Mt. Rainier Cruise August 28th

[Astroman]

Sweet! Really looking forward to this, will be camping.

[Thirty-Nine]

Well, it looks like I'll miss this one, but have fun and take pics! (I've got plans on the 28th already).

[Astroman]

Bump!

[Astroman]

Come on guys lets spread the word!

[flashydan]

I posted it on the Northwest Scion meetup.com group.....

[Stove]

We need to find a good way to direct everyone to the Yaris Meetup page so we can get a good head count. I have managed to get a few free items from a local company as give-aways ("Houdini AET" Autmotive Escape tools). If we can get a decent member count on the page it will make getting free stuff for future events easier.

[Astroman]

I've been posting the link on other car related forums. Something we could do is go through the member list and PM everyone who is in the PNW. I've done it before with pretty good results, have gotten a few more members to attend who usually don't visit the forum often, but do get the PM emails.

[Stove]

I'm going to head up Friday mid day and grab a camping spot.

[Astroman]

Originally Posted by Stove

I'm going to head up Friday mid day and grab a camping spot.

My girlfriend should be there by then in my yaris (which you CAN'T miss, lol), I'll be following in later with her car with trailer. I think she's hoping for spot 20 so try to get one next to her

[Stove]

Astro, I'll look for your car.

I've updated the caravan schedule to the requested stops on the meetup.com page.
If you are planning here is the plan...

Start - Portland
Fred Meyer @ I-5 Exit 305
7404 North Interstate Avenue, Portland, OR
Leaving at 6:00 am

‎Stop #1 - Taco Time @ Exit 39
Kelso WA
6:45 AM

Stop #2 - Near Napavine WA
Exit 68 - I-5
Spiffy's Arco - AM/PM
Arrival: 7:30 am
Depart 8:00 am

Stop #3 - Packwood WA
Ricks Chevron & Food Mart
Hwy 12 & Snyder Rd.
Arrival: 9:00 am

Head up the mountain!

[flashydan]

Change of plans for me guys...can't camp. I'll be making a day trip out of it. See you Saturday.

[Astroman]

Just a heads up, my gf got stopped at a gate and wasn't allowed through until she paid $15, this was before the campground. Not sure where the $12/camp came from, or even if she has to pay another $12 to get the campground. I'm gonna be pissed if they make me pay $15 to get the 2nd car in, as were allowed 2 cars per spot.

I don't remember that being there a few years ago. I even paid the extra fee on my tabs this year to keep the parks open.

[Astroman]

Found this:
Entrance Fees
The entrance fee is $15 for a private, noncommercial vehicle or $5 for each visitor 16 and older entering by motorcycle, bicycle, horseback, on foot, or for individuals traveling together as a non-commercial, organized group. These fees provide the visitor with a 7-day entrance permit for Mount Rainier National Park.

[Stove]

It was a fun weekend...

I posted the rest of the pictures on the meetup site.
http://www.meetup.com/NWC-Yaris/photos/1045042/

[shinlee]

are you kidding me!!! Man, I wished I'd read up about this, my wife and I woulda love to come! WE've gone to the last few san antonio tx meets, and we've just recently moved up here. I'll be keeping watch for the next cruise!

[Stove]

Originally Posted by shinlee

are you kidding me!!! Man, I wished I'd read up about this...

Sorry we missed you. Join the meetup.com group and you'll get an e-mail whenever we have definite plans for a meet and you can submit your own ideas as well.

http://www.meetup.com/NWC-Yaris/

[Astroman]

shinlee - wow glad to see you've moved our way! Bummer you missed this, was a lot of fun. We had 4 Yarii show up (2 of em were mine, lol) but the weather was great and no clouds when we went to Sunrise. Where'd you move to?

[shinlee]

live in olympia, close to post