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    6th Annual Christmas Tree Run

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    Post by MtnClimber Mon Nov 05, 2018 5:45 pm

    It's getting to be that time of year again where we need to start thinking about where & when we're going to get our Christmas Tree!! And although the weather has been kinda crazy lately, it is still always fun to get out in the woods, even when there's snow and ice on the grounds (which will be most likely this year). We've had many different sized vehicles join us on this free adventure, however please drive something with adequate ground clearance and seasonal equipped tires are a must! We plan on visiting a local tree farm along the way to legally acquire our Christmas tree's and to help support the local economy Wink

    For your comfort and safety, this free ride is limited to only 10 participant rigs. This is a first come, first serve ride. If you're definitely going, just post up saying so! If you're not sure yet, you're not on the list til you're 100% positive. Thanks for understanding  Cool

    What: Northeast Overland's 6th Annual Christmas Tree Ride

    When: Sunday, December 9th, 2018

    Where: Western Maine

    Meeting Location: McDonald's parking lot area in Jay, Maine (Rt 4) (Subject to change if necessary). A quick driver's meeting to commence around 9am

    What to bring: Your street legal and well maintained 4WD vehicle, warm clothing, basic extrication equipment, food & water, spare parts/tools/knowledge, camera/batteries, etc.

    Required Equipment:
     • Five (5) 31" or bigger AT or MT tires & tools to change a flat (this means a full-size spare (5 of the same size))
     • Front and rear recovery points
     • Properly tuned & working CB radio
     • Fire extinguisher
     • First aid kit; sufficient for the amount of people in your vehicle
     • 2013 or newer Maine Atlas & Gazetteer
     • At least one GPS per vehicle (handheld or street)
     • Basic tool kit for your vehicle

    Recommended Equipment (in addition to the required list):
     • Tire repair kit, and/or compressor
     • Winch or come-along
     • Vehicle specific parts + tools
     • Warm clothing & rain/snow gear
     • Tire Chains and/or traction aiding devices
     • Spade shovel, Hi-Lift, straps (no hooks on the straps and absolutely no chains!)
     • Toilet paper
     • Bring an article of blaze orange... We want you to be found if you wander off.

    What to Expect: We will be traveling mostly on well-built logging roads and some old grown-in roads with some tar in between. 4WD is required, bring something with decent ground clearance (we're talking 6-8" plus). Some of the area to be covered is very remote and that needs to be respected. Spotty cell service is to be expected as well.

    Ride Fee: FREE!!  Very Happy

    Those in Attendance for 2018:
    1. Kurtsaccount (Kurt)
    2. BosRdSx (Andrew)
    3. wntrcmpr (Scott)
    4. booth9c1ss (Steve)
    5. Stderaps (Scott)
    6. nshillington (Nick)
    7. CRF89 (David)
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    History shows we usually have some sorta snow and/or ice to combat with, so please be prepared santa

    https://www.facebook.com/179006736626/videos/2209318679113236/?t=2


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    Post by Kurtsaccount Mon Nov 05, 2018 5:56 pm

    I’m in!
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    Post by BosRdSx Mon Nov 05, 2018 5:59 pm

    I’m in !
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    Post by wntrcmpr Tue Nov 06, 2018 5:29 am

    I'm in
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    Post by nshillington Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:50 am

    I'm in
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    Post by MtnClimber Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:55 am

    nshillington wrote:I'm in
    Morning! I added you to the list! Tell us a little bit about yourself and your rig in the New Members section (or here too) if you'd like!
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    Post by nshillington Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:52 am

    Hi I'm Nick. I have a 2015 JKU Rubicon. The only mods I've made are a roof rack and rtt. Hoping this run will give me a base line to start my build.
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    Post by MtnClimber Thu Dec 06, 2018 5:38 pm

    Hi everyone, due to the copious amounts of snow, Northeast Overland's 6th Annual Christmas Tree Ride has been cancelled. I was up there today and everything is snowed in and inaccessible. 2-3' of snow everywhere, more-so with the drifts. The snomadoo clubs have already been out getting the trails ready. Sorry for any inconvenience, Jareb
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    Post by BosRdSx Thu Dec 06, 2018 5:52 pm

    Could we maybe do a meet up and get some brews and what not someplace local ?
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    Post by ME OFF Rd Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:53 am

    BosRdSx wrote:Could we maybe do a meet up and get some brews and what not someplace local ?

    I'd also be interested
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    Post by BosRdSx Fri Dec 07, 2018 12:10 pm

    Looks like we might be doing a meet up at 45th parallel pub on Sunday
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    Post by ME OFF Rd Fri Dec 07, 2018 1:19 pm

    BosRdSx wrote:Looks like we might be doing a meet up at 45th parallel pub on Sunday

    Cool what time?
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    Post by BosRdSx Fri Dec 07, 2018 2:02 pm

    Add me on Facebook Andrew Michael current pic in Worcester 6 memerial thw. I’ll add you to the group chat
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    Post by MtnClimber Fri Dec 07, 2018 2:04 pm

    James has already been added Wink

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