It's about the trails...

I've been perusing old newsletters from our region this past week.
We all know about the rebirth of TrailFest, but it's amazing how big it was and will be again. So with that, it looks like we're bringing back a few more tidbits from the days of yore. Just need to check with the "days of yore" people to make sure I know where to give credit. More on that next week, but it includes raffling off tickets, t-shirts, and a room.
As you know, the Northeast 4WD TrailFest '08 is taking place August 15th-17th. The festivities will be located in Windsor, CT at the Best Western and we'll have a block of rooms available at discount. Trails will range from stock to hardcore on several pieces of private property nearby. Ticket prices for the weekend have yet to be determined.
The EC4WDA Northeast Region has set up a great new trail schedule that includes each club, the dates, and the locations of all the trail runs in 2008. Each club delegate knows who is where and when, so coordinating runs is a little easier. With 11 clubs running 85 days this year, it's no surprise that some trails are going to be quite busy. Chris_Ryan with Underground Jeeps created the schedule you can see HERE.
Suggestion: If you're planning a pick-up run, please contact another club to see where, how many, and if a you could join 'em. If they're already running 20, perhaps a different trail would be a better option for a pick-up ride. If they're running 10 and you wanna bring 10, perhaps coordinate times. If they have 5 and you have 5, join together and meet new people/old friends. With over a thousand participants between our Region and NEA4WDC, it's getting crowded, but we have to keep our heads when it comes to getting out and wheeling. Make sure you use your contacts when dealing with private land owners, and make sure you use your common sense when dealing with public areas. As I've said, the trails thank you, and we need your help.
Next month Aili and Bruce will be heading out to New Mexico to attend the NOHVCC seminar, so have your club land use people keep tabs on 'em. They'll be bringing back plenty of info for you.
Well, that's it this week. You can keep tabs on the happenings of our Region as they occur by logging onto our forum (check the sidebar). If you're a EC4WDA club officer, please check in. There's stuff for you.