MONTANA TRUCK CAMPER RALLY JULY 11TH-14TH 2013

[the_tc_life]

MONTANA TRUCK CAMPER RALLY

JULY 11TH - 14TH 2013

GLACIER CAMPGROUND

WEST GLACIER MONTANA





the montana rally will be at Glacier Campground this year. it is 1 mile from the west gate to glacier national park. link: GLACIER CAMPGROUND

here is a link to show pictures of the campground. the first picture is a map layout of the place. if you enlarge the picture you will see some notes i made about it.GLACIER CAMPGROUND PICTURES

here is a link about the g.n.p. entry fee: entry fee options


you must call the resort and make your reservations after you have signed up for the rally. they dont use email so you have to call. they are in off season until april but still check the voice mails. so be sure to leave a message and they will get back to you.
we get a 10% discount off the rates for the rally.

on thursday the 11th we will meet and greet. people get to the campground through out the day so nothing is formally scheduled on thursday. we will just gather and mingle at will.

friday morning the 12th for those interested we will do a hike to avalanche lake with in glacier national park. entry fee to the national park is required. we will do a ranger led hike that starts at 9:00 am at the trail head. those that can "truck" pool to the trail head will be helpful. there is limited parking at the trailhead.
here is some information about the hike:

Discover how the power of water and other

geologic forces have shaped this unique

environment on the way to glimmering Avalanche

Lake. This hike gains 500 feet over 2 miles.

Participants should wear hiking shoes and bring

water and a snack or lunch to enjoy at the

lake. Meet at the roadside parking lot on the

Going to the Sun Road across from Avalanche

Campground.


4 miles (6.4km) - 3½ hours



friday evening we will have some music and karoake for those who wish to show off their talents.

on saturday morning we will have a red bus tour. i have 2 buses reserved for us. the tour will be the western alpine tour. it starts at lake mcdonald lodge and goes to the top of the going to the sun road. it then returns back to the lodge. its about a 3 hour tour. we will caravan to lake mcdonald lodge to meet the red buses. the buses leave promptly at 9:30am. the cost for the tour is $33.12 per seat. if you wish to go on the tour please send me a message with how many seats you would like. i have to take pre-payment for the tour. paypal works well with transfering funds. if you dont wish to use paypal we can make other arrangments. each bus holds 17 passengers. the seats are reserved for you first come first served. here is a link with some information on the red bus tour: RED BUS TOUR INFORMATION

saturday evening we will have our potluck dinner followed by prize giveaways.

sunday morning we will have a farewell breakfast.

sign up for the rally: RALLY SIGN UP LINK



we hope to see you at the 2013 montana rally!


the tc life - rich

[btggraphix]

the tc life wrote:
in case i don't get to say it before hand, have a great and safe trip. ill see you soon in Montana.

My sentiments exactly. As it comes to the wire for our departure I may not keep up with things here; Lots going on. Hot here in the Colorado foothills too and fires are burning. We were under a level 1 fire evac order (prepare to leave) but the grass and house fire was contained. Was one of the only times I was glad to know the rig was in the shop getting worked on because if you are outside when they go to level 2 then you can't get back in. All we need are the cat and the rig and we are ok! My uncle lost everything material in the Black Forest fire a couple of weeks ago! All this stuff strikes so close to home for so many people around here. Makes me reallÝ happy to have a truck and camper to call "home".

Looking forward to seeing you all in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Dave - seems like yesterday we were at Morman Lake. I could make a habit out of these things. 🙂 glad I signed up for this baby right off the bat. I need it!

[the_tc_life]

in case i don't get to say it before hand, have a great and safe trip. ill see you soon in Montana.

[mountainkowboy]

69 Avion wrote:

the tc life wrote:

mountainkowboy wrote:
Day and a half till launch........ITS HOT!

in the 80s today then high 90s to close to 100 for a couple days for the spokane area.

....but its a dry heat right?

My car thermometer told me that it is 116 here in Phoenix. And, yes, is is a dry heat just like your oven.

103 here today..........the pool was nice though!

1 day till launch, the S&S is plugged in and the fridge is cold and loaded, along with everything else. Will go on Red in the morning and get staged on the side of the garage.......in the shade,(like that will do any good), may have to run the air tomorrow.

[69_Avion]

the tc life wrote:

mountainkowboy wrote:
Day and a half till launch........ITS HOT!

in the 80s today then high 90s to close to 100 for a couple days for the spokane area.

....but its a dry heat right?

My car thermometer told me that it is 116 here in Phoenix. And, yes, is is a dry heat just like your oven.

[the_tc_life]

mountainkowboy wrote:
Day and a half till launch........ITS HOT!

in the 80s today then high 90s to close to 100 for a couple days for the spokane area.

....but its a dry heat right?

[mountainkowboy]

Day and a half till launch........ITS HOT!

[the_tc_life]

if anyone tries to get a hold of me I will be without cell/web coverage during the day time of july 6,7,8,9 and 10th. there is coverage at the rally campground (Verizon) but not once you get into glacier a couple miles. I will return any replies needed in the evenings.

[mountainkowboy]

btggraphix wrote:
all right! MountainKowboy, are you bringing the S&S on a final voyage?

We will be bringing the S&S..........as to if its her final "big" trip hasn't been determined yet. Been toying with the idea of replacing the roof with EPDM and repairing/upgrading what I find. Either way she is sound for this seasons needs. We will see..........I would like to keep the S&S in the stable and able to race, sometimes the TC is better for our needs, especially when doing our off-road stuff.

[the_tc_life]

🙂

going to the sun road is now OPEN all the way.

[the_tc_life]

btggraphix wrote:
2 more on the list - all right! MountainKowboy, are you bringing the S&S on a final voyage? We may take the drive to Polebridge as well. Love that place. hadn't heard about the Aurora Fest....sounds cool. But the real gem is Kintla Lake....we may ride the dirt bike up to Polebridge and on to Kintla or I suppose potentially up the outside north fork road towards the border. There are a number of roads up there I'd like to check out including the road to a fire tower hike (not Huckleberry Peak but furthur north.) How am I suppose to go back to focusing on work now? Glad it's Friday.

that is such a cool part of glacier up there, very remote. that section along with many glacier section are my two favorite places in the park.

[btggraphix]

2 more on the list - all right! MountainKowboy, are you bringing the S&S on a final voyage? We may take the drive to Polebridge as well. Love that place. hadn't heard about the Aurora Fest....sounds cool. But the real gem is Kintla Lake....we may ride the dirt bike up to Polebridge and on to Kintla or I suppose potentially up the outside north fork road towards the border. There are a number of roads up there I'd like to check out including the road to a fire tower hike (not Huckleberry Peak but furthur north.) How am I suppose to go back to focusing on work now? Glad it's Friday.

[the_tc_life]

right on. i have just a few more work days until i go on vacation. we plan on doing a lot of hiking before the rally on sunday, monday and tuesday. we cant wait!

[mountainkowboy]

ROAD TRIP!!! :B

[rottidawg]

the tc life wrote:
.....the 4th day is a day trip to polebridge for those muffins and beer!

Ok, I'm in....you had me at muffins and beer.

The stars have aligned and I will back to my home state for a family gathering and Glacier will be a nice break.

In years past Polebridge used to have a music festival called Aurora Fest. I think things got a little wild and crazy up there though and they stopped doing it?

[the_tc_life]

Yeah..only one seat left on the bus. I was worried a month ago when I had 11 seats left.
Had a couple others sign up today also. You all must have known I was out buying prizes today.