2017BMW MOA INTERNATIONAL RALLY
The Snake River Ramble: the 2017 GS Giants Gypsy Tour
By Tracy Novacich #123130
SPRING IS ALMOST HERE, AND most of us in North America are making plans for the upcoming rid- ing season. Hopefully, part of your plan is to “Find Your Crossroads” with your fellow BMW MOA mem- bers on your way to Salt Lake City, Utah, for the annual BMW MOA Interna- tional Rally. This year, The GS Giants will uphold their tradition of a rally-before-the- rally and invite every- one to join them for their annual signature event July
9-12 at
Mountain River Ranch nestled on the banks of the Snake River near Ririe, Idaho. This may be our
most perfect event location ever as eastern Idaho and western Wyoming offer some of the best adventure rid- ing experiences. Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Caribou-Targhee National For- est, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Jackson Hole, Wyo- ming, are all close by! Visit moun-
tainriverranch.com for more information. Michelin North America will once
again contribute to making this an event to remember, and we are very pleased to announce that Klim will also be among our sponsors this year, adding an element of fun and excite- ment along with some great gear that could be yours! Never attended a GS Giant event?
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Don’t think your skills are up to snuff? Intimidated by serious rock garden riders? You don’t know anyone? Well, don’t let any of these excuses stop you. This event is not about being the best rider, and skill levels range from zero off-road experience to hard core adventure riders. Just ride within
ride out solo or with old and new friends to spend the day exploring all that the area has to offer. Then, return later that afternoon and relive your adventure along with fellow Giants, a few icy microbrews and some good dinner grub. Don’t forget you’ll also get an excellent swag bag filled with coveted giveaways and raffle tickets for some awesome prizes from Sena, Klim, and more! The Snake River Ramble
concludes Wednesday morn- ing with a gourmet breakfast to fuel more adventure and the three-hour ride to Salt Lake City, Utah. There, the madness continues with the GS Giants Part II at the BMW MOA
International Rally
where once again the Giants will build a custom adventure track suitable for anyone from novice to expert adven- ture riders. The track compe- tition promises to be a show in itself. More details will be avail-
your comfort level, and you’ll fit right in. If you’re interested, challenge yourself to become comfortable getting off the beaten path with the help of fellow Giants there to offer guidance and advice or to just pick you up, dust you off, and hand you a beer at the end of the day. While the GS Giants hold an affinity for dirt, our road warrior friends are also welcome and won’t be dis- appointed with the scenic byways found in Eastern Idaho. The concept is simple: $125 gets you three
nights of primo tent camping in the shadow of the Tetons, and RV sites and cabins are available by contacting the Mountain River Ranch directly. Start each day with a hearty, professionally catered breakfast and then
able in the coming months, and for the lat- est information, visit the GS Giant’s website at
gsgiants.com, and be sure to “like” THE GS GIANT Facebook page. Registration will open in April. Meanwhile, grab a per- manent marker and put this one on your calendar. Just ask anyone who’s been to this event before—it’s EPIC! Lastly, we cannot hold this event or any
other without the help of our GS Giant vol- unteers. We have a good core group but need your help to make this year’s events a GIANT success. Please contact the event organizers, Chairperson Tracy Novacich (
tracy@novacich.com) or Co-Chair Mark Carrera (
markcarrera@gmail.com), to learn how you can help.
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