Official Sign Up: Mt. St. Helens '09 "No Fog" Windy Ridge Edition

[Shadabob]

Date: Saturday June 27th, 2009
Start Time: Meet at 9:30-10am, Driving portion starts at 10:30am
Starting Location: I-5 Exit 63 (Washington 505) Shell Station/ View Point

We will be meeting 1/4 mile west of the I-5 exit 63 off ramp. For those that went last time, this is the same starting location. Look for the Shell Station/ Viewpoint. It affords plenty of parking and is the only building around (easy to find!). Its approximately 1hr north of Vancouer, so those coming from Seattle it isnt too far at all .

This time the drive will loop around Mt. St. Helens, and afford tons of awesome viewing of the mountain (minus fog, oh god...please be no fog!). It is known as the "Windy Ridge Drive" and I know several car and motorcycle groups that make this drive each year and is a very well known/ popular car club destination (maybe we will see another club when we are up there ). Alot of great scenery and several lakes, including a very winding road up to Windy Ridge and Spirit Lake. The drive passes right through Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The drive will conclude in Woodland (right off I-5) were we can stop and have dinner at a resturaunt for those interested. Overall its more driving then last years infamous "Fog Drive," but still is far from an endurance drive .

Windy Ridge Drive

Note- the map shows exit 68 as the start...we are starting at Exit 63~ the linky is just a map I found. Gives a great idea of what to expect!


UPDATE: Even though I posted an update below, I felt it was worth mentioning in the initial post. There is a possibility that the drive may be altered due to damaged roadways/ bridges. If that is the case, then the only change is the drive will go to the Johnson Ridge Observatory on the west side of the moutain. Further cofirmation will come if we find anything out. Everything else is remaining the same (date, time, starting location, ect).

[Shadabob]

Here we go...

1.) Erik & Jill (Shadabob)
2.) Mark (KVRXS)...and maybe Joy or Shar?
3.)

[FUDDMAN]

You can add the FUDDMAN groupe to the list.

[Shadabob]

Originally Posted by FUDDMAN

You can add the FUDDMAN groupe to the list.

Awesome, will do. Can't wait this is gonna be an awesome drive!


1.) Erik & Jill (Shadabob)
2.) Mark (KVRXS)...and maybe Joy or Shar?
3.) Fuddman
4.)

[ensteele]

I'd love to go, but I have a wedding reception I have to go to.

[fuddman Jr]

you can count me in

[Hondasucks]

oooo day after my birthday Hopefully da wife and I can make it...

[Alycone]

1.) Erik & Jill (Shadabob)
2.) Mark (KVRXS)...and maybe Joy or Shar?
3.) Fuddman & Mrs. & Jr.
4.) Troy & Corrina (MacGyver)
5.) Le
6.) Alycone

[Shadabob]

5 more days and counting! Weather report is looking VERY good, with Saturday in the high 70s (crossing fingers, lol). And if you still havent signed up, its still not to late! I spoke with Mark today, and he will be posting some more details and other info soon.

Looking forward to it!!

[KVRXS]

Hi,
Just a short note. The road around Mt. St. Helens will be closed, probably for the duration of summer. So, this drive will be similar to the last one, only with a twist. Actually, more than one. The extra curves will only add a few miles to the trip, but they're cool corners.
A hunt for four things, with clues, will be a part of this. Only one person has to find the objects to be shared with the rest of the group, so you can kick back if you like. Lunch will be provided, just sandwiches and snacks and drinks, as there is no food available at the visitors center. This allows for a bit more time hanging out without hunger.
The cost for the visitors center is eight dollars per person. If you haven't been, it is worth it. Dinner will be at the Guadalajara at the end of the day, about 5 pm.
We look forward to everyone coming and plan to see said mountain this time.
Mark and Joy

[ensteele]

I wish I could go on this one. I have to go to a wedding reception and will not make it. I will be there in spirit anyway. See you at the Dabob Seafood Meet in July/Aug. There will be some fun activities.