Raptor Expeditions - Carson 500 Club Run

[Raptor Expeditions]

So will this challenging portion be in the El Bandito ?

No, we will be including this in a future run with a bit of a disclaimer. This is for hardcore owners, who don't mind some desert pin striping from tight brush passes, and dragging a few skid plates and side steps!

Both our trucks (RSV-1 & RSV-4) completed the pass this weekend, which is part of the Baja 500 course this year, but decided the majority of owners would not want to expose their trucks to this. However, we know some customers that would LOVE IT!

Secondly, if a truck has a major mechanical problem in this section that we are unable to repair with the parts on hand, we simply would NOT be able to recover the vehicle or tow it out.

The trails we choose have a lot of thought and consideration of many factors. The most important factor for us is the overall happiness of the owners and group as a whole. The route we have chosen is simply the most amazing and scenic route we've ever put together, with sections of the race course thrown in here and there to keep everybody on their toes!

 

[Boricuaevo8]

Once people experience the run we're putting on, they will understand why the expense is what it is. Just to give you a few reasons our expeditions in Baja are a cut way above anybody else:

- Hotel included all 4 nights
- Dinner included all 4 nights (some with beer also)
- Professionally mapped course with all hazards marked
- Professionally produced video of the event in high def format if your choice, filmed by dedicated videographers chasing group in a RZR XP1000
- Run Clothing for participants
- Custom Event trophy
- Professional mechanics on trail
- Commonly used spare parts available

In addition, we have arranged the following contacts:

- Approved by Mexico State tourism board for Baja, in conjunction with local land owners
- Insurance assistance ON SITE if incidents arise (adjuster literally escorts our group through Mexico)
- Medical support contacts on standby, including US support to expedite return to US if needed

This is not a "raptor run" with friends over local trails. This is an all-out experience like nobody else has offered for the average Raptor owner, let alone in Mexico! These trails have been hand picked, and we made many changes this past weekend to ensure that every owner would have an enjoyable yet challenging experience.

It's not for everybody, but those that have chosen to participate will agree this is a once in a lifetime adventure... Can wait for everybody to experience it! Hell, WE can't wait to do it again!

This sounds like an Epic run for sure. I'm happy to read that there are more expeditions like this for next year. Hopefully I can plan when I come back from my deployment.

 

[Glassman]

Gordon, your such a tease to let us know that you have found the holly grail of runs only to hold it out for the El Bandito run ! Sad so SAD. just to be clear no worries about pin striping or even to leave behind some extra parts just as long as its rolling on all four is considered a great run.

 

[vanilla_gorilla]

Once people experience the run we're putting on, they will understand why the expense is what it is. Just to give you a few reasons our expeditions in Baja are a cut way above anybody else:

- Hotel included all 4 nights
- Dinner included all 4 nights (some with beer also)
- Professionally mapped course with all hazards marked
- Professionally produced video of the event in high def format if your choice, filmed by dedicated videographers chasing group in a RZR XP1000
- Run Clothing for participants
- Custom Event trophy
- Professional mechanics on trail
- Commonly used spare parts available

In addition, we have arranged the following contacts:

- Approved by Mexico State tourism board for Baja, in conjunction with local land owners
- Insurance assistance ON SITE if incidents arise (adjuster literally escorts our group through Mexico)
- Medical support contacts on standby, including US support to expedite return to US if needed

This is not a "raptor run" with friends over local trails. This is an all-out experience like nobody else has offered for the average Raptor owner, let alone in Mexico! These trails have been hand picked, and we made many changes this past weekend to ensure that every owner would have an enjoyable yet challenging experience.

It's not for everybody, but those that have chosen to participate will agree this is a once in a lifetime adventure... Can wait for everybody to experience it! Hell, WE can't wait to do it again!

$2000 is a deal, if only I had the cash. Just think about what 4 nights in a hotel room is, lets say $125 a night, you have $1500 left...then the meals, support...yeah, well worth it. And that's for you and a co driver.

 

[GBrown1867]

Gordon, your such a tease to let us know that you have found the holly grail of runs only to hold it out for the El Bandito run ! Sad so SAD. just to be clear no worries about pin striping or even to leave behind some extra parts just as long as its rolling on all four is considered a great run.

Randy
Not teasing you and no need to be sad. There are thousands of miles of trails down there and we have put together an amazing route. The section I talked about is only 30 miles or so and we have added those miles back in with another great section. We also ran over 120-150 miles of trails we are not going to use because it would make the days too long and we also want people to be able to enjoy the destinations.

We will use all these trails and more on upcoming runs. I know you and once you go down for one run I know you will be joining us on as many as you can.

 

[Raptor Expeditions]

Gordon, your such a tease to let us know that you have found the holly grail of runs only to hold it out for the El Bandito run ! Sad so SAD. just to be clear no worries about pin striping or even to leave behind some extra parts just as long as its rolling on all four is considered a great run.

Yep, owners like you are the ones we will expect to take on this route in the future. All for one, one for all! Could turn into an epic adventure if we have a few mechanical breakdowns!

 

[Glassman]

put me down as a "yes" to going !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DIRTYFUN]

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[Boricuaevo8]

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Hmm, that's a clean trail... Where's that located?

 

[DIRTYFUN]

Hmm, that's a clean trail... Where's that located?

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