Nac-fest

[Eagle]

what state is Nac going to be in i'd really like to drive there!

Hazleton, PA. I-81 one exit beyond the interchange with I-80. Exactly 200 miles from my home on the west side of New Haven, via I-84 to Scranton and I-81 south from there. Easy drive unless you hit Danbury at commuter hour.

 

[Cherokee-Dan]

how long is this , is it a camping thing or what ?

 

[STROKER]

you can camp if you like, there are also hotels in the area, and by the looks of it this year it will be a 4 day event starting on thursday and ending on sunday.

STROKER

 

[magoo117]

Hey NAC Pres,how are ya doin'?If you need help coordinating anything let me know.

 

[Andy in Pa.]

What a brown-noser!!!

 

[magoo117]

It's a tuff road to the top!!!

 

[Gridikal]

I'll try anything once[/QUOTE
Don,t worry he didn,t do enough cooking to hurt any thing.Others will see that the food is good.
Im in for that week.Dew you can follow me up.You can find Woodstock,Va.
Wayne

Sounds good to me- I guess just I-81 all the way up.

Sure hope its not windy for the trip up, lately it's been when the wind wants to change lanes on interstate- you do so or get DW :wierd:

 

[ROCKREADYXJ]

Now that it's official lests get it posted as a upcommong event on the events bord. So that all can see and there is no more debate on the date.......Ben????

I will be donating some items this year hows some OX joints and maybe a locker???

 

[STROKER]

I am waiting to get BOD access before i announce "submit" this info...

 

[CountryXJer]

This sounds good! Might be able to make the 4 day thing depending on new employer.

 

[PA Highlander]

Does anyone have a rough breakdown of costs for this event? I'd like to know how much to budget for the event and I'd imagine others may be curious as well. I know there will be fees for camping and Paragon entrance - any others?

 

[BajaXJ92]

Red Ridge Campground is $10/day.

Paragon is, I believe $30/day, but I'm pretty sure we get a discount if you're a member of .

Only other costs I can think of, are gas and beer....

 

[lesslimited]

...Only other costs I can think of, are gas and beer....

Food is optional

 

[Lawn Cher']

Don't forget the pay-per-view movies either. $$$$$$$$

 

[PA Highlander]

Food is optional

Nah, food is mandatory. Us skinny guys eat a lot! :laugh3:

Fees don't look that bad at $10/$30 per day ... gas to tow the pig 4.5 hrs cross state will be the big expense then! :wierd:

 

[Ludakris]

Nah, food is mandatory. Us skinny guys eat a lot! :laugh3:

damn right! skinny guy with no food= dizzy trip

Fees don't look that bad at $10/$30 per day ... gas to tow the pig 4.5 hrs cross state will be the big expense then! :wierd:

4.5hrs? damn, PA is huge... I always think Laurel is up by Wyoming valley, two years leaving up there did nothing for me I guess...

 

[PA Highlander]

4.5hrs? damn, PA is huge... I always think Laurel is up by Wyoming valley, two years leaving up there did nothing for me I guess...

Yeah, this state is fairly large - biggest deal is there are few straight ways to get anywhere so it takes awhile to get places. I'm 2 hours east of Pittsburgh and I'm still 4.5 hours west of Paragon (Harrisburg is about 1.5 hours east). I'm close to Somerset (Turnpike exit 11 - can't remember the new exit #)

I think I'm going to plan on rolling in mid day on Thursday, wheel Friday and Saturday, then pack up and head home Sunday. If I get an early start I may be up for wheeling Thursday afternoon. At 6 months out, I should be able to pull this trip off unless I change jobs again. I've been meaning to wheel with the NAC crew for years now - time to make it happen! I'm sure being a member with a YJ means I will be the black sheep and whipping boy of the event!!

 

[STROKER]

Final details will be coming but the prices given are about right.

 

[Mike in NJ]

Red Ridge Campground is $10/day.

Paragon is, I believe $30/day, but I'm pretty sure we get a discount if you're a member of .

There is a one-time event fee as well: Covers the costs of the Saturday night BBQ for the driver, event dash plaque, usually one raffle ticket, and any other odd expenses. Last year it was $10 per rig, which almost covered all our costs in putting on the event. In years past, it's been as much as $20, but $15 would probably be fair and about right. Then again, I'm not in charge anymore, so you'll have to wait and see what this year's committee comes up with.

Also, last year we negotiated a $25/day Paragon entrance fee for participants (driver and vehicle). Passengers still paid $5/day. Hopefully we'll be able to get something similar for 2005.

Over the course of 4 days in 2004, we had just over 50 vehicles participate - from all over the Northeast, South and a strong contingent from the Midwest. Be nice if we could expand on that in June. With Paragon's 100 or so trails and plenty of us capable of leading all skill levels - no single run would ever get crowded.

Mike in NJ atriot:

 

[Ludakris]

Sounds like everything is coming together.. and six months is a nice planning time.. I am definetly going to make every attempt to make it...