Mountain Run 4
 

Preparations are underway for Mountain Run 4. If you've already been on one of the previous mountain runs, then you know what it's all about. If you haven't then you really need to consider MR4.

MR4 will begin on Sunday evening, May 8 and end on Wed, May 11 in BG, just in time for pizza at the U-Plaza.

We will be staying at the Park Vista in Gatlinburg for the entire MR4 (scroll down for hotel info). There will be a variety of road trips available each day with something that should be perfect for each & every participant.

For a better idea of what MR4 will be like, click HERE and open the MR1, MR2, and MR3 albums as well as the Tail of the Dragon albums.

Please reply to this post if:

• you're definitely going
• you're a strong maybe
• you have questions

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I'll be a strong maybe.

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:rolleyes: think I've heard that before. This time we're counting on you to drive your Z ... and make sure Doug drives, too. It'll be great !!!

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I'm in.

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I'm IN!

(Just wish I could find my MAP!)

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Sounds great. I like the idea of staying in one place.

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One Z ... or TWO???

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As do I. This definitely makes me a strong maybe.

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One of 'em...Not decided which!

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If Dave gets a Texas convoy this year I'm a definite maybe.

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Finally a definite maybe!

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Alright, Doug and I are talking about this. Spring is coming. What's the latest? - Steve

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Going to talk to George in the next couple of days. I like what we did last year Fontana for the first two nights and Alcoa for the third night. I am hearing that most participants would like to stay at Fontana resort all three days.

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Robert,

All at one works 4 me too. But, whatever you two decide is good. Let us know what we can do to help!

Paul

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I have a slight preference for all days at Fontana, but that's a selfish request from me because we don't plan to go all the way to BG this year. So, like Paul, we'll be fine (and will have fun) with whatever plan you decide. Thanks for organizing this.

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For Steve, Doug, Robert, Paul, Russ + others,

I've worked out several tentative routes (I've driven virtually all of the roads in the region but not necessarily on the exact routes that I'm looking at for MR4. I plan to have a variety of routes to pick from including some with the most seat time and some with plenty of "sight-seeing & local stops" ... i.e. something for everyone.

All the routes I've worked on presume Fontana as home base. It is definitely possible to depart Fontana on Wed AM, run the Dragon south to north, and make it to BG by early afternoon. It's also possible to add the Devil's Triangle or other scenic routes and still make BG in time for pizza. Looks like a win-win as far as I'm concerned.

Robert, we need to go ahead and block rooms starting Sunday (Mother's Day) and checking out on Wed AM. FWIW, many participants from last year indicated they really liked the idea of staying at Fontana and since it's very centrally located to all the "good" roads, it seems like the logical thing to do. Depending on how many participants we have we can either opt for a buffet dinner on Tue nite (similar to last year) or do something different. Lots of options.

I would say to subscribe to this thread but I think notifications are not working at the moment, so please check this thread frequently for updates and definitely let us know of your interest, especially if you are definitely planning on attending MR4.

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George, I was going to send you and Hutch an Email on Monday. I contacted Beth with Fontana Dam a week ago, With Hutch permission, I am going to create one block of rooms as we will get a better price.

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sounds good ... definitely want Hutch in the loop & I'm sure he will be OK with the plan. Past 3 weeks have been rough on the calendar ... hope to get back on track after tomorrow. Planning on going up to the mountains in a couple of weeks. Was going next week but snow is expected, just enough to make the curvy roads more challenging than I wish. Will keep you posted.

George

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Might be bringing my step father for the ride along. But, TomTom might also be looking for a ride.

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roads are probably a little slick about now ... temps in the teens ... white stuff in the forecast ... trying to decide whether to put chains on the Z (just kidding).

Working on routes now ... should be posting updated info in a couple of days.

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I'll be there..Building something right now to bring:pray

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MR4 UPDATE - Please Read !!!
Tentative Itinerary
Sun May 8 - 8:00 pm Driver's Meeting in Gatlinburg
Mon May 9 - Day 1 run (choose a route)
Tue May 10 - Day 2 run (choose a route)
Wed May 11 - Day 3 (caravan to BG for pizza)

Driver's Meeting
We will go over final details, answer questions, suggest routes for you to choose, etc. etc. Most (probably all) of the MR4 info will be emailed to each participant at least a week prior to the Driver's Meeting

Tentative Routes
MR4 participants will have a greater choice of routes this year including Wayah Rd that is "new" to the MR routes. Route choices range from 137 miles (3:29 driving time) to 288 miles (7:12). The shorter routes have more scenic stops, plenty of time for lunch, and will be fairly relaxed in nature. A couple of longer routes are available especially for the "iron butts" ... no more complaining about not having enough seat time. Look at all the routes HERE. Contact me with suggestions or additional requests.

Accommodations
The MR4 hotel is the Park Vista in Gatlinburg

Participants
Now's the time to sign up. Let us know you're going.

Contact Info
If you participated in a previous Mountain Run and your email, cell ph#, car info, etc. are unchanged, we should have your contact info on file. If not, please PM or email me the following:
Name
Driving Solo or w/Navigator
Forum Name
Address
City State Zip
Cell Ph
Email Address
Car Info (year/color)

Questions
Post any questions you might have in this thread ... or send me a PM ... or email me by clicking HERE and then clicking the Email box. Remember that you can check out photos & more from previous Mountain Runs by visiting my website (link in my signature below).

MR1 had the original Magnificent 7 ZR-1's; MR2 had 15 cars; MR3 had 36 cars; here's hoping we have a big turnout for MR4. If you've never made the Mountain Run, now's your chance ... it will be an experience you will never forget and most likely you'll want to repeat.

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I am hopeful for this year

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Charlie - looking forward to seeing you this year. Hope you can work it out plus bring as many of the Wazoo gang as possible. It would be great to see a big caravan running down I-81.

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It would be a blast. I know Dempsey (Oricale) is in as well. Hopefully many others from Wazoo land will come out to play.....

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I'm in. Another from WAZOO.
Al Homans

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Theresa and I are definitely in! We had such a good time last year. Thank you again, George for putting this together!

Glenn

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Wanted to give everyone a heads up, Fontana resort is booked solid for our event. I am trying to find accommodations to support 60 rooms.
I started posting the Venue on the Simple Corvette, C4 modified, LT4-LT5 owners, C4 Corvette, ZR-1 Net Registry and Specialty C4 groups in Facebook. With the traction I am receiving, I do not believe 60 rooms is going to be enough.
When George and I started this event three years ago, We started with the Magnificent 7. Our goal was to get 100 Corvettes to participate. I did not expect it to come to fruition so soon.

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You are leading this year.

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Fontana is totally booked (except for 4-5 rooms) by the MiniCoopers, who changed weeks from last year. We may be faster but those spunky little Coopers are quicker, at least when it comes to booking the rooms we thought we had. Ah well, 20-20 hindsight. And we only found this out in the last 12-18 hours ... so all the work Robert was doing on the rooms is basically a start over, but no worries there, he's a magician & a genius when it comes to finding accommodations.

And the maps that I've been working on for "more than a couple of hours" are out the window (maybe use them next year) so I'm working on alternate scenarios that will work with our new "headquarters". I was a bit disappointed when I learned what happened but dug back into my map software and believe that we're going to have a terrific mountain run. The wife always tells me to make lemonade when you're thrown a couple of lemons and my cup already "runneth" over.

So, no worries ... MR4 will be great ... and if you see any Coopers on the road ... well, I'm sure you'll think of something :mrgreen:

Stay tuned (i.e. check this thread often). We're working hard on a quick solution and will post the outcome here ASAP.

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hmmm :confused:

I thought I saw a post from Paul W. asking for confirmation re: Fontana and now the post is gone ... is the server acting up?

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No. I pulled it, Gunny. I was confused (something new!).

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I'm in. With a co-pilot, Roger. We'll leave NH Saturday, hole up somewhere mid trip. I would REALLY like to hook up and caravan. WAZOO guys, I'll be heading through your territory if that works.
George, all my info is the same.
Steve Smith
Roger Whitney
I'll bring a couple of radios.

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Robert and I and company discussed holing up at London KY Saturday night. Then on Sunday, caravan to Gatlinburg (?) (exact destination TBA). However, the Wazoo group might prefer grouping somewhere else (along I-81?) Saturday night. Then, maybe those of us coming from the west could meet up w/ y'all and caravan to (Gatlinburg?).

Thoughts?

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KY is a bit out of the way for me on the way to NC.
Paul, I'll do my best not to break down again. I still appreciate you and Jim giving up an entire day for me. The problem has never reoccured. Nor have I been in the rain like we had that morning. I blame it on the rain and something getting wet. -Steve

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UPDATE !!!

MR4 hotel accommodations will be in Gatlinburg. Robert is completing the details and will be posting that info ASAP so that everyone can go ahead and make reservations, etc.

I will update the route maps in about a week (leaving for the mountains and won't have decent internet access). However, most of the routes from Gatlinburg will be very similar to the routes already proposed - just a different starting/ending place. Included will be the Dragon, Foothills Parkway, Cherohala Skyway, Smoky Mountain Loop, the best parts of Moonshiner 28, Highlands, waterfalls, scenic overlooks PLUS a couple of new roads that I will be looking at later this week.

It's gonna be GREAT ... if you've been on any of the previous mountain runs, you will drive some of your favorite roads PLUS have the opportunity to try out some new roads. And staying in Gatlinburg will be especially nice with an abundance of good restaurants, shops, and spectacular views.

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Here is a link to the Hotel. When Making your reservation you have several choices, Single King upper floor, Two King beds upper floor, Mountain View or a City View.
Drivers Meeting will be 8:00 PM on Sunday. Banquet will be Monday at 7:00 PM
Price is $104.00 a night.
Group name is (GSR ZR1)
I will add a link and code on Friday 2/26/2016 to make your reservation.

GROUP CODE: ZR1


http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hot...VDT/index.html

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Robert, do we need to wait until Friday for the link and code?

Reason for asking: I just called and they said no rooms available.

Thanks.

- Russ

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Yes.