Anyone have any idea if its a go this year?
Memorial Day Weekend at Dutchman Flats
- Thread starter Mountaintech
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Why wouldn't it be?
I don't know. Can't find any info on it. What's the scoop?
Never any "scoop" just show up ready to hang, party, ride, laugh and fix.....
So I guess this is an unsanctioned, no sponsors event? What does the parking situation usually end up like? Can you overnight in RVs up there?
Same as the last 20 plus years .....It's a go.
Talked to several people that are attending from far and wide.
On well attended years If you aren't parked in Dutchman by Fri morning you are on or down the road.
Fun times with great people...sometimes there are even some pretty fast sleds around.
Talked to several people that are attending from far and wide.
On well attended years If you aren't parked in Dutchman by Fri morning you are on or down the road.
Fun times with great people...sometimes there are even some pretty fast sleds around.
Forecast looks like it might give us some snow over the next few days.
S
suitcase
Well-known member
Are you going to attend? Keating and I are taking about a late ride next weekend, up there at, well some where LOL. I should be home in 3 or 4 days.
O
Oregongirl
Well-known member
K - I've just got to throw my buzz kill in here......
As you may know - there is GREAT controversary about the future of Dutchman. While the FS is saying that it won't be closed to snowmobilers, they do plan to restrict vehicle length to 22'. Seriously! Our truck and sled deck is 23' feet. How this is not a closure I will never understand!!
There is a HUGE push from a group called the Bend Backcounty Alliance to exclude snowmobiles from Dutchman - and ultimately to close LOTS of our riding areas. Just check out their website for the slanderous commentary about sledders and the photo evidence they like to trounce around to anyone who will listen.
(link below)
So, please be courteous to the FS and any "visitors". And, please...I this is hard for some, but respect the posted boundaries - whether you agree with them or not. This is an uphill battle we are fighting. We don't need egg on our face at the next monthly meeting with the fs. People are actively engaged in the battle to keep this open for snowmobiles. Please remember that.
K. I'm done now. We won't be there this year, but I do hope that you all have fun without us!!
This story is from their website:
This past Memorial Day weekend saw another annual campout at Dutchman Flat by a group of out-of-town snowmobilers. Although no camping is allowed at Dutchman Flat Sno-Park, the lot was packed full (actually overtaken) by over-nighting RVs, vehicles, trailers, and snowmobiles.
The photo was taken early Saturday morning, May 23, 2009, while most campers were still asleep. Both the Forest Service and Sheriff chose not to enforce the NO CAMPING regulation and ignore the parked trucks and trailers along the highway.
Of course, the weekend’s heavy motorized activity was noticeable all around Tumalo: Despite very clear signage delineating the non-motorized zone, the boundary was broken just about everywhere–in Dutchman Flat, at the summit of Tumalo, in the bowl of Tumalo, on Tumalo’s west ridge, and at the Bend watershed boundary.
What’s going on here?
What’s going on is that the Forest Service has chosen to turn a blind eye to this behavior. It’s just another example how they continue to give bias to motorized users, while failing to adequately account for the needs of other user groups.
What happened this past weekend isn’t anything new. But the Forest Service’s blatant disregard for national and local policy and lack of adequate management for diverse user groups has gone too far. It is time that the agency is held accountable for its actions (or lack of action).
As you may know - there is GREAT controversary about the future of Dutchman. While the FS is saying that it won't be closed to snowmobilers, they do plan to restrict vehicle length to 22'. Seriously! Our truck and sled deck is 23' feet. How this is not a closure I will never understand!!
There is a HUGE push from a group called the Bend Backcounty Alliance to exclude snowmobiles from Dutchman - and ultimately to close LOTS of our riding areas. Just check out their website for the slanderous commentary about sledders and the photo evidence they like to trounce around to anyone who will listen.
(link below)So, please be courteous to the FS and any "visitors". And, please...I this is hard for some, but respect the posted boundaries - whether you agree with them or not. This is an uphill battle we are fighting. We don't need egg on our face at the next monthly meeting with the fs. People are actively engaged in the battle to keep this open for snowmobiles. Please remember that.
K. I'm done now. We won't be there this year, but I do hope that you all have fun without us!!
This story is from their website:
This past Memorial Day weekend saw another annual campout at Dutchman Flat by a group of out-of-town snowmobilers. Although no camping is allowed at Dutchman Flat Sno-Park, the lot was packed full (actually overtaken) by over-nighting RVs, vehicles, trailers, and snowmobiles.
The photo was taken early Saturday morning, May 23, 2009, while most campers were still asleep. Both the Forest Service and Sheriff chose not to enforce the NO CAMPING regulation and ignore the parked trucks and trailers along the highway.
Of course, the weekend’s heavy motorized activity was noticeable all around Tumalo: Despite very clear signage delineating the non-motorized zone, the boundary was broken just about everywhere–in Dutchman Flat, at the summit of Tumalo, in the bowl of Tumalo, on Tumalo’s west ridge, and at the Bend watershed boundary.
What’s going on here?
What’s going on is that the Forest Service has chosen to turn a blind eye to this behavior. It’s just another example how they continue to give bias to motorized users, while failing to adequately account for the needs of other user groups.
What happened this past weekend isn’t anything new. But the Forest Service’s blatant disregard for national and local policy and lack of adequate management for diverse user groups has gone too far. It is time that the agency is held accountable for its actions (or lack of action).
K - I've just got to throw my buzz kill in here......
As you may know - there is GREAT controversary about the future of Dutchman. While the FS is saying that it won't be closed to snowmobilers, they do plan to restrict vehicle length to 22'. Seriously! Our truck and sled deck is 23' feet. How this is not a closure I will never understand!!
There is a HUGE push from a group called the Bend Backcounty Alliance to exclude snowmobiles from Dutchman - and ultimately to close LOTS of our riding areas. Just check out their website for the slanderous commentary about sledders and the photo evidence they like to trounce around to anyone who will listen.
So, please be courteous to the FS and any "visitors". And, please...I this is hard for some, but respect the posted boundaries - whether you agree with them or not. This is an uphill battle we are fighting. We don't need egg on our face at the next monthly meeting with the fs. People are actively engaged in the battle to keep this open for snowmobiles. Please remember that.
K. I'm done now. We won't be there this year, but I do hope that you all have fun without us!!
This story is from their website:
This past Memorial Day weekend saw another annual campout at Dutchman Flat by a group of out-of-town snowmobilers. Although no camping is allowed at Dutchman Flat Sno-Park, the lot was packed full (actually overtaken) by over-nighting RVs, vehicles, trailers, and snowmobiles.
The photo was taken early Saturday morning, May 23, 2009, while most campers were still asleep. Both the Forest Service and Sheriff chose not to enforce the NO CAMPING regulation and ignore the parked trucks and trailers along the highway.
Of course, the weekend’s heavy motorized activity was noticeable all around Tumalo: Despite very clear signage delineating the non-motorized zone, the boundary was broken just about everywhere–in Dutchman Flat, at the summit of Tumalo, in the bowl of Tumalo, on Tumalo’s west ridge, and at the Bend watershed boundary.
What’s going on here?
What’s going on is that the Forest Service has chosen to turn a blind eye to this behavior. It’s just another example how they continue to give bias to motorized users, while failing to adequately account for the needs of other user groups.
What happened this past weekend isn’t anything new. But the Forest Service’s blatant disregard for national and local policy and lack of adequate management for diverse user groups has gone too far. It is time that the agency is held accountable for its actions (or lack of action).
Wise words. Respect the rules and don't leave a mess!!!
Good Post Oregon Girl, we all want to enjoy these last few rides of the season and have good times to remember to get us through to next season. Better yet we'd like to have those places to ride next season 
. You can bet "they" will be up there as well 
to collect whatever evidence they can to shut "us" down. 
It's real hard to dispute photos of boundary signs with tracks going past and beyond. Police each other, talk to the people who violate and let them know we won't tolerate the actions of a few 
if it risk shutting down an area that many of us use. Clean up when you leave, even if it's not yours we have to show them that we do care and that we are responsible.
. You can bet "they" will be up there as well to collect whatever evidence they can to shut "us" down. It's real hard to dispute photos of boundary signs with tracks going past and beyond. Police each other, talk to the people who violate and let them know we won't tolerate the actions of a few if it risk shutting down an area that many of us use. Clean up when you leave, even if it's not yours we have to show them that we do care and that we are responsible.
T
thewished
Member
I'm pretty sure we need to always clean up, it sux that these reh-tards can't even give us one weekend in peace. Memorial day weekend is pretty much "Motorhead" weekend anywhere you go, the lake, dunes, and the snow. They can climb and "backcountry" bachelor right now since its closed. IMO they need to get their panties unwadded and go hike if they want backcountry. Hardly anyone goes west of the boundary besides animals even though its closed to us due to them...
We all live here and we all have the right to enjoy it!!! I'll sign up any petition and know at least 10 other guys who would no doubt. We all respect the woods and are greatful of what it allows us to do all winter and summer long
We all live here and we all have the right to enjoy it!!! I'll sign up any petition and know at least 10 other guys who would no doubt. We all respect the woods and are greatful of what it allows us to do all winter and summer long
It's funny that they will go all the way up there just to take photos and not ski. I don't recall seeing one person skiing that area memorial wkend. Those who do ski that wkend normally ski south sister since the hwy is normally open then, access is easy and the skiing is much better then tumalo.
Maybe in the future we need to talk bachelor into letting us use the skyliner or sunrise parking lot, since they aren't open memorial weekends anymore. I'm sure most would be willing to pay to park there for a small fee for the weekend and avoid stepping on the elitest toes. Both those lots are much bigger too. Just a thought...
Maybe in the future we need to talk bachelor into letting us use the skyliner or sunrise parking lot, since they aren't open memorial weekends anymore. I'm sure most would be willing to pay to park there for a small fee for the weekend and avoid stepping on the elitest toes. Both those lots are much bigger too. Just a thought...
Shaping up to be a good weekend. Groomer was there yesterday. Hats off to the OSSA!! Parking lot is already full and looking like an RV park. See everyone up there.
C
clutch man
Well-known member
Saturday
Everyone needs to give wally Buckman A big thank you for getting the permits and loading up the OSSA groomer and taking it to Dutchman Snow Park then grooming the race track, plus grooming all the way to moon mt for the weekend.
Wally was asked by John if he would groom for us and Wally did it. He even stayed up there and joined the BBQ too.
Give this man a big thank you.
Thank you Wally
Everyone needs to give wally Buckman A big thank you for getting the permits and loading up the OSSA groomer and taking it to Dutchman Snow Park then grooming the race track, plus grooming all the way to moon mt for the weekend.
Wally was asked by John if he would groom for us and Wally did it. He even stayed up there and joined the BBQ too.
Give this man a big thank you.
Thank you Wally
