EIM Preps for HPM in the Black Hills - 14-17 May
#26
I think we may be changing plans from the Golden Spike to this spot
http://www.newtonforkranch.com/forest_haven.html
appears that it may be better for pets and 1/2 mile from town
http://www.newtonforkranch.com/forest_haven.html
appears that it may be better for pets and 1/2 mile from town
#29
#32
Well, good news...the ample snow cover has been disappearing rapidly around Rapid City (pun intended). Check out this snow depth animation from the past two weeks.
http://www.nohrsc.noaa.gov/nsa/js_an...=Upper_Midwest
I anticipate a good motoring conditions forecast.
http://www.nohrsc.noaa.gov/nsa/js_an...=Upper_Midwest
I anticipate a good motoring conditions forecast.
#34
From our Saturday conversation, it sounds like this previously proposed rendezvous place and time is a "go" for deanman, D3m0N, R56MINICooper, 05MINI, and Gil-galad. I'll let Atomic #47 know so he can join us if he wants.
[Note: Rendezvous location and time updated in Post #41]
Did you CR-IC area folks plan an initial meet-up in the morning?
[Note: Rendezvous location and time updated in Post #41]
Did you CR-IC area folks plan an initial meet-up in the morning?
Last edited by Gil-galad; 04-29-2009 at 08:55 AM.
#36
So am I correct in assuming this is basically our route?
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...282227&t=h&z=7
Looks to put us up in Hill City area at nearly 8pm or so if we leave by 7am sharp and don't take too long on stops in between.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...282227&t=h&z=7
Looks to put us up in Hill City area at nearly 8pm or so if we leave by 7am sharp and don't take too long on stops in between.
#37
So am I correct in assuming this is basically our route?
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...282227&t=h&z=7
Looks to put us up in Hill City area at nearly 8pm or so if we leave by 7am sharp and don't take too long on stops in between.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...282227&t=h&z=7
Looks to put us up in Hill City area at nearly 8pm or so if we leave by 7am sharp and don't take too long on stops in between.
Also, I just wanted to mention that I'm viewing the Badlands Loop simply as an available option. I know I'm going to take it for certain (unless the weather is REALLY crappy) and everyone else is warmly welcome to tag along with me. If people have done it before, get too tired on the trip out, etc., they can just remain on I-90 and keep on motoring west. No one really has to commit until we arrive at Exit 131 near Cactus Flats.
#38
So am I correct in assuming this is basically our route?
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...282227&t=h&z=7
Looks to put us up in Hill City area at nearly 8pm or so if we leave by 7am sharp and don't take too long on stops in between.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...282227&t=h&z=7
Looks to put us up in Hill City area at nearly 8pm or so if we leave by 7am sharp and don't take too long on stops in between.
That is indeed the route I was thinking
#40
1. Your 7 am meet with D3m0N and R56MINICooper on I-80
2. The 2 pm rendezvous at I-90 Mile Post 362.7 (west of Sioux Falls) [Note: superseded by info in Post #41]
(Exit 131 is just a reference to the turn-off from I-90 to the Badlands Loop.)
...or you could just blindly follow Brian and trust he'll get you there.
Last edited by Gil-galad; 04-29-2009 at 08:53 AM. Reason: Note updated rendezvous info
#41
Okay EIMers, I'd like to propose a change to our rendezvous plans!
I originally chose the SD rest area west of Sioux Falls based on the assumption that some of our MINIs might be coming north on I-29. Based on responses so far, it appears that instead everyone will be catching I-90 in the vicinity of Albert Lea. I figure there's no need to wait all the way until SD to hook up, since we'll all be on the same road anyway.
So my new target rendezvous point -- if the rest of you approve -- is at the Blue Earth Rest Stop located along I-90 in Minnesota at Mile Post 119.2 (westbound). This location is just a mile or so to the west of where US-169 crosses I-90 near Blue Earth, MN. I propose we meet here at 12:00 pm (i.e., high noon) which should still provide ample time for the IC contingent to get there and lots of time to complete the trip west in daylight.
Here's some info on that particular rest area:
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/restareas...wb.html#center
Is this plan acceptable to everyone?
I originally chose the SD rest area west of Sioux Falls based on the assumption that some of our MINIs might be coming north on I-29. Based on responses so far, it appears that instead everyone will be catching I-90 in the vicinity of Albert Lea. I figure there's no need to wait all the way until SD to hook up, since we'll all be on the same road anyway.
So my new target rendezvous point -- if the rest of you approve -- is at the Blue Earth Rest Stop located along I-90 in Minnesota at Mile Post 119.2 (westbound). This location is just a mile or so to the west of where US-169 crosses I-90 near Blue Earth, MN. I propose we meet here at 12:00 pm (i.e., high noon) which should still provide ample time for the IC contingent to get there and lots of time to complete the trip west in daylight.
Here's some info on that particular rest area:
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/restareas...wb.html#center
Is this plan acceptable to everyone?
Last edited by Gil-galad; 04-29-2009 at 08:52 AM. Reason: **** Changed rendezvous time from 11:30 to noon
#43
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There will also be a small contingent of us from the Twin Cities and Chicago heading west on I-90.
We'll be leaving the Twin Cities early on the Thursday morning, joining 90 probably in Worthington.
Not sure what time we'll hit 90, but I'm guessing it'll probably be around 10:30 or so.
Chris
We'll be leaving the Twin Cities early on the Thursday morning, joining 90 probably in Worthington.
Not sure what time we'll hit 90, but I'm guessing it'll probably be around 10:30 or so.
Chris
#45
There will also be a small contingent of us from the Twin Cities and Chicago heading west on I-90.
We'll be leaving the Twin Cities early on the Thursday morning, joining 90 probably in Worthington.
Not sure what time we'll hit 90, but I'm guessing it'll probably be around 10:30 or so.
Chris
We'll be leaving the Twin Cities early on the Thursday morning, joining 90 probably in Worthington.
Not sure what time we'll hit 90, but I'm guessing it'll probably be around 10:30 or so.
Chris
#46
There will also be a small contingent of us from the Twin Cities and Chicago heading west on I-90.
We'll be leaving the Twin Cities early on the Thursday morning, joining 90 probably in Worthington.
Not sure what time we'll hit 90, but I'm guessing it'll probably be around 10:30 or so.
Chris
We'll be leaving the Twin Cities early on the Thursday morning, joining 90 probably in Worthington.
Not sure what time we'll hit 90, but I'm guessing it'll probably be around 10:30 or so.
Chris
what Chris said look for the BRG cabrio, thats me
#48
Have you guys given any thought to going thru Waterloo and Mason City and catching I-35 at Clear Lake as an alternative? By my calculations, it would save you 43 miles. Just a thought.
#49
I am fine with that route as well really dont have any prefrences actually I will work with Rob to hammer out those details.
I think maybe noon may be a better overall fit as Cora doesnt really want to get moving that early anyway.
Rob: if we head up the 218 route thru Waterloo where would you want to meet? Exit 4 on 380 the gas station right there (North Liberty exit)?
Or would you prefer the interstate trip?
I think maybe noon may be a better overall fit as Cora doesnt really want to get moving that early anyway.
Rob: if we head up the 218 route thru Waterloo where would you want to meet? Exit 4 on 380 the gas station right there (North Liberty exit)?
Or would you prefer the interstate trip?
#50
I am fine with that route as well really dont have any prefrences actually I will work with Rob to hammer out those details.
I think maybe noon may be a better overall fit as Cora doesnt really want to get moving that early anyway.
Rob: if we head up the 218 route thru Waterloo where would you want to meet? Exit 4 on 380 the gas station right there (North Liberty exit)?
Or would you prefer the interstate trip?
I think maybe noon may be a better overall fit as Cora doesnt really want to get moving that early anyway.
Rob: if we head up the 218 route thru Waterloo where would you want to meet? Exit 4 on 380 the gas station right there (North Liberty exit)?
Or would you prefer the interstate trip?