2020 Feb Jam at Hale Mtn

98TJ · Dec 2, 2019

https://www.facebook.com/events/1437561096391573/permalink/1437561099724906/

ridered3 · Dec 2, 2019

Added to my personal calendar for 2020.

@Blackbeard, please add to the wheeling calendar.

dwa2469 · Dec 2, 2019

Always a good turnout for this

ridered3 · Jan 12, 2020

Just a couple of weeks away from Feb Jam. thumb.gif

Who all is planning to go to this ride?

jeeptj99 · Jan 14, 2020

what happens if they run out of camping spots? Got Friday off but dont want to show up to camp and not have a spot.

TBItoy · Jan 14, 2020

jeeptj99 said:
what happens if they run out of camping spots? Got Friday off but dont want to show up to camp and not have a spot.

if you got a spot to park, you got a camping spot...?

ridered3 · Jan 14, 2020

jeeptj99 said:
what happens if they run out of camping spots? Got Friday off but dont want to show up to camp and not have a spot.

Generally that's where JR's field comes into play.

onetoncrawler · Jan 14, 2020

I'm planning on being there. I always look forward to this ride

The Luke · Jan 14, 2020

Ill be there.

jeeptj99 · Jan 14, 2020

ridered3 said:
Generally that's where JR's field comes into play.

Someone said you couldnt camp in the field when we were there last time. Hopefully get there early enough Friday it doesnt matte.

ridered3 · Jan 14, 2020

jeeptj99 said:
Someone said you couldnt camp in the field when we were there last time. Hopefully get there early enough Friday it doesnt matte.

Ah I see. Time will tell I reckon.

jeeptj99 · Jan 14, 2020

ridered3 said:
Ah I see. Time will tell I reckon.

Yeah parking isnt the best there. Oh well. Should be a fun weekend. Break the toyota in and get her some seat time and drink some beer:drinkers:

dwa2469 · Jan 14, 2020

Hopefully, this monsoon season will be somewhat over with :****:

Jacksonwolf39 · Jan 14, 2020

Always a good time! Can’t wait

jeeptj99 · Jan 15, 2020

dwa2469 said:
Hopefully, this monsoon season will be somewhat over with :****:

no freaking joke.

DrankinInTheWoods · Jan 20, 2020

Where is the nearest place to stay?

smbroady82 · Jan 20, 2020

DrankinInTheWoods said:
Where is the nearest place to stay?

there are a few nice AirBnB places in New Market, AL (10-15min away)

or

nearest hotels are either in Winchester, TN or outskirts of Huntsville, AL (microtel on Shields Rd. (addy. Attached)) , about 25-30min in either direction

GSI · Jan 21, 2020

There's a ton of camp sites around the pavilion at the top. They used to maintain the trail going up there but its been several years since I've gone up that way. I've driven a stock f350 towing a 16 ft trailer with a 4runner on it up to the pavilion camping area in the past.

CHASMAN9 · Jan 21, 2020

Have they done anything to improve the entrance road for pulling a bigger trailer in with? Last time I saw more off roading time trying to get my trailer off the hill sliding sideways. lol

ridered3 · Jan 21, 2020

CHASMAN9 said:
Have they done anything to improve the entrance road for pulling a bigger trailer in with? Last time I saw more off roading time trying to get my trailer off the hill sliding sideways. lol

As of the October 2019 ride, the main entrance was the big 3-4" rocks and semi loose. They had opened up some additional parking in the lower area right next to the main gate/bathrooms etc.

DrankinInTheWoods · Jan 21, 2020

CHASMAN9 said:
Have they done anything to improve the entrance road for pulling a bigger trailer in with? Last time I saw more off roading time trying to get my trailer off the hill sliding sideways. lol

I pulled into a spot that I couldn't get out of. There was a guy that parked in the middle of the road and unloaded. I was just waiting on someone to slam into him and push his truck into mine. I quickly got away so I didn't have to watch.

TBItoy · Jan 21, 2020

Last time we were there it rained all night and I let my wife drive the tow rig off the top of the hill while I drove the crawler (because she couldn’t reach the pedals or see over the dash)... it was interesting to say the least... like a 7000lb pinball

smbroady82 · Jan 22, 2020

I'd recommend at least a 3/4 ton tundra for towing to get in :spin:

The Luke · Jan 22, 2020

@smbroady82 finally! Somebody else with some class around here!

Nothing but the best will do.

ridered3 · Jan 22, 2020

smbroady82 said:
I'd recommend at least a 3/4 ton tundra for towing to get in :spin:

Nissan says a Frontier can handle this load, so no need in a 3/4 ton anything if a Frontier can do it...

jeff150 · Jan 22, 2020

Blackbeard tows his Honda Mule with his beetle. He got the towing package though.

DrankinInTheWoods · Jan 22, 2020

It was so cold last time, we had frozen steaks that got taken out of the freezer and sat inside a truck all day while we were riding. Came back to cook steaks that night and they were still frozen solid. After about an hour under the heater cooked them and let them sit outside for a minute and they refroze. It was awful.

There was 4 of us sleeping in an enclosed. One guy got up in his sleep and peed in the corner which happened to be all over my feet. Another guy wet the bed. After smelling like a urinal, I got up and slept in my truck with actual heat. Can't wait to go back!

ridered3 · Jan 22, 2020

DrankinInTheWoods said:
It was so cold last time, we had frozen steaks that got taken out of the freezer and sat inside a truck all day while we were riding. Came back to cook steaks that night and they were still frozen solid. After about an hour under the heater cooked them and let them sit outside for a minute and they refroze. It was awful.

There was 4 of us sleeping in an enclosed. One guy got up in his sleep and peed in the corner which happened to be all over my feet. Another guy wet the bed. After smelling like a urinal, I got up and slept in my truck with actual heat. Can't wait to go back!

Now that sounds like a blast.