people around here
Hi all! I'm "the local". I haven't officially signed up for this ride, but I'll join for a day or three. I plan to recruit an unsuspecting family member to help with the gear required. I can assist in any and all ways you can think of as far as local services and the owners of Dakota Cyclery are personal friends of mine.I went to the annual "Maah Daah Hey Trail Association" meeting last week and warned them of your impending descent on the trail.
Advice: on the days your ride bring your legs and your lungs and as many spare water bladders as you can drum up. And nothing else. It can all be moved for you.
It's not a technical trail. You'll mostly need strength and endurance.
This is gonna be amazing. I'm so glad you are coming!!!
Advice: on the days your ride bring your legs and your lungs and as many spare water bladders as you can drum up. And nothing else. It can all be moved for you.
It's not a technical trail. You'll mostly need strength and endurance.
This is gonna be amazing. I'm so glad you are coming!!!
I just checked.
Yep, still stoked.
Yep, still stoked.
My marriage survived the revelation of the MDH plans, now I need to make sure my body will have a chance of survival, too. What gear shall I accumulate for this crazy party on wheels?
Meh..I just checked.
Yep, still stoked.
http://ridemonkey.bikemag.com/threads/long-rides-what-to-bring.274982/
My marriage survived the revelation of the MDH plans, now I need to make sure my body will have a chance of survival, too. What gear shall I accumulate for this crazy party on wheels?
Seriously, there's some good info in there.
Also, where are you from again? Because we're going to need you to bring a bunch of beer from wherever that is. Beer you can't get wherever I am coming from. Yeah.
Beer is the key.....bring more than you can carry in multiple trips please
Seriously stoked....now I need to find some time to get my ass on my bike and ride!
Boss-tin. Sam Adams anyone?
My wife and I will be back for the 150 in September.