Midwest Xterra Gathering Info

Midwest Owners,
I know this is premature, but too much going on this winter, so it is done real early. Whew....Ok, this is what Chris and I have come up for Midwest Xterra Gathering. Some things may change a bit ,but is the core of it.
We are still working on the itinerary that will be worked out shortly. All the information on campgrounds, lodging, and the area is there for you to go over.

Thank you, Dan

Midwest Xterra Gathering 04'
May 6th to 9th

After old man winter lets go of the northwoods, the MadcityXOC annually heads north for some much needed wheeling, camping (or lodging), and beers by the campfire. There are three main reasons we head up this time of year, no tourist, the Wisconsin blood sucking state bird is not out, and we have the trails to ourselves!

In a past thread on XOC Midwest forum some X'ers expressed it would be great to have a Midwest Gathering. This would unite the Midwest Owners and hopefully begin an annually event for Midwest Owners to gather in the Midwest. We are inviting all Midwest Owners and their families to our playground for just that purpose. We have set the dates as 6 though the 9th. To extend this longer, I will be heading north on the 5th, I have to make what I missed last Fall. Anyone is more than welcome to join me just outside Milwaukee for the trek north, for some early wheeling and camping. Remember, "It is better to be lost in the woods, than found at home!"

In the following pages you will find information you need on this gathering. If not, please contact us on any additional information you may need.

Dan - MadcityXOC Member (aka Excelagator on XOC Board)
Chris - MadcityXOC Pres. (aka Maximusdelirious on XOC Board)


Chequamegon National Forest

The Chequamegon National Forest is a special place of the northwoods. Offering you the wild and scenic wonders of its diverse landscapes. Totaling nearly 850,000 acres, the CNF was formed by ice age glaciers that sculpted the land surface. Planning off hilltops and producing small lakes from the huge blocks of melting ice left in the retreating glacier's path. Explore the forest for an endless variety of trails and recreational experiences it has to offer.

The Chequamegon National Forest offers all types of offroading to do. Everything from logging roads, to technical trails. In our trips to there, we have only scratched the surface and continue to find more and more challenging trails. The wheeling we have done and do in this area is legal. The rangers are more than happy to tell where to get your X dirty!

Background - Chequamegon is pronounced SHO-WAH-MA-GON, the name is derived from the Ojibwa Indian language and means"place of shallow water". The reference is to Chequamegon Bay which extends north from Ashland, Wisconsin into Lake Superior

Camping, Lodging and Provisions

- Two Lakes National Campground
North of Cable is Two Lakes National Campground. It lays in between Two Lakes, hence the name. The facilities are limited, but quite beautiful views from what I gather. So well worth the stay. These campgrounds fill up fast so reserve early.

- KOA of Hayward
We had the campgrounds much to ourselves this time last year. It is not your typical KOA , the campgrounds are set in a established tree farm. They have showers, a laundry room, and a small store for provisions if needed. The campsites range from tent sites to full hooks for campers. They also have small cabins available if that is your preference.

- Lodging
In Seeley there is a rustic looking lodge called, Lenroot Lodge. Built in the 1930s as a one room school, now converted into a lodge. The Lodge's exterior features recycled material including huge log columns rescued from blow-down areas, heavy beams from the town's former garage and telephone poles that now serve as handrails. Great find guys!

. Provisions
Hayward and Cable is best place for gas, food, and BEER!! Hayward does have a Wal-mart if you forgot something…like your tent, or your toothbrush.

Camping, Lodging and Provisions Links & Phone Numbers

Two Lakes Campground http://www.reserveamerica.com/jsp/commonpage.jsp?goto=/nrrs/wi/twol/newindex.html

Hayward Ranger Station Number 715-634-4821

•KOA of Hayward http://www.koakampgrounds.com/where/wi/49146.htm

•KOA of Hayward Email www.winkles@hotmail.com

•KOA Phone number 715-634-2331

•Lenroot Lodge http://www.seeleywis.com/lenroot.htm

•Hayward Chamber of Commerce http://haywardlakes.com

Chequamegon National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/cnnf/

Map of Chequamegon National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/cnnf/general/onlinemap/index.html

"Hotspots" in the area

Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association
Camba is the local Mountain bike club. They maintain over 300 miles of trails. They vary from dual track to single track, easy to difficult. Some of the best trails in the midwest are here. You can also hike these trails. The maps are updated more regularly than Wisconsin topo maps. Camba maps are $5 and available online and at New Moon Bike shop on the northside of Hayward on Hwy 63. We found these maps are great for wheeling also.
Camba http://www.cambatrails.org/
New Moon Bike Shop http://www.newmoonski.com/

Town of Seeley
If drive by it and blink, I'll miss it. The Sawmill Saloon is small bar in the northwoods. They also serve breakfast at 7am if you didn't go home! Mooselips Java Joint would a good place for coffee, if you didn't go home! Man, what would your mother say?
Sawmill Saloon http://www.seeleywis.com/saloon.htm
Mooselips Java Joint http://www.seeleywis.com/mooselips.htm

The National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame
Located in Hayward. If you fish this is a must see for the fisherman
http://www.freshwater-fishing.org

Points of Interest Along The Trek North

Taliesin - Frank Lloyd Wright's home/school just outside Madison in Spring Green.
Link http://www.taliesinpreservation.org

Leinenkugels - Makers of the beer of the Northwoods located in Eau Claire. Free tours and samples. "free beer"
Link http://www.leinie.com/

Wisconsin Travel Great for current weather, road conditions, coupons and other interest around the cheese state
• Link http://www.wistravel.com

Precautions

In Wisconsin We say, “ If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes!” We had great weather for last year's gathering than we could hoped for. Just be prepared for what Wisconsin weather can bring, especially when camping.

Temps for Cable in May http://www.weather.com/weather/climatology/daily/USWI0108?climoMonth=5
Temps for Hayward in May http://www.weather.com/weather/climatology/daily/USWI0310?climoMonth=5

Please use caution driving in Northern Wisconsin at night. Deer are all over the place like grass on a lawn! Last year, We counted 20 plus deer in two miles after some night wheeling. Reducing speed at night is a must and extra lights are helpful.

Black Bears can be found here. In fact, the worlds record for the largest Black Bear killed was in Glidden, Wisconsin. We have never seen or had a black bear come into our camp on our trips. When camping do not store food in your tent. Rather hoist it in a tree branch with a rope. Another thing is make sure you clean up well after cooking, so there is no remains of food or smell in your camp or on you. Also, If you have to come across a mother and cubs this is not a photo op! Any bear mothering her cubs is the worst situation you could be in. Strange noises to them will help keep them away from you and your camp. Just as a precaution, be aware of your surroundings in the forest.

Xtra Xterra Equipment

A stock X can easily do 99% of trails. Here is a list of things at a bare mininium traveling offroad there. Also below is a optional list.

Should have List
- Full tank of gas before heading out
- FRS Radio ( channel 10 )
- A good tow strap
- A cooler for drinks and lunch - Micky Ds and Subway is a bit of a distance away.

Optional things

- Remove the stock steprails and mudflaps - Better safe than sorry!
- Tools that you think you may need

Da bump bump!!

I just bumped this to stay at the top of the list all the time.... and Dan everything looks good!

Erik

Thanks EAP! We be the will doing the itinerary the next couple of weeks. I do have some suggestions for outdoor activites like hiking, mountain biking, and maybe get togethers for dinner and or saloon. Any good suggestions will added. Also the itinerary is just an outline. We will not punish anyone too badly not following the itinerary J/K
Dan

good luck. When WestX was first starting it was originaly named "GOX West" but some members freak(understatement)

more power to you. Have fun.

Thanks for the info If some of the members "freak" we can rename it.
Dan

LOL, thats what happened to me... it was easier to rename it.

Hmmmm...

Why would anyone pitch a fit over using GOX in another X gathering? Does Ian have GOX copyrighted or patented? Jeep Jamborees(sp?) are all called the same thing, why can't a Gathering of Xterras be called the same thing? Just seems kind of silly to me...

If you haven't heard from Mr. Firth yet, I would guess he just doesn't care.
But can we change the name to GONE? Gathering Of Nissan Enthusiasts(sp?)
That way I (who likes Nissans) can show up and not feel bad about wheeling with you guys.

I could see if it was just GOX, but Midwest GOX is another. I could also see if we were charging for this, but we are not. If they freak, we can change the name to:

"GONE Northwoods"
"The Reckoning of Xterras" - ROX or TROX

BN300 I don't see a problem with you coming, no matter what the name is. I also don't see a problem a few coming that do not have an X. We regularly wheel with Jeeps, a Trick Liberty, and Tacomas.

BTW, If anyone uses ROX or TROX for an Xterra event. They owe me $5 per head per event all payable in small bills!

If you want to make a GONE event, I would recommend contacting Steve Kramer at CALMINI.

I didn't have an issue with GOX West originally, and even made graphics for it, but after more thought it seemed better that it be renamed.

Jeep Jamborees are all named the same because they are hosted by Jeep. GOX is GOX because I host it. GONE is GONE because CALMINI hosts it.

You may want to consider an original name though, so as not to confuse people. Maybe Great Lakes Xterra Gathering or something, because the event is really a long way from the mid-West.

True that. In the end, all any of us want to do is go wheeling, meet people, and maybe have a beer.
Forget about the name thing, just tell me where to be and when.
I'll be there. Might even be able to drag along a white and a yellow X.

OK so I am going to step up on my professional soap box. Here are my credentials... I have a BA in Geography and worked for Rand McNally in the Digital Cartography department for over 4 years so I think I can speak in certainty and say that Wisconsin is part of the Midwest. If it wasn't then we have to rename our club as well as the conventional understanding of what and where the Midwest is. Just check any dictionary...

As for the name, who cares, I think since Dan and Chris are putting this together they get to name it. Just make it sound cool!

lol, funny but it was Ian who suggested it.

even made a logo for it.

it was "hardcore" purists that said "it spoils everything that is 'gox' to have it diluted into regional events"

------edited to add------

ok that'll teach me to read more of the thread before responding.

good luck guys

Ah righty then.. We will not use GOX or GONE since that might confuse some. We really can not use Great Lakes Gathering, that covers too much area east. We have the following names:

ROX Reckoning Of Xterras
TROX The Reckoning Of Xterras
GOMX Gathering Of Midwest Xterras
MWXG Midwest Xterras Gathering

Hey guys vote for one, or come up with one. I am up for it?
Dan

I like the last two. As for the acronymn, I like keeping it to 3 letters, so I would suggest making the last one MXG. Just my .02....

Well it is changed to Midwest Xterra Gathering, MXG for short. I guess it was up to us to decide the name, Erik! I guess some of the MadcityXOC are . Maybe Mr. Ian could be so kind to give us our own forum for this gathering like the others??
Dan

XOC would do it; just send him a PM and let him know. Not so sure if he reads this forum.

He already replied once so I imagine he does

Sounds like a good idea. I love the nrthern part of Wisconsin. I will have to see if I

1) Still have the Xterra then (rubicon is yelling my name)
2) What plans are for that weekend as the time grows near.

Paul,
The itinerary is still in the rough stages and may change. This is what we have.

Thursday - wheeling

Thursday night - Heat & Meet
Meet at a campsite (TBA) everyone warm up cook your food, warm up and meet everyone campfire style.

Friday - Road trip to Apostle Islands area. really cool area of the northwoods on Lake Superior, It is like the "Florida Keys meet the Northwoods" Do some wheeling in the northern most region of CNF. Stop at "Deep Waters" for dinner in Ashland. Below are some links on the area.

Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center www.northerngreatlakescenter.org/
Bayfield www.Bayfield.org
Apostle Islands http://www.nps.gov/apis/
Madeline Island Ferry http://madferry.com/ferryschedule.html
Madeline Island http://www.madelineisland.com/indexf.htm
An insight to Ashland's past http://www.jsonline.com/dd/destwis/oct02/85482.asp

Saturday - wheeling
Saturday Night - TBA

Sunday - wheeling

I also have some "wacked awards for the weekend", a driving test to get your co-pilot involved, and maybe a scenvenger(spelled wrong, I know) hunt planned just to break things up a bit. I am also working a getting some door prizes, hopefully!
Yes, when I go north, I usually do not what to come back! I almost moved to the Ashland area, We pasted it due to the our kids in pretty good schools here. BTW, you are more than welcome to bring a jeep, if that is what you will have then.

If anyone has a GPS we could look into doing some geocaching. I have yet to do one and I really would like to try do some if possible when we are up there!

Good idea! DOH! Some of us have them. I have a GPS and never done one. What do we need???
Dan

I've planted several caches and I've found several as well. Its a hoot...

To PLANT a cache:
1. You need a good WEATHERPROOF container (no tupperware). We're talking about a 5 gallon bucket with a good screw down lid with an o-ring or gasket. Snow and Ice are very destructive to most containers.

2. You need "stuff" to put in the cache. My thinking is, the more remote and harder to find, the better the stuff inside the cache should be. Good things are: shot glasses, decks of cards, scratch tickets, starbucks gift cards worth 5-10 dollars, etc. Bad things include McDonald's happy meal toys, food of any kind (bears WILL rip apart a cache for potato chips), hard candy, candles (they melt), etc.

3. You'll need a spiral notebook and a pencil (complete with a small pencil sharpener) so people can log their visits. some folks put a disposable camera in there and ask visitors to snap a pic of themselves. A year later, its fun to develop the film and see who's been by.

4. Mark the spot with your GPS and log it into the Geocaching.com website! you'll get an e-mail anytime anyone visits the site.

To find caches, all you need to do is go to the Geocaching.com website and do a search of caches located within a 25 mile radius of the zip code you'll be staying in. Write down the locations, enter them into your GPS, and go hunting.

Hope that helps.

Looks like PNUTMNM has just volunteered to be the Geocaching guide for the MXG.

Yea. Due to a recent career shift, PNUTMNM has less than ZERO minutes of vacation time.

PNUT,
I will say that I will "cover your ass" on this.
The deal is...
you bring your X
You bring some of that sweet homemade brew
You actually get your X dirty
You bring venison
I got your lodging and spirits
I will NOT pre-fold the toilet paper.

With all due respect to your lovely wife, you can leave her at home to fluff sheets and wash windows.
Don't be

Geocach, another one added to the list. I'm sorry ,but we are not adding the toilet paper prefold competion this year.
Dan

It looks like another great trip might be brewing here

Sorry I haven't posted in a while but I am in the middle of a position change and I am trying to learn a whole new set of software. I've got training out east several times in the next month and I am helping to cross train my replacement so I will be frequently AWOL until April.

That being said, Dan has done an excellent job putting this together and has done most of the leg work, I will take no credit for that. Without him this would not have come together until 2005. I think this will be a well organized, great trip and hope that we get people from more than just the "MIDWEST". By the way, I've always thought of myself as being in the midwest, but it seems people south of Illinois classify this region as "north-central".

As for names there may have been a question or two about a club named for a city, MADCityXOC. When I decided to start the club, Midwest was already taken although not practicing. There seemed to be no club in the Minnesota, UP, Wisconsin area, which is where I mainly travel so, I decided to name it after that region. There is already a Great Lakes 4x4 club, UPclub, so forth and so on, but not for Xterras mainly Jeeps. Madison is the capitol of the state, which is where I am based. It is also almost equal distance from most places, Twin Cities, Milwaukee, Chicago, Iowa, etc. So I thought this would be a good hub to wheel from. Unfortunatly most of the good wheeling is north of Eau Clarie and Wausau. In Madison, because of all the kooks, crooks, politicians, and shinanigans that revolve around politics in Wisconsin, Madison has recieved the nickname Madtown, hence many of the businesses have adopted the MadCity nickname as well. So there you have a history lesson on the name of our club.

After reading all the previous posts we probably should have named it, Northwoods Outing of Socially Entertaining Political In-Correctness, or NOSEPIC. Although, the Leine's people might be sending a lawyer on by if we use Northwoods. Oh well, I think someone anywhere might object to any particular word we happen to use. Midwest Xterra Gathering will work. Although I am allergic to MXG. J/K

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Where do I find you fools and where do we wheel?

Sorry been out in the garage making saw dust. I never knew that Madison was called that for that reason, I thought it was for all the crazy college students experimenting with new things! Bn3oo, I will be staying at KOA. The wife and kids want running water. Thursday morning I will be ready to go do some wheeling.

Wheeling in the area I know of some known areas and they are not hard to find at all. Honest BN300, If you took a weekend every year and went wheeling there. It would take you quite a few years to do all the trails. A topo map of the area does is not up to date and does not show all the trails there. That is why Thursday I am going to explore some new trails.

Chris is the knowledgable one on the area. He has done the most scouting and wheeling in the area. I am going to leave the trails to wheel up to Chris.

Dan

howdy peoples!
i'm thinking of showing up if you all don't mind.
i don't know what is going on so far in advance but if the stars are right than i'll be there!!!
map quest showed me a route to hayward that takes me thru upper mi - it's been eons since i've crossed the bridge! does anybody know what the weather/roads may be like at that time of year?

peace b.

Plan on snow.

It can almost be anything following the lake shore coming across. Last years trip we had low 30s at night and low 60s and blue skies. It can change though! We did cookout on Superior's shore, yeah we are crazy. So Darkstar where are you coming from???
Dan

Temps for Hayward in May http://www.weather.com/weather/climatology/daily/USWI0310?climoMonth=5

snow huh? are you sure bout that ? actually i was curious about the road conditions - plowing etc. i'm not really a "winter" person and i don't go way up yonder so i was just wondering. once in awhile i'll visit my sister in petoskey but she usually comes south to see the whole family. oh yeah, dan - i'll be driving from saginaw.

say since i'm here maybe somebody can tell me something about my truck? we got it used from the nissan dealer in sag. in june or july i think. it's an 2001 yellow 4x4 se with the front windows tinted and a hawaii sticker on the top front air dam? or whatever it's called. it has a sunroof and trailer hitch. also has bush guards front and back and wind deflectors front and back. the mileage was a little on the high side but seems to have been taken care of real good and we haven't had a problem with her. anybody seen and/or know anything about this truck please get ahold of me. i think the previous owner lived in the muskegon area. later b.

peace

Sounds like a blast i would be a go but i think we are still in state playoffs for high school hockey. Damn, oh well.

Darkstar,
That time of year you should have a safe trip west. I can say, it would have to be a freaky snow storm, besides Wisconsin is pretty good on plowing there roads.

I know directions from Ironwood Mi. to Hayward. You should be on Hwy 2 from Ironwood, Mi. to Ashland, Wi. Go a little west of Ashland left on Hwy 63 to Hayward. The driving time from Ironwood to Hayward 2-1/2 hours

yo excelagator,
thanks for the confirmation. this past fri my family got togeather for a "eat the leftovers get togeather" on account we had all this food from 3 seperate inlaw thanksgivens - it was another day of good eating :p anywhos my nephew went to college up at houghton and we talked about the weather and roads etc. during that time of year and now i'm starting to get X-cited about the trip. anybody else from MI thinking about this trip?

peace b.

Did any of you want to go on the run to Haspin Acres in December? I will post more details as they happen -

OK I am putting on the Moderator mask for a moment...

rfritz please keep the posts in this thread subject related. If anyone is interested in the Haspen Run I'm sure they will see the seperate thread. If you are worried about it being missed, bump it up to the top! Thanks....

No problem Darkstar! I'm pretty sure you will have a safe drive over. Beleive me, it is a bitch in the summer when the tourist start flocking in. If you love the outdoors and your X, this is a trip well worth the trip. Boomhouer (good friend and all around crazy guy)last year, join us with his Taco from Kansas City. He is planning on doing the trip again this year. It is roughly 800 miles one way for him.

Rfritz,
I would love to come down and wheel there but I have too many things going on right now. The wife would probably beat me if I went!J/K BTW, do you guys have any snow yet?

sorry to cramp your style hitler -

Rfritz, just because I actually moderate this forum, unlike most of the other forums on this damn site is NO F***ING REASON to call me HITLER.

I am just trying to keep order and if you have a problem with that go play with the idiots in the the asbestos lined room that love to highjack threads and verbally bitchslap each around all day.

Like it or not I am the moderator, I could have easily just deleted your post entirely but I choose to nicely ask you to just keep it to the subject at hand!

Damn.........Hitler? Isn't calling EAP hitler a little on the harsh side. From what I gather from EAP is a pretty good guy. He is just following the rules as moderator.
Dan

Aaaannnyway, check out my site on the home page. I have road conditions for all 50 states including the UP. They are updated comtinuously. Wisconsin is the best in my opinion. they show the roads at this moment.

Last year the weather was exceptionally beautiful. As always the last day Sunday produced the best trails. Some steep inclinces and what not on the mt. bike trails, yes you currently can drive them, although the ranger asked why we would WANT too. LOL

PS I just got back from Boston and boy are my arms tired. Missed the Noreaster by 12 hours. Didn't miss the shellfish food poisoning though. that's a fireside story. I will be back there early Jan.

I am definately planning on coming to MXG. Do you guys want any T-Shirt or logo designs? Let me know and I will work on a few.

Hey Nellie Close1 is working on a sticker design. He has come up wih some sweet designs. I do not have the file here. I will email from work.
When do you get back to the chesse state and where will you be?

I get back on the 16th of December! I can't wait man! I will be in Elkhorn and Lake Geneva. Probably living in Elkhorn. I can't even tell you guys how much I am looking forward to coming back. It has been 6 years since I left. I never have to miss another Packer game again and I can finally check out some of our trails.

Nellie, you be an hour from me. I live in Pewaukee, don't worry I'm far from those snobs on the lake!. We should hook up for a wrenchin' session?
Dan

That would be cool. I hope to get some stuff for Christmas to install! I also wanted to let you guys know that my brothers friend makes really nice safari racks. I am going to get him to copy the Yakama one. I will post some pics for you guys when he is done. If you guys like it and are interested, he should be selling them for a really decent price.

I am going to look into discounts for KOA and Lenroot Lodge. If you are going to attend, post here and tell where you are going to stay. I will get the a tally of it and go from there.

Thanks, Dan

I am planning on going, but haven't thought that far ahead yet as to where we are going to stay.

I'm planning on coming... I'd like to stay at the Two Lakes Campground again if possible. Oh, I'll see what I can do about bringing some beer too. Any suggestions?

Matt

Edited to add: Maybe those beer suggestions should go in a new post... Like "things to share" or "the swill I'm going to pawn off on you guys" or "ideas for events and childish displays"... I'll think of something and start a new post (unless someone beat me to it already).

I would like to stay wherever the majority of folks are staying! No travel then if we are drinking! So just count me in wherever everyone else is staying. Oh I just need space for the truck, my camping chair, and a cooler, I am planning on crashing in the truck!

Good idea on the ideas for events Matt! I have some ideas. The further we regress the better!
Dan

LOL I thought you were talking about us on the last trip!!! I will say this, you guys are the best bunch of people I havent know personally but camped with, EVER! and thats not the beer talking. Although I do remeber a late night camp fire exstinguish one night, hey Matt. Holly still mad at us!!!! J/K running joke. I would love to stay at two lakes again but the better half wants water so I think lenroot it is. Ther is also a bar across the parking lot from lenroot, AND it is half way between KOA and Two Lakes.

Matt, I thought the "swill" you pawned off on us was good. and if it's gone we get the good stuff right!!!!! Are we there yet, are we there yet??????????? I wish winter would pass already.

I just found out I can't go now! DOH!!

That sucks. Well miis ya sorry you can't be there. we need a strong showing for this one.

it looks like I will be coming,I thought that was the weekend of graduation, good thing it wasn't cause I would have hated missing commencement

EAP is out. Steven and Boomhouer are out also!
Steven will be on honeymoon, she will not go for Hayward. I tried. Boomhouer's girlfriend has grad day that weekend!
Dan

Well I'm still planning on bringing beer... Unless something REALLY, REALLY important comes up, I'll be there. Come on you guys, FREE BEER!

...And wheeling of course.

Do we have a webpage for this yet? Do you have any sponsors involved. If we can try to attract some other people, even outside of the midwest, we can make this a big event. I am planning on being there. I might be moving up to Wausau for a job, so work might come into play...I don't think it will though.

You guys are killing me... Free Beer and sponsers(=free stuff) UGHHH...

Maybe we should move this to another weekend??? Yea, I think that would be a great idea....

-erik

Hey all,
I will be talking to a local dealer for door prizes, I'll try. I do have a Powerpoint program with pictures from last years run. If someone would like to post on a website or improve it. Just IM me and I'll send it. If some one would like to source a sponsor, I don't think anyone would mind.

I am going to start working on something for MXC, I should have it posted sometime next week.

Yes. Maybe another weekend. If we cannot get the support its better to postpone and get everyone involved then have a half-assed one. I'd like to set up a poll but am not a mediator. So e-mail, post, whatever you have to do but, check these dates and the most votes wins. I just checked other clubs, only one left in MIDWEST besides us and they have nothing scheduled.

OK. Here are the weekends we are choosing from.

1.) Second weekend in May 6th- 9th (original weekend)
2.) Third weekend in May 13th- 16th
3.) Fourth weekend in May 20th- 23rd.

I will not choose memorial day as that is usually family time.

I would be happy with the third weekend in may.

is there anyone planning some offroading before the one in may? The offroad itch is hitting me hard already and I need to scratch it.

yes we went kind of last minute couple weeks ago see the my home page for details. we will be planning another one soon, and a get together within the next month for a meet and greet here in Madison.

I think I am available either of the alternative weekends. I'll have to double check with the "Boss" though.

May 20-23 is a far ways away, but if they don't change my work schedule I'd beable to swing that date. Keep us all posted on what everybody decides.

Hey guys! I'm still alive. I don't have anything on any of those dates right now and hopefully it will stay that way. Hopefully I can go whatever weekend is picked.

I'm way down here in Ohio... but this sounds worthy of a good road trip to me.

maximusdelirious I sent you a PM about setting up a poll on the dates!

Erik

I added a poll for the date on the MXG Forum. I just got this started today and it isn't finished yet. Please register and vote. The website for MXG should be done by this coming Wednesday. The forum will be linked to from the website.

Forum - MXG Forum

Webpage - MXG Homepage

Looks like it will be Fourth weekend in May 20th- 23rd 2004. the weekend before Memorial Day Weekend.

The info page is done! Go to the main Midwest Xterra Owners page and click on Midwest Xterra Gathering. From there you can access all of the information about Midwest Xterra Gathering as well as the forum.

That week end is not good for me. May be next year have fun

I just contacted the forest service. First by phone then by e-mail. The woman I spoke to said they are expecting the new plan at the end of this month sometime. This will decide what happens to the trails. I have also contacted them with regard to what happens if the plan is delayed, etc etc. It sounds like it is still up in the air. This plan was suppose to be in place by October 2003. Then December 31st. Now March 30th. So it may not be in place by the time we go. I have a contact into them and I am waiting for a reply.

Here is the link to the Forest Plan Site. It will be updated when the plan is delivered.

Forest Plan Revision Reading Room!

It's up and working!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

goto either m-x-g.info or

midwestxterragathering.info

Just wondering, is there a head count on who is all going to MXG?

I know its 2 1/2 months away. But.......

Hard to tell from the posts.

Good chance I will be going.

Just wondering.

Joe

Most of the Madcity Crew will be there along will our fellow X-owners south of us. I think we have about 15 so far, That number I believe will climb over 20 easily.

I "think" Carlton is coming also?? I think if Carlton comes, some of the Twin Cities Crew will come also. Here is link to a forum that Lincolnellie and Max set-up. It has all the info on the event.

Midwest Xterra Gathering

Dan

the new forest plan has been signed and sent to the printer for publication to the public. see land use issues forum. I will post it as soon as I see it. Ranger is staying the same so hopefully nothing radical will be happening.

Hey there,1st timer here...How do I get involved in your club,I live in central Ohio,and own a 2003 X,please let me know?

Jess

Hey Jess,
It is very easy. Go to MadCity Xterra Club and sign up. Don't worry no dues! Here are some other links you might be interested in.

Midwest Xterra Gathering

Midwest Xterra Owners

See ya there, Dan

Thanks Dan,I appreciate your quick response...bear with me I'm still learning policy/procedure of forums!

Jess

No problem jess! Just be careful of the tools that troll this board, and of course the infamous search nazi! Hope to see ya at MXG!

Dan

Do I understand correctly that the date for MXG is May 20th? Does anyone have directions or an address of the destination so I can mapquest it? Thanks!!!!!

Here is KOAs website address is on there. KOA of Hayward This is where we are camping. If you need anymore info just yell!LOL

Dan

Here is the link to the MXG which has all the information you'll need. Your best bet is to just try and get directions to the town of Hayward Wisconsin. This is where most of us are staying.

There is also a forum dedicated to the MXG which you get to from the above link...

Erik

Edited to add: Dammit Dan, you beat me to it...

MXG INFO UPDATE.....

1 If you stay at KOA mention Midwest Xterra Gathering, MXG, Dan Anderson, or The Anderson Brothers (LOL Long story). You will receive a discount for your site whether tent or RV it.

KOA of Hayward

2 Also we are working on sponsors for MXG and door prizes for those attending.

3 Since we are a grassroots Xterra club(no dues club), Madcity Xterra Club. We enjoy all of our Xcursions and all are very rememable. Our members have volunteered alot of their time and effort making this first of many gatherings in the Midwest. All are welcome , except the Search Nazi!

If more info is requested email or PM me.

Sincerely, Dan

P.s. Eric Haha! J/K