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Title: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on April 24, 2019, 11:05:54 pm
We had a lot going on in the previous thread so I thought I would start a new one with the offical dates we have locked in.  Approximate locations I think are pretty well decided with the Rapid City SD area being the first stop and the Steamboat Springs CO area being the next.  Nearby towns are fine and might be dependent on available accommodations and things do and see.  Nothing set yet for the half way point on the way home. 

Friday June 7th - Home to Rapid City SD https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/33340361
Saturday June 8th - Tour Rapid City SD area
Sunday June 9th - Tour Rapid City SD area

Monday June 10th - Rapid City SD to Fairplay CO https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26224087
Tuesday June 11th - Tour Fairplay CO area
Wednesday June 12th - Tour Fairplay CO area
Thursday June 13th - Tour Fairplay CO area

Friday June 14th - Fairplay CO to Harrison NE  https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18673750

Saturday June 15th - Harrison NE to Mitchell SD  https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/33423726

Sunday June 16th - Mitchell SD to Home
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on April 25, 2019, 01:11:27 pm
Gentlemen.

Here are some choices for the Rapid City area:

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26062527?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26062527?s=51) = $1140 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights) *This one is nice but does not have A/C.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/32693335?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/32693335?s=51) = $1386 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights) *This one has a garage, I think we can sweet talk them into letting us utilize it.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/19178318?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/19178318?s=51) = $1369 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights) *This one has a garage, I think we can sweet talk them into letting us utilize it.

I will check for more tonight...back to work!
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on April 26, 2019, 08:22:14 am
i suppose it that time of the season where the prices go up for lodging for the tourist and campers visiting the black Hills?  would we want to stay more central located in the Hills, go to Rushmore, the wind cave, the needles road, etc.?  we got two days to do all of this!!
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on April 26, 2019, 12:29:53 pm
Nickoli, I am not sure what you mean by in the hills or centrally located...these are in the hills.  All are located by Lead.  I am not finding many closer to Rapid City.

This one is also in or near Lead, but much cheaper.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/25085653?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/25085653?s=51) = $871 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights)
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on April 26, 2019, 12:32:44 pm
that one looks cozy and better priced. i like it!!  just forget my comment on centrally located, i realize the black hills is not that huge, that we cant navigate from anywhere from where we stay with ease!!  2 wheel riders will dominate the hills!!
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on April 26, 2019, 01:21:18 pm
Yes!  Let us dominate!!

How about these?

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/19177288?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/19177288?s=51) = $1156 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights)

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/14199669?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/14199669?s=51) = $1362 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights) by Deadwood.

I changed some settings in my search and I am finding more now. I will keep posting, pick your favorites, and then we will narrow it down to three and pick one.

Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on April 26, 2019, 01:29:23 pm
Not to Speak for anyone else, but i am up for bargain priced lodging.  it can add up fast!!
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on April 26, 2019, 02:36:38 pm
Okay, Nick.  What would be your preferred top dollar per person per night price?
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on April 26, 2019, 03:11:56 pm
$96.77
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on April 26, 2019, 03:36:13 pm
That is very specific!  So, you are saying nothing more than the Gold Run Cabin @ $871 for the 3 days...
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on April 26, 2019, 05:16:28 pm
Better deals are always welcomed!!!
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on April 27, 2019, 11:12:19 am
Hmm, $871/3= $290.33  290.33/3= $96.77  Nicks reply #8 $96.77.  Coincidence???   ;D

If we are bargain shopping, yea, Nathans reply #3 is the best.  We don't get garage space and would have to share bedrooms.

If a garage and bedrooms are important, these get my vote:
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https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/32693335?s=51 = $1386 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights) *This one has a garage, I think we can sweet talk them into letting us utilize it.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/19178318?s=51 = $1369 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights) *This one has a garage, I think we can sweet talk them into letting us utilize it.

If Shawn is coming for the 3 first nights, my opinion would be to go for one of the more expensive so we each have a bedroom and possibly a garage and would be able to justify the more expensive cost by splitting it 4 ways. 
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on April 28, 2019, 04:22:34 pm
Russ,

I thought you told us to not plan on Shawn...should we now, at least for the Black Hills?

Please let me know how to proceed.

Thanks,
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on April 28, 2019, 06:58:45 pm
Here is some final Black Hills accommodations...

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18770662?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18770662?s=51) = $1101 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights)

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/27188112?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/27188112?s=51) = $1343 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights)

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/23188534?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/23188534?s=51) = $1435 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights)

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/16284491?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/16284491?s=51) = $925  (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights)

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/32915127?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/32915127?s=51) = $1088 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights)

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/33340361?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/33340361?s=51) = $856 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights) *Located in Rapid City and a NEW 3 stall garage!

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18896986?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18896986?s=51) = $917 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights)

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15587687?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15587687?s=51) = $1018 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights)

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/29607114?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/29607114?s=51) = $1359 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights)

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/14244584?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/14244584?s=51) = $1219 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights)

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/22673891?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/22673891?s=51) = $1398 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights)

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/19913823?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/19913823?s=51) = $945 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights) *Garage

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26985963?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26985963?s=51) = $878 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights) *Located in Rapid City and a 2 stall garage.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/20587939?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/20587939?s=51) = $1260 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights)

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/21996727?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/21996727?s=51) = $1453 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights) *Clubhouse with heated pool & more...

The cheapest so far...

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/25318874?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/25318874?s=51) = $625 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights) *Garage

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/28520017?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/28520017?s=51) = $625 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights)

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18754597?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18754597?s=51) = $744 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights)

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18946190?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18946190?s=51) = $758 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights)

These are a little higher priced but they will not disappoint!

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/33492577?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/33492577?s=51) = $1505 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights) *Clubhouse with heated pool, 3 stall garage, & more...

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/25967994?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/25967994?s=51) = $1583 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights)

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/9079331?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/9079331?s=51) = $1724 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights)

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/22358888?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/22358888?s=51) = $2042 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights) *Clubhouse with heated pool, garage?, & more...

The prices are seeming to fluctuate a bit, so far some that I go back to are coming up at a higher price!
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on April 28, 2019, 07:48:43 pm
Hey thanks Nathan for all the options!  I like the $625 with the garage!  I will bring a sleeping bag and hit the couch if I have to!!??.  Not trying to be a cheap ass, just thrifty!!
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on April 28, 2019, 10:54:28 pm
Russ,

I thought you told us to not plan on Shawn...should we now, at least for the Black Hills?

Please let me know how to proceed.

Thanks,

I got nothin on that Dogg.  I was just saying if by chance he decided to go before we need to book that we could go with something more expensive.  Probably shouldn't have thrown that in there because we are at that point now, sorry for the confusion.  If no firm answer, then we probably have to plan for splitting 3 ways to be safe.  Moneybags Nick can help pitch in.  He is thrifty all year long so he can splurge on the trip!  $$$ ;D

Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on April 28, 2019, 11:03:04 pm
Hey thanks Nathan for all the options!  I like the $625 with the garage!  I will bring a sleeping bag and hit the couch if I have to!!??.  Not trying to be a cheap ass, just thrifty!!

Wow, you have been busy Dogg!  That's a lot of options!  The $625 one is actually a pretty good deal for what it is.  No reviews though, maybe its new?  3 bedrooms and a garage.  But, there are some others that are pretty darn nice too.  Are there any that are favorites of yours Dogg? 
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on April 29, 2019, 07:15:06 am
I say we lock in the Black Hills then if Shawn is not coming?!  THRIFTILY...
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on April 29, 2019, 12:30:29 pm
Nick,

The one thing I forgot to mention is the one for $625 w/garage...it does not have air conditioning!  So, I think I may want to choose something else...sorry Nick!

I will review the ones under $1000, and specifically the ones under $871 to determine my preference.

I would like to mention that you should also take a look at the locations...just so you are aware of where they are at.  Most of the cabin types are by Lead, Deadwood, etc.  Most of the cabins will have a little bit of gravel to get to them.
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on April 29, 2019, 03:47:04 pm
Location maybe not so relevant when the black hills isn't that huge to drive out and around to see things.  Maybe the cabin isn't air conditioned because of the cool mountain fresh air?!   Are there screens on the windows?  Can they be opened?  Just sayin...
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Shawn on April 30, 2019, 07:57:39 am
I just asked for the time off to tag along to Rapid.
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on April 30, 2019, 09:40:50 am
Sweet!!
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on April 30, 2019, 07:06:55 pm
Well, alright, alright, alright!
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on April 30, 2019, 11:10:21 pm
I'm still sticking with my original choices:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/32693335?s=51 = $1386 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights) *This one has a garage, I think we can sweet talk them into letting us utilize it.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/19178318?s=51 = $1369 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights) *This one has a garage, I think we can sweet talk them into letting us utilize it.

I inquired to see if they would make an exception on letting us use the garage outside of the Sturgis rally.  I'll wait to hear back.

If no on the garage, then:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/21996727?s=51 = $1453 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights) *Clubhouse with heated pool & more...
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/33492577?s=51 = $1505 (Friday night thru Monday - 3 nights) *Clubhouse with heated pool, 3 stall garage, & more...
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on May 01, 2019, 07:20:05 am
These houses have full bar and hooker service also?  If the Garage is not included with the original price to start with, so you have ask to use it. This seems kinda high priced for just the house?
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Shawn on May 01, 2019, 07:45:50 am
If i'm doing the math right that's like $125 per person per night?!?
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 01, 2019, 08:03:21 am
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hese houses have full bar and hooker service also?  If the Garage is not included with the original price to start with, so you have ask to use it. This seems kinda high priced for just the house?

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If i'm doing the math right that's like $125 per person per night?!?

I didnt see anything about the hooker or full bar.  Before the guy checks on the garage he wanted to let me know there is about 1 mile of gravel to travel on.  How do you guys feel about that.  It may not be the absolute cheapest, but at Shawns calculation of $125 per person per night, I would think it would be hard to find a hotel for less than that and you get a whole house instead of a small hotel room.  Possibly even a garage.
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 01, 2019, 08:21:28 am
Ok, wait a second, I had my calculations wrong.  If it is $125 per person and we typically stay 2 people per hotel room, that would mean the hotel would have to be $250 to equate dollar wise to the house.  That is a bit high I guess.

I will have to to through the lower dollar ones and get back with suggestions.

Given the cost and the mile of gravel, I told the guy we would pass and that he didn't have to inquire with the owner about the garage.

Lets get thrift shopping!

Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 01, 2019, 12:55:36 pm
Hey thanks Nathan for all the options!  I like the $625 with the garage!  I will bring a sleeping bag and hit the couch if I have to!!??.  Not trying to be a cheap ass, just thrifty!!

That one is now gone for our dates.  And the rest of the cheapest have less than 4 beds.

These are the cheapest with 4 beds.  None have 4 bedrooms, but at least 4 beds.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/20587939?s=51&guests=4&adults=4&check_in=2019-06-07&check_out=2019-06-10  *$105 per person (country setting no garage)
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/33340361?s=51&guests=4&adults=4&check_in=2019-06-07&check_out=2019-06-10  $79 per person (in town with garage)

Anybody got anything better?
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on May 01, 2019, 03:21:20 pm
what do think of the 79.00 dollar deal? anyone?  the other one on a gravel road?
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 01, 2019, 05:29:22 pm
We wouldn't get the nature experience, but would be guaranteed a tar road and a garage.  Maybe do that and look for a more back woods place in CO?
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on May 01, 2019, 06:16:24 pm
Done deal, home in the city is booked!
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 01, 2019, 10:05:24 pm
Way to go Dogg!  Done deal!  On to the next destination...
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on May 01, 2019, 10:36:46 pm
Here are a couple for Colorado...

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/4332930?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/4332930?s=51) = $100.42 / person per day. *with covered parking in Steamboat Springs, CO

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/23599896?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/23599896?s=51) = $94.25 / person per day *located near Garo, CO
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 01, 2019, 11:00:32 pm
I think I like the second one best.  I like the location better too.  A little more south.  Probably within a more reasonable driving distance to the dunes?
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on May 02, 2019, 08:20:10 am
I like the second one, very nice mountain view!!   The first one looks nice also, in town Steamboat!!  Tuff decision?!!    I LIKE IT!!
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 02, 2019, 01:55:31 pm
Here is another.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26224087?adults=3&check_in=2019-06-10&check_out=2019-06-15&guests=3&source_impression_id=p3_1556822839_ICiPSuW5Q4kGKpxH&s=Uq7x5EIg
$74 per person per day.

About 150 miles to Great Sand Dunes National Park.
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on May 02, 2019, 05:07:21 pm
,,,and again, I LIKE IT!!  by a nice little town for some eats and treats?!!   ;)
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 02, 2019, 07:17:41 pm
The guy said about 2.5 miles of gravel.  Roads are well maintained and didnt see any problem coming in on motorcycles.

No AC, but he says you wont need it.  Probably need heat in the evening. 

Use of the 2 car garage included.
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on May 02, 2019, 09:30:56 pm
Nathan, why don't you have pic of your motorcycle on this forum??!!
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on May 02, 2019, 10:22:11 pm
Here are some more options...you didn't think I was going to only have two (2) did you!!  ??? ::) ;D

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/30540011?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/30540011?s=51) = $109.60 / person per day *located near Dillon, CO

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/21896519?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/21896519?s=51) = 95.67 / person per day *located near Breckenridge, CO

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/25545694?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/25545694?s=51) = $113.33 / person per day w/clubhouse *located near Silverthorne, CO

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5265887?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5265887?s=51) = $114.20 / person per day *located in Mesa, CO

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18543025?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18543025?s=51) = $119.33 / person per day *located in Breckenridge, CO

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/34312429?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/34312429?s=51) = $66.73 / person per day *located in Fraser, CO

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/29107764?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/29107764?s=51) = $84.27 / person per day *located in between Fraser, CO and Winter Park, CO

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/29925967?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/29925967?s=51) = $126.40 / person per day *located in Vail, CO

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/11508635?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/11508635?s=51) = $104.33 / person per day *located in Fairplay, CO

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/31879713?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/31879713?s=51) = $118.60 / person per day *located in Steamboat Springs, CO

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/17196661?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/17196661?s=51) = $78.20 / person per day *located in Fraser, CO

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/25994626?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/25994626?s=51) = $124.33 / person per day *located in between Steamboat Springs, CO

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/22003336?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/22003336?s=51) = $167.60 / person per day *located in between Fraser, CO

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15231270?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15231270?s=51) = $114.53 / person per day *located in Breckenridge, CO

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/25315116?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/25315116?s=51) = $122.40 / person per day *located in Winter Park, CO

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26260223?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26260223?s=51) = $122.27 / person per day *located in Tabernash, CO

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/23681947?s=51 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/23681947?s=51) = $99.53 / person per day *located in Winter Park, CO

Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on May 03, 2019, 07:33:13 am
wow!
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 03, 2019, 12:19:45 pm
Here are some more options...you didn't think I was going to only have two (2) did you!!  ??? ::) ;D

Uh, yea, I thought you were going to make it easy for us  :).

With so many great choices, should we look at 2 different places in CO?  More northern for the first two nights and south for the remainder?  Or would you all rather stay at one place?

I don't really have any specific destinations in mind at this point, but staying in two different spots might give us an opportunity to see more.
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 03, 2019, 12:21:29 pm
Nathan, why don't you have pic of your motorcycle on this forum??!!

Yea Nathan, why not??  Be proud and show off that Victory! 

Or wait, doesnt he have a Victory any longer?  Are you trying to tell us something?
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on May 03, 2019, 07:24:58 pm
Pot, kettle, black...Nickoli! Where is your bike?
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on May 03, 2019, 07:26:19 pm
Russ, I was maybe thinking the same thing about two locations over the five days...
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on May 03, 2019, 09:51:29 pm
I can do that, just shown off the states for now!!
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 03, 2019, 11:43:33 pm
In trying to stay below Nicks nightly rate of $96.77, and looking at Nathans great choices, I still go back to:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26224087?adults=3&check_in=2019-06-10&check_out=2019-06-15&guests=1&source_impression_id=p3_1556822839_ICiPSuW5Q4kGKpxH

How about this?  We stay 4 nights instead of 5, then make our way back home over 3 days to make for shorter days.  It might be pushing it for Nathan to get back in 2 days.

I am still up for splitting CO into 2 locations if you guys would rather do that.

What do you guys think?
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 04, 2019, 12:23:12 am
And if we do the 4 nights in CO, then the rest of the trip:

Harrison NE:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18673750?adults=3&check_in=2019-06-14&check_out=2019-06-15&guests=1&source_impression_id=p3_1556946521_QdfTDyu0s6TD7wxL&s=Y0oPnY0z

And the final stop, Mitchell SD:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/33423726?location=Sioux%20Falls%2C%20SD%2C%20United%20States&adults=3&check_in=2019-06-15&check_out=2019-06-16&guests=1&source_impression_id=p3_1556947294_u2GpD35u%2F%2FMmEVkT&s=ucGNl_6Y

And final destination, home!
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on May 04, 2019, 08:40:58 am
It looks good! Fairplay and head back home.... :-\
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on May 04, 2019, 08:57:24 am
It looks like you got this all figured out.  I will defer to you guys...book it and we are all set.
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 04, 2019, 09:21:33 am
Oh, that is only one option of many. I'd love to hear you guys ideas! 
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 06, 2019, 09:47:15 pm
10th through the 14th booked!
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26224087

Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on May 07, 2019, 09:51:47 am
Colorado here we come!!  3/4 of the 2 wheel riders will dominate your mountains and treats!!
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 08, 2019, 10:41:06 pm
I am leaning towards this place in Grant NE:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/22835022
About 300 miles from Fairplay CO.  $60.33 per night per person. 
This one is on a short bit of gravel, but is priced good and has a garage.

And this same one for Mitchell:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/33423726
About 390 miles from Grant NE.  $94.33 per night per person.

or here is another thrifty one instead of the Mitchell one Nick:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5468416
A thrifty $3.55 per person!  Yes, three dollars and fifty five cents!  57 reviews and 5 stars!

If you two are good with these, I'll get em booked up.  Let me know!


Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on May 09, 2019, 11:35:51 am
That is thrifty!! 
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on May 09, 2019, 01:44:53 pm
Russell,

I am good with your selections, as far as I am concerned go ahead and book em'.

Thanks for taking over the final leg of the accommodations!  Seems like it has been very busy ever since I moved from the commercial design group (mechanical) to the performance group (controls - commissioning).

Anyway, thanks again, and just 4 weeks from tomorrow we will be 2wheelriding our way to the Black Hills!

L8r,

Nate Dogg
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 09, 2019, 11:13:52 pm
Ok, so it wasn't a short bit of gravel.  The guy said it is about 10 miles.  That's probably a little further that we want, especially if it is raining.  Back to searching....
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 13, 2019, 10:34:44 pm
All booked!  We are set.  Now on to the routing....
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on May 14, 2019, 09:05:55 am
Gentlemen;

For the first part of the trip's accommodations, in Rapid City, the total fee for that stay (June 7th-10th) is $947.53.  I believe I heard everyone will be a part of that trip, so $947.53 / 4 = $236.88 per person or $78.96 / person per night.

I am not looking for this immediately but I thought I would get it out there for everyone's perusal and so I didn't forget.

Russ: Once you figure out your totals, and after subtracting the above amount, I believe I should owe you and you would not need to pay me anything...

Later,

Nate Dogg
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on May 14, 2019, 03:17:49 pm
where we all going to meet on the first day? Breakfast anyone?   Sissiton, SD or Watertown, SD or somewhere else? Black Hills?!
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on May 15, 2019, 11:16:20 am
Nickoli,

We can do whatever route you would like to Rapid City.  Were you thinking Rosalie's Bakery in Sisseton, SD, again?! I do not think we will wait until the Black Hills for our first meet-up or breakfast!!

Here is a preliminary route for you to modify...

https://goo.gl/maps/p1p7coxNYYZ5xv7Y9 (https://goo.gl/maps/p1p7coxNYYZ5xv7Y9)

Later,

Nate Dogg
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on May 15, 2019, 12:37:26 pm
I like It !!!!!  see you at Rosalie's Bakery !!!!  No flat tires please....
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on May 15, 2019, 12:48:06 pm
Yeah, I do not want any flat tires or any other kind of mechanical issue....

Here are some things/places I found that we could do while in Rapid City area:

https://www.nps.gov/mimi/index.htm (https://www.nps.gov/mimi/index.htm)

https://sanfordlabhomestake.com/ (https://sanfordlabhomestake.com/)

https://www.nps.gov/jeca/index.htm (https://www.nps.gov/jeca/index.htm)

https://www.nps.gov/wica/index.htm (https://www.nps.gov/wica/index.htm)

http://blackhillswonderlandcave.com/ (http://blackhillswonderlandcave.com/)

https://blackhillscaverns.com/ (https://blackhillscaverns.com/)

https://www.rushmtn.com/ (https://www.rushmtn.com/)

https://rushmoretramwayadventures.com/ (https://rushmoretramwayadventures.com/)



Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 18, 2019, 12:59:51 pm
Oh boy, Rosalies!  I say we skip the flat tires and indulge on pastries instead.  Anyone else up for some pastries?!?!

I replicated your route on myrouteapp Nathan.  Can you see it?
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on May 19, 2019, 12:21:34 pm
I would like to partake in pastries!

Yes, I can see your route via the app.
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 19, 2019, 01:14:05 pm
Cool!  We won't have as many routes to make this year.  Since I have the addresses for the rest of the destinations I'll get the start and end points entered in on myrouteapp and we can tweak from there.
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on May 19, 2019, 01:17:16 pm
Sounds good.  Thanks buddy!
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on May 22, 2019, 01:12:43 pm
Here are some things/places I found that we could do while in Colorado:

https://www.nps.gov/blca/index.htm (https://www.nps.gov/blca/index.htm)

https://www.nps.gov/grsa/index.htm (https://www.nps.gov/grsa/index.htm)

https://www.nps.gov/meve/index.htm (https://www.nps.gov/meve/index.htm)

https://www.nps.gov/colm/planyourvisit/historic-rim-rock-drive.htm (https://www.nps.gov/colm/planyourvisit/historic-rim-rock-drive.htm)

https://www.nps.gov/flfo/index.htm (https://www.nps.gov/flfo/index.htm)

https://www.pikes-peak.com/attractions/ (https://www.pikes-peak.com/attractions/)

https://royalgorgebridge.com/ (https://royalgorgebridge.com/)

https://pwam.org/exhibits-displays/ (https://pwam.org/exhibits-displays/)

https://gardenofgods.com/ (https://gardenofgods.com/)

Unfortunately the COG train to the top of Pikes Peak is closed and they are trying to rebuild it and bring it back...but not until 2021!

Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on May 23, 2019, 08:06:54 am
So many things to do!!  Maybe stay another week??
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 27, 2019, 09:55:49 pm
Gentlemen;

For the first part of the trip's accommodations, in Rapid City, the total fee for that stay (June 7th-10th) is $947.53.  I believe I heard everyone will be a part of that trip, so $947.53 / 4 = $236.88 per person or $78.96 / person per night.

I am not looking for this immediately but I thought I would get it out there for everyone's perusal and so I didn't forget.

Russ: Once you figure out your totals, and after subtracting the above amount, I believe I should owe you and you would not need to pay me anything...

Later,

Nate Dogg

And for the remainder of the trip:

Fairplay CO - $902.85
Harrison NE - $150.16
Mitchell SD - $283.28
Total - $1336.29
Total divided by 3 - $445.43

Nicks total - $445.43
Nathans total - $366.47 ($445.43 - $78.96)

And the same deal as with Nathan, I don't need to get paid immediately.  Everything is paid in full, so whenever it works for you two is fine.

Later...

Russ
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on May 29, 2019, 09:31:08 am
Russ,

I believe you may want to re-check your math, as you only subtracted the price per day ($78.96) not the full amount per person ($236.88) from my bill.  Unless I missed something and you are not staying with us the full time in Rapid City?!

I will wire you this amount, $208.55 via PayPal.  ($445.43 - $236.88 = $208.55)

Please let me know if I missed something or am somehow confused in my old age! I know, I know, I am technically a year older than you at this time!

Nate Dogg
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on May 29, 2019, 03:54:28 pm
You may be older, but you are still sharper than me!   ;D

Yes, you are correct.  I will be with you the full time in Rapid City and yes, I did only subtract one night. 

I like my initial total better, but yours is more accurate:  $445.43 - $236.88 = $208.55

You and I should be square at this point.  Thank you Sir!

Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on May 30, 2019, 09:25:36 am
Russell,

I can pay you the initial amount if you want me to, and it makes you feel better! I would just chalk it up as travel agent fees.

Just let me know.

You are welcome, Sir!

The Dogg
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on May 30, 2019, 11:21:22 am
watch your language, a lot of "sirs" being said!!
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on June 04, 2019, 07:04:29 pm
Here are the GPX files.
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on June 04, 2019, 07:10:53 pm
Are these the same as I had access to via MyRoute? Just checking, Sir.
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on June 04, 2019, 07:43:32 pm
Hoffman, MN to Rapid City, SD

  https://goo.gl/maps/LYYMRSXAHukawTGn9

Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on June 04, 2019, 07:47:08 pm
Are these the same as I had access to via MyRoute? Just checking, Sir.

Yes Sir they are!  Posting for Nicks convenience.
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on June 04, 2019, 07:57:33 pm
Hoffman, MN to Rapid City, SD

  https://goo.gl/maps/LYYMRSXAHukawTGn9

Ok, updated the first day to shave off some miles.  It is in the same message as the rest of the files, I just updated it.  It isn't exactly the same as yours Nick as I kept some of the Doggs roads, but it did take off some miles.  How does it look?
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nathan on June 04, 2019, 08:44:56 pm
And Nick according to what I see, Russ's is (that sounds weird) 2 whole minutes faster!  : 8)
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on June 04, 2019, 08:59:31 pm
the first route was i think 2 hours more.  i shortened it to less than that and Russ kept some of the original and it came back up in route time...?
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on June 04, 2019, 10:04:38 pm
I'm not sure what you mean.  Are we good with the new route?  Or is there something wrong with it? 
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on June 05, 2019, 09:20:26 am
Nathan's original route was 12+hrs and when i had the redone route down to 8hrs and 14 mins and when Russ re-did it it jumped up to 10 hrs?   Its all good!!
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on June 05, 2019, 01:30:52 pm
Yea I noticed that the time differs online versus what my GPS says.  I don't know if there are some speed limit differences or why there is a difference?  Did you get a myrouteapp.com account set up?
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Nick on June 06, 2019, 08:29:14 am
i did set up an account, but something went wonky, it seems like i cant sign in.
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on June 06, 2019, 08:24:42 pm
You showed up as a friend and I accepted.  Did you get logged in?
Title: Re: Trip Route 2019 Official
Post by: Russ on July 10, 2019, 06:34:04 pm
I created an album and uploaded some pictures.  I still have some on my phone to add.  Go ahead and upload any you might have as well.  I tied the GPS coordinates from the tracker to the photos so some of them have GPS.  Others where I didnt have the tracker on at the time (like before we would leave in the morning) dont have coordinates.  It was a good trip.  Thanks for the good times guys!