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Outdoor Adventure HOP

South Fork, Colorado

July 11-18, 2010

Hosts: Barry and Judy Curtis #2336

Assistant host: Jane Young 47612

Let’s get those four-wheelers ready for another great Outdoor Adventure in 2010. Alpine Trails RV Park in South Fork, Co., is a great area for off-road enjoyment. We are having a 7-day HOP so you will be able to enjoy all that the area has to offer. Jul’s Catering will be putting the meals together for us, the same caterer we’ve had in Creede, and those of you who have gone to Creede know she puts on an excellent spread.  

Durango/Silverton Train Ride

We have also lined up, for your day off, a trip of a lifetime.

Take a ride back through time behind a historic coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive. Enjoy the sights and sounds of yesteryear on the Durango/ Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad as it winds through 46 miles of the San Juan National Forest to the old mining town of Silverton, Colorado, a National Historic Landmark.  You’ll ride in the comfort of first-class cars reserved exclusively for Escapees.  Should we not be able to fill the cars with Escapees, then they will be filled with non-Escapees members.  This ride is optional and would require a deposit when signing up for this event.

Free optional run:

There is a free, optional full day run (approximately 10-12 hours long) of the Alpine Loop which will include a stop at Animas Forks for lunch.  The run will be led by Jane Young.  If you are interested in signing up for this tour and you have not already done so, you need to sign up for this run ahead of time by calling 888-757-2582 or 936-327-8873.  The number of participants is limited, so sign up early.  Details about the Alpine Loop can be found at http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/gfo/recreation_information/al.html. 

Jeep Rentals

Jeep rentals are available through Cottonwood Cove at 719-658-2242 or Lake City Auto & Sports at 970-944-2311.  You would need to call them on your own for 2010 pricing.

ATVs

Should you wish to attend with your ATV, there will not be a leader for the ATV runs.  You are welcome to bring your ATVs and take runs on your own or join the 4X4 runs.

Permit Requirements for ATVs

303-866-3437

www.parks.state.co.us

·    Go to registrations, then on the lefthand side are OHV and ATV; look under these sections for more information about where to ride, where to put permits, etc.

·    Permit cost is $25.25 per ATV.  Permit is only required for unlicensed vehicles.

Early Arrival/Staying After

If you would like to arrive before the HOP or extend your stay, please contact the campground directly for reservations at 719-873-0261.  The Logger Festival in South Fork is July 16-18; if you plan on attending, you probably want to extend your stay as early as possible.   The Logger Festival includes an arts and crafts fair, competitions, music, and kid’s events.  The competitions include axe throw, plunge cut, timed wood chop, choker race, hanger cut, wrapper throw, speed cuts, two-man crosscut, and the accuracy fall.

Cost

Registration includes 7 nights full-hookup camping, 3 catered dinners, 1 host- sponsored BBQ dinner, 1 catered continental breakfast, souvenir pins, door prizes, and led 4x4 rides.

WE DO REQUEST THAT YOU HAVE EITHER A CB RADIO OR A FAMILY RADIO WITH MULTIPLE CHANNELS IN YOUR 4X4 VEHICLE.  A CB IS PREFERRED.

Tentative Schedule:

How to register

To register, please call the HOP department at 888-757-2582 or 936-327-8873 or e-mail hopinfo@escapees.com.

Minimum registration must be met for each HOP event; otherwise, the event will be subject to cancellation.  Full refunds would be given.

Cancellation Insurance

Cancellation insurance is available through Peterson Travel Services, CM #32.  If you or a family member has a pre-existing condition, it must be purchased within 21 days of your initial payment.  You can get more information about this insurance by calling John or Dorothy Peterson, SKP #81699, of Peterson Travel Services, at 800-737-6435, or email them at dorothy@petersoncruises.com.

Short-term Evacuation Insurance

Short-term evacuation insurance is now available from SkyMed. For more information on this, you can call 337-263-3030 or e-mail Dick and Marilyn Rogers (SKP #61011) at rogers@skymed.com.

Physical Needs for HOP

Escapees Inc. will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations for disabled attendees when it is within our control to do so.  We request that you advise us of any special needs as early as possible so we can make arrangements, if possible.  Many of the HOP events include considerable walking and may not be comfortable for all attendees.

Cancellation Policy

Please view the HOP Cancellation Policy.