POLL: Anniversary Run - Date &/or Trail change...

[Jim]

From this thread:
http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/...ike-San-Isabel

March 8 (around this date) is when the Anniversary Run is typically scheduled. China Wall is the trail of history. The trail looks to be closed during the March timeframe.

Do we push the run back to when the trail is open? Do we choose a different trail and keep a March 8 timeframe? Do we choose a different trail and different date?

Chime in!

[ColoJeeper]

I don't have any input, as I won't know my on call schedule until much closer to that date.

[The StRanger]

Knowing why China wall is the anniversary trail this realy SUX. But I understand.
I always try to make the run (till life gets in the way)
My vote is to keep the date and vote for the trail.
I hope this closure is temp..

[Jim]

Patrolman previously posted:

[xaza]

It was my understanding the run was set early in the year to kind of spark off the season with a big gathering. I put in my vote for a different trail, same time frame.

[TJS86TOY]

Always fun trying to coordinate runs like this with a gazillion peoples schedule. So, with me, and my reasoning , may I suggest keeping same date however relocating to the "Gulches" area IE Longwater, Hackett, Metberry. The reasoning is that that area seems to get less snow and melts faster when it does, MANY levels of difficulty that can acomodate everyone, LOTS of dispersed camping if one chooses to. I go up there quite a bit and know just about every square inch of that area and it is HUGE , with many trails. You can also go Gem hunting if so inclined.

Anyway, that will be my vote.

[FINOCJ]

Is there a 'story' behind why China wall is the trail for the Anniversary run? I realize and support all the 'practical' reasons such as the type of trail for all vehicles, good camping and gathering area etc, but thinking more along the lines of history or how I assume its related to the creation or formation of FR4x4. Assuming it has cultural or social heritage that may be worth keeping - thus my support for keeping the same trail and moving to a later date.

[Chris]

FINOCJ previously posted:

[FINOCJ]

Chris - so I gather then that China Wall was chosen for the 'practical' reasons mentioned, but not because of some historically significant event associated with FR4x4. If that is the case, then I would more easily support keeping the date and changing the trail.

[Hypoid]

Jim previously posted:

[Chris]

James, correct. To be honest I think it was chosen as being the most reasonable choice of a trail that would be fairly decent in March. The distance for most folks and stocker friendly were important considerations too. The reality is the turnout has been strongly influenced by the weather the morning of the run. i.e., I recall one year of blizzard-like conditions sent a lot of people back to bed after looking out the window or turning around when heading out to the run. Those conditions didn't carry through to China Wall which was pretty decent for those that persevered and made it.

[Brian]

I went with different trail, same date. Need an aiming point to get this bucket rolling again.

[JandDGreens]

Doink previously posted:

[Spieg]

Brad previously posted:

[Chris]

262 folks on the Member list and 20 votes in 4 days?

At this rate it will be our anniversary before everyone votes!

[The StRanger]

I just think its an Anniversary and should be on the Anniversary weekend even if it's a different trail.
If it's on another weekend it's just a run.