Been a few years since it was east of the Mississippi.... ....the vegetation and trail width would be a factor I'd imagine....not quite as open as the desert....since truck builds/prep are influenced by the environments they are used in most of the time....that might be something to consider....
I haven't done much wheeling in BC but I know Alberta trails can be pretty hard on sheet metal. Another thing to consider, is anyone traveling to Can from the US will save some $$, the exchange rate is really good for you guys right now
...I'm not suggesting RamJam 15 be in Moab, however a bunch of us are planning to be back there in October of 15 for a week-long gig - just sayin is all
By March we're hoping to have both the tow truck and trail truck ready to roll just about anywhere so we're looking forward to whatever trails and wheelin' we can get in 2015 - sure hoping to make RamJam wherever it is .
Also planning to hit the Iowa Power Wagon Rally in June
i would definitely be down for texas or arkansas. i missed last year's Moab event but am hoping to try to make this year's. i have a lot of suspension work to do before hand.
I missed Moab 2014 so i would love to see it there again but mostly because it is close to me. Southern Idaho would be even better for me but not sure where we would go as I do not get out much.
The most important thing in deciding where to hold a RamJam is finding someone willing to organize it. I did the 2005, and 2007, and it isn't that hard, but unless someone steps up to the plate, there won't be a 2015 RamJam.
kinda new here but how about splitting them up ram jam east/ram jam west
yea if I were in the Midwest I could help but I'm on the east coast
how much room and trails do you need?
we have a place here all over you tube called Potts mountain trail 7 miles of just 1 trail has some pretty good obstacles {check it out]
I'm sure I could set that up for you they are great people [even has a shooting range]
there's no reason why there can't be more than one RJ each year - most folks can't make it to one coast from the other - most, so if there are RJ's in two locations then folks have the option of either one, or both. I think if there was going to be any 'guidelines' about more than one RJ/year, I think it might be just that the dates are at least two months apart, so the folks that may want to attend both can spread them out and try to make both
there's no reason why there can't be more than one RJ each year - most folks can't make it to one coast from the other - most, so if there are RJ's in two locations then folks have the option of either one, or both. I think if there was going to be any 'guidelines' about more than RJ, I think it might be just that the dates are at least two months apart, so the folks that may want to attend both can spread them out and try to make both
My thoughts exactly and I bet more rigs would show to both
I have a friend at the Potts mountain trail and planned a trip there soon but never personally been there yet
I have been told it is super nice and some trails are very challenging
would be glad to help any way I can
Its rocky with lots of hills and very beautiful country
we had guys from VA and NC come out to Moab last year, and that was pretty impressive considering how far they traveled to do RJ 14. That said, having more than one location simple makes big gatherings like RJ 'attendable' (I just made up that word ) by more folks. I really can't see any down side - if more folks are able to attend big gigs like these...hey why not. It isn't like having two RJ's in separate locations makes either one less awesome or special...right?
we had guys from VA and NC come out to Moab last year, and that was pretty impressive considering how far they traveled to do RJ 14. That said, having more than one location simple makes big gatherings like RJ 'attendable' (I just made up that word ) by more folks. I really can't see any down side - if more folks are able to attend big gigs like these...hey why not. It isn't like having two RJ's in separate locations makes either one less awesome or special...right?
Its awesome out there im able to go out about 6 times a year, But in a semi and its not great on hells revenge or the tub [trust me]
p/s which one of you is this crazy guy in my mirror [look close at the jeep on the rock]
You should stop there and take the tour that place is cool
dodgeboyz said:
Its awesome out there im able to go out about 6 times a year, But in a semi and its not great on hells revenge or the tub [trust me]
p/s which one of you is this crazy guy in my mirror [look close at the jeep on the rock]
If RJ is going to get split up to multiple locations why not try to go regional and do one every 2 months in different locations and then you have some winter wheeling in the snow. or at least 3 (east west Mid or south)
Do a Left - Middle - Right rotation... Was out 'Left' last year in Moab, have it in the middle somewhere this year, and we'll host it out 'Right' next year...
It'd be cool for multi-ram-jams in a single year... but it was a big effort to get the turnout that show'd for Moab. 3 Rigs from way up North - 3 from way out East... Quite a few others with decent hauls from the middle... Take away those 8+ rigs that had to travel extensively to get there and attendance would have been...
It's really hard to match all the varied trails that Moab has to offer as well... especially to fill up a weeks time. Of course nothing says it has to be an entire week ha
I see years past having decent turnouts from the larger more active chapters that were local to the gathering... that's very cool.
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