27 Apr 07, 04:44 pm
The Mr. Hopkins specifically mentions Arctic Offroad :
This tells me that they've done their homework, or at least they know what we're about if they spent only 5 minutes on this site. This is a good first step....they recognized US, before WE contacted THEM. Therefore, we can abstain from explaining what we'd want, at least for the most part....that will allow us to focus on making it clear that we have no intention of harming any of the trails and that they have our support and the support of the local 4x4 community. Also, I think it would be wise to let them know that charging for any entrance to the park would be a mistake(in case this is what they're intending), as it's too far from anyone outside of Nenana or Healy to drive just to 4-wheel and pay for it...there are plenty of free trails in our own areas. The monetary advantage to this park would be increased income in the Healy area by just about everyone in Alaska, especially if the trails are challenging enough to make it fun, and foster return trips. I'd go twice a month if it were free, probably only once or twice a year if they charged more than a few bucks to cover maintenance. We can offer to maintain the trails while we're out in lieu of them charging anyone....the initial overhead for creating the trails would be their only expenditure, and with the help of 4x4 clubs, that cost should be minimal. Chainsaws, pulling small stumps, and clearing trails is all that's needed. If they intend to drain the muskeg out there, those plans may change, but I see no need to go back that far.
The Jeep tour business out there also should be putting alot of money into this, as they'll have alot more material to show their tourists on the way.
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Grier Hppkins Wrote:[SIZE=2]Sen. Thomas wanted to let Arctic Offroad know that he is planning on creating this area which could be utilized by your group
This tells me that they've done their homework, or at least they know what we're about if they spent only 5 minutes on this site. This is a good first step....they recognized US, before WE contacted THEM. Therefore, we can abstain from explaining what we'd want, at least for the most part....that will allow us to focus on making it clear that we have no intention of harming any of the trails and that they have our support and the support of the local 4x4 community. Also, I think it would be wise to let them know that charging for any entrance to the park would be a mistake(in case this is what they're intending), as it's too far from anyone outside of Nenana or Healy to drive just to 4-wheel and pay for it...there are plenty of free trails in our own areas. The monetary advantage to this park would be increased income in the Healy area by just about everyone in Alaska, especially if the trails are challenging enough to make it fun, and foster return trips. I'd go twice a month if it were free, probably only once or twice a year if they charged more than a few bucks to cover maintenance. We can offer to maintain the trails while we're out in lieu of them charging anyone....the initial overhead for creating the trails would be their only expenditure, and with the help of 4x4 clubs, that cost should be minimal. Chainsaws, pulling small stumps, and clearing trails is all that's needed. If they intend to drain the muskeg out there, those plans may change, but I see no need to go back that far.
The Jeep tour business out there also should be putting alot of money into this, as they'll have alot more material to show their tourists on the way.
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