dune buster

That's a great video showing the landmarks.  It'll be fun showing this to my friends that have never been there.  Thank allot.

Just a heads up, as of today the new Season Passes are not available at any of the retail stores in Baker.  I talked to a lady at BLM and she said that they were Fed Ex'd earlier this week and should be there soon.

Going out in a couple of weeks.

Sounds like something has started.  Probably the concrete work so they can tie-in the asphalt when they get to that point.  Thanks for checking.

Does anyone know if any type of work has started on the road, i.e.. flagging, stakes, equipment arrival?

Since this is being completed with Federal funds there shouldn't be any increases in the passes.   But knowing how this state works they will probably increase it and use this as an excuse.  Another thing to think about is the speed limit.  I wouldn't be surprised if BLM doesn't post a unit out there on the road with a radar gun getting speeders.  Keep your eyes peeled for that.

Weekend Warrior used to put a final assembly with weight specs. on a tag inside one of the cabinet drawers.  Usually somewhere close to the kitchen.  Good luck.

We're in too.  Just wanted to confirm where we we're meeting.  I heard early on that we might meet at vender row.

Very clean and well maintained. Low hours and never raced. Has paddle tires, whip and twist throttle. Most stock parts available. Asking $2700 but will negotiate a little. Serious inquiries only please. Contact seller at sioux291@yahoo.com

Has low hours and never raced. Haven't ridden last 3 seasons but is currently registered. Getting out of riding and would like to sell. Very clean and runs great. Have paddle tires, whip, six-pack rack, grill guard and twist throttle. Most stock parts available. Asking $3700 cash and may negotiate a little. Serious inquiries only please. Reply at sioux291@yahoo.com

BTW: As Terry (ynot) said- the cleanup is put on by FoDD (Friends of Dumont Dunes), not us at DDR. We only helped.

Thank you for correcting me and passing along the other info. The credit needs to where it is deserved. I will make every attempt to attend the meeting in August. I work that day but will try to get someone to cover me. Thanks, Gary

I've been going out ot Dumont since the early 80's. I knew things were going to eventually change and the place become extremely popular due to the increase in ATV's, OHV's, and all the other assorted off road vehicles. I can remember when a BLM representative came to our camp to discuss the POSSIBLE fees that were being considered. We, our group, told him that it would eventually be warranted to maintain peace on the overcrowded weekends but the fees should be facility oriented. Meaning, fees should reflect services. Unfortunately this is not the case. We have mentioned placing a facility on-site for trash collection. This MAY help prevent the amount of trash being left at the dunes after a big weekend. We were told that this was NOT POSSIBLE due to the cost in emptying the containers. I was glad to see them finally pave the roadway into the dunes. That tells me something is happening especially after one of the nuckleheads at the fee booth told us that they were only going to grade the road on holiday weekends. I thought that was pretty rude and I was getting screwed since I never go to the dunes on Holiday weekends and have to pay what everyone else does. Also, I am very please that the Dumont Dune Riders host a clean-up of the Dunes and it's done with volunteers. NO PAY INVOLVED. MAYBE THESE MEMBERS SHOULD GET A DISCOUNT ON THEIR FEES. I would like to help but my job doesn't allow me the time to get away when these events are held. Sorry!!!

As far as the amount of cash it takes to enjoy myself, I feel it's worth it. But, I also expect something in return. Being able to use the dunes that I have always been able to use but at a cost now is not what I'm talking about. I think the govenrment is using some of the money for other downfalls they have and they aren't telling us. Sound familiar. Maybe the BLM should post on the web a financial report indicating how much was brought in to their agency and how much was spent on the facilities. This should include ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAINTAINING DUMONT, HOW MUCH WAS SPENT ON CONTRACTORS COLLECTING FEES, ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH STAFFING EXTRA BLM PERSONNEL, THE PURCHASING OF OFF-ROAD EQUIPMENT TO ALLOW THEM TO DO THEIR JOB, AND ONGOING/ANNUAL EXPENDITURES. What do you think? You should have an opinion since it's your money and your government.