California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs, Inc.
8120 36th Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95824-2304
916-381-8300

Contact: Jack Raudy
(530) 389-9154 or jraudy@foothill.net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SACRAMENTO (May 3, 2005) – The Sacramento-based Capital City Mountain Goat 4X4 Club has announced that it will be laying out the red carpet for its guests during the 18^th Annual Grand Four-Wheel Drive Excursion and Epicurean Extravaganza at the Big Meadows Campground in the El Dorado National Forest beginning Friday evening, Sept. 9 and concluding on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 11.

Rob Irvine, a club committee member, said this year’s event has been organized for both veteran four-wheelers and neophyte sport utility vehicle (SUV) owners.

"After breakfast on Saturday, we will be taking our four-wheelers on a narrated and scenic trip to the top of Steamboat Mountain," said Irvine. "This trail will not be difficult and will provide a mild four-wheeling experience. For those looking for a technical 4X4 experience, we will also have a trip down to the Hell Hole Reservoir; a trail that offers a challenge and huge rocks at every turn."

This year’s event begins on Friday evening at the campground with a chilidog supper, bonfire and a no-host bar. For those seeking a night driving experience, Irvine said that the club would lead moonlight runs on both trails.

On Saturday afternoon, after participants return to the campground from their respective off road trips, the club will offer hot showers followed by a sumptuous six-course champagne dinner featuring a choice of prime rib or chicken cordon bleu followed by live entertainment and open air dancing.

On Sunday morning, guests will be treated to a hot buffet breakfast followed by a raffle extraordinaire.

Cost for the 2005 Four-Wheel Drive Excursion and Epicurean Extravaganza is $125 per adult; $55 for children age six to 15 years of age and children five and under are welcome free of charge. Cost includes all meals, camping fees at the Big Meadows Campground, dash plaque, raffle ticket, t-shirt, hot showers and the four-wheel drive adventure of choice. Big Meadows Campground offers running water, restrooms and parking for recreational vehicles. The event is limited to the first 125 participants.

To reserve space for the 18^th Annual Grand 4-Wheel Drive Excursion and Epicurean Extravaganza, contact Rob Irvine at (916) 334-8053 or rirvineloans@yahoo.com  or visit the club’s website at www.capitalcitygoat.org .

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