MEB invites all Bronco owners to attend the 7th Annual Fawl Crawl at Tellico!
Who: All Bronco Owners
What: A great time wheeling at Tellico!
Where: All trail rides depart from Crawford’s campground
When: October 21-22, 2005
Cost: $5 per vehicle per day (paid in the USFS drop box at the trail head). In addition, we request that all drivers going on one of our organized group trail rides make a donation of $20 or more that will go directly to Southern Four Wheel Drive Association ( www.sfwda.org ) for trail maintenance efforts at Tellico. (If you do not care to donate to this worthy cause, please do not plan to attend as part of this event). Last year we had almost 100% participation by those staying in Crawford's camp-great job. Hopefully, those who meet up with the group will see their trail leader and also donate.
Point of Contact:Ken Messer, broncman@bellsouth.net
MEB will again be hosting a laid back weekend of wheeling in the mountains of western North Carolina. Come out and check out some great EB’s and have a couple of fun days on the trail which is sure to be followed by some story telling around the campfire at night.
Steve Crawford and Crawford’s camp ( http://www.crawfordsattellico.com ) will again be the headquarters for the Fawl Crawl. Steve and his staff will again be demonstrating some good ‘ol southern hospitality by once again offering a down home style meal on Saturday night at 6:30. Tickets for the meal can be purchased from Steve on Friday or Saturday for $10 each. Last year the spread was incredible- the desserts and sides the ladies made were awesome!
Crawford’s is the most 4x4 enthusiast focused campground around! Check out what some others have to say: http://www.rockcrawler.com/trailreports/tellico_summer2001/index.asp In addition to the great features like a fully equipped shop and rock course in the middle of the camp, Crawford’s also offers amenities that anyone attending will appreciate, such as new, CLEAN private bathrooms and showers with LOTS of hot water! If you want to make a reservation for a tent or RV site, call Steve at 828-837-9077 or email him at crawfordcamp@webworkz.com .
As with all MEB hosted events and Tellico OHV policy, the NO ALCOHOL ON THE TRAILS will be enforced. If you can not refrain from having a cold one until camp, please choose another weekend or event to enjoy Tellico. There will be a paid enforcement officer (Forest Service/warden) in Tellico this fall.
How To Sign Up:
- Email Ken at broncman@bellsouth.net and let him know how many in your group (trail rigs and people) plan to attend, and what level trail you would like to run (descriptions below).
- Contact Steve for reservations and/or with the number of tickets for Saturday’s dinner if you’ll be attending the meal.
- Show up with a $5 bill for the US Forest Service drop box for each day you plan to wheel.
- Don't forget your $20 donation for SFWDA and be ready to have some fun!
Trail Ride Ratings:
- Stock/Mild: Low chance of damage, scenic tour on gravel roads-these would be for basically uncut rigs.
- Moderate: 33” + tire, tow hooks front and rear, potential for damage, especially rockers.
- Difficult: 33” tire rigs must have one locker (2 preferred), 35” + tire recommended, 1 locker, tow hooks, winch recommended. Roll bar or hardtop required, Mechanical and/or body damage likely.
- Extreme: 35”+, two lockers, tow hooks, winch, roll bar (not just hardtop). Mechanical and/or body damage probable.
If you are interested in being a trail leader please contact Ken as well
Thanks and hope to see you there,
Ken Messer
Fawl Crawl Chair.