Horizons Unlimited Travellers Meeting

• Registration form
• Meeting Location - Where is it?
• Camping on site
• Other Accommodation
• Information about the area
• Membership
• Rides
• Local hosts, information
• Present YOUR travel adventure!
• Present YOUR Tech Clinic - good at something of interest to motorcycle Travellers? Please do a Tech Clinic for us!
• Vendors! Register here
  
• Please Volunteer to help out! Odd jobs, registration, gate, etc. Just 2 hours of your time!

How you can help - put up a few posters! Event poster available! Please post it everywhere!

Want to know what people thought of the meeting? Is it worth coming to the Meeting?

"Huge thanks to all of you for the super job done. It was great to meet people we have read about, to hear their stories, the food was wonderful and very well organized, and the location a delight for those of us who have never been there! Hopefully we can make it again...happy travels all!"

"I don't even have plans to go ride around the world, but the presentations and people were great and you guys did an awesome job!"

"Location was Killer! Organization of the event first rate."

"WOW what a fun group of peeps. Of course it never hurts to be into bikes and travel and all but we had such a good time. So cool to chill with folks that just want to get out and ride it all. Fun Fun Fun!"

"I have not done much travelling so it was like visiting with a world traveller - Presenters were very approachable."

"Great atmosphere and camaraderie, especially at dinner time, and interesting presentations."

The Plan

The plan is simple. Show up on Thursday or at the latest Friday afternoon, meet people and setup. Travel Presentations and Tech clinics are planned throughout the meeting, starting Thursday night. More Detailed Schedule here.

We can always use some help! If you want to assist, please sign up to volunteer to assist on the day or here for advance work or to ask questions. Thanks!

 

2012 Speakers and Tech Clinics (Watch this space! Many more to come!):

Get Inspired!

• Horizons Unlimited - You can do it, we can help!
• Grant and Susan Johnson, Canada
  How it all began, the story of Grant and Susan's trip around the world, without a plan or a clue! Plus the origins of Horizons Unlimited, what's on the site and how to find your way around it, and more...
• Yukon Gold
• Gordon Dumas, Alberta
  Riding the Nahanni Rg Rd, Dempster Hwy, Canol Rd S, Klondyke Hwy, Alaska Hwy 2010.

Born in Trois-Rivières, Québec. Rode a '70 CB450 in the Gatineau Hills and Cote Nord and streets of Montréal. However, wife, pets, children and work displaced it as I embarked on my career. From 1978-2011 worked and lived in the Yukon Territory as a "Forest Ranger" dealing with fires, forestry, mining roads, First Nation Land Claims, etc. Was Fire Chief and then Mayor of the Village of Teslin where the longest bridge of the Alaska Hwy is located at km 1244/mile 804. Am a proficient hunter and fisher and general handy-man. Upon Retirement in June 2008, bought a Suzuki V-Strom 650A in Montréal and visited my father and relatives for 2 months. Rode West in August via Black Hills, Yellowstone & Vancouver Island in time to get home for hunting in early Sept. In 2009 I spent 89 days riding through BC and Alberta visiting my children and seeking a new area to settle in. Nakusp was near the top of my list. In 2010 I spent a few weeks riding through the Yukon and re-visiting areas I had travelled to and over via helicopters, planes, 4x4s, skidoos, boats and afoot. I am hoping that the pictures and information I will share will encourage viewers to appreciate how beautiful this part of the world is, how accessible it is to us riders and moreover how safe one feels amidst the majestic wilderness. Moved to Alix AB in 2011 and went to my first HUBB Nakusp meet. Have logged 51k km on my trusty moto and will be starting a RTW this fall.

 

• How about YOU? Tell us about your trip, or area of expertise - sign up here: Presenters registration

Learn

• Your NEW bike doesn't fit you!
  • Grant Johnson
    Ergonomics! When you pickup your new bike, did they take the time to make it fit you? You'll learn the amazing difference a properly setup bike makes to your riding fun.
• Photo Composition for Travellers
  • Grant Johnson
    Transform your photos from boring to fabulous! We all want to take great photos of our trip - so why don't we? This easy clinic will transform your motorcycle travel photos from boring to fabulous! BRING your photos on a CD or Flash Drive, max 10, and we'll critique and discuss YOUR photos - what's good, and what's not - and how they could be improved.
• IT. For example, what websites etc to refer to during your preparation, how did you keep in touch, what IT did you use on the trip, do you store your photos on Flickr, Google/Gmail, Yahoo, etc. Access to the Internet, what sort of phones: Android, Windows, iPhone etc. This could be done be several people all pitching in. Anyone interested?

• Pushing a motorcycle just sucks! 22 ½ ways to avoid having to push your motorcycle
  • Kevan Ibbotson
    Kevan's humorous and entertaining look at how to bodger repair your bike to get it home or at least to the next town. Designed for both the novice and experienced rider who is concerned about having to make that dreaded roadside repair.

  
  Crashed Kawasaki, broken footpeg hanger etc. Kevin bodged it well enough to get him home!

  • Does duct tape or WD 40 actually fix everything? No, but you'd be surprised what will plug a leaking radiator! We will review what tools and repair materials to carry with you and how to use them to find out why your bike has quit working. More importantly we will review how to use on hand items to get yourself back on the road.
    
• Packing Discussion
  • ?
    Squeezing it all in
• Stove Cook-off
  • Everyone bring your stove and let's see what works - and what doesn't!
    The Pros and Cons of stoves, fuels and pots, recipes, pans etc
• Bedding Discussion
  • Discussion in the camping area
    What works, cheap vs dear and which ones keep you warm and comfy!
• Tent Discussion
  • Discussion in the camping area
    What works, cheap vs dear and which ones keep you dry and comfy!
• Women only!
  • Led by Susan Johnson; a very popular session -A must for the ladies, so be sure to plan on being there! A chance to talk to experienced travelling women without the men around!
• Fix that flat! How to change a tire anytime, anywhere
  • Workshop, Grant Johnson
    How to prevent flats in the first place, and fix them when you get one. The best tools and how to use them for tube and tubeless tires.
• Experienced Travellers Panel - ask the experts anything you want!

and more to come! How about you? We're all here to learn, and there's LOTS to learn! We want to do more presentations and clinics - but we need volunteers to give them! Any topic you can contribute having to do with motorcycle travel, maintenance, planning etc, lasting 20 minutes or more, would be great. We have had lots of interest in clinics, ranging from 30 minutes to several hours. Possible subjects: GPS / maps / compass; packing and packing lists; chain lube/repair/replacement, brake changing, oil changing; riding tips for dirt roads; roadside first aid; motorcycle videography and undoubtedly many others! Please contact us here to volunteer.

2011 Speakers and Tech Clinics were:

Leaving on a big trip in 2012?

Plan on leaving from the Meeting - we'll make it a great send-off! Or coming home around the time of the Meeting? What a great place to arrive at!

Vendors

Anderwerks is planning on coming, and bringing a truck and trailer if you want him to bring you anything like tires, oil, parts etc! Contact Dave if you want anything!

We would like to have more travel oriented vendors there. Vendors please contact me for details.

Rideouts

This whole area is full of amazing roads! See Destination Highways for a book on BC Roads - some of the best are right near Nakusp.

Schedule will be posted here, with a print version as well, when it's ready...

...so check back and plan what you want to see. The schedule is subject to change, so don't hold our feet to the fire - stuff happens! But we will try very hard to ensure that it goes off as planned. Check the latest schedule to be posted at the meeting on the day.

Some HU Canada 2008 Meeting attendees.

Camping

You will want to be at the official HU Campground so you don't have to go looking for people to talk to. Details and location below. Camping is NOT included in your admission price! Camping is a very special price for us of $7 per tent per night, payable on check-in. (Regular price is $19-$27).

Pre-Register and save!

The admission price is on a sliding scale to encourage early registration and help us organize facilities better.

Admission pricing (for PAID pre-registration):

• Register and PAY before Jan 1, admission is only $45.
• Register and PAY after Jan 1 and before Aug 16, admission is only $55.
• At the door, IF space is available, admission is $65 for all three days.
  • Friday ONLY $35 at the door.
  • Saturday ONLY $35 at the door.

Includes admission to all slide shows Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Tech Clinics and demonstrations. Meals are NOT included.

Payment and Registration details BEFORE August 16

Payment and Registration details AFTER August 15

IF you have ALREADY registered and just want to pay, go here!

Meeting Registration
Couples, groups, buddies etc - One registration form per person please! EVERYBODY must register.
Your details
First Name * (*=required field) Last Name * Email * HUBB User Name	City, State Country Are you a Contributing Member? *(HUBB or Ezine doesn't count) Y N Mobile or Phone number (in case we need to find you)

Meeting Options

Please choose your Meeting package (camping IS NOT included) Prices are for PAID PRE-Registration, + $10 on the day
Package Description	Slide Shows	Tech Sessions	Stickers	Membership	Price	Choose *
Meeting only					$45
PLUS Annual HU Membership					$15	optional

Food

Dinner: $14 each. Menus not yet final, but it will be good and lots of it - Deb Guest, the caterer was highly praised in 2011! Veggie meals are possible if you tell us at the time of registration (veggie burgers on Friday and veggie lasagna on Saturday). Please PRE-BOOK food with your registration. There will be limited amounts available for late-comers. You can, of course, cook for yourself, or go to restaurants in Nakusp. We recommend the Food Package You MIGHT be able to get it on the day, but it's first come first served (and $4 more each), and they won't have much extra, so order now!

Food Package Description					Price	* Food: Please choose
NO Food	a little hunger is good for you...		hungry! worms are starting to look good...
Thursday dinner					$14
Friday dinner					$14
Saturday Chicken Dinner	choose one OR the other!				$14
Saturday Steak Dinner					$14
There will be vegetarian alternatives. Please let us know your preference.			If Vegetarian or Vegan: Choose any day option above, then:			Vegetarian Vegan

Accommodation

Camping IS NOT included in your registration. There is lots of room for camping! We have an area reserved just for us, so just show up, no need to reserve in advance. Thursday through Saturday night only. If you arrive early especially, but always, be sure to tell the attendant that you're with us and they'll show you where to camp so you don't have to move.

Camping is a very special price for us of $7 per tent per night, payable on check-in. (Regular price is $19-$27).

Note if you have a motorhome, car, need power etc, there will be a variable surcharge. BE SURE to clarify with the campground attendant that you are with us, and want to park in our reserved area.

T-shirts
If ordering T-shirts, PLEASE tick your size and colour choice - it will make ordering a lot easier for us, AND ensure you get your T-shirt at the Meeting! Details down the page here. If you want more than one tshirt of a size, please indicate in the Comments box below and we'll contact you to sort payment and the order. Extra Cotton T-shirt is $20, extra Synthetic, $35.
Cotton T-shirts, $20.00 Quality heavy duty 100% cotton, pre-shrunk.	Medium Grey Black Small Grey Small Black Medium Medium Large Large X-Large X-Large XX-Large XX-Large XXX-Large XXX-Large
Synthetic T-shirts $35.00 Synthetic, sweat wicking T-shirts. These are VERY nice travel or riding shirts.	Dark Slate Grey Black Small Grey Small Black Medium Medium Large Large X-Large X-Large XX-Large XX-Large

Help us plan future Meetings! (optional) Also used to print your meeting badge/conversation starter :)
Which travel bike do you use?
Past bike travel destinations? (For more than one location hold down the control key and click on your choices)	None Around the world Africa Asia Europe SE Asia Russia and area Australia New Zealand North America South America
Future trips planned? Where? (For more than one location hold down the control key and click on your choices)	nowhere! Around the world Africa Asia Europe SE Asia Russia and area Australia New Zealand North America South America

Volunteer! (optional) Why volunteer? Because it's a great way to meet people if you're new, Volunteers make the meeting possible, and it only takes a couple of hours, or more if you like, and you'll have a great time!
I would like to Volunteer and help out at the Meeting, and meet lots of people! (Options, times etc on the next page)

Agreement
I have read and agree to Horizons Unlimited's terms and conditions for entry to this event. I understand I will also be asked to sign a written waiver at the event before I can participate.	*	Yes No

Comments, special requirements, notes?

Would you like to put on a Tech Clinic or slide show?

NOTE: We may not read these comments until shortly before the meeting!
If we should see your comments sooner please use the Feedback form.

Greyed out? Click YES to the Terms and conditions - yes, again!

Membership - Show you're proud to be a Horizons Unlimited Traveller!

T-Shirt Deal

You can help!

If you have a few minutes, please download the poster ( Adobe pdf format) and print off a few and hand them round your club or your local bike shop or anywhere seems like a good place.

Poster in pdf format (500kb) full colour Event poster. (You may need to right click and choose "save target as...")

Thanks for the help!

The Meeting Location

Nakusp, BC

Nakusp is located 47 km. (29 miles) north of New Denver on Highway 6. Nakusp Airport is located 3km north of town. See map below.

Driving Distance / Time to Nakusp:

From	Distance	Google Time
Vancouver	664km	7:58
Seattle	via Abbotsford: 481 miles	9:12
	via I-90 east: 533 miles	9:40
Calgary	511km	6:43
Edmonton	via Hwy 2 S: 805km	9:35
	via BC-Yellowhead / Hwy 16W: 920km	11:11
Missoula MT	448 miles	8:18
Denver CO	1341 miles	20:29
San Francisco	1127 miles	20:24

NOTE: If you're coming from the USA, some of the more remote, smaller border posts close at 5PM.

The "Official" Campground / Meeting spot / Rooms:

Nakusp campground

Campground entrance: N 50º 14.624 W 117º 48.421

Nakusp Location Map

Other Accommodation Possibilities

There are a few hotels within walking distance.

Kuskanax & Tenderfoot Lodge. "34 fully appointed rooms have all the comforts of home including cable and phones. Centrally located, close to hot springs, golf course, public beach and marina." Toll free: 1-800-663-0100. Tel: 1-250-265-3618

Selkirk Inn. "Quiet units, queen beds, some kitchenettes, all with fridges, some rooms with air conditioning, non smoking, touch tone phones, cable TV, complimentary coffee, continental breakfast." Toll free: 1-800-661-8007. Tel: 1-250-265-3666

Riders Retreat (250)265-8043. "Motorcyclists accomodations! We have a luxury all inclusive campground here in Nakusp, specifically designed for motorcyclists. We provide all the tent's, beds, bedding, coolers, camp chairs and lanterns all set up up and ready to enjoy. We have coin showers that include all your towels, soap, shampoo and conditioner and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen. All your firewood, coffee and juice is included in your nightly rate." Rebecca

Travel BC Accommodation guide for the area
Nakusp Chamber of Commerce Information site

Facilities etc in the area:

Hot Springs

Nakusp Hotsprings and Halcyon Hotsprings are close by, and there are a number of free bush hotsprings too.

Information about the area

Attractions include national parks all around, fantastic roads that are easily among the best in the world, beautiful lakes and more, so plan to spend a few days!

This whole area is full of amazing roads! See Destination Highways for a book on BC Roads - some of the best are right near Nakusp.

The village of Nakusp Information
BC Adventure Tourism site

Nakusp and District Visitor Info Centre
92 West 16th Avenue
P. O. Box 387,
Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0
Telephone: (250) 265-4234 • Fax: (250) 265-3808 • Toll Free: 1-800-909-8819

See you at a meeting this year!

Grant and Susan