Mt. Rainier Cruise August 28th

[Stove]

The recent thread about a NW Yari get together lead to the idea of starting a Meetup.com group for Yari Drivers in the Pacific Northwest. It's just for discussing and scheduling meets, someplace to firm up ideas started here. If you live in Washington, Oregon, Idaho or Western Canada please join us. If you live further away and love driving, you're welcome to join.

Northwest Coast Yaris (http://www.meetup.com/NWC-Yaris/)

The idea of a group day trip to Mt. Rainier is in the works. We are shooting for late August but nothing is set in stone yet.

[Astroman]

Woot! Signed up! Looks like either weekend we choose will make it so someone can't go. Just started a new thread over on scionlife, lets see what interest and ideas they have.

[Astroman]

I'm adding a poll, 21-22nd or 27-28th. I think Saturday for the main gig, with an option to camp Saturday night and move out Sunday. Started up a thread on scionlife too and there is interest.

EDIT: once I find out HOW to add a poll to an existing thread, lol.

[Stove]

I can make a poll on this thread if you tell me what you want the options to be. If you want to post up a poll on the NWCY Site, go for it. Having it two places might cause some confusion so let me know if you want it on this thread or not.

[sqcomp]

...and I'm SO close to having the system done too...

I just don't know if I can make it to this one.

[tomato]

OK, poll is up, bump

[Stove]

Voted.

[bige]

ok i voted but im good for when aver lets jest do it

[flashydan]

I voted 28-29....but I could do 21-22 also....just seems if we push it out a bit we might get more yari on board.
FYI I'm gonna tag along with the scion group's run to Annie's pizza tomorrow, hope to meet some fun people with cool cars! :thumbsup:

[Astroman]

Sweet I'm sure you will, the scion crew are the most awesome, nice group of people you could ever meet. My gf and I wanted to go, but we had to work this entire weekend (although were BOTH getting paid $50/hr!) so sadly making gobs of money is more important right now, lol. Well, maybe we should just say the 28-29th. Now would this be better to do the main deal on saturday or sunday? I'm thinking Saturday.

[Astroman]

Ok, I found the spot I went to 5 years ago and it's PERFECT for our cruise. The place I went to was called Sunrise, and is the highest point you can drive too at 6,400 feet. The White River Campground has a picnic area, camping (of course, it's a campground) and is 12 miles away. Maybe not the LONGEST cruise lol, but still should be a beautiful drive, provide some amazing views (the weather is prime this time of year), and good camping for those who are interested and still provide us a place to chow down, potluck style.

What do you guys think? I'm kinda new at planning an event.

Oh, here is the link to Sunrise
http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/sunrise.htm

And the scion folks are super cool with the 28th for the main event.

[bzinn 1]

Sounds like a plan..........hope to be able to make this cruise and hang out.....

Gettign ready to head out to the Pizza run.......Annies makes great pizza.

[Stove]

The Yaris Meetup page has been updated with this event for the 28th.

[Astroman]

Sweet! Really looking forward to this, will be camping.

[Thirty-Nine]

Well, it looks like I'll miss this one, but have fun and take pics! (I've got plans on the 28th already).

[Astroman]

Bump!

[Astroman]

Come on guys lets spread the word! :biggrin:

[flashydan]

I posted it on the Northwest Scion meetup.com group.....

[Stove]

We need to find a good way to direct everyone to the Yaris Meetup page so we can get a good head count. I have managed to get a few free items from a local company as give-aways ("Houdini AET" Autmotive Escape tools). If we can get a decent member count on the page it will make getting free stuff for future events easier.

[Astroman]

I've been posting the link on other car related forums. Something we could do is go through the member list and PM everyone who is in the PNW. I've done it before with pretty good results, have gotten a few more members to attend who usually don't visit the forum often, but do get the PM emails.

[flashydan]

Sounds like a plan..........hope to be able to make this cruise and hang out.....

Gettign ready to head out to the Pizza run.......Annies makes great pizza.

Hey Brian yeah hope you can make it! Everybody left so suddenly from Annies we didn't get the chance to talk after eating.....

[Astroman]

Looks like were going to be taking both Yarii on the trip, towing our trailer with one and bringing our gas grill and some other stuff. My girlfriend is going to try and make some chili too.

What will everyone else be bringing?

Oh, were probably going to secure the campground late Friday.

[Astroman]

We need a base spot, or a final meetup place before we head up the mountain. Ideas? I'll be coming from the Eastern side, through Yakima/Naches.

[flashydan]

We need a base spot, or a final meetup place before we head up the mountain. Ideas? I'll be coming from the Eastern side, through Yakima/Naches.

OHANAPECOSH is a good spot. Just before the park entrance.

[Astroman]

OHANAPECOSH works for a meet place before we all head up. What time should that be?


Update: For my food contribution I'll be bringing hotdogs, chili, cheese fritters and maybe rice krispie treats.

[Astroman]

If anyone needs to contact me my cell is 509_679_6948

[Stove]

I'm going to head up Friday mid day and grab a camping spot.

[Astroman]

I'm going to head up Friday mid day and grab a camping spot.

My girlfriend should be there by then in my yaris (which you CAN'T miss, lol), I'll be following in later with her car with trailer. I think she's hoping for spot 20 so try to get one next to her :biggrin:

[Stove]

Astro, I'll look for your car.

I've updated the caravan schedule to the requested stops on the meetup.com page.
If you are planning here is the plan...

Start - Portland
Fred Meyer @ I-5 Exit 305
7404 North Interstate Avenue, Portland, OR
Leaving at 6:00 am

‎Stop #1 - Taco Time @ Exit 39
Kelso WA
6:45 AM

Stop #2 - Near Napavine WA
Exit 68 - I-5
Spiffy's Arco - AM/PM
Arrival: 7:30 am
Depart 8:00 am

Stop #3 - Packwood WA
Ricks Chevron & Food Mart
Hwy 12 & Snyder Rd.
Arrival: 9:00 am

Head up the mountain!

[flashydan]

Change of plans for me guys...can't camp. I'll be making a day trip out of it. See you Saturday.

[Astroman]

Just a heads up, my gf got stopped at a gate and wasn't allowed through until she paid $15, this was before the campground. Not sure where the $12/camp came from, or even if she has to pay another $12 to get the campground. I'm gonna be pissed if they make me pay $15 to get the 2nd car in, as were allowed 2 cars per spot. :mad:

I don't remember that being there a few years ago. I even paid the extra fee on my tabs this year to keep the parks open.

[Astroman]

Found this:
Entrance Fees
The entrance fee is $15 for a private, noncommercial vehicle or $5 for each visitor 16 and older entering by motorcycle, bicycle, horseback, on foot, or for individuals traveling together as a non-commercial, organized group. These fees provide the visitor with a 7-day entrance permit for Mount Rainier National Park.

[Stove]

It was a fun weekend...

I posted the rest of the pictures on the meetup site.
http://www.meetup.com/NWC-Yaris/photos/1045042/

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[shinlee]

are you kidding me!!! Man, I wished I'd read up about this, my wife and I woulda love to come! WE've gone to the last few san antonio tx meets, and we've just recently moved up here. I'll be keeping watch for the next cruise!

[Stove]

are you kidding me!!! Man, I wished I'd read up about this...

Sorry we missed you. Join the meetup.com group and you'll get an e-mail whenever we have definite plans for a meet and you can submit your own ideas as well.

http://www.meetup.com/NWC-Yaris/

[Astroman]

shinlee - wow glad to see you've moved our way! Bummer you missed this, was a lot of fun. We had 4 Yarii show up (2 of em were mine, lol) but the weather was great and no clouds when we went to Sunrise. Where'd you move to?

[shinlee]

live in olympia, close to post

[Astroman]

So what got you to move from Austin to Olympia? Looking forward to seeing the car sometime, we have yet to have a blazing blue attend a meet up here.

[Thirty-Nine]

Looks like fun! Wish I could've made it.

[shinlee]

yeah, in the military, need to update the location i reckon