I want to incorporate the Braun Brothers Reunion http://braunbrothersreunion.com/home.html in Challis, with my trip to Idaho this comming summer. Heard great things about this last year when I was at Yellowpine for the Harmonica Festival. I will either spend my first weekend at the reunion, or my second weekend at the reunion, depending on weather at the time. I called the airport today, and they said probaly no camping on the field.

Any recommendations from anyone who lives in the area, or has done this before'?

Thanks Gary

sure gary. if u head west thru the twin peaks, push the nose over, you'll be at upper loon within a few short minutes...great camping and etc...

Thanks, but becuz of my fondness for adult beverages, I would just rather nose over at Challis. Plus, I think the fun will be going into the evening, and I don't want to do Upper Loon in the dark. Above my ability.

Gary

sure, upper loon in the dark would suck! have a few friends that will be staying at challis hot springs r.v. park, they are on their 'gold wings, and tent camping, nice rv park...that might work if u can take some sort of wheels with you...have hauled various small motor-cycles in the back of the 182 with no rear seat...good luck!

Upper Loon came first to my mind also.
I've camped at the Challis airport before. Same with Mackay, south about 15 minutes. Didn't ask via phone either. Nobody objected. Those 3 are pretty much your choices, except for some private strips owned by out of towners. They'd be last on my list of possibles.The first bar on the left up main street is run by a California transplant, a retired San Quenten prison guard, he is a hoot to talk to!

The BBR is a rockin' good time, one that you will not forget. There should be plenty of places to camp in town, just watch the website for updates. It is definitely worth going. With any luck, I'll be there too.

I'll be camping at the airport. I have talked to them about it, and gotten their blessings. Just have to work out the logistics of getting back and forth to the music, but hopefully enough traffic to atleast hitch a ride.

As the time gets closer, if it seems like very many will be flying in for the music, may try to rent a portapotti for the weekend.

Gary

Thats great Gary, I am glad that Challis hasn't got all big time on us! Being specifically asked, initially they probably thought you were asking if it was a Smiley Creek type of setup....and they rightly said no. Have a good one while there, the Braun boys are worth seeing.

cg

I was hoping that you would be there. Workin on Weav, Emmet, and maybe a couple others from So.Cal. And hopeully qmdv will make a guest appearance, he makes the best b'fast's.

Gary

Crepes are in high demand this upcoming summer. What weekend is Austin in 2010.

Tim

qmdv wrote:Crepes are in high demand this upcoming summer. What weekend is Austin in 2010.

Tim

August 21, 2010.

Coyote Ugly wrote:

gtwingman wrote:Howdy JD. Do you have a 2010 date yet? We all had such a great time that we want to put you on our calendar for next year. We hope to bring even more friends. Sure was great to see you.

You betcha we do... It's Saturday August 21st., gonna be a big whoop up.... You Betcha.... ha ha...
Hey Greg, It was really good to see you too, I can't wait for next year. There's a bunch of talk about things to make it better, all suggestions will be listened to, before we toss em.. ha ha.. I'll call ya one of these days...

shortfielder wrote:cg

I was hoping that you would be there. Workin on Weav, Emmet, and maybe a couple others from So.Cal. And hopeully qmdv will make a guest appearance, he makes the best b'fast's.

Gary

August...when it's warm, sounds good! cg

My Mom & Dad and my eldest daughter live in Challis, I may be able to arrange a ride to the Hot Springs for you. As others have said it is a very nice little place. The airport to downtown is just a short walk, less than a mile. The B. Bros. are indeed good entertainment. There is usually a guy named Bob Fratti that does a hell of a bar-b-que in Challis. There are lots of good fishing areas there as well, numerous lakes, creeks and the Salmon river.

Drop me a line (email) if I can help you out.

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Thankyou Mr. Horton

Email sent. My tetative plan now will be to go to Challis 1st, fly Idaho for the week after the reunion, then head for Austin for their flyin. Man, this is soundin good

Gary

shortfielder wrote:Thankyou Mr. Horton

Email sent. My tetative plan now will be to go to Challis 1st, fly Idaho for the week after the reunion, then head for Austin for their flyin. Man, this is soundin good

Gary

Let me know when you get to Idaho. If you want we can fly down to Austin the same time. JoeCub is planning to fly the Breezy down there (Austin).

Also, if you need a place to crash for a night or two or three, gimme a call.

Sounds good Pat. Thanks.
You might want to think about comming over to Challis for the festivities?????

Gary

shortfielder wrote:Sounds good Pat. Thanks.
You might want to think about comming over to Challis for the festivities?????

Gary

I'd love to, but I checked my schedule and I'm on the road that weekend

I should be home the week of the Austin trip, though.

I think it would be a blast to go too! I know a real cool guy who is a pilot that lives in Challis that would probably help us out with getting around.
Steve

Steve

Sounds good

Gary

Last I knew the was a car avaliable at the airport. It was an old bronco. Got the keys from middle fork aviation and filled the tank when I was done. Pete is a good guy and might have some ideas.