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by john
Wed Dec 22, 2004 7:42 am
Forum: Best Riding Area
Topic: NOT the Rex trail
Replies: 6
Views: 13969

Would be nice to know if they are going to groom the whole trail out to the road. Would make for a nice club ride. I haven't been there myself, so a couple Q's: What kind of service is available to the lodge these days ? Food, beds, gas, etc... What kind of condition is the lodge in :<) ? I can unde...
by john
Mon Dec 20, 2004 6:10 pm
Forum: Best Riding Area
Topic: NOT the Rex trail
Replies: 6
Views: 13969

Take pictures next trip.. Makes for some good stories :lol:
by john
Mon Dec 20, 2004 6:03 pm
Forum: Lazy Day Discussions
Topic: Board Election Results
Replies: 3
Views: 10225

Board Election Results

The election results are as follows: Crystal Goula 22 John Johnston 21 Gerald Goodman 21 Dean Allen 20 Chris Haydon 17 Sherri Simms 15 John Lubben 15 Tim Ristow 15 Rick Webb 11 As you can see, we had 9 nominees, but only 7 seats to fill. Tim Ristow has decided to decline his nomination, thus we have...
by john
Thu Dec 16, 2004 10:13 am
Forum: Upcoming Rides !
Topic: Ride Suggestions
Replies: 38
Views: 64592

Revised Rides and Dates: December 18th: 28 Mile Elliott to Colorado Creek Cabin January 8th: 10 Mile Merchantile to Chatinika Lodge January 15th: Chatinika Lodge to Wht Mtns via Haystack January 22nd: Compeaus to Salcha via Blair Lakes February 5th: Compeaus to Clear Creek Butte February 12th: Sweet...
by john
Wed Dec 15, 2004 4:40 pm
Forum: Local Political Issues
Topic: Why can't Alaska's Gov't. help us
Replies: 0
Views: 6342

Why can't Alaska's Gov't. help us

The state of Wyoming has joined a tourism group's lawsuit that challenges National Park Service

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinat ... iles_x.htm
by john
Thu Dec 09, 2004 1:40 pm
Forum: Land Use and Trail Issues
Topic: Alaska Trails’ first statewide newsletter.
Replies: 0
Views: 5972

Alaska Trails’ first statewide newsletter.

The Alaska Trails'newsletter is available for all to read, courtesy of the editor and Alaska Trails Board.

Worth a read, they even have an update on the Fairbanks 100 Mile Loop trail.
by john
Thu Dec 09, 2004 4:13 am
Forum: Upcoming Rides !
Topic: Ride Suggestions
Replies: 38
Views: 64592

Rides and Dates: December 18th: 28 Mile Elliott to Colorado Creek Cabin January 8th: 10 Mile Merchantile to Chatinika Lodge January 15th: Compeaus to Clear Creek Butte January 22nd: Compeaus to Salcha via Blair Lakes February 5th: Chatinika Lodge to Wht Mtns via Haystack February 12th: Sweet Heart R...
by john
Wed Dec 08, 2004 2:21 pm
Forum: Sled Talk
Topic: carburetors for dummies
Replies: 2
Views: 9224

by john
Wed Dec 08, 2004 2:18 pm
Forum: Polaris
Topic: Polaris recalls snowmobiles
Replies: 0
Views: 9188

Polaris recalls snowmobiles

MEDINA, MN, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn., has recalled 2,580 Polaris 900 Fusion and 900 RMK 151 snowmobiles because of fire potential or accidents. The fuel connections between the fuel line, fuel pump and fuel filter can leak, resulting in failure of the fuel connectio...
by john
Sun Dec 05, 2004 8:33 am
Forum: Weather Reports
Topic: Avalanche shoves truck off highway
Replies: 0
Views: 5214

Avalanche shoves truck off highway

Avalanche caution to all you riders: The Associated Press (Published: December 5, 2004) FAIRBANKS -- A tanker truck driver escaped injury when an avalanche swept across the Parks Highway and pushed him off the road. The avalanche off Panorama Mountain about 6 a.m. Friday hit the highway at Mile 217....
by john
Sat Dec 04, 2004 7:43 pm
Forum: Best Riding Area
Topic: Let the riding begin Sept 2004.
Replies: 22
Views: 41673

As a snowmachiner in the winter and ATVer in the summer, I can't disagree with their rights to go 4x4 on a public trail. However, with that said, it's also very disrespectfully to other trail users to tear up a trail that has been groomed for winter sports. A task that does take time, energy and mon...
by john
Sat Nov 27, 2004 7:38 am
Forum: Local Political Issues
Topic: Public Meeting on Eastern Alaska Management Plan Denali Hwy
Replies: 1
Views: 8069

My Comment to Bruce Rogers was: Why is BLM not including the Fairbanks area for a public hearing ?? Lot's of folks from the Interior also use this area for recreation. So I assume that since Interior residents are not being included in the public hearing process, that our opinion is unwanted or woul...
by john
Sat Nov 27, 2004 7:36 am
Forum: Local Political Issues
Topic: Public Meeting on Eastern Alaska Management Plan Denali Hwy
Replies: 1
Views: 8069

Public Meeting on Eastern Alaska Management Plan Denali Hwy

December 1 at 6 PM at the Palmer Library (across RR tracks from downtown) BLM is looking at management plans for areas in the Glenn Allen and Denali Hiway area. Their current opinion is that the public wants these areas restricted to motorized access. The largest piece of affected land is along the ...
by john
Wed Nov 24, 2004 5:30 pm
Forum: Best Riding Area
Topic: Published trail map/listing for Fairbanks area?
Replies: 1
Views: 6641

No maps per sa, that I know of. Best way is to ride them and go from there. A lack of trail maps is one reason we have the Trails Database http://www.fairnet.org/maps1/ If you do map any other trails and have a GPS, please let us know and we'll be glad to add them. Anyway, I don't know the area your...
by john
Wed Nov 24, 2004 8:25 am
Forum: Land Use and Trail Issues
Topic: Snowmobiling in Denali National Park and Preserve
Replies: 0
Views: 5928

Snowmobiling in Denali National Park and Preserve

November 19, 2004 For Immediate Release Contact: Kris Fister (907) 683-9583 Snowmobiling for Traditional Activities Available in Some Portions of Denali National Park and Preserve National Park Service managers have determined that there is adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditio...