UFWDAMountain Adventures at SnowshoeMountain Event!
SIGN UP TODAY! DO NOT MISS THIS GREAT EVENT!United Four Wheel Drive Associations, Snowshoe Mountain and Quadratec have teamed up to put an off road event together for September 11, 12 and 13, 2009 at the beautiful Snowshoe Mountain Resort. Friday is a check-in day and Saturday and Sunday are trail riding days. The trails offer something for everyone from stock vehicles to heavily modified vehicles.
Snowshoe Mountain is an incredible ski resort in West Virginia . The resort is not open for trail riding unless it is an event that is similar to this event. Check out the Snowshoe Mountain Resort website at
http://www.snowshoemtn.com/index.htm.
Please check out Quadratec for all of your off road needs at
http://www.quadratec.com/.
For more information about the event or UFWDA please visit our website and our forums at
www.ufwda.org.
Mountain Adventures at Snowshoe Mountain ScheduleFriday, September 11, 2009 - · Please note: You do not have to check in on Friday. You may check in Saturday morning prior to the trail ride.
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Check -in begins in the Central Village of the Snowshoe Property Resort.
Saturday, September 12, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. - Driver’s meeting at the Central Village
9:00 a.m. - Morning Trail Ride
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch Break at Central Village
1:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Afternoon Trail Ride
4:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Dinner Break
7:30 p.m. - Raffle and Entertainment at The Junction in the Central
Village
Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. - Driver’s meeting at the Central Village
9:00 a.m. - Morning Trail Ride
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch Break at Central Village
1:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Afternoon Trail Ride
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These trails are rated as shown 
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| Every Jeep is rated from 1 (easiest) to 10 (most difficult). These ratings are based on the overall trail, not just on one or two tough obstacles. Rain can increase ratings on all trails by one or two points. Numerically higher-rated Jamborees are more likely to result in vehicle damage. Please remember, every Jeep 4x4 is subject to inspection prior to trail departure. |
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 1-2Obstacles and terrain are relatively easy to navigate. In optimum weather conditions, some trails may not require continual use of four-wheel drive (4WD). |
 3-5Moderately demanding. Challenge for novice drivers. Obstacles may include: mud holes, boulders, and streams. Requires 4WD with 4-LO.
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 6-7Demanding. Challenge for most skill levels. Mud holes get deeper, boulders get larger, and climbs get steeper.Requires 4WD with 4-LO.
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 8-9Very demanding. Likelihood of getting stuck is high. Mud holes may be deep and rock climbing is more arduous. Lifts and lockers are helpful. Requires 4WD with 4-LO.
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10Extremely demanding. Reserved for the toughest off-road trip in the U.S.A. — the Rubicon Trail. Requires 4WD with 4-LO. (Not recommended for Jeep Patriot, Compass, Liberty, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, or Commander.) |
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What are the different prices of registration for?
$50/vehicle - The price for the event if you stay at a SnowshoeMountain Resort that is listed on our registration page is $50/vehicle. That does not include the cost of the hotel. Snowshoe is giving UFWDA a reduced rate so make sure you call them and let them know that you are with our event to find out about the special rates.
$100/vehicle -The price for the event if you decide to camp is $100/vehicle. Snowshoe resort is charging us an additional $50 for participants that are not staying at one of their resorts so we have to charge an additional $50. There are camping facilities in Cass, West Virginia which is roughly 5 miles from the resort property.
$70-$120/vehicle - The price for non-members is $70 or $120/vehicle which will include everything plus a membership to UFWDA for one year.
What is the price range for the rooms at Snowshoe?
As mentioned, Snowshoe Resort is giving UFWDA a discounted rate for the event and the prices are range from $71/night - $275/night. Most of the accommodations are condominiums and can accommodate more than one family.
How many days will there be trail rides? We will have trail rides on Saturday and Sunday. Friday will be a check-in day with a meet and greet scheduled for Friday evening. You DO NOT have to be there Friday evening. You may register Saturday morning prior to the trail ride. The drivers meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. and you will be able to register prior to that.
Will there be a raffle? Yes, Saturday evening we will have a raffle and a get together.
What are the trails like? There is a little something for everyone with a range in degree of difficulty.
What is the resort like? The resort is a beautiful ski resort that offers spa services, Starbucks, restaurants, other outdoor activities, a lake with a beach, a grocery store and many, many things to do.
Will there be entertainment Saturday night? Yes, Snowshoe resort is offering entertainment for our group Saturday evening in the Junction restaurant. ALL participants of the event are welcome!
Do I need to sign up for the trail rides in advance? No, you will be assigned to a group when you arrive at the event.
Do you need to pre-register for the event? Yes, you will need to pre-register for the event.
Is there a vehicle limit for the event? Yes, there will be a limited number of participants.Once the limit is filled, we will cut off the registration.
What is the cancellation policy? We do not allow for refunds to be given for the event. If you are not able to make the event you can contact us and we will let you know how many are on the waiting list and contact someone on that list to try to "sell" your ticket.
Is there merchandise available for the event? Yes, we will offer merchandise for the event and you can access that site through the registration page.
To make a reservation for Snowshoe Mountain and receive the UFWDA discount, you need to: 1. Pick the location that you are interested in from the following list. All of the following properties are offering a special offer for participants of the UFWDA event.
Leatherbark, Expedition Station, Rimfire, Mountain Lodge, Treetop Wabasso, Powdermonkey, Seneca, Top of World, Summit, Whistlepunk, Highland House.
To find out more about each of those locations please visit
www.snowshoemtn.com 2. Call 1-877-441-4FUN and let them know that you are registering under the UFWDA event.
3. Receive the confirmation number for your registration and attach to the registration on the main page of our website.
If you have any further questions please email Marti Pugh at
mpufwda@gmail.com 
