2nd Annual 2008 Thrill on the Hill

[jenward74]

So, how many folks are signed up for toth? is registration still open?

[brandonb]

Yes, the registration will remain open until May 5th. So please tell everyone that has talked about going to get those registrations in!!
The count is at 32 today. I know of at least three or four who have not registered yet that are going.

Here is a list of give aways as of this far. There is also lots of other gifts for everyone!

Toytec lifts- two 3" lift kits, shirts
All Pro-Front Bumper and skid plate
Metal Tech- Front tubular bumper

[NMVoodooFJ]

brandonb previously said:

Yes, the registration will remain open until May 5th. So please tell everyone that has talked about going to get those registrations in!!
The count is at 32 today. I know of at least three or four who have not registered yet that are going.

Here is a list of give aways as of this far. There is also lots of other gifts for everyone!

Toytec lifts- two 3" lift kits, shirts
All Pro-Front Bumper and skid plate
Metal Tech- Front tubular bumper

Ooooh I call dibs on the bumpers!!!

[cannondale@juno.com]

NMVoodooFJ previously said:

Ooooh I call dibs on the bumpers!!!

cool you get the bumpers, i take a skid plate...

[JAXTOY]

OK, this is getting desperate, we all need to do the "Dance". The fire in the Manzano's isn't going to help much. It's dry around here, if I can't take the wife on trails she gunna spend the days shopping!!!!!!!!!!!Boy this could turn out to be an expensive trip!!!!!

[NMVoodooFJ]

Ya, doesn't look to good. The forecast dosen't show any chance of rain in the next two weeks. Hopefully that will be wrong. Just found this. It was released last week.
For Immediate Release:
Contact: Wildfire Prevention Team 575-627-0310
Joe Garcia 575-434-7200
April 14, 2008

Stage II Fire Restrictions have been Updated

Because of the increased danger of wildfire in southeast New Mexico, the exceptions in the Stage II Fire Restrictions that were originally made for some campgrounds and picnic areas on the Lincoln National Forest no longer apply. As of April 17, 2008, people are NOT allowed to create a fire anywhere (including fire rings or grills at developed campgrounds and picnic areas).

The following restrictions that went in effect on March 31, 2008, still apply to The Lincoln National Forest and Bureau of Land Management Lands around Lincoln, New Mexico, including Fort Stanton.

Stage II Fire Restrictions prohibit the following:

1. Building, maintaining, attending or using fire, campfire, charcoal,
broiler, coal, or wood stove fire anywhere within the forest

2. Smoking outdoors

3. Using an explosive (including fireworks)

4. Operating a chainsaw, or other equipment powered by an internal
combustion engine is prohibited from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.

5. Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without
a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained, and in
effective working order

6. Welding or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame

7. Parking or driving a motor vehicle off National Forest System roads,
except when parking in an area devoid of vegetation within 10 feet of
the roadway; and, except for parking overnight in Forest Service
developed campgrounds and trailheads.

For more information on the Lincoln National Forest or fire restrictions
in New Mexico, go to New Mexico Fire Information or Lincoln National Forest - USDA Forest Service.

[COOKN]

Does this effect TOTH or just the camping situation?

[JAXTOY]

COOKN previously said:

Does this effect TOTH or just the camping situation?

They could close the Forest to Motorized Vehicles, just depends on how dry it is.

[RachesFJ]

I refuse to think of us not being able to run the forrest for the TOTH... I'm hoping the weather guys have it all wrong for the next few weeks! I'll be doing my part for the rain dance though! Thought this pic was kinda fun and worth sharing... my before and after!

[Archy Chris]

I was talking to the Lincoln National Forest today and if we get no rain in the next couple of weeks they will probably close the Forest down to all motorized vehicles. If this happens we will go to a back-up plan , which will require driving to other locations off the Forest to do our trail runs. So lets keep our fingers crossed and hope we get some rain.