Run to the Sun 2009

[Silverback51]

That's perfect for me. I'm hoping to start my vacation the first week of August, so I will just make this the beginning and go from there.

And I'm with Steve, let us help with the cost of the shirts if you decide to do them again.

[steve]

The dates look good for Penny and I.

Steve T

[Dale McBain]

I will tslk yo yhr hotrl on Monday. If you want to make your reservations now I suggest you go ahead. Just tell them you are part of NW Cobra Club group. They have mountain view rooms available for $210 per night.

To recap Check-in on Friday the July 31st and check-out on Sunday August 2nd.

The hotel sent me a suggested run which I will try and forward to you all.

If we are going to do shirts I need to know sizes again and quantities of each. I will get the cost an let every one know the cost. It will be between $25 and $30 each.

Dale & Gloria McBain

[Silverback51]

Hello Dale,

Just called and made our reservations. However they did not have any record of the NW Cobra Club. They also have a wedding going on that weekend.

People may want to call as soon as possible to get reservations.

[Jake]

Dale, I also just called and made reservations for the room. We are looking forward to the run.

Jake

[Steve Bisson]

Our reservations have also been made.

[mroush]

That should work us.

Mike & Heather

[Silverback51]

If anyone is interested, they are also offering better rates for other rooms. We upgraded to a Mt. Robinson suite.

[Dale McBain]

Hi all,

Looks like everyone beat us as far as getting a room reserved.

We we're planning on meeting Friday morning at Jake's Cafe' in Snohomish again this year. Only this year it would be a late breakfast at say 10:00 AM so the south enders can miss the rush hour. Let me know what you all think!

Also, what does the group want to do for dinner plans for Friday and Saturday evenings.

Here is a suggested run from the "Lodge" for Saturday.

THE SUN MOUNTAIN-BONAPARTE LAKE-PALMER LAKE LOOP

Okanogan is the third largest county in the United States in terms of land area and yet the fourth smallest in Washington State in terms of both population density and per capita income. Once home to several highly diversified agricultural and extraction based industries (cattle ranching, orchards, logging, mining, etc.) the eastern portion of the county has suffered a dramatic economic decline over the last 25 years resulting in the loss of much of its rural population. As a result, many of the roads that once served the counties far-flung communities now provide scenic by-ways that are ideal for driving tours. Excellent services are available in the towns of Omak, Okanogan, Tonasket and Oroville and the Visitor Information Centers in each town provide useful information and clean restrooms. Gold Digger Cellars in Oroville also provides a nice stop to taste locally produced wines (try the Chardonnay).

1. From Sun Mountain drive to US Route 20 (the North Cascades Highway) and make a right turn heading east through Twisp. Two miles east of Twisp stay on Route 20 as it makes a left turn to climb over Loup-Loup pass. Descend through the “Seven Devils” into the Omak/Okanogan area where Route 20 makes a right turn and takes you out to US Route 97. Turn left and head north on Routes 97 & 20 to Tonasket.

2. In downtown Tonasket continue following Route 20 as it makes a right turn (east) and climb the narrow Bonaparte River valley until you eventually enter more open country where you will note the storied Aeneas River Valley on your right. Five miles before Wauconda make a left turn onto the well-marked Bonaparte Lake Road (NF 3240).

3. Drive north on shaded asphalt past Bonaparte Lake (there is a store at the resort that is sometimes open) and continue through heavily wooded terrain until making a long descent (watch for pot holes) to Beaver Lake and an intersection with the Torado-Chesaw Road (County Road 9480). Turn left and drive past Beth Lake to begin a long uphill climb to Pontiac Ridge.

4. Breaking out onto a beautiful plateau you will drive through open country to an intersection with the Chesaw-Oroville Road (#9480) and the tiny town of Chesaw. Stop at the store, buy candy bars, juice, chat, hang-out with the locals and when you’re ready, get back in your car to make the four mile climb to the crest of Havillah Road. An long, winding downhill ride on the Chesaw-Oroville road will bring you into the downtown on area via Central Avenue.

5. In Oroville make a left turn onto Main Street and then an immediate right turn onto the Loomis-Oroville Road. Climb a steep short hill past the golf course and then continue climbing along the Similkameen River through a beautiful, open valley until eventually reaching the crest just west of Nighthawk. Stay on the Loomis-Oroville Road, bearing south toward Palmer Lake and enjoy a mostly flat ride along the scenic east shore. More rolling country eventually brings you to a left turn at the small hamlet of Loomis.

6. Staying on the Loomis-Oroville Road (heading east) climb past Spectacle Lake and several smaller lakes through open ranching country until eventually reaching the crest and beginning a winding downhill to an intersection with Route 7 (Janis-Oroville Westside Road). Turn right here and head towards Tonasket, eventually passing the graveyard (on your left) and making a final left hand turn onto 4th Street and, after crossing the bridge, a right hand turn onto South Whitcombe Avenue.

7. Reverse the route described in #1 above in order to get back to Sun Mountain Lodge.


Dale's Comment- We might want to go back to the lodge via Hwy 97 and Hwy 153.

Dale & Gloria
SPF #469

PS more to follow.

[Steve Bisson]

That sounds like a great run to us. I'll have to bring the cameras

[Dale McBain]

Sounds to me like Steve is the official "Run to the Sun" photographer.

Thanks Steve!!!

Dale

[race-it]

Dale, The only thing you left out of your discription was our wheel chairs!!!! Come on Dale, Where is the part that we "let em fly".

What about white knuckles, flaming pipes, the smell of rubber!!!

What about our wives that wont talk to us at the end of the run!!!

Dale, Please re-write your add remember these are 400 to 600+ HP COBRAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Make Steve use his video camera not his still shot cameras!!!!!!!!!!

1. We left Sun Mountain shaded in a cloud of thick smoke as the aeromatic fragrance of melting rubber from Goodyear, Firestone, Michelin and YO-Yo Tires filled the air.( OK who is the guy with the YOYO Tires). Our rear view mirrors showed only charred and buckled asphalt as the thundering cobras nullified the tranquility of the quaint neighboring towns. Jake was the first to let her fly, "Make us proud Jake was the cry herd from the pack" As he let the hammer down........... The pack pounded down the mountain as the seven devils repented and fled for their lives....... With pipes a glowing and white knuckles showing we shut down our awesome beasts and, went for some ice cream ( I just had to put that in for Steve's sake, he loves Ice Cream)..................

Jim

[Silverback51]

Originally Posted by race-it

Dale, The only thing you left out of your discription was our wheel chairs!!!! Come on Dale, Where is the part that we "let em fly".

What about white knuckles, flaming pipes, the smell of rubber!!!

What about our wives that wont talk to us at the end of the run!!!

Dale, Please re-write your add remember these are 400 to 600+ HP COBRAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Make Steve use his video camera not his still shot cameras!!!!!!!!!!

1. We left Sun Mountain shaded in a cloud of thick smoke as the aeromatic fragrance of melting rubber from Goodyear, Firestone, Michelin and YO-Yo Tires filled the air.( OK who is the guy with the YOYO Tires). Our rear view mirrors showed only charred and buckled asphalt as the thundering cobras nullified the tranquility of the quaint neighboring towns. Jake was the first to let her fly, "Make us proud Jake was the cry herd from the pack" As he let the hammer down........... The pack pounded down the mountain as the seven devils repented and fled for their lives....... With pipes a glowing and white knuckles showing we shut down our awesome beasts and, went for some ice cream ( I just had to put that in for Steve's sake, he loves Ice Cream)..................

Jim

Note to self.

Bring bail money. Lot's of bail money.

[Steve Bisson]

So Jim, how's that creative writing class at the Community College going?

[Dale McBain]

Jim, I thought you wrote it. My contact at the Lodge sent it to me he said it was written by some guy name Jim who said he had a cobra. It all makes sense now that I know you have been endeavering to improve yourself by taking a creative writing class. Don't forget to dot those i's and cross those t's, or should that be "eye's" and "tee's".

Bye for now!
Dale SPF#469

[Jake]

Jim, I give you a A+ on your writing skills....You have come so far over the past couple years. I am sure your teacher is proud. Keep it up, it always puts a smile on my face. On a side note, Ray F. is coming over this afternoon to do a little welding on the SPF. I broke the mount that holds the rear diff in place. Ray is sure that he can weld it up in a jiffy! I just want to get it back on the road. Wait a minute, it is snowing out!

Jake

[Silverback51]

Originally Posted by Dale McBain

Hi all,

Looks like everyone beat us as far as getting a room reserved.

We we're planning on meeting Friday morning at Jake's Cafe' in Snohomish again this year. Only this year it would be a late breakfast at say 10:00 AM so the south enders can miss the rush hour. Let me know what you all think!

Also, what does the group want to do for dinner plans for Friday and Saturday evenings.

Here is a suggested run from the "Lodge" for Saturday.

THE SUN MOUNTAIN-BONAPARTE LAKE-PALMER LAKE LOOP

Okanogan is the third largest county in the United States in terms of land area and yet the fourth smallest in Washington State in terms of both population density and per capita income. Once home to several highly diversified agricultural and extraction based industries (cattle ranching, orchards, logging, mining, etc.) the eastern portion of the county has suffered a dramatic economic decline over the last 25 years resulting in the loss of much of its rural population. As a result, many of the roads that once served the counties far-flung communities now provide scenic by-ways that are ideal for driving tours. Excellent services are available in the towns of Omak, Okanogan, Tonasket and Oroville and the Visitor Information Centers in each town provide useful information and clean restrooms. Gold Digger Cellars in Oroville also provides a nice stop to taste locally produced wines (try the Chardonnay).

1. From Sun Mountain drive to US Route 20 (the North Cascades Highway) and make a right turn heading east through Twisp. Two miles east of Twisp stay on Route 20 as it makes a left turn to climb over Loup-Loup pass. Descend through the “Seven Devils” into the Omak/Okanogan area where Route 20 makes a right turn and takes you out to US Route 97. Turn left and head north on Routes 97 & 20 to Tonasket.

2. In downtown Tonasket continue following Route 20 as it makes a right turn (east) and climb the narrow Bonaparte River valley until you eventually enter more open country where you will note the storied Aeneas River Valley on your right. Five miles before Wauconda make a left turn onto the well-marked Bonaparte Lake Road (NF 3240).

3. Drive north on shaded asphalt past Bonaparte Lake (there is a store at the resort that is sometimes open) and continue through heavily wooded terrain until making a long descent (watch for pot holes) to Beaver Lake and an intersection with the Torado-Chesaw Road (County Road 9480). Turn left and drive past Beth Lake to begin a long uphill climb to Pontiac Ridge.

4. Breaking out onto a beautiful plateau you will drive through open country to an intersection with the Chesaw-Oroville Road (#9480) and the tiny town of Chesaw. Stop at the store, buy candy bars, juice, chat, hang-out with the locals and when you’re ready, get back in your car to make the four mile climb to the crest of Havillah Road. An long, winding downhill ride on the Chesaw-Oroville road will bring you into the downtown on area via Central Avenue.

5. In Oroville make a left turn onto Main Street and then an immediate right turn onto the Loomis-Oroville Road. Climb a steep short hill past the golf course and then continue climbing along the Similkameen River through a beautiful, open valley until eventually reaching the crest just west of Nighthawk. Stay on the Loomis-Oroville Road, bearing south toward Palmer Lake and enjoy a mostly flat ride along the scenic east shore. More rolling country eventually brings you to a left turn at the small hamlet of Loomis.

6. Staying on the Loomis-Oroville Road (heading east) climb past Spectacle Lake and several smaller lakes through open ranching country until eventually reaching the crest and beginning a winding downhill to an intersection with Route 7 (Janis-Oroville Westside Road). Turn right here and head towards Tonasket, eventually passing the graveyard (on your left) and making a final left hand turn onto 4th Street and, after crossing the bridge, a right hand turn onto South Whitcombe Avenue.

7. Reverse the route described in #1 above in order to get back to Sun Mountain Lodge.


Dale's Comment- We might want to go back to the lodge via Hwy 97 and Hwy 153.

Dale & Gloria
SPF #469

PS more to follow.

I just did a MapQuest search of this route. Hope the roads are well marked.

If I get the time, I may head over sometime in the June time frame and check it out, unless someone is familiar with the area.

[JWhite]

Diana and I are in. We are looking forward to the first run. Paint should almost be dry.

Jeff

[Dale McBain]

Please let me know who wants a golf shirt to commemorate the run. The cost per shirt based on last year will be around $25. Like last year the shirt will have some sort of a logo with a Cobra in it and the words "Run To The Sun 2009" and maybe something a little extra.

For those who want shirts we need your shirt sizes and whether it is for a woman or a man. Please e-mail them to me as soon as possbile, so I can started on this.

So far I count 7 cars that are going on the run, with two people per car my count is 14 for the trip.

Please private e-mail me the shirt information along with name of each particiapant in the run.

Regards,
Dale McBain
SPF #469

[Mark Laine]

Mark and Rita have made their reservations