Info for first time attendees to the Dragon meets - North Carolina
As one of the new participants in Tail of the Dragon here is what I hope will be useful info assembled from posts and also conversations with Gary (Valk)
The Fontana Lodge site says to arrive during daylight hours. Fewer challenges.
Gas up before arrival.
Names of participants can be found in post #2 on the official post "Tail of the Dragon" thread made by VALK and Pizzaguy
Meet in the lobby of the lodge at 9am Sat morn.
Gather in line with your Crossfire at a designated area on the Fontana property to proceed as a single group convoy to Fontana Dam for group pics etc.
After that participants will break up into leader led groups depending on driving orientation (all that to say that non-spiritied drivers can stay out of the way of the spirited group). Lunch with assigned group at sites knowing we will be coming.
It is highly recommended that everyone has FRS radios and batteries.
Reports from users say batteries only last about 4 hours.
This is a great idea for continuous contact with group leader.
Cellular service isn't available in many areas of travel each day
I hope this is helpful.
Alicia
Last edited by Valk; Apr 14, 2019 at 05:31 PM.