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Feb 9th, Tanana Flats
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:15 am
by john
Another Larry ride
So fearless leader, where you taking everyone this coming Saturday.
Re: Feb 9th, Tanana Flats
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:28 am
by larry morris
We will meet and proceed from Chena landing at 9:30. The guru of thre flats, Paul, will lead us on a very interesting ride. After which, we will have a small cook-out under one of the pavillions. John can you bring the cat kitchen?
Re: Feb 9th, Tanana Flats
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:40 am
by paulneva
The trails that were closed on our January Tanana Flats ride are all open now so it will be a different and hopefully better/longer ride than last time.
For those of you who have not been in the Flats, it is a combination of narrow trails and big wide open fields. It is true wilderness with no food or gas available. The ride will be about 50 miles and five hours and suitable for novice riders.
Paul
Re: Feb 9th, Tanana Flats
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:30 pm
by john
One kitchen on its way.
Is this a Pot Luck or you providing the fair.
Re: Feb 9th, Tanana Flats
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 3:31 pm
by larry morris
I will supply dogs, buns and condiments and some drinks. Maybe some other items also. Never know what
Re: Feb 9th, Tanana Flats
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:26 pm
by dragonman

Is this a trail sled ride only or play ride also
just wondering what sled to bring
Re: Feb 9th, Tanana Flats
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:01 pm
by paulneva
When we are in the woods, the trails are narrow and twisty and there is no getting off of them. When not in the woods, the trails go across big, flat, open, frozen swamps that I expect will have over two feet of unpacked snow on them. Those who have trail-only machines will have a nice trail ride. If you have a little more track you will probably want to be off in the powder at least half the time. Personally, I no longer own a trail machine so the question never comes up.
Paul

Re: Feb 9th, Tanana Flats
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:03 pm
by jasjew
Once again here I go asking questions about the upcoming ride...sorry for all the questions, we are just new to the area and not knowing the area makes it difficult. Is this ride going to be ok for a new rider on a Yamaha venture GT? It is a two up sled with a 144 inch track. Where is the landing in reference to the Pump house restaurant? Thanks for the help
Re: Feb 9th, Tanana Flats
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 6:35 am
by john
The Venture GT would be fine for this ride and this is a good beginners ride. This will also show you some great local riding areas you can explore close to Fairbanks, bring a GPS if you have one. It helps out in the Flats where one can get lost

Of course our fearless leader wouldn't do that to us... Would You larry
The landing is past the Pump House on Chena Pump. Drive past the Pump House a few miles and you'll see a park on the left, if you get to the base of the first hill you've just past it.
Re: Feb 9th, Tanana Flats
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 7:59 am
by larry morris
No promises on my rides. Getting lost is always an option. But, the grub should be good when we are done.
Re: Feb 9th, Tanana Flats
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:04 am
by dragonman

Maybe our Fearless Trail Leader needs to get
a GPS !!!!!!!!!!!!! with his track record on getting lost !!!!
Huh Larry
Let me help you Larry

Garmin Montana 650T
Re: Feb 9th, Tanana Flats
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 2:20 pm
by REVITUP
You tell him Dragonman!!!

Re: Feb 9th, Tanana Flats
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:42 pm
by Summit800
Ya, What She Said!

Re: Feb 9th, Tanana Flats
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:30 pm
by paulneva
Lost?

We will not get lost.
Paul
Re: Feb 9th, Tanana Flats
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 7:48 am
by larry morris
Don't eliminate any good options so early