2018 SoCal Toyota Off-Road Fest - Calico Ghost Town 21-23 September

[UnJeep]

Based on the turn out last year, I'm really surprised by the lack of buzz around this event. I know we are about 2 months out, but geesh. It's like crickets around here! [emoji848]

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[ahbot]

I had a blast last year. I'm hoping to get out there again.

 

[85straight]

Based on the turn out last year, I'm really surprised by the lack of buzz around this event. I know we are about 2 months out, but geesh. It's like crickets around here! [emoji848]

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Most of the attention is on their FB page, even then the organizers are seriously slacking on releasing more info on registration process, prices etc. They did release a tentative schedule though

https://m.facebook.com/events/280313425846087?ref=m_notif&notif_t=event_comment_follow

 

[Drunner97]

Based on the turn out last year, I'm really surprised by the lack of buzz around this event. I know we are about 2 months out, but geesh. It's like crickets around here! [emoji848]

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Most of the attention is on their FB page, even then the organizers are seriously slacking on releasing more info on registration process, prices etc. They did release a tentative schedule though

https://m.facebook.com/events/280313425846087?ref=m_notif&notif_t=event_comment_follow

The problem is that they're lacking. By this time last year we had already completed the pre runs, had trail leaders, details, sponsers, everything. Social media is great, but not everyone uses it or pays attention to it. There was a lot more buzz generated on the forums and even [MENTION=117408]Oneluv13T4R[/MENTION] is lacking in that department compared to last year.

I made my plans for this weekend back in March/April because there was no news and after talking with some of the other guys from last year we're going to stick to the Big Bear plans.

 

[85straight]

From what I’ve been told, the sponsors are already there. The permits, reservations and everything. There has been almost no communication from the organizers. As far as trail leads were seriously lacking in the department again mostly due to all the lack of communication and details given.
Kinda sucks almost seems like the main dudes (not Miah) don’t really care to have a good turnout. If they dedicated some more time it would be pretty epic

 

[Drunner97]

From what I’ve been told, the sponsors are already there. The permits, reservations and everything. There has been almost no communication from the organizers. As far as trail leads were seriously lacking in the department again mostly due to all the lack of communication and details given.
Kinda sucks almost seems like the main dudes (not Miah) don’t really care to have a good turnout. If they dedicated some more time it would be pretty epic

Yeah, I don't get it after how successful last year was despite the obstacles with the permits. Hopefully it still ends up going well and next year goes a bit smoother. They really need to have trail leads/trails planned out before summer hits so leads have the opportunity to really run the trails and chill on them when it's not 100 degrees.

 

[85straight]

Pretty hard to nail down leads that far ahead, I’ll be getting there 2 days early to run some trails both days. Cuz ya no way in hell im going up there in the middle of summer

 

[Drunner97]

Pretty hard to nail down leads that far ahead, I’ll be getting there 2 days early to run some trails both days. Cuz ya no way in hell im going up there in the middle of summer

Shouldn't be that hard to nail down leads. It's plenty of time to make vacation plans from work for the event and commit to being a lead. Had I known about it before committing to leading John Bull, I would have made different plans and run Odessa at least twice by now.

 

[YetiX]

I had to bail on this at the last minute last year. :frusty: Hopefully I can make it this year....

 

[JBurt]

I haven't wheeled since this run last year. I have to full fill the need.

Me either! My wife's due date is Today, but no baby yet. It should be good for his 1st wheeling trip.

Is Miah still around? I haven't seen him post anything in a while. I'm really grateful for all the runs he put together. My family and I always had a great time and got to meet some fantastic people as well.

 

[85straight]

Me either! My wife's due date is Today, but no baby yet. It should be good for his 1st wheeling trip.

Is Miah still around? I haven't seen him post anything in a while. I'm really grateful for all the runs he put together. My family and I always had a great time and got to meet some fantastic people as well.

Congrats!!

Yea he’s still around, him and the team have been working hard to get this event going. The official website should be up soon and announcements concerning registration and whatnot

 

[phqduphead]

Hope I can get time off work and the bosses approval from the home front. How hot is it typically this time of the year?

 

[Drunner97]

Hope I can get time off work and the bosses approval from the home front. How hot is it typically this time of the year?

Weather was pretty nice last year, but I don't remember the summer being as hot as this year either.

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[85straight]

Hope I can get time off work and the bosses approval from the home front. How hot is it typically this time of the year?

Weather was pretty nice last year, but I don't remember the summer being as hot as this year either.

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Last year was really nice, high of 82 or so. Average is around 90 I believe. Not too bad really.
This years summer was the same as last, hope we get lucky again but if not at least we’re acclimated to the heat lol

 

[MACT4R]

Last year was really nice, high of 82 or so. Average is around 90 I believe. Not too bad really.
This years summer was the same as last, hope we get lucky again but if not at least we’re acclimated to the heat lol

Last year was perfect weather and with option to shower after wheelin was cheery on top. Wheelin, sponsored breakfast and dinner, movie night and seeing all the different yotas, feeling really excited this year.

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[fastdiablo]

Subscribed- looking forward to some news.

 

[ChaseRunner]

I just saw on Facebook that it’s now going to be on February 22nd. Is this true?


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[UnJeep]

I just saw on Facebook that it’s now going to be on February 22nd. Is this true?


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WTF. I've already taken off work and booked my spot. What happen to "...the dates were already submitted to the BLM..."?

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[85straight]

Maybe BLM is not playing nice again...maybe we just show up and have a good time regardless of whatever the hell is going on.

 

[UnJeep]

Maybe BLM is not playing nice again...maybe we just show up and have a good time regardless of whatever the hell is going on.

A little communication from the organizers would be nice...

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