In This Issue:

1. Spots left in the 2018 Vision Quest and Counting Coup

2. The next trail work event is on Saturday, February 3rd working on the Bell Ridge Trail.

1. SPOTS LEFT IN THE 2018 VISION QUEST AND COUNTING COUP

We have 9 spots left in the Vision Quest (120 total) and spots 9 left in the Counting Coup (230 total). The events are scheduled for Saturday, April 7th and the Trabuco Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, May 12th.

Here are the links:

Vision Quest – Saturday, April 7th – $140 entry fee – limit 120
https://warriorssociety.redpodium.com/2018-vision-quest

Counting Coup – Saturday, April 7th – $105 entry fee – limit 230
https://warriorssociety.redpodium.com/2018-counting-coup

Trabuco Challenge – Saturday, May 12th – $55 entry fee – limit 150/class
https://warriorssociety.redpodium.com/2018-trabuco-challenge

In 2004 the Warrior’s Society produced a video on the Vision Quest and Counting Coup mountain bike events. It gives a 3D video tour of the course with original music. The video captures the true toughness of the event showing the struggles and triumphs of those participating. For those of you considering one of the few remaining spots this will give you an idea of what to expect on the course.

We have one change for those who sign up for the Vision Quest and Counting Coup events. We will be allowing those signed up to sell their spots if they are injured or for personal reasons for up to one (1) month before the event. There will be a $25.00 transfer fee, which will be used for gift cards to be raffled off at Trabuco Challenge Event. We sell out on these events every year and this will give those who miss signing up an opportunity to participate.

These events are part of the King and Queen of the Mountain Series with the Vision Quest being the pro-class and the Counting Coup being the intermediate class. The series final will be the at Trabuco Challenge event.

3. THE NEXT TRAIL WORK EVENT IS ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD WORKING ON THE BELL RIDGE TRAIL

WHAT: Brushing the Bell Ridge Trail
WHEN: Saturday, February 3rd.
WHERE: Staging from the Parker Ranch
TIME: 8:00 AM sharp

You: Bring sturdy shoes, gloves, trail snacks, water. A folding chair and a dry shirt for the post-work luncheon.

We’ll be brushing back the vegetation which is encroaching on the trail corridor with two groups working from the top and bottom of the trail.

We are in need of shuttle drivers with vehicles capable of driving to the top of the trail via the Main Divide Road. If you have such vehicle and want to help we could use you.

The Warrior’s Society will provide loppers and saws, along with the gas trimmer(s), if we are able to use them.

RSVP super important for this one.
Keith Eckstein
949 331 3101
ecksteinly29@gmail.com

In This Issue:

1. Spots left in the 2018 Vision Quest and Counting Coup

2. Blue Jay area trail work – Thanks to our 23 volunteers!

3. The next trail work event is on Saturday, February 3rd working on the Bell Ridge Trail.

1. SPOTS LEFT IN THE 2018 VISION QUEST AND COUNTING COUP

We have 14 spots left in the Vision Quest (120 total) and spots 18 left in the Counting Coup (230 total). The events are scheduled for Saturday, April 7th and the Trabuco Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, May 12th.

Here are the links:

Vision Quest – Saturday, April 7th – $140 entry fee – limit 120
https://warriorssociety.redpodium.com/2018-vision-quest

Counting Coup – Saturday, April 7th – $105 entry fee – limit 230
https://warriorssociety.redpodium.com/2018-counting-coup

Trabuco Challenge – Saturday, May 12th – $55 entry fee – limit 150/class
https://warriorssociety.redpodium.com/2018-trabuco-challenge

In 2004 the Warrior’s Society produced a video on the Vision Quest and Counting Coup mountain bike events. It gives a 3D video tour of the course with original music. The video captures the true toughness of the event showing the struggles and triumphs of those participating. For those of you considering one of the few remaining spots this will give you an idea of what to expect on the course.

Here’s the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgrWwOGrjNs

We have one change for those who sign up for the Vision Quest and Counting Coup events. We will be allowing those signed up to sell their spots if they are injured or for personal reasons for up to one (1) month before the event. There will be a $25.00 transfer fee, which will be used for gift cards to be raffled off at Trabuco Challenge Event. We sell out on these events every year and this will give those who miss signing up an opportunity to participate.

These events are part of the King and Queen of the Mountain Series with the Vision Quest being the pro-class and the Counting Coup being the intermediate class. The series final will be the at Trabuco Challenge event.

2. BLUE JAY AREA TRAIL WORK – THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!

Thanks to the volunteers last Saturday that helped us brush the Upper San Juan, Falcon and Old San Juan Trails!
So far this year we’ve brushed the following trails: Holy Jim, Trabuco, West Horse Thief, Upper San Juan, Old San Juan, and Falcon. Our plan’s for 2018 include brushing the Bell Ridge and Joplin Trails. We may also return to the Blue Jay area and work on the Chiquta Trail.

If you’d like to give back and help keep the trails maintained consider joining us at one of our future trail work events.

3. THE NEXT TRAIL WORK EVENT IS ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD WORKING ON THE BELL RIDGE TRAIL

WHAT: Brushing the Bell Ridge Trail
WHEN: Saturday, February 3rd.
WHERE: Staging from the Parker Ranch
TIME: 8:00 AM sharp

You: Bring sturdy shoes, gloves, trail snacks, water. A folding chair and a dry shirt for the post-work luncheon.

We’ll be brushing back the vegetation which is encroaching on the trail corridor with two groups working from the top and bottom of the trail.

The Warrior’s Society will provide loppers and saws, along with the gas trimmer(s), if we are able to use them.

RSVP super important for this one.
Keith Eckstein
949 331 3101
ecksteinly29@gmail.com

In this week’s news:

1. Trail Work Event this Saturday, January 6th

2. 2004 Pow Wow video posted on Youtube

1. TRAIL WORK EVENT THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 6TH.

If you are free this Saturday consider joining us and help keep the trails open:

WHAT: Brushing the “Upper Loop” on San Juan trail
WHEN: This Saturday, January 6th
WHERE: staging from Blue Jay campground, at the overflow parking next to site 36
TIME: 8:00 AM sharp

You: Bring sturdy shoes, gloves, trail snacks, water. A folding chair and a dry shirt for the post-work luncheon.

We’ll work the upper loop down to Cocktail Rock, brushing back the vegetation which is encroaching on the trail corridor. If we can get enough of a crew together, we will use gas trimmers.

Bring loppers and folding saws if you have ’em. The Warrior’s Society will provide loppers and saws, along with the gas trimmer(s), if we are able to use them.

RSVP super important for this one.
Keith Eckstein
949 331 3101
ecksteinly29@gmail.com
and/or
John Nobil
johnnobil@gmail.com

2. 2004 POW WOW VIDEO POSTED ON YOUTUBE

In 2004 the Warrior’s Society produced a video on the Vision Quest and Counting Coup mountain bike events. It gives a 3D video tour of the course with original music. The video captures the true toughness of the event showing the struggles and triumphs of those participating. For those of you considering one of the few remaining spots this will give you an idea of what to expect on the course.

Here’s the link: