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Exploration through Central Oregon covering many geological sites of interest as well as good wheeling and camping.

DATES CHANGED

New dates are November 14, 16th., 2008

Only a Month away! - The Fall Classic - Many geologic features to see ending at Christmas Valley. A huge very unpopulated recreational dunes area. Possible spelunking, exploration of runes, plus lots of sand-spitting, axle-twisting, throttling action as we traverse the wide open and dramatic dunes in Christmas Valley. This will be a 'Base Camp' type adventure.

LaPine, OR.,  Ft. Rock, Crack in the Ground, and Christmas Valley. - 3 Day Adventure

Previous trips as found in the ZUKIWORLD archives: http://www.zukiworld.com/main_departments_archive.htm

http://www.zukiworld.com/month_030107/feature_fallclassic-06.htm

http://www.zukiworld.com/month_120107/feature_fallclassic-07.htm

http://www.zukiworld.com/month_050105/feature_adventureseries_lapinetochristmasvalley_04.htm

http://www.zukiworld.com/month_120102/feature_adventure_christmasvalley02.htm


Adventure Series - The philosophy of this Adventure Series 2008 is to see some "neat" things. There will most likely be some difficult situations, terrain, obstacles, and environment, that we encounter. First and foremost, the ZUKIWORLD adventurer should be prepared and have a good attitude. If your looking for catered meals and 5 star hotels, you will be disappointed. During most of these adventures, we will be camping on the trail, cooking over a fire, and will no doubtedly be dusty and dirty. If this sounds fun to you, sign up now!

Wagon train vs. Base camp ? - The Adventure series consist of two basic types of adventures. The 'Wagon Train' adventure is one where the participants carry everything needed with them on the vehicle. Think of this as a 'safari' adventure where you may or may not end up close to where you started. 'Base Camp' adventures are ones where a base will be set and day trips are taken from that location. These are best for the 'Motor Home' or 'Tow Rig' crowd as they usually involved Hotels or improved campgrounds.

General Itinerary - Fall Classic
  Friday 14th, Meet either in Salem 0800hrs or Lapine 1300hrs, Head out to Base Camp
  Saturday 15th, explore, wheel, GPS geocachin', Group Potluck (Bring something to share)
  Sunday 16th, explore / wheel on the way back to Bend, Salem 1700hrs.

There are TWO things you should do if you want to go on this adventure. First, use the poll feature to mark attendance and second send an email to ebewley|removethispart|@zukiworld.com SUBJECT:Fall Classic. Send us which place you are wanting to hook-up and a cell phone that you'll be carrying (if). We'll send you more detailed meeting instructions.

Hope to see you there. -Eric

Oh, I'll be there  8) I actually found someone that will brave the cross country trip afterwards with me  >:D I can't wait.

Zig

Very cool. Want another 6 er of Innus and Gunn? I might be alble to talk to Derrik before powerfest.

Yea, grab me some if you can. That would be nice chilling by the fire in the nice warm weather out there  8)

Zig

Sweet - glad to hear you'll be joining us Zig!  8)

Sounds Great!
My friend and I will be attending. We will leave early Friday and come home Monday morning. See everyone there.

Cancle that  :'( . She is looking to relocate closer to Nashville and is saving her $'s for the move >:D . Flyin' solo again this year  8) Touchdown Oregon in T minus 24 days 5 hours 48 minutes and counting  ;D

Zig

Too bad Zukipilot! But solo is better than a nogo.

I've done it with a co-pilot and without and both ways are a blast in their own way. You dont get bored with these guys on the trail.

Zig

Good to hear that! Should be alot of fun. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Question:

the wife and i are planning on going. Is there going to be a base camp??? If so i would like to bring my tent trailer if its safe enough to hull up the dirt roads to camp. please let me know
thanks
scott


Yeah, I've got this question a couple of times and unfortunately I don't have a good answer and here's why. First, I do know where we are going to TRY and camp. BUT it is the closing weekend of hunting season there and it's very possible that the place we want to go to will be used. In that case, I have two backups in mind but there are varying amounts of terrain to cover and just added variables that make a yes / no answer very difficult. Second, eventhough this is a 'base camp' type adventure and we'll be staying Friday and Saturday night in the same place. We will be 'adventuring' as a group quite aways into camp and will be 'adventuring' all day Sunday away from camp. SO, one would miss quite a bit of the experience if they don't "hang" with the group.

My suggestion is to have everything you need to be happy in your wheeling vehicle and be prepared to ruff it.

-Eric

Good advice Eric...   ;)

We are bringing a large canvas tent with a woodstove to sleep in. We plan on camping with the group Friday and Saturday night. Sunday we will trail run with the group as well but then head back to base camp when those who are going home head home. We will spend the night at base camp and then head back to the valley on Monday. If anyone else is taking Monday of and wants to do the same thing as us that would be great. Usually when we have gone to Central Or to wheel we would leave the house we stayed at around 9 am and get back around 11 pm. We would travel back at dark and have a GPS so we are comfortable doing so. We are bringing a fair amount of camping equipment and cookware as well as chainsaws and splitting mauls. We will have a cook stove and small BBQ that everyone can use. I people don't have room for cook stoves or a BBQ don't sweat it. We are generous with our equipment. If anyone has any questions or thoughts let me know. We have 4 people staying in the tent on cots with a huge stove so it is alittle tight. We will help out any way we can with other stuff.
Thanks,
Brent

Holy crap man. I thought I brought a lot of stuff. :o

Not as much as I can squeeze in a sidekick  :D Do you have a picture of the hillbilly kick on it's way to Apple Valley Farms?

Z

We will be pretty well setup. Of course I won't be puting it all in the Tracker. We went deer hunting above Silver Lake, Or the  8th- 15th of october and it was in the single digits the first three nights.

You just need a kitchen sink and you will be all set  >:D.

We thought about it  ;D But the water pump would freeze!

The new work schedule has thrown everything off.  The earliest I can head down is Saturday after 5:00.  If you can forward me the GPS for camp sight one, two and three I should be able to meet up and get at least one days running around with the group.  :)

Scratch that, my Niece has her first Birthday party on Sunday the 14th.  Have to make at least the first one.  I'll be there next year though.  :)

1 week guys. Anybody doing anything special to get ready? I had to rebuild the zook's exhaust, rebuild the rear end(bad pinion bearing) and fix the CB. We also went and got some new cold weather clothing.

Sorry guy's (and gal's) I'm not gonna make it this time. We decided to add some extras to the new project and my fly out and pick it up at Christmas instead of trying to rush it and not have as much cool stuff on it. You'll have fun on the trip and take plenty of pics.

Zig

Checking the Rig out had it up on a rack. Gettin my camping things together.  And the new winter tires on today. Also start loading today.

Checking all fluids today...

Excited to try the new 12volt electric blanket!  8)

Maybe install the sub and amp outta the prelude for better music...

Other than that, we're pretty ready...

New tires huh?  Cool...

A nice winter tire

Just a few last minute things to tidey up and start loading everything. Still taking the tent and the wood stove even though it isn't gonna be real cold. Still pretty much taking everything but the kitchen sink. LOL

Yea weather looks great so far. :)

Figures.... I cant make it and the weahter looks perfect. You'll have fun.

Zig

Just a reminder to send me an email with the subject "Fall Classic" and include a cell number if you will. You'll receive more detailed information on Thursday. There seems to be a descrepancy between poll quantity and those that have emailed me?

Thanks, Eric

Going so Far [Have sent an email]:

Who    |   In a:
Chris Yearby | Samurai
Ron Ender &Stasi Vaillancourt | Samurai
Brent McMillan & Darris Bluee | Tracker
Doug & Jeff Pettinger | Samurai
Eric & Sara Bewley | Sidekick
David Capell | Samurai
Ken Eshelby | FJ80
Davey & Mara Arnold | Samurai
Bryan Bagwell & Greg Mikkelson| Chevy 3/4T

Correction:

Bagwell and Greggy-Pooh are taking the Chevy Truck (the White Whale)  :laugh:

Eric,

Please email me at work on thursday.
bmcmillan|removethispart|@hanard.com

Thanks,
Brent McMillan

updated....

Going so Far [Have sent an email]:

Who    |   In a:
Chris Yearby | Samurai
Ron Ender &Stasi Vaillancourt | Samurai
Brent McMillan & Darris Bluee | Tracker
Doug & Jeff Pettinger | Samurai
Eric & Sara Bewley | Sidekick
David Capell | Samurai
Ken Eshelby | FJ80
Davey & Mara Arnold | Samurai
Bryan Bagwell & Greg Mikkelson| Chevy 3/4T

I have your email addys...

-Eric

Does anyone have any GPS coordinates from last years camping spot?

And in the morning testing out the jumper cables?   ;D

I had a new GPS for this weekend and everything...  :(

It will be a shame to miss it after making the last two years. 

We'll be around the Cabin Lake CG area.

-Eric

...definitely will have the jumper cables ready!  ???

updated....

Going so Far [Have sent an email]:

Who    |   In a:
Chris Yearby | Samurai
Ron Ender & Stasi Vaillancourt | Samurai
Brent McMillan & Darris Bluee | Tracker
Doug & Jeff Pettinger | Samurai
Eric & Sara Bewley | Sidekick
David Capell | Samurai
Ken Eshelby | FJ80
Davey & Mara Arnold | Samurai
Bryan Bagwell & Greg Mikkelson| Chevy 3/4T
Greg & Robin Fuller | Samurai

-Eric

Where are the other Bewley's?

No email? Hopefully, they'll be at the MVC meeting tonight.

-Eric

There is more of you   :o   :o   :o   :o I may have to rethink my wanting to move out there  :-*

Zig

updated....

Going so Far [Have sent an email]:

Who    |   In a:
Chris Yearby | Samurai
Ron Ender & Stasi Vaillancourt | Samurai
Brent McMillan & Darris Bluee | Tracker
Doug & Jeff Pettinger | Samurai
Eric & Sara Bewley | Sidekick
David & Annette Capell | Samurai?
Ken Eshelby | FJ80
Davey & Mara Arnold | Samurai
Bryan Bagwell & Greg Mikkelson| Chevy 3/4T
Greg & Robin Fuller | Samurai
Hoss & Shyla Mcdade | Samurai

-Eric

WOW! this trip is gonna be epic. Time to charge the camera batt's.

I heard from G-Pooh that the other Bewley's are coming. 

At least gas has gone down, hopefully he will get better then 6 MPG.

updated....

Going so Far [Have sent an email]:

Who    |   In a:
Chris Yearby | Samurai
Ron Ender & Stasi Vaillancourt | Samurai
Brent McMillan & Darris Bluee | Tracker
Doug & Jeff Pettinger | Samurai
Eric & Sara Bewley | Sidekick
David & Annette Capell | Samurai?
Ken Eshelby | FJ80
Davey & Mara Arnold | Samurai
Bryan Bagwell & Greg Mikkelson| Chevy 3/4T
Greg & Robin Fuller | Samurai
Hoss & Shyla Mcdade | Samurai
Brian & Gayle Bewley | Tracker

-Eric

Wow, this is gonna be an epic adventure!

It will be a HUGE caravan traveling through the high desert country...  8)

I am pleasantly surprised that the weather forecast is so sunny considering the nasty weather we're currently having.  It's even raining hard in Christmas Valley right now.  We will probably have some nasty / fun wet areas to play in.  Last year, the area around the Sand Dunes was MUDDY as heck!

Cool, 22 people so far.  :o

Sounds like it will be an awesome time. I can't wait to get going.
I am sure the flats around the dunes will be snotty. I don't have enough power to spin out in wet grass but maybe enough to throw some mud. :laugh:

Detail information email has been sent. If you plan on going but did not receive the email, please get a hold of me asap via PM or email.

See you on the trail!

-Eric

Got back about an hour ago - what a great trip!!!!
Big thanks to Eric and Sara!  ;)
And thanks to everyone else who contributed in making this another amazing adventure...
Hope to get some pics uploaded soon and see everyone else's....

Eric - you want us to send you pics for a write-up?

Had a great time!  Good to be home though too.  Thanks Eric and Sara for a great adventure as always!  I have about 75 pics I could get to you Eric.

Yes! Sara and I had a great time. It was really weird to have warm t-shirt weather out there. Please email me your favorite pics and I'll put them in the story...

Thanks to all that attended.

-Eric

I sent you a bunch of pics.

I will have some but they require tweaking. What is the deadline?

11/28 for  fresh December update!

-Eric

Thanks for a great trip! It was good to meet everyone. We enjoyed all of the great scenery and deer sightings. Of course the camping is a fun part of the trip along with the campfire stories.
I would like to thank everyone for the help and support after the engine carnage. Greg did a great job towing the tracker back to camp. It looks like engine swap time!

Greg's white whale does come in handy sometimes  >:D.

My pics have been sent to you via email Eric... :)




...and yes, Greg has always been very helpful in towing broken down rigs back to civilization... Thanks cuz.  ::)

So we poor soles that could not make this years awesome Fall Classic must wait until teh December release just to see a few pics  >:( Come on E, throw us some teaser pics  :-\

Zig

How's this for a tease!  :P

(http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/gallery/0/medium_95_19_11_08_3_28_17.JPG)

I will give you 950.00 for it. ;D

How was the trip guys? Any more details about the trip or do we have to wait for Eric's write up? To bad I couldn't make it , looks like the weather was great!

Derek

PS - How is that Powerfest video coming along Greg ;)

Yea thats a good tease  ::) I guess I gotta wait... I guess ' I sohuld of been there' huh?

Zig

Just had to be there  >:D.

OK Eric I got some for ya but they are big file sizes(like 8 megs). I will just burn ya a CD.

Eric~
I shrunk mine to 1280x1024 and sent the 35 photos via 4 emails (as you know).
They still looked really good,even when viewed on a full screen, but if you want the higher res versions, just let me know...

...Looking forward to some good December ZW articles!!! :)

ooooh you are soo cool Davey! ;D Still waiting on that video Eric..... ???

Another tease
(http://th00.deviantart.com/fs38/300W/f/2008/325/3/1/Fence_by_bigzook.jpg)

I will have to check this one when I get home tonight... Deviant is blocked  :'(  >:(  :'(.

Zig

Check your PM's Ziggy

OH the red xxxx again ???

Well I see it just fine in both your posts.

Got it, Thanks!

Z

Hello,

I took this picture Sunday Night after getting some firewood. The picture isn't very good as it was getting dark

His head was down eating something be hind the tree when I took the picture. For example the tree in front of his head was 17" across. He was a monster!

Dang, nice rack...

I never did see any of the video's from last years run.  :D

I meant to get these pics to Eric before he wrote the story but I did not, so here they are.
(http://fc74.deviantart.com/fs38/i/2008/325/b/3/Hole_in_the_Ground_Panoramic_by_bigzook.jpg)
(http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs39/f/2008/325/a/6/Fort_Rock_Oregon_by_bigzook.jpg)
(http://fc11.deviantart.com/fs39/i/2008/325/3/6/Famous_Dave_Cappell_by_bigzook.jpg)
(http://fc15.deviantart.com/fs38/i/2008/325/e/7/Water_Derrick_by_bigzook.jpg)

More
(http://fc30.deviantart.com/fs39/i/2008/325/a/8/Straight_Six_by_bigzook.jpg)
(http://fc84.deviantart.com/fs39/i/2008/325/b/5/Hole_in_the_Ground_by_bigzook.jpg)
(http://fc34.deviantart.com/fs38/f/2008/325/c/2/Water_derrick2_by_bigzook.jpg)
(http://fc56.deviantart.com/fs38/f/2008/325/a/f/Suzuki_in_the_ground_by_bigzook.jpg)
(http://fc64.deviantart.com/fs39/f/2008/325/5/4/Fort_Rock_by_bigzook.jpg)

If for some strange reason someone wants a better copy I have some on Deviant art under the user name bigzook, or I can email them. They are big though.

I'd like to get the higher res versions bro...  I tried finding them on deviant but had no luck?

Thank You    So much for great trip Eric,  and Sara, This is not a trip to miss  Jeff my son got to wheel down to the bottom of hole in the ground solo  He is a new diver age 15. He was able to get 10 hours of drive time. What a great place to learn.