Central WA Dunes!

[Baxman]

Central WA near Beverly Dunes (about 12 miles S. of Vantage, WA), April 17. Many acres of dunes, some sweeping up the side of mountain so high, most rigs can't make it to the top. A trail ride to the top of Sentinal Mtn that includes a butt-puckering .3 mile climb segment. The view from the top is
rewarding. After that we can head east on the Sentinal Mtns crest, to find our way back down to the "rutted area" from the East, to exercise suspension-travel and ground clearance.

Rick

[sature]

when u said most truck can't make it up.. so can a vx make it up there? how far from seattle?

[Baxman]

The silver VX in the foreground of the top pic is mine. That's as far as I could make it in reverse, tires at 10psi, full throttle, with the smaller aftermarket pulley on my s/c. It's 140 miles(225 km for canucks )/2 hours from Seattle via I-90.

[webdog]

Sounds like fun. Count me in for the 16th. Stock VX's can make this one.

[kpaske]

Sounds like fun... I'll try to make it out to this one. Saturdays are usually better for me, but I could probably make either day.

[Baxman]

Glad to have you along, Kyle. Looks like you've made a lot of mods on your VX, I'm looking forward to seeing it.

Dog, I new you'd be on it!

This may be a VX-only run. I posted on the 'Wire, but no one from PNWIOR or otherwise, have responded. All makes/models are welcome.

[webdog]

Rick:
So, it sounds like just 3 rigs on the 16th?

[Baxman]

The date is set for Sunday April 17. Wet-siders meet at North Bend McDonald's at 7:45. Redezvous with east-siders at the Schwanna store/gas station at 10:15. Looks like 2-3 VXs, Wrangler, Toy P/U, Ford P/U, and maybe Bronco, Toy/Jeep hybrid beast, Rodeo, and 4Runner. You never know until the day comes!

[RoryB]

I don't think I have any plans for that weekend. I had a great time in the past years. Hi Baxman, Hi Tru I know it's been a while. I'll plan on making the trip.

[kpaske]

Baxman -

I'm looking forward to the meet. Do you have directions to the North Bend Mickey Dee's? I'm only familiar with the Tacoma/Ft.Lewis area.

[Baxman]

North on I-5 to HWY 18 toward North Bend/I-90. Go E on I-90 about 3 or 4 miles, take the 2nd North Bend exit (Factory Outlet Mall, #31, I think). Go left under the fwy, take the 1st right and McD's is on the right. See you next Sunday at 7:45

[kpaske]

Thanks, I'll be there.

Is most of the terrain like the picture you posted above? I'm trying to decide if the wife and 8 month old should tag along.

[wekilled]

Would have liked to ask about tagging along for a first VX meet as a newbie, but I sign in to 3-2 Stryker and head to the field that week. Crap Crap Crap.

[nocturnalVX]

Hi Rick!
I haven't seen you since Zu Zoo V man! Wish I had the time & could take the trip to play in the sand with you guys. Have fun!

[Baxman]

RoryB:
Great to hear from you Rory - its been about... 4? years!

kpaske:
That's pretty much it - arid and open. Very scenic this time of year. Our runs are G-rated, your family is welcome. Might be a little rough for an 8 m/o, given VX suspension.

wekilled:
Too bad you can't make it. I hope "the field" is Yakima and not Iraq!

nocturnalVX:
Gil, I've never seen anyone take to the sand the way you did in Moab; just look at her hanging on for dear life! Got some Great Lakes dunes to play in?