California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs, Inc.
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Sacramento, CA 95824-2304
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PRESS RELEASE FROM CA4WDC

Contact: Jack Raudy
530/389-9154

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MARYSVILLE, CA (May 29, 2002) – Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) owners anxious to try their vehicle off the highway and learn more about the history of the Mother Lode, might want to consider participating in the Sacramento Jeepers’ annual Henness Pass Road trip, Saturday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 4, beginning in Marysville, CA and ending in Virginia City, NV.

"This event is specifically designed as an overnight outing for SUV owners and families looking for a scenic drive through the Sierras with some mild four-wheeling and learning some interesting facts about California’s gold rush history," said Warner Anderson of Auburn, narrator and trail boss for the trip.

According to Anderson, the Henness Pass Road, founded during the gold rush era, was one of the most heavily traveled routes in its day, but has virtually disappeared from most modern maps. Anderson said participants on this year’s trip will travel up a ridge between the north and middle forks of the Yuba River and proceed over the Sierra Nevada Mountains via the Henness Pass near Webber Lake. Once over the crest of the mountains, the group will continue down near Verdi, Nevada and conclude their trip in historic Virginia City.

"This trip is particularly well-suited for families as we will not only explore this forgotten road with its breathtaking scenery, but we will also visit weathered ghost towns, old mine ruins and abandoned camps," said Anderson.

Cost for the Henness Past Road trip is $140 per adult, $50 for children 7 through 14 years of age and children under 7 are welcome free of charge. The cost includes all meals, one t-shirt and one dash plaque per adult and one t-shirt for children ages 7 to 14.

There are a limited number of vehicles that may attend, so registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Since the trip is designed with overnight camping, Anderson recommends all participants bring camping equipment including tents, sleeping bags, air mattress, cooler, etc. A CB radio is required for the narrated portion of tour stops and any emergencies. Participants not owning a CB radio, may request a loaner in advance.

For more information on this year’s Henness Pass Road trip or to request a registration application, contact Karen Totsky Bohmer at (916) 630-7672 or email ktotsky@yahoo.com or T.R. Bergen at (916) 813-0606 or email fishinfool3@aol.com.

Since 1959, the California Association of 4-Wheel Drive Clubs has actively promoted the advancement of vehicle oriented outdoor recreation. Today, the Association represents more than 8,000 members and 160 member clubs. It is the largest organization of its type in the country and represents owners of all makes and models of four wheel drive vehicles, as well as non-owners who support responsible vehicle oriented recreation. For questions or comments, Jack Raudy can be contacted at jraudy@foothill.net. 

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