Maah Daah Hey trail, 27-29 Aug 2016
http://laughingsunbrewing.com/
For whoever is flying into Bismarck, stop by and grab a growler or 2. Bismarck is small so its a 5 minute detour.
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For whoever is flying into Bismarck, stop by and grab a growler or 2. Bismarck is small so its a 5 minute detour.
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Damn....I need to get out and ride my bike! I could always remain at camp and drink all the beers too 
Camping reservation made near the giant heads for aug 25. Contemplating a reservation in the Pawnee Grasslands the night before just to make it a 3 day leisurely ride so I can stop at a couple different Oregon Trail historic spots and not feel rushed. Excitement is building.
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Anyone drop yet? By then the Frau will be tired of having me laying about...
I'm debating driving out to do a few rides (out and backs) and sit around the camp and drink all ur beerz, if so, I could shuttle some gear for any extra point to point riders
I got to start planning the logistics for this trip. Anyone flew with a bike to Bismarck on American Eagle? None of the good airlines fly there from Boston/Manchester/Providence.
I assume it will be possible to have the bike shipped there instead? I guess I'll need to speak with Jen about the option.
Just to recap, the plan looks like this, correct?
Thu - get our asses to the area
Fri - prep day at DC shop
Sat, Sun, Mon - the joy days
Tue - packing & departure
I assume it will be possible to have the bike shipped there instead? I guess I'll need to speak with Jen about the option.
Just to recap, the plan looks like this, correct?
Thu - get our asses to the area
Fri - prep day at DC shop
Sat, Sun, Mon - the joy days
Tue - packing & departure
hey gang ... I'm officially OUT for this ride. (cue fulltrucker...) I have limited time this month, it just isn't the highest on my list.
I know @johnbryanpeters friend @Bunnista expressed interest in going, so they get dibs / right of first refusal.
Have fun !!
I know @johnbryanpeters friend @Bunnista expressed interest in going, so they get dibs / right of first refusal.
Have fun !!
Not to imply that we are a good airline, because that's certainly up in the air (no pun intended), but we have flights to Bismark through both Minneapolis and Denver. Not sure if MSP is United or Delta, but it's there. You could fly into DEN on United and probably hitch a ride with Full Trucker, or if it comes to it, I can drive the ///jeep and pick you up. Or COS on united.
Thank you for the offer! Which airlined are you with btw?
I will be time constrained unfortunately, I need to get in and out as quickly as possible. 
Did you pay a deposit way back when? If so, wondering if you can transfer that deposit to the first person who gives you $50. And bummer you can't make it, man. It's gonna be fun!
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So what is the roster anyway? I am possibly available for support/sag work...or to even ride.
Just gotta get it past the Boss first.
Just gotta get it past the Boss first.
Looks like I am not going either.
Good question. I think the innies (with current known dropouts) is:
@johnbryanpeters
Lisa (non-monkey, traveling with JBP?)
@Full Trucker
@TreeSaw
Earl (Former Monkey)
@StiHacka
Fencepost sitter:
@Pesqueeb
Outies are:
@Nick
@4xBoy
Support/Sag is covered by Dakota Cyclery, so far as I know. At least, that is what I'm shelling over my hard earned duckets to them for.
So yeah... you should ride, man! Make it so!
Who else was interested? Was it @Heidi who wanted to know if anyone dropped out?
I'm going. Deposit in and vacation approved. It's the other ride I probably can't do.
Oh, the moto part of your trip? So you wanna ride up to NoDak with me?
Maybe I misunderstood. I'm taking the moto to do this trip, probably can't do Monarch, depending on what happens with the house/hail damage here in the next week.
Oh the MONARCH trip! Jesus, FT... read your emails. Sorry everyone, 'Squeeb had sent an email to a group of us doing a different trip and I got real confused like. Dis roster be like...
Innies:
@johnbryanpeters
Lisa (non-monkey, traveling with JBP?)
@Full Trucker
@TreeSaw
Earl (Former Monkey)
@StiHacka
@Pesqueeb
Outies:
@Nick
@4xBoy
And if any of ya'll wanna fly in to Denver and roadtrip with me, lemme know.
I'm 66.6% in (just a 6 drive for me) but wasn't planning on using shuttle service but may be persuaded if you guys need to fill up their shuttle rig...
Still working on summer conditioning.
I'm so far behind at this point I'm not going to catch up. Wife is back at school but kid doesn't start for two more weeks, so I'm not going to be getting any riding in. Frankly if I don't die, I'll consider it a success.
Trust me, I'm a "slow & steady wins the race" kinda gal. JBP, Sq-Earl & I were talking about it this past weekend. I don't ride fast, but steady and plan on enjoying the ride...not killing myself to break any records
Creating my packing list....I plan on gathering food and beverages for us when we arrive in Medora. Sounding llike JBP, Sq-Earl & I will drive out and arrive for a rest/prep day on Friday. Ride Sat-Sun-Mon, rest and pack up then depart on Tues/Wed for home.
I don't think Lisa is doing the supported ride part. She lives out there and may drop in for a day, but I believe that's it.
Should I start shaking the tree of my friends network to fill in holes in the roster?
@johnbryanpeters correct me if I'm wrong but I think we can fill the van will 9 so, @JohnE and @Montana rider its looking like there would be room for both of you if you're ready to commit!
I'm fine waiting til Monday (re: paying) if bunnista or others are still on the fence.
I will take the 9th spot (if available) otherwise I'll stick with my original plan to do out and back sections each day.
Has anyone inquired re: transferring deposits? Happy to put $50 in the mail to a dropout who pre-paid next week...
My only hesitancy is that I tend to car camp "heavy" and will have to restrain myself if I'm "on the bus"
RE: Food & beer, I am planning to bring:
6? 6-packs of MT Microbrew (porters/stouts/ipas mostly but speak up if you prefer other flavors
1 giant salmon filet for first meal/salmon burritos on the trail
Mexican food ingredients
vacu-sealed smoked salmon chowdah (if I can find it)
a few loaves of homemade sourdough
a few bars of dark chocolate
some other MT "goodies"
Other stuff:
I'm happy to bring our two burner coleman stove if need be but it sounds like we may have stoves covered?.
Are we dry camping or should I bring a sun shower?
I haven't even thought about food for the trip yet, but I am definitely planning on bringing plenty of Colorado microbrew for quaffing and sharing. I'm a giv'r.
@Pesqueeb I know you're traveling on the moto, but let me know if you need me to take anything for you. Since @Nick bailed I've got plenty of room. KAPLOW.
Same here, pretty heavy on the car glamping as well. My plan is to bring all my stuff, then pretty much sort it out onsite when we see what everyone has and how much room we have. One non-negotiable item that will be going is my camping press pot. Maybe both of them.
I am, but they only ride IMBA-approved trails.Are you friends with bikini models?
@Pesqueeb I know you're traveling on the moto, but let me know if you need me to take anything for you. Since @Nick bailed I've got plenty of room. KAPLOW.
when I called many months ago to lay down my deposit, I spoke to a woman who said it wasn't necessary at the time since we had so many, plus she was at the hospital with a family member and didn't want to mess with it at the time.
I'd say check with her to be safe, but I'm thinking the full ride was secured long ago.
I'm going to be staying at Mt. Rushmore Thursday night. Looking at a lunch time arrival on Friday.
Thanks man. I *think* I'm going to be okay. I've camped quite comfortably off the back of the bike for longer periods of time, but I've also not ever hauled a mountain bike before. When I get the house to myself again next week I really need to outfit the moto and make sure this is still true.
ps. Where are folks staying prior? Hotels seem pricey $100-200 so I started poking around for pre-trip camping accommodations and the Medora campground map doesn't look very enticing (i.e. urban KOA-style camping)
http://medora.com/data/upfiles/media/2016 campground map colored.pdf
Red Tail looks similar, so I'm leaning towards trying to find something in Sully Creek which has a lot more space between sites (and just a little further outside of town.) It's also a jumping off point for the continuation trail of the MDH (The Deuce) which I might try to ride a portion of on Friday to stretch the legs...
Sully Creek:
http://www.parkrec.nd.gov/parks/scsp/scsp.html
https://apps.nd.gov/pnr/sp/services/public/reserve/mapview.htm?park=18&arrivalDate=&nights=&returnto=mapview&campsite=true&cabin=true&meetingHall=false&shelter=false
I'm planning to drive out on Thursday earlyish...
http://medora.com/data/upfiles/media/2016 campground map colored.pdf
Red Tail looks similar, so I'm leaning towards trying to find something in Sully Creek which has a lot more space between sites (and just a little further outside of town.) It's also a jumping off point for the continuation trail of the MDH (The Deuce) which I might try to ride a portion of on Friday to stretch the legs...
Sully Creek:
http://www.parkrec.nd.gov/parks/scsp/scsp.html
https://apps.nd.gov/pnr/sp/services/public/reserve/mapview.htm?park=18&arrivalDate=&nights=&returnto=mapview&campsite=true&cabin=true&meetingHall=false&shelter=false
I'm planning to drive out on Thursday earlyish...
I'm going to need a follow up on this as well. I have literally nothing planned beyond Rushmore on Thursday.
That state park looks good for Friday camping, I'm amenable to doing that. I haven't thought about when I would leave and travel, I guess I'm torn between a Thursday and Friday departure. Thursday would allow me to be more leisurely, maybe even getting a ride in somewhere on the way. It think there's some good stuff in Spearfish, SD? Friday would be an asscrackadawn departure to make it to Medora by mid-afternoon. I can see no upside to that except sleeping in my own bed Thursday night.
Same here, I am ready to join a larger group of squatters somewhere on Friday and Monday. I'll get beer and food on my way to Medora in Bismarck.