Saturday July 26^th 2008 10am

The CALI Trophy Challenge is a navigational event. Courses will consist of several checkpoints throughout Cow Mountain BLM park. Participants will be required to cover all points retrieving a signature or item to verify checkpoint passing. Once all checkpoints have been completed they will return to a finish area and mileage will be recorded. The participants to complete the course in the shortest mileage will score the highest point values for that stage.

Special challenges will be held between stages requiring participants to perform certain tasks common with the off road environment.

Stage one will be held in the daylight hours, Special Challenges will commence once all have completed Stage one. Stage two will be held starting at dusk and will consist of a fewer number of checkpoints than Stage one making for a shorter course.

Maps and compass skills will be required as GPS will not be allowed for this event.

· Maps/Links to Maps of Area.

Cow Mountain BLM area is located east of Ukiah and west of Lakeport.

While photo copied maps of the area will be made availible participants are encouraged to order a detailed full color copy from the BLM site.

Directions and Map of the area can be found here: http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/ukiah/cowmtn.html

· Meeting Location

The base operation area will be the Buckhorn campground within the Cow Mountain Park. Start and Finish area will be at the east gate of the park on the Lakeport side just in side the gates

From Lakeport, take State Highway 29 to the 11th street exit. Go west on 11th street (which becomes Scotts Valley Road) 0.5 miles. Turn left on Riggs Road and continue west and south 0.75 miles to Scotts Creek Road. Turn right and proceed west on Scotts Creek Road 2 miles.

· Starting Time

Stage one will commence at approximately 10am, Teams of 2 vehicles will start 2 minutes apart. Special Challenges will commence at the Start/Finish area at the completion of Stage one. Stage two will begin at Dusk to be completed in the dark.

· Ending time

Scoring will be at the end of Stage 2 and if practical distributed that evening, if not first thing Sunday morning over breakfast.

· Radio Requirements, Channels to use.

All participants will use channel 7

Scoring:

Scoring will consist of:

1) Points given based on shortest route followed via odometer readings

2) Point awarded for best performance in completion of the Special Challenges

3) Points for best teamwork and spirit as decided by the competitors

· Entrance Fee’s, Camping Fee’s (if applicable)

At this time no entry fee as been set but if imposed will be no more than $20US. No fee's for camping or entering the park.

· Weather Forecast for the trip dates

At this time forecast is typical summer weather for this area. Temperatures can be in the 80 to 90s in the Day low 40-50s at night

· Expected Trail conditions

In dry conditions trails will be dusty. Trails are easily manageable for Rovers with few three point turns required around switchbacks.

· Special Weather Clothing Suggestions (Hot/Cold)

Services

· Nearby Towing and Repair Services info. Gas/Service Station Locations in the area.

Cow Mountain is located 4 miles form Lake port and 7miles form Ukiah. Both have more than adequate facilities for parts, food, hotel and fuel. The camping at Cow Mountain is free and entrance to the park is free. Gates are open 24hrs so participants can feel free to come and go at any time. The camping area has fire pits and bathroom facilities. No running water is available so pack in your own.

Tiger Dan has a garage facility in Lakeport with equipment and spares available if repairs are needed.

Food / Meals

· Food Suggestions

Normal camp fare as desired, fast food restaurants and grocery are available in Lakeport and Ukiah.