2010 winter Safari NC

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ncrover77

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Hello-

2010 winter safari, Jan 29th-31st 2010
Mortimer, NC: camping, trail rides, Driving Instruction, classes, prizes.

Anyone interested in this event send me a message or email and i will send you the itinerary, directions, and registration info.

This will be a very professional event, with seminars offered By certified off-road driving and vehicle recovery instructors. We are also working with the Hi-Lift jack co., Rovers North, Land Rover Carolinas, Tread Lightly and many more to make this event as fun and informative as possible! I will be posting more info here. Also we have partnered with the property owners for discounts on cabin rentals if needed.

Hope to see you there!
Thanks- M.G. bionicrover@hotmail.com
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JustAddMtns

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The forest service says that the OHV trails are closed until April 1? Is this private property?
 
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JustAddMtns said:
The forest service says that the OHV trails are closed until April 1? Is this private property?
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While it may not be in the same place, there is a great camp site at Mortimer that the Society used to use when we did our June Richland Gap trail rides.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Mortimer

STATE: North Carolina

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Grandfather

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lenoir

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Lenoir, NC, take State Rt. 90 west 21 miles to a "Y" intersection.
Bear right and go 3.1 miles to campground on right.

NOTE: State Rt. 90 becomes dirt and single lane after 18.1 miles.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,500 ft.

The campground, stretching up a hill, has a split personality. The
campsites at the rear of campground are in an open grass
field. Campsites in the front end are tucked in among towering
hemlock, maple, and oak trees with a scattering of rhododendrons.
Thorps Creek, which can be heard throughout, runs through the campground
where some campsites overlook it. A third section, located on the
other side of creek, is comprised of all walk-in tent sites snuggled
in among huge rhododendrons.

Although once Mortimer Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp
F-5, little is left today. At the entrance to campground there is a
white maintenance building from this 1930s period. Some CCC
foundations remain behind the building.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No

Seasonal Comment:
Open April 1 through Noember 30

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16

Total Sites: 21

Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 21
No. Grilles on Sites: 15

RV INFORMATION
Hookups: No
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 45'

Comments:
Some parking aprons are gravel, others are grass

BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes

Comments:
Showers are wheelchair friendly.

OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 2
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes

WATER SPORTS - None

HIKING - No

FISHING
Nearby Wilson Creek offers trout fishing."

Brown Mountain OHV is very close and there are some fire roads with some great views near by. Unfortunately, I don't know what is open.

Several folks have asked if we would consider hosting a trail ride from there again. If we do, it will be about June. It is a very gentle area for off roading , at least what is available on public land to my knowledge. It was a great place to go for gentle off-roading and beautiful campsites and vistas. We used to put in 20% trail and 80% fire roads on the trips.

It is a beautiful area.

Dan
 
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ncrover77 said:
Yes the event will be held On private property.
This is not state or forestry service operated camp..
We have partnered with some wonderful people who are gracious enough
To allow access to property and facilities! therefore Space is limited!
You must Preregister!! we have trails for everyone..
email for more info and registration info..
Thanks,
M.G.
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bionicrover@hotmail.com
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Send me info. My profile should have every thing. If not PM me and I'll get it out to you. Is Warren going to be there?

Cheers,

Mike
 
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ncrover77 said:
Yes the event will be held On private property.
This is not state or forestry service operated camp..
We have partnered with some wonderful people who are gracious enough
To allow access to property and facilities! therefore Space is limited!
You must Preregister!! we have trails for everyone..
email for more info and registration info..
Thanks,
M.G.
http://www.roversnorth.com/web/images/forums/users/TSR53/2010-winter-safari.jpg
bionicrover@hotmail.com
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can we get an idea of the trails? do you realize it is cold for camping? tents, cabins?
 
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