Trollhaugen Dualsport
June
21st & 22nd 2008
Take a magical two day tour through the North Cascades along a
scenic dualsport route you’ll never forget through the land of
the frost giants and trolls.
The Cadillac of dualsport events in the Northwest,
the third annual Trollhaugen Dualsport will wind you through the
North Cascades on Saturday with an overnight stop at a secret
hideout only the trolls know. Trollhaugen of course.
With 50% more snow than last year, the past winter has lured us
into using a few new roads we hadn't thought about before.
Sounds good to us.
For 2008 the route start is at 9 a.m. in Index Washington at the
Index Cafe. Day one begins with a journey over the Cascades into the
Bavarian reaches of Leavenworth, which happens to be the lunch stop.
The afternoon will include a trip southward over the Camas Land and
Tronsen Ridge areas into a historic mining town. Ready for a soak in the hot tub?
Arrive at Trollhaugen and do just that.
 The lodge features a
Norse style décor, two giant stone
fireplaces, more unique artistry than you can shake a dried cod fish
at and a number of short trails to scenic vistas nearby. Other
activities include ping pong, horse shoes and more.
Evening activities will include a spaghetti dinner, an awards
presentation, a trip to one of two saunas and a soak in the
luxurious outdoor hot tub under the stars. Trollhaugen sleeps up to
50 indoors in twin size beds – 4 to 6 to a room, or you can tent
camp outside under the stars.
Did you attend Trollhaugen in 2007? Click the image above for
your commemorative group photograph.
On Sunday morning riders will leave camp and be provided a scenic
route around the Lt. Murray Wildlife Area, up a cow infested canyon
and to the lunch destination in Cliffdell. Watch for stunning views of Mt. Rainier and other peaks
as you travel along these roads.
The final part of the ride takes riders over a high alpine
prairie and through one of Washington's 3 National Parks.
The entire route is along gravel roads and pavement. Once you
receive your map, you may know a few single track alternatives along
the route which you may put to use if you’re so inclined. All riders
are encouraged to travel at their own pace. There is no
leader, you simply use the maps provided.
The Trollhaugen Dualsport – a two day adventure ride you won’t
soon forget. Don’t miss out on a grand ride and a lot of fun.
Advance Registration is $79 online in the Sound RIDER! store.
Advance registration closes June 16th. Registration
the day of is $99 but may not be available if the event sells out,
as it did last year.
 Your
registration includes:
- Route maps and GPS files of the route*
- One Nights Stay at Trollhaugen Lodge
- Dinner Saturday Night at the Lodge
- Movie & Awards Event
- Campfire and Hot Tub Access
- Breakfast on Sunday Morning
- Non-stop Dualsport Camaraderie
- Bragging Rights
*available only to advance registrants
If you plan to ride two up, you need
to buy a registration for each rider.
Net proceeds will go to fund the Puget Sound Dualsport Enthusiasts.
If you plan to go...
- Sign up sooner than later. The entire event is limited to 70
people only. It will sell out. In-lodge accommodations are
available to the first 40 people who signup and request it. The
registration page will note when in-lodge accommodations have
been maxed out. If you want to sleep in a bed, the sooner you
sign up the better. All others will have to sleep outside under
the stars.
- Be sure to bring your own towel for showering.
A lightweight micro-fiber towel perfect for a trip like this is
available through the
Sound RIDER! store.
- You'll need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow too. Beds in the
lodge only have a mattress sheet. Again, the
Sound RIDER! store sells top quality lightweight sleeping
bags a small packable pillows that work very well.
- Mosquito repellant in the evening is highly recommended.
We're talking the Cascades in mid-June here.
- Wristbands will be issued to all registered riders on
Saturday morning. You must be wearing it at all times at
the lodge.
-
The
digital GPS routes will only be available to those who sign up
before June 16th. They will be emailed to
participants June 19th. Routes will be in MapSource
format. To convert a MapSource file to another format
visit the GPS
Visualizer site.
- Paper maps and route notes will be provided upon check-in on Saturday
morning.
- Excessive exhaust noise is not tolerated at Trollhaugen or
on Forest Service Roads. If
you have an aftermarket pipe that exceeds 96 decibels, you must
park your motorcycle at the entrance 1/2 mile from the lodge and walk uphill to
the facility. We doubt this will be an issue for anyone, but we
had to mention it just in case.
-
 For
those wanting to spend Friday night near the starting point,
overnight accommodations are available in Sultan and Gold Bar.
- Breakfast prior to the ride can be had in Index at the Index
cafe. You should arrive
at 7 a.m. to insure you get food before 9 a.m.
- The highlights of the route noted here are subject to change
based on road accessibility. The route will be pre-ridden
1-2 weeks in advance.
- Event goes on rain or shine. Absolutely no refunds.
|
