By John Schwab (Johnschwab) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

The dates for this years Jamboree will be July 11-12-13. The Jamboree is moving about ten miles to a new (and better) venue. Greg will be posting complete info very soon but I wanted to get the dates out to you as soon as they were confirmed for those who need to reserve vacation time. A great event is going to get better!!

By George on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Ten miles East I hope.

George

By matt435 on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Thank You. I am happy the ride is planned. I will be there. Matt

By John Schwab (Johnschwab) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

George- You are in luck! The new location is very close to the interstate so it will make an easier trip for everyone coming from every direction except north.

The event info is now on the event page. Including directions and lodging.

Apparently a typo saying that the ride is in Humphrey, it is actually in Olean NY. Olean is a good sized community with everything you will need for the weekend.

By david berger (Davidrrrd) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

john,
is it still a fund raiser for the fire dept,
or is this jamboree being put together by the ribbit riders?
what can you tell us about the new spot?
are the trails like or unlike the ones neaar the fire dept.?

By david berger (Davidrrrd) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

john,
is it still a fund raiser for the fire dept,
or is this jamboree being put together by the ribbit riders?
what can you tell us about the new spot?
are the trails like or unlike the ones neaar the fire dept.?

By John Schwab (Johnschwab) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Hi Dave- The event is a business sponsored by a single individual. Greg has been operating dice runs for quads there for about a year. By the way amphibs are welcome at any of his events, they will begin in April.
I attended one of his events last fall and his facility is great. He has more than 20 miles of excellent trails, none of which is road. Two and possibly three ponds along the trail to play in. The terrain is very similar to the Humphrey trail, in many ways it is better.
All of the land is owned by Greg so there will not be the constant fear we have always had of losing the trail the day before the event.
The trail is called Copper Ridge trail. It is located about five minutes off of the interstate(86) so it is much easier to drive to for most everyone.
There are many reasons that the Jamboree has moved, too much to type with two fingers. Those of you that know me are aware of what I like in a trail and Copper Ridge is it.
We asked a lot of the Humphrey regulars and got their opinion as to what the perfect event would be. Most agreed on a weekend with as much riding as possible.
As a result: Night ride Friday
All day trail ride(dice run) Sat.
Night ride Saturday
Open trail all day Sunday
No Rodeo,no big dinner, although food will be available most of the weekend. Just ride, ride, ride!!
All of us that ran the Humphrey Events were volunteers. Everyone at Copper Ridge is on the payroll(excluding me).So the event is going to cost a little more, but it will be well worth the little extra. I hope to see you all there!

By david berger (Davidrrrd) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

in the past many people have traveled to the jamboree and camped on site,
is that option still available?
i think i can remember about 50 tents there as well as a good number of campers and travle trailers, ect..
i think this is an inportent concideration for many who would attend,
100's of miles add up too lot$ of ga$$ and camping for some helps keep it afordable as well.

By John Schwab (Johnschwab) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Primitive camping is available on-site included in the cost. Greg is always improving the facility and by July he hopes to have hook-ups for people who desire them. There a a lot of nice and shady spots there.

By ej warden on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Questions,
1. I noticed that it mentioned registration, insurance and helmets. Is this the case?
2. What, if any, kinds of liqiud refreshments are allowed?
3. If helmets and all the other stuff is required, is this private or public land or both.
4. Is the "Humphrey" location all done? That was one great spot. The firehouse for the meetings and food, the camping area, the swamp in the back for the rodeo and obviosly the trails.
Have them jack up the price and keep it there.

By John Schwab (Johnschwab) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

EJ-(1) Registration is not mentioned-self explanatory. Vehicle insurance is not required on closed circuit events. Beg, borrow or steal a helmet and have it with you and all will be well.

(2) Protect this and all events, be discreet.

(3) As it says in my earlier post this event is all on private land.

(4) As for now there will be no more events at the Humphrey location. Perhaps in the future that may change, but don't hold your breath. Copper Ridge is as good and in many ways a better venue. The trails are better, several ponds,more hills no roads and easier to travel to.

Jack up the price? Plenty of folks griped about the cost already! Money has nothing to do with this change of event location.

By Midwest atv's #1 since 2000 (Hustler) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Hey John,
I think I know the answer, but would I want to hear it from you. Would it be ok to maybe have a TV crew out at the ride to do some filming for there ATV TV show? I have been in talks with a guy that will be starting an ATV show on the Outdoors channel this spring. He is from PA and don't know if he will be making it to any of my rides this year due to the distants, but NY isn't that far from him campaired to my rides. I want to ask you first before talking with him about going to the Jamboree on July 11-12-13. Thanks

By John Schwab (Johnschwab) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Fred - I passed your inquiry on to Greg. When he gets back to me I will contact you. It sounds like a great idea. Media exposure of a family-oriented event like this could do us all some good.

By John Schwab (Johnschwab) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Fred- Greg said that the film crew is a great idea. Have them contact me with any questions.
They should be able to get some good footage of just about all aspects of summer AATV riding, hillclimbs, ponds, great scenery and camping. I plan to do my event video as usual.

By John Schwab (Johnschwab) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Just a reminder- The Northeast Jamboree at its new venue in Olean NY is less than a month away!
There will be a Dice Run at the same location on June 22. Amphibs are welcome at all events and it would be a great way to check the place out. There will be a lot of quads there on the 22nd but it is still a great time. Camping is available also. Go to the events section and click on the Copper Ridge Trails website for directions etc.
Let me know if you are going and perhaps we can hook up.

By ej warden on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Doesn't seem to be much of a buzz for the copper ridge run on July 12th. Anyone going?

By greg nodich on Unrecorded Date: Edit

my wife and i will be going up friday.hoping to bring two machines up.

By david berger (Davidrrrd) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

yah im plannin on it, tim and tim also but this is a little more expencive than the fire departments jamboree and i think most realy like the roadio on sunday,we will all miss the roadio.
it's over a 950 mile round trip for me and i shur wish i knew more about this new trail ride, im also confused about how much noise you can have and be ok, some say my machine is loud and otheres say it's quiot for a 2 stroke??? will i travel 460 miles just to be turn'd away????
im worried i may waist a trip,

By max factor on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Last year was my first jamboree and I thought that it was the nuts,that is I liked it. It took first place in broom sweep and third place in the obstacle course, no trophy for that though. And now the whole thing has changed. Well the wife has a class reunion so we can't go but please let me know about it and maybe next year.

By bigkodiak on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Berger
I will be in New York on Friday night. I hope some others will make it as well.
Then the following week I am going to New England to visit some family. I was wondering if you and the Tim's would like to try and set up a little ride up there while I am around.
Let me know.
Russ

By david berger (Davidrrrd) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

yah russ, i think we can arainge a little ride,
i'l ask tim n tim what there doin that week,

By John Schwab (Johnschwab) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Dave- Your machine will be ok at the Jamboree. Greg is only trying to be polite to his neighbors and at the same time not giving anyone a reason to try to shut him down. Your Max is nowhere near as loud as some four-wheelers and bikes.
When we asked around at the Humphrey events a vast majority wanted to trail ride on sunday instead of the rodeo events. All of the men and women(including me) who spent the whole rodeo day volunteering to run all those events will now get to spend the day riding with their families and freinds.
As I said in my earlier post, the trails at Copper ridge are better than at Humphrey. You can get on the trail right from your campsite. There are no road trails, lots of scenic overlooks and the last I knew several ponds to play in. You will not be disappointed.
Our Humphrey Jamborees started out small and grew, I suspect that this will be the case here also. I will be there friday afternoon.

By david berger (Davidrrrd) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

ok thanks john,
time too grease up the trailer then,

By David Sanders on Unrecorded Date: Edit

( John Schwab )

John,,it sounds like every one who went to Haspin aceas, had a really great time there! Was there any mud when you went there, that would justify bringing an amphib all that disance? Any at all,,,like on the video you mailed me,or mostly hard packed dirt and hills also?

By Brian whoeler (Victhedog) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

will be coming up friday night hoping there is lots of room to camp

By George on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Is there a head count of how many fron 6x6 will be going this year?

By Timothy Schotanus (Mudbuster) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Hey Bigkodiak, allways up for a ride. 1 hour south of me is Tim O-keefe with some good trails. Not much hill climbing but pretty safe to ride(no cops as you wont be registered). 1 Hour north of me and you are into the most challenging terrain I have ever driven in my allmost 20 years as a 6X6 runner, but the cops are usually there. I'm sure Tim O-keefe will want to ride.

By mark harding (Promoza) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

hello i have a ???? why is it costing for every ride who is getting the money copper ridge ??? the ride at haspin was great we paid 1 time thats it and still had a great time i dont mean to sound cheep but disabuilty pay wont let me make it to this ride i wish i could make it but i can't so everyone have a good time and be carefull
Mark

By Brian whoeler (Victhedog) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

50 bucks is a little steep?
who's getting all the cash?
before it was for the vol. fire company
now???

By bigkodiak on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Tim S and Dave B
Cool beans on the ride near you guys. I always enjoy going new places.
We can discuss further @ the NY ride.
Tim, my machine is registered in PA is that acceptable or should I try to get a local thing?
Mark
I had a great time @ Haspin and will certainly return to ride again.
The funds collected go to the company that owns/leases the property. In the case of Copper ridge it also includes a dice run with prizes, so there is the possibility of getting some of your money back.
Russ

By Timothy Schotanus (Mudbuster) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

What does the temp of your beans have to do with anything?

By John Schwab (Johnschwab) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Brian- Follow this discussion back to the beginning and all of the answers to your questions are there.
Mark- The fee was structured this way so that you only pay for exactly what you want to do, and for how long you plan to stay. If you compare the cost of three days of riding at Haspin Acres ($45)and Three days of riding at Copper Ridge ($50) it is in line with most other events. As Russ said, at Copper Ridge you have a chance to win some money back.
Brian- There is plenty of room to camp for everyone.
Dave- Haspin was very dry this last trip. We were able to climb some very steep inclines that are impossible when wet. There was still plenty of mud though, we did a lot of pulling,pushing and winching. Roger and Wetsu came from Okla. and they seemed to think it was worth it, perhaps you could contact them.

By mark harding (Promoza) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

hey john i understand what your saying wasn't trying to be an ass about any thing it just seemed hi to me it was only 20.00 for my friend and i to ride that was 20.00 each for 3 days I'm sure copper ridge is great i was just stating it seemed hi to me after a 20.00 week end i hope you can see what I'm saying oh yea by the way john did Larry's video tape turn out any good from riding in his Max

have a great time
Mark

By mark harding (Promoza) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I'm sorry for saying what i was about the prices the filer and the one on the event board is very confessing talks about the dice run then rite in to are ride had me all messed up please forgive me all IM only human


Mark

By John Schwab (Johnschwab) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Mark- Larrys camera mount worked terrific, he did a great job on it. I used 1 hour and 20 minutes of his footage combined with my 3 hours makes for one very long video!
You are right about the wording on the event page, it can be interpreted several ways and I have had lots of questions about it from many people. I hope you guys can make it up, your Max will do fine on the Copper Ridge trails.

Anyone who ordered a Haspin video (or who wants one) Please let me know if you are coming to the Olean ride and I will bring your tape with me instead of mailing it. See you there.

By Brian whoeler (Victhedog) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

MMMMMMMMMMMMM
Humphrey" Jamboree was a tax write off
this is a company


LETS SAY 100 RIDER AT 3O A DAY = $3000 A DAY(could be more)
THREE DAYS = $9000 (minimun)
$200 IN PRIZES $8800
INSURANCE ABOUT ~$500
COST OR LAND ~500 A WEEK?


$8300 NOT BAD FOR A WEEKEND OF WORK
NEEP A PARTNER?

By bigkodiak on Unrecorded Date: Edit

John Schwab
I will take a Haspin video @ Olean.
Russ

By mike martindale (Wetsu) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

john,don't send my video to okla.....i live in kansas.BA HA HA HAAAA. hey it was an honest mistake.and yes i had a good time at haspin....as i said in another thread it would have been better IF i still had my own machine.i can't thank you all enough for hauling me around,and for letting me get my hands on the sticks.
i wish i could make the olean ride,but i hope to moving soon.and i think my wife would appreciate me being there to help pack.(ok what i really mean is LOAD&UNLOAD)the truck.enjoy and please feel free to brag about it when you all get back.

By roadwolf on Unrecorded Date: Edit

let me get this straight. you pay 2500$+ for a aatv, then a trailer, a tow vehicle and insurance, gear, tools & fuel, and then you whip about 50$?. enlighten me or hit me with your rythm sticks.

By bigkodiak on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Whats the problem Roadwolf. I pay $275.00 a year to ride at Tower City. If you want to ride for the day, they now charge $30.00 a day.
Quit whining, belly up to the bar and have some fun.
BTW...I need a tow vehicle anyway, I need a trailer for misc stuff, and I would have loved to pay only $2500.00 for my machine.
Russ

By argoguru on Unrecorded Date: Edit

John,
I will get mine at olean too, if you haven't already shipped it. I am probably going to be there. later. Jon

By John Schwab (Johnschwab) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Wetsu- Ooops, sorry about relocating you to Oklahoma without notifying you first.Your video is on its way to the proper place, it went out in mondays mail,as did all of the others. I am really glad that you enjoyed the Haspin Video from the March ride. That was by far the best weekend of riding I have ever had.

By hustler on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Hey John, I hope you didn't forget about me. Have you sent my tape out yet? I can't wait to see it.

By Brian whoeler (Victhedog) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

JUST THINK IT A LITTLE STEEP TO SHELL OUT THAT MUCH CASH TO RIDE
THINK SOMEONE IS FILLING THERE POCKETS
(DIDN'T MIND HELPING THE VOL. FIRE DEPT.)

By John Schwab (Johnschwab) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Jon- Great to hear that you are coming. The weatherman promises a perfect weekend, mid-seventies with a chance of isolated t-storms all week. Your Haspin video went out in mondays mail. I will arrive friday around dinnertime and will save you a level spot to camp. See you there!!
Troy- Your video went out in mondays mail also

By argoguru on Unrecorded Date: Edit

hey brian,
that is capitalism. making money is the whole point of operating a business. the price is not that bad considering the trails this place has to offer. nothing is cheap anymore, look at the price of a new max or argo, or worse yet one of those inferior four wheelers that they are getting 8000 bucks for, and they dont even float! its just money, who gives a crap! ride and enjoy life!

By mike martindale (Wetsu) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

hey john,it's cool.i actually did live in okla.for about 5 years.....17 years ago.loved the sh-- out of it.wished i would've had the bigfoot then.but then again.....i wish i had it now.and i think this is the last time i'll say that.it is time to build a bridge,and get over it.

By Bob Eells on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Hi John Schwab,
This is Bob Eells. I was at haspin with the brown Max II. My wife Julie and I won't be able to make it to the humphrey ride as planned. Please mail my video if you haven't already done so. I will keep in touch with you and the events on the discussion board and will try to attend future events as we had a great time at haspin. Hope to see you at future events!

By mike martindale (Wetsu) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

john,i just got my video today.now all i got to do....is find time to watch it.thanks again.
mike/wetsu

By roadwolf on Unrecorded Date: Edit

big-o-kodiak, no problem with me mate i have been to humphrey and supported the fire chiefs and vets there. 275$ verses whatever is still a cheap and worthwhile ride.
maybe you need glasses or just don't know how to read but i said 2500$ plus+++++!!!!

By david berger (Davidrrrd) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

FOR THOUGHS WHO MAY HAVE SIMPLY LEFT IT TO OTHER PEOPLE TO "CHECK OUT" THE NEW ADDRESS FOR THE JAMBOREE, WELL YOU MISSED A GREAT TIME!
DON'T MISS THE NEXT ONE!
ON A SCALE FROM 1 - 10 THIS PLACE MAKES HUMPHREYS TRAILS SEAM LIKE A 7, AND TOP IT OFF WE GAIN REAL PONDS! YES THATS WHAT AMPHIB'S ARE FOR!!
TAKE IT FROM THOUGHS WHO ROAD THIS WEEKEND OR CHECK IT OUT YOURSELF VIA MY VIDEO (COUCH POTATO)
SHOULD BE ENOPH ON VIDEO TOO HAVE YOU WALKING ARROUND WITH THE PALM OF YOUR HAND ON YOUR FORHEAD FOR A WEEK!

By bigkodiak on Unrecorded Date: Edit

For all of those who griped, complained, whined and cried:
YOU ALL MISSED A VERY NICE RIDE.
The trails were very nice, and just right for the intermediate rider with enough challenge for the advanced rider. The trails were well groomed and with a little help from mother nature, nice an goopy.
There does need to be a little tweaking done to the oganization as a whole, and some more trails would be nice, but overall a good experience. On a scale of 1-10 I would say an 8.
Russ

By mark harding (Promoza) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Russ no one was really crying like you stated it's that some don't have the cash to put out for a ride like that i seen there was a poker runs and all that but it's still hard to see were all the money was going but i glad every one that went had a good time it should be set up a 1 time fee for ones that don't want to do the runs and then the one's that do then collect from them but still could still ride together to me that sounds more like a plan cant wayte to star hearing the storeys and seeing pic's from there

By argoguru on Unrecorded Date: Edit

you poor saps who didn't show up missed the muddiest trails you could imagine. 40 bucks for me for the weekend was pittles for the ride and trail. that place was just as good as humphrey, probably better, I cant believe I second guessed going earlier this spring. these people at copper ridge know how to make trails. Plus as you said david, PONDS! I did drop the ball and didn't bring fire wood, but that will not happen again. Later.

By mazurowsk on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Argoguru, How did you get away with only 40 dollars for the weekend? I added it up and if you rode the dice run and both night rides plus pay to ride Sunday it would be 50 dollars for one machine and driver. Then if you had a passenger it would be an extra 10 dollars per ride. My husband and I didn't go because it would be 100 dollars just to ride if we rode all that was offered we couldn't swing that this year. There were a couple of things I was not happy with. 1) In the past the dice run fee included a dinner when you got back to camp, this year it was more money and no dinner. 2)as last year they charged for the night rides which I didn't like when they did it last year. 3) this year they didn't have the events on Sunday like before, they were a lot of fun and it is a shame they eliminated them.I guess if you just went and rode the dice run you wouldn't bee out that much, but, when I go to a ride I go to ride not sit around camp! I have been to every jamboree since the first one and not beeing able to go this year didn't make me happy and sad to say if it is the same next year even if I have the money I probably will not go because I do not think it is worth the money ponds or no ponds.

By mike martindale (Wetsu) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

david,as a new comer to the fraternal order of couch potatoes,while you all were riding having a great time,i spent my weekend watching john schwab's 2003 haspin ride.woo hoo what a hoot.it was almost like being there again.
glad to hear it was a good ride,and that you all made it home safe.

By bigkodiak on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Mazurowsk
I rode the whole weekend except for Sunday. I spent $70.00 for myself and my little brother. Guru missed the Friday night ride.
I felt the same at first about the price, but then began thinking. The ride is not being held at the fire hall any longer. An individual business was running the ride. It costs them more money to run the event because employees want paychecks and don't volunteer their time. Taxes have to be paid and other associated business expenses are incurred.
Remember this wasn't Humphrey Amphibious ride X, This was Copper Ridge I.
Copper Ridge was there when Humphrey wouldn't have us anymore.
Russ

By Timothy Schotanus (Mudbuster) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

The $100 bucks I dropped was well worth it just to see 2 grown men in a baby cairage going down the mountain. The best mud I've seen in a while, but I still miss Ramonas mud hole.

By John Schwab (Johnschwab) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Wow, what a great weekend of riding. It was especially nice for me to just ride and not work all weekend like I volunteered to do at Humphrey.
It was an extra treat that mother nature supplied us with all of that sticky mud and zero dust. I have to apologize to everyone who was on the sunday ride for making that wrong turn and forcing us all to run that particularly gooey section all over again, please forgive me.
Jon- Don't fret about not bringing firewood. There was plenty of it laying around, we were just too busy riding those darn ATVs to take the time to pick any up. Besides it was still fun sitting around the lantern swapping stories.

This would be a good time to hear from everyone what is was they liked or did not like about the event. Greg would like to hear constructive things to make the event better for next year.
Before you complain too much about the cost, make some calls to some other off-road parks and you will find that Copper Ridge is in line with the rest of them. I would like to see a rate that makes it easier for families to attend.
I would also like to see a "Golden Wrench" award that would go to the rider with the most breakdowns. This years would have to be presented to our very own Dave Berger. Dave, did I really count five breakdowns?
I can't wait until next year!!!

By John Schwab (Johnschwab) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Wetsu- Thank you for the compliments about the video. I am glad that you are enjoying it.I look forward to the next time with ride together.

By greg nodich on Unrecorded Date: Edit

spent about $100.00 for a weekend of riding and camping and away from the slave shop. i think it was well worth it. $100 really isnt that much. thats like 1 dinner out for two.its a hobby, they all cost money.

By argoguru on Unrecorded Date: Edit

russ is right, I missed the night ride friday, that is why it was only 40 bucks for the rest of the weekend.
Its funny you mention cost, think about this: How much money does you and your spouse spend going to a movie and then out to dinner? with me and my wife we can drop 80 bucks easy, without drinks, and that does not happen to often.
I always bring my own food and carpool with my other riding partners when possible, and the whole trip cost under 200 bucks. yah thats alot of money, but look at how much you spent on your machine and trailer.... doesn't make much sense staying at home and grumbling over a 100 bucks. sacrafice a couple nights out for a weekend tearing up terrain. Just my opinion, but it is not like their is many places such as copper ridge to ride anymore. And as russ said, after talking to the owner for a while it became very clear that his overhead for this single ride was way more than what the aatv coffer coughed up. He is going to do it again next year to see if it gets better and then if it dont, that is it for us. Just food for thought.

By david berger (Davidrrrd) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

yes john i did brake down more often than even i could deal with, not including video equipment, when i couldent brake my own machine i borrowed one and broke it too!
i don't think theres too much copper ridge needs to chainge,
some people qite erly because they dident know where the trail went, got confused by quiot zone signs ect..ect..so here are my sugestions:
maybe a map showing aproxamat trail and how it corasponds to the landmarks like the upper and lower campgrounds and snackbar, this may help people tell wether they have traveled the whole route and where they belong next, along with even more signes, say a special type for steep hill bypasses so people with week machines can avoid them,for example maybe blue or white arrowes for easyer routes,
maybe the red trail should be easy with some trails of diferent color branching off that represent a chaleng for thoughs who think they can.
the map will help thoughs who need to exit the trails pick the right route, maybe nameing, numbering or color coading difernt sections will help people compleat coarse,
just food for thought.
theres a whole year till the next one, if everyone starts saveing now there shouldent be anyone who cant afford it next year,
think about it, without your suport there may not be any after the next one,
botom line:copper ridge is easy to find,
the trails were great,
the food afordable and camping ample,
no reason we cant expect 150 machines next time!

By kush on Unrecorded Date: Edit

HOw many machines showed up this year as compared to the last few years at HUmphrey's?


Is it time maybe we got togehter as a group and looked at leasing som,e land for a weekend ride ourselves?

By mike martindale (Wetsu) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

how many machines were there this year???was it as good a turnout as in the past years??and does the proceeds still go to the firefighters????
as price...it cost me about 300.00 to go to haspin(of course i did take the long way around).and when i got there i didn't even have my machine anymore.i camped,i rode,i ate,and drank an argo load of beer....bottom line,i had a great time.so it really shouldn't be about the money but,the memories.what it more important to you.now i realize we aren't all made of money(even though my kids think i am)and thats cool.but i think next year we should all make an attempt to go.put away a couple bucks a week,or a payday.just stick it in an envelope,or a cookie jar,or what ever.10 bucks a month=120bucks in a year.throw all of your pocket change into a 3lb coffee can;probably another 75.there are all kinds of ways to do it.if you don't miss it now you won't miss it then either.and you get to have an enjoyable weekend with fellow riders.if worse comes to worst next year i may bring my kids go-kart just so i can be there(if i don't have another 6wheeler by then.

By Brian whoeler (Victhedog) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

went riding over the weekend in monroe county PA

cost with camping,food and fuel 25 dollars for the whole weekend for 4 people


thinking copper ridge is a rip off (or setup for city types)

By matt435 on Unrecorded Date: Edit

2003 Dodge HEMI 4x4 qaud cab. $35,000.00
26' enclosed trailer $10,000.00
2003 Argo 8x8 Conquest $12,000.00
2002 Argo 6x6 Bigfoot $8,000.00
Travel and riding fee's $500.00

RIDING WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAKING MEMORIES FOREVER.........................PRICELESS

By mike martindale (Wetsu) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

25.bucks to do all that??????what do you live right next door???? i spend more than that just for beer!!!!! it used to cost me 7.00 to fill up my bigfoot,40.00 to fill up my truck,and atleast 50.00 for food.camping fees in the summer are 16.00 a night/winter is 6.00,30.00 for beer for 2 days and 3 nights.that comes to around 143.00 during peak season.all of that to ride alone.
who cares where the money goes,as long as you get to ride with a pretty good bunch of people.not to mention advice,or help that all of these people have to offer,to make you a better rider.it's only money,i'm sure you can make more.it seems a shame to spend all that money for a machine,and not want to ride with others who share the same interest as yourself.simply because you think it's a rippoff.

By mazurowsk on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I don't want to whine but I have had some hard times and I can't take the position of it is only money. I really love to ride and yes it is a shame to spend the money on machine and trailer and not use them, BUT, I was able to go to humphrey because of its price but just barely. So you see the price going up does effect me more than most. I am not able to go to the other places to ride because of the cost of everything as it is I am able to only make it off my land to ride about three times a year and Humphrey was my most enjoyable but it took eveything I had to get the money for that. I am sorry to complain. I guess I am just disappointed that I probably will not be able to go to the jamborees for a good while because of the change, and my financial situations. I am glad everyone had a good time that went maybe if thing change by next year I will see you all there.

By mark harding (Promoza) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

is it true the guy that put this on went broke due to only a small amount of riders showing up ??? i heard this through the grape vine and as for the prices i did say it seemed hi but every thing seems hi to me only getting a 800.00 disability check a month and your kid receives 1 for 400.00 and then all the meds runs you a 1000.00 a month that is why riding it put on the back burner rite now hopefully when I'm Abel to get back to work again it's only has been 3 years now things will change but the job field really sucks rite now you can say what's a 100.00 or so to ride with friends your rite just really stinks when you don't have it trust me if i did have it i would be the 1st there a week early i love to ride but do to going to the haspin ride a few weeks be for this well that was all my riding for this summer i really don't think anyone knows what it fells like to be having a great life 1 day then wake up heading to work with in 5 hrs have your life turn to shit like mine did 4/4/00 + it don't help being a single father with a dead beat mom i think it is great the ones who showed up had a great time but i hope it put it clear of why i was not Abel to make and others riding is great but surviving is even better

By jdrummond on Unrecorded Date: Edit

hello everyone. sounds like everyone had a good time at the jamboree, too bad I missed it. If anyone wants to do some riding, please contact me, I'm always looking for someone to ride with.

Jim jdrummondsr@yahoo.com

By Bob Eells on Unrecorded Date: Edit

GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS. THIS IS BOB FROM THE HASPIN RIDE. WHEN IS THE NEXT GROUP RIDE AS I DON'T SEE ANY NEW EVENTS LISTED. MY WIFE JULIE AND I WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND ANOTHER EVENT AS WE WERE UNABLE TO MAKE THE COPPER RIDGE RIDE. ALSO TO JOHN SCHWAB GREAT VIDEO NICELY DONE. WE WATCHED IT TWICE AND AGAIN WITH MY NEIGHBOR WHO IS A QUAD FANATIC. HE WANTS TO GO RIDING WITH US SIX WHEELERS SOMETIME. (HE LIKES LOTS OF MUD)ALSO GOT TO SEE WHO INIATED JULIES' WHITE SHIRT!!!! THANKS WOODY!

By John Schwab (Johnschwab) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Mark- Greg did not "go broke"on this event. Did he make money?no. There are extra costs incurrred when starting up a new event. And he was not surprised that some people would not take a chance on a new thing. He is a successful business man in other areas and his Quad dice runs are well attended (at $25 per ATV plus $5 to park). So far he wants to do it again next year and see if it grows. Our first Jamboree at Humphrey featured about 20 amphibs, and grew to over 100 in three years.
Bob- We were hoping to see you and Julie at out Ribit Rider Enduro last weekend, you missed a great weekend. Get in touch with me for info on our next outing. I am glad to hear that the video helped you solve that mystery handprint thing. I thought that you might have to contact those CSI folks from TV.
As soon as I am able to get some accurate figures on the Cooper Ridge Jamboree I will post them.

By Larry W. Stimer (52866) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

It's now my turn to say how GREAT COPPER RIDGE WAS and will be next year. First I want to say thanks to
Greg for all the hard work that he put in to put this ride on. And lets not forget John Lockwood that helped make this move from Humphery. And if I may say so, John took his life in his own hands by getting in Dan's (the humphery rollover king) Max and enjoying his first ride in a 6X6.
Dan,Bill and myself traveled over 800 miles round trip for this ride and we're ready to do it again. Great trails, ponds, and all the MUD you could want.
I didn't add up what this trip cost me and I really don't care. Its all about riding and most of all seeing old friends the I've ment the last three years at Humphery.
What a great weekend. I sure hope more of you will make it next year.
Thanks again Greg, and John. See you all next year. Larry (Sti-Me) Jackson, Michigan

By Timothy Schotanus (Mudbuster) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Well it is 900+ miles for Dave and me and I will be there for the next event. The trails at least matched Humphry's (maybe better) with lots of good mud,and I mean the real thick stuff. It is a "must go" for next year everybody. Any thought of a Halloween ride?

By Bob Eells on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I for one would like another ride to be scheduled at Copper ridge this summer and or fall. With all the positve comments about it, I missed out on a fun time. How bout' it John Schwab GIVE US 6WHEELERS ANOTHER CHANCE!!!! USE YOUR INFLUENCE.

By George on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Just curious, is there any reason us 6 wheeler guys need a special invitation to ride at Copper Ridge or can we just show up like the quad guys, pay the fee and ride?

By david berger (Davidrrrd) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

george as it says in beginning of this thred we are welcome at any of the events, basicly it's as you said, show up and pay your fee & ride!
the flyer says for info e-mail GThropp@msn.com
they can clear up all your questions

By John Schwab (Johnschwab) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

There were 40 machines at the 2003 Jamboree and 67 people. I did not even attempt to count the millions of tons of sticky mud. Anyone who wants to ride at Gregs quad events is welcome. If anyone is interested, get in touch and we will get a group together.
I started a new thread for the 2004 event so that newcomers aren't confused with the name "Humphrey" included.

By ej warden on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I had a great time at the ride. My old Attex only broke one VERY important bolt, which everyone helped me fix. Thanks also to the 8-wheel Argo that easily dragged my son's three-wheeler back to the parking lot (after we got it out of the mud pit). For those of you who saw the three-wheeler, I just got it put back together, it had mud in the oil, mud in the carb, mud in everything. That ride was muddy. Since this is ony a couple hours from my house, we might be going back real soon.

By bigkodiak on Unrecorded Date: Edit

EJ
The eight wheeler that pulled your 3 wheeler back was Gil Cheney of Cheney's Argo Sales. He indeed is an all around good guy.
Russ

By John Schwab (Johnschwab) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Hey David B.- How is the Copper Ridge Jamboree Video coming along? I am anxious to get one!

By david berger (Davidrrrd) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

hi john, the video got interupted because my sister could only find myself to help her move,
i'l let everyone know when it's done,
thanks.
david

By John Schwab (Johnschwab) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Reminder- There is a Dice Run for Quads Sunday August 17th at Copper Ridge, and Amphibs are welcome. Olean is in the heart of the areas of NY that have had torrential rains so the trail should be excellent. Registration starts at 8am sunday. Ride starts at 11am. You can arrive anytime after noon on saturday and camp if you wish. I will be there.