OK lets Clarify, since some people seem confused...

GOX=National Gathering of Xterra Owners held in Colorado because, well, Ian lives there... oh yeah and they do have some of the best trails in the country

ECXC=Eastern North America baby brother to GOX(held on the east coast,but owners from all over are welcome)

WESTX=Western North America baby brother to GOX, but like ECXC owners from all over are welcome

so think about it... you think GOX is a long drive from NH... try WESTX, its being held near Barstow CA.
GOX is the big one, THE gathering to end all gatherings, but if you decide 2k miles is too far to travel, odds are EXCX or WESTX is a much closer trip.