Big iron shootout

[penetraitor]

yah

Is there someone we can contact to get the correct infomation about whos going to be let up the hill,it should be clarified so we dont waist our time driving there for nothing,can someone from the revelstoke snowmobile club let us know what is happening,sounds like alot of speculation thanks clint

 

[triple Black]

we'll miss having you there Lapp! Youd be one of my pics for serious contender this year, Ill salute a pink drink to you buddy! (at zalas and after riding... of course)

I honestly believe that drinking on the hill has really reduced over the last 3-5 years. I dont see it much anymore, although this extreme event would naturaly atract the loosers that come for the carnage and drinking. we all will just do our part to prevent it and as neil said I will deffinatly pick up any garbage I see on the mountain!

I say the more people the better, lets be responsible and show Revelstoke that we are the long term backbone of the community!

 

[moyiesledhead]

Is there someone we can contact to get the correct infomation about whos going to be let up the hill,it should be clarified so we dont waist our time driving there for nothing,can someone from the revelstoke snowmobile club let us know what is happening,sounds like alot of speculation thanks clint

http://www.sledrevelstoke.com/index.htm Scroll to the bottom of the page.

 

[NoSecondChances]

.....we all will just do our part to prevent it and as neil said I will deffinatly pick up any garbage I see on the mountain!

I say the more people the better, lets be responsible and show Revelstoke that we are the long term backbone of the community!

Great points TB -I'll pick up garbage right beside the next guy......but the fact that you have to pick it up at all is the issue. Its great that we have dedicated folks like you and Neil that will pick it up, but why are people throwing it down in the first place? Its all good that we clean up after, but really there should be no need to have anyone picking up garbage, everyone should be packing out what they pack in. I'm not going to stand on a soapbox or preach to the converted here, I know you guys are not the ones that need to hear it.

I have no problem with telling someone to pick up their trash, problem is, even if you had 500 volunteers, to police and clean up after 4000 sledders is not reasonable IMO. I agree that drinking has become less overall in the past 20 yrs, not just 3-5, but if I was new to sledding and witnessed the BIS, I may have to draw other conclusions.

That being said - I'll gladly volunteer if the organizers need help, but to date I have not seen a request for assistance. If someone knows otherwise, please PM me or send a link.

I totally agree that we need to demonstrate that we support Revy for the long haul, which is my point about making the event sustainable, even if it means less people unfortunately. I think we have to work up to where we were. Maybe this year we start with 1000 people and next year they let in 1500, 2000 the yr after that, etc. I would still like to sled there in 10 yrs and have the community respect sledders. Let's show the local businesses and community that we can hold this event year after year after year without any adverse impacts to the mountain, wildlife and town infrastructure, perceived, inferred or actual. Knowing there is a scheduled event annually attracting 1000+ people makes economic uncertainty a little more certain.

Just some thoughts.

NSC

 

[Hemi]

we'll miss having you there Lapp! Youd be one of my pics for serious contender this year, Ill salute a pink drink to you buddy! (at zalas and after riding... of course)

I honestly believe that drinking on the hill has really reduced over the last 3-5 years. I dont see it much anymore, although this extreme event would naturaly atract the loosers that come for the carnage and drinking. we all will just do our part to prevent it and as neil said I will deffinatly pick up any garbage I see on the mountain!

"LOTS" of al-k-hal and garbage last weekend. Picked up a grocery bag full of garbage past Sugar bowl and up behind Bull Pen. The "cook" kept politely asking peeps to get their booze out of the cabin. The sign says "no booze in the cabin"
I missed the famous "Herbie Burgers" Glad to see the cook back.

I agree with you triple about who it attacts. Peeps think the BIS is Vegas or Sturgus on snow.The biggest percentage of peeps are good but it's the small percentage that will end up screwing it up for everyone. I'm concerned with the aftermath. Last BIS didn't do anything positive for the club that have seen. Maybe I'm not looking in the right place????

.02 cents

 

[Stephy]

Great points TB -I'll pick up garbage right beside the next guy......but the fact that you have to pick it up at all is the issue. Its great that we have dedicated folks like you and Neil that will pick it up, but why are people throwing it down in the first place? Its all good that we clean up after, but really there should be no need to have anyone picking up garbage, everyone should be packing out what they pack in. I'm not going to stand on a soapbox or preach to the converted here, I know you guys are not the ones that need to hear it.

I have no problem with telling someone to pick up their trash, problem is, even if you had 500 volunteers, to police and clean up after 4000 sledders is not reasonable IMO. I agree that drinking has become less overall in the past 20 yrs, not just 3-5, but if I was new to sledding and witnessed the BIS, I may have to draw other conclusions.

That being said - I'll gladly volunteer if the organizers need help, but to date I have not seen a request for assistance. If someone knows otherwise, please PM me or send a link.

I totally agree that we need to demonstrate that we support Revy for the long haul, which is my point about making the event sustainable, even if it means less people unfortunately. I think we have to work up to where we were. Maybe this year we start with 1000 people and next year they let in 1500, 2000 the yr after that, etc. I would still like to sled there in 10 yrs and have the community respect sledders. Let's show the local businesses and community that we can hold this event year after year after year without any adverse impacts to the mountain, wildlife and town infrastructure, perceived, inferred or actual. Knowing there is a scheduled event annually attracting 1000+ people makes economic uncertainty a little more certain.

Just some thoughts.

NSC

Well said....and I wish more people thought like this for sure.

 

[powder puff]

The club or society have not had any contact to date with the organizers of the event. Just get to hear about it through the grapevine again and on forums. Great start. You guys really think picking up garbage is going to take care of everything.

oh and I have to thank O-Zone for the "Big Iron" t-shirt he left for me this past wknd. at my workplace.

 

[Samurai]

The club or society have not had any contact to date with the organizers of the event. Just get to hear about it through the grapevine again and on forums. Great start. You guys really think picking up garbage is going to take care of everything.

oh and I have to thank O-Zone for the "Big Iron" t-shirt he left for me this past wknd. at my workplace.

x 1000

just like your pm short and to the point.

love ****ER

 

[Stephy]

The club or society have not had any contact to date with the organizers of the event. Just get to hear about it through the grapevine again and on forums. Great start. You guys really think picking up garbage is going to take care of everything.

oh and I have to thank O-Zone for the "Big Iron" t-shirt he left for me this past wknd. at my workplace.

I'm just saying its nice to actually see some people caring about the situation AFTER the event is over...and yes...picking up garbage does help, every little bit helps reguardless of how you look at it....

 

[powder puff]

I guess you can say O-zone contacted the society today, he called to ask if my shirt fit.

 

[raceu4it]

so how did it fit?, also how does that blue glove work, when you have to get on on the tank on a long drop. hehe

 

[triple Black]

Your right Kath, there is obviously allot more to it than picking up garbage. Everyone in the snowmobile club works way to hard to have somebody plan something like this over there heads.

although I look forward to it, we would be there riding weather or not there is a BIS...

 

[ESCAPE TIME]

I've been there for the past three events,and I can't believe that an event like this being so popular can't be turned into something positive for the sport and the community together.I think it just needs to be approached properly.I believe it is such a shame that it can't be turned into a fund raiser for CANCER or something of that nature.So many people that are interested in the BIS ,so if there would be a way to organize this into a good thing.I've been to Yellowstone for the Expo,and the area embraces the deal.Why can't this happen to the BIS????
I'd like to combine my dollars being spent (toward Revy & club),entertainment value and sledding all into one good cause like cancer, etc. Win-Win!!!

 

[fuji]

I've been there for the past three events,and I can't believe that an event like this being so popular can't be turned into something positive for the sport and the community together.I think it just needs to be approached properly.I believe it is such a shame that it can't be turned into a fund raiser for CANCER or something of that nature.So many people that are interested in the BIS ,so if there would be a way to organize this into a good thing.I've been to Yellowstone for the Expo,and the area embraces the deal.Why can't this happen to the BIS????
I'd like to combine my dollars being spent (toward Revy & club),entertainment value and sledding all into one good cause like cancer, etc. Win-Win!!!

totally agree. i heard ozone will be announcing the benefactors of the event very soon. some key associations in the industry and sport will be the recipients of some much needed support. "Big Iron Shootout" is a trademark and owned by Ozone from what I understand. looking forward to seeing the sledding community tunrning out for this one. anyone know if bc/dc will be playing again? that was fun

 

[NM]

The club or society have not had any contact to date with the organizers of the event. Just get to hear about it through the grapevine again and on forums. Great start. You guys really think picking up garbage is going to take care of everything.

oh and I have to thank O-Zone for the "Big Iron" t-shirt he left for me this past wknd. at my workplace.

I know you guys are having a meeting about this, and I hope it will be made in to a positive for Revelstoke and the SRS.
I think you should charge 30.00 just for the day. That is alot of extra cash you guys could use for extra help or whatever. Some people might complain about it, but everybody will pay it. Lets not kid ourselves, nobody is going up Boulder that day just for a ride.
It would be really cool to put a positive spin on this and show the city that sledding is what is pushing the economy.

 

[Motleyone]

I know you guys are having a meeting about this, and I hope it will be made in to a positive for Revelstoke and the SRS.
I think you should charge 30.00 just for the day. That is alot of extra cash you guys could use for extra help or whatever. Some people might complain about it, but everybody will pay it. Lets not kid ourselves, nobody is going up Boulder that day just for a ride.
It would be really cool to put a positive spin on this and show the city that sledding is what is pushing the economy.

I agree with NM here. Anyone who spends the money to ride in Revy would have no problem paying double the normal trail fee that one day. This would allow the club to hire monitors for the trail and the hill. Everyone take responsibility for themselves and those around them and say something when some knucklehead decides to litter or drink alcohol.

This is the premier event for our sport. There are a lot of great riders that would love to showcase their skills and many more that would just love to watch the unbelievable riding. Don't let a few idiots ruin this for those that have the self control to follow the rules.

 

[MR. TWO LITRE]

totally agree. i heard ozone will be announcing the benefactors of the event very soon. some key associations in the industry and sport will be the recipients of some much needed support. "Big Iron Shootout" is a trademark and owned by Ozone from what I understand. looking forward to seeing the sledding community tunrning out for this one. anyone know if bc/dc will be playing again? that was fun

is there a contact number for ozone.or even a last name .

 

[raceu4it]

any truth to the rumor, that if your sporting this tat, you get, a to the front of the line pass. ,

 

[RIP N TEAR]

If the BIS is to succeed, then the right people need to be informed. There is a lot of work behind the sences that no one ever see's. Well at least the Snowmobile club will do a good job of grooming. Not everything goes as planned, just ask me and Shauwn. No matter how hard you try.

 

[EZmoney]

Can some one post a few pics for me of what the race hill looks like this year and the climbing hill for the BIS?