April 17th–20th
(with the Main Days being Fri. the 18th & Sat. the 19th)
Despite the name, this IS NOT an ‘Isuzu Only’ event…
Isuzus, Mitsubishis, Suzukis, Toyotas, Fords, Chevys, Rovers, Jeeps (etc.) are ALL welcome!
(provided their owners can play well with others
)
Minimum Reqirements
Trail Pass
First Aid Kit
Vehicle Insurance
Tow Points front and rear
Working Seatbelts
Working Emergency Brake
Reommended Items
Tow Strap (without hooks)
CB Radio - either handheld or hardmount
A/T tires (good) -or- M/T tires (better)
If there is enough interest, we will conduct few demos/clinics
How to change a timing belt on a 3.2 (conducted by Jerry Lemond)
How to chnge an Intake Manifold gasket on a 3.2 (conducted by Jerry Lemond)
Proper Winching techniques
How to correctly use a Snatch Strap/Tow Rope
^ Planet Isuzoo's Site Admin, Tad, on Rocky Mt. Loop's Lower Kodak Rock
(Don't worry, there *is* a bypass
)
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News, Information, and Updates:
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ATTENDANCE:
Attendees:
Joe Darlington --- SAS Isuzu Trooper
Wareagle --- Isuzu Trooper
QuanZu (formerly known as Reran) --- Isuzu Trooper
BlackTroop --- Isuzu Trooper
Tad --- Isuzu Trooper
DRaider90 --- Dodge Raider
Jerry Lemond --- Isuzu Trooper
anubis --- SAS Honda Passport
RodeoGuy --- SAS Isuzu Rodeo
Jimmy --- '50 Willys Military Jeep
lorenzo816 --- Isuzu Rodeo
ncbass --- Isuzu Trooper
Taverndog --- Isuzu Trooper
Hack --- Isuzu Trooper
nickolae2001 --- Isuzu Trooper
Van --- Isuzu P'up
Pastor --- Mitsubishi Montero
ropegun --- Isuzu Rodeo
NC Fordguy --- Ford Bronco
^^ Your name here ^^
The ‘MAYBE or MAYBE NOT’ List:
TrooperChris --- Isuzu Trooper
DogMeat --- (sans) Isuzu P'up
ChrisJ --- (sans) Dodge Raider
Paisan --- (anyone's guess)
The ‘I can't make it’ List:
Andre
88bronzetrooper
Bama Boyz (Tommy and Crew) --- Isuzu Amigo and 4 Quads
Bama Boyz (Joey) --- Isuzu Amigo
MOUNTAINEERISUZU1 --- Isuzu Rodeo
zippo --- Isuzu Trooper
* Unable to Attend due to the 4xCross Race in May:
Bansil / Team Turtle --- The Lowrider -- Competitor #204
Smiley --- Isuzu Rodeo
Bigpoppax2 --- Honda Passport
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CAMPING:
As always, we will be staying in Arrowhead Campground.
Campsites:
--- Sites WITH electricity are $15.00 per night
--- Sites WITHOUT electricity are $12.00 per night
Reservations:
Contact Recreation.GOV to make your campsite reservations...
Recreation.GOV - Or call them at: 1-877-444-6777
* REMEMBER: If possible, PLEASE try to reserve your campsites so that they either border or sit across the road from a site that is already on the 'Reserved Campsites' list below.
Reserved Campsites:
#23 Hack
#25 RodeoGuy
#26 Tad
#27 Joe Darlington - Main Event Site
#29 Bama Boyz
#30 Van
#32 Jerry Lemond
#34 anubis
#40 Pastor
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TRAIL PASSES:
You can get your Daily or Season Trail Pass(es) from the Ranger Station, or from several local authorized stores, such as The Eldorado Outpost.
--- A Daily Pass will set you back $5-per-day.
--- The Season Pass will cost you $30 (or $40) for the entire year.
Uwharrie National Forest District Ranger Station
Rt. 3, Box 470
Troy, NC 27371
910-576-6391
The Eldorado Outpost
4021 NC Route 109
Troy, NC 27371
910-572-FISH (3474)
[email protected]
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DIRECTIONS:
MapQuest page for the town of Uwharrie, NC - Located just outside of Troy, NC.
Once you get close, here's a map that should get you the rest of the way...
Trail Map:
Interactive Trail Map
"Interactive???"
--- Yep… Moving your curser over the map will reveal additional information - and/or links to other web pages.
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GROUP MEALS:
In keeping with the ISUZUwharrie tradition of eating very well - for anyone that’s interested…
--- Thursday Night - at Campsite #27
Iron Chef Anubis has graciously volunteered to prepare his amazingly delicious Venison Sausage
(and hopefully some Venison Cuts and a batch of his killer Bambi Stew too!)
--- Friday Night - at Campsite #27
To Be Announced
--- Saturday Night - in town (Troy, NC)
Zeno’s Italian Restaurant - featuring great food, large portions, excellent service... and all at very fair prices!
As always, participation is not required - everyone is free to fend for themselves - but if you like good food, these meals are always major crowd pleasers!
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KEEP CHECKING BACK FOR UPDATES AND INFORMATION
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER NOTICE:
As always, this will be a completely un-sponsored and unofficial ‘event’... No clubs or organizations will be overseeing the activities… This is simply going to be a bunch of friends and online acquaintances getting together for a weekend of fun, good food, and lots of off-road amusement.
ALL attendees will be utterly and solely responsible for themselves and the guests within their individual group(s) (including all vehicles and equipment), and shall be expected to abide by the laws, rules, and policies set-down by our true hosts, the United States Forestry Service and the people of the great state of North Carolina.
Bart
