2023 MAFCC High Country Tour
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
SUNDAY, JUNE 11
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10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION - AMERICA'S ELITE ALPINE WARRIORS OF WWII
7:00 PM The Colorado 10th Mountain Division trained at Camp Hale, Colorado, (near Leadville) where they learned rock climbing, endurance through long distance marches and cross country ski trips, down hill skiing, winter/mountain survival techniques, and combat for training during World War II. This site became our newest U.S. National Monument on October 12, 2022. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the history of this early division of the United States Army from our special speaker, Flint Whitlock.
The fee paid on the registration form will be donated to the Colorado 10th Mountain Division. $5.00 per person
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MONDAY, JUNE 12
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TOURING DAY 1
SELF GUIDED DRIVING TOURS TODAY'S FEATURED TOUR: FAIRPLAY, CO Depart at your own leisure. Travel south over Hoosier Pass (11, 542 ft.) to the town of Fairplay (9,953 ft.) Be sure to visit the historic South Park City Museum with buildings and artifacts dating from 1860-1900.
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WELCOME MEET AND GREET - "A" MILLION DOLLAR EVENING
5:00 PM Meet and Greet new and old Model A friends as we kick off a wonderful week making memories in the historic town of Breckenridge and the beautiful Colorado mountains. Introductions and greetings, dinner, socializing, million dollar games, prizes, music and a rousing auction will get us all off to a memorable start.
$38.00 per person
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TUESDAY, JUNE 13
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TOURING DAY 2
SELF GUIDED DRIVING TOURS TODAY'S FEATURED TOUR: SUMMIT COUNTY SCAVENGER HUNT Depart at you leisure. Nine stops are planned and manned on your scavenger hunt from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Find each location and receive a picture card that is part of a puzzle for the Summit County tour. All locations are interesting and free. |
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HUBLEY RACES
Cars Check-in: 5:00 - 5:30 PM Races: 7:00 PM Come prepared to celebrate a “Night at the Races”. Fine tune those little gems and bring them to the track to see who has the fastest car and who will earn bragging rights. You don’t need a Hubley to enjoy this event. Come and cheer for your favorites.
$5.00 per Hubley
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14
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SEMINAR 1: SPEEDOMETER SEMINAR WITH DENNIS ELLERMAN
10:00 AM Learn about the Do's and Don'ts of the Model A Stewart Warner speedometer. Dennis will share his knowledge and experiences.
$5.00 per person
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SEMINAR 2: FASHION ERA FABRICS AND FUN WITH SHERRY WINKINHOFER
10:00 AM This is a very interesting seminar on the fun fabrics of the Model A era by Sherry
Winkinhofer, a member of the MAFCA Era Fashions Committee. She has done extensive research to find fascinating fabrics and facts used in the fashions of the era and has many fabric sample books to share in her presentation. $5.00 per person
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LUNCHEON - "THE TIES THAT BIND" WITH ELLYNANNE
12:00 PM The “Apron Lady”, EllynAnne Geisel, has shared her love of aprons, the stories they tell and apron memories with us in 2009. She is returning to be our guest speaker and share her next chapter of apron stories and memories from her apron journey, “Apron Chronicles: A Patchwork of American Recollections.”
Bring your favorite apron or an apron that holds special memories as inspiration to writing your own apron chronicle. Writing workshop will be led by EllynAnne. $35.00 per person
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TENT LUNCH
12:00 PM This will be a good time to eat and share stories of adventure and whoa in your Model A. Lunch will be in the same tent as the technical seminars and will be a deli buffet lunch where you build your own sandwiches.
$35.00 per person
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SEMINAR 3 - LOOKING FOR TROUBLE
1:00 PM This seminar will identify the systems and components to check so that you can get your car on the road again. Steve Becker and Jim Huff will present an overview of the operation of the fuel and electrical systems. A logical step by step procedure will identify test points in each system to verify proper operation. Recommended tools and spare components will be listed and described.
Following the presentation we will troubleshoot 3 cars that have been disabled with different problems. $5.00 per person
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SEMINAR 4 - TAKE HOME A GNOME
3:00 PM Gnomes are known as symbols of good luck. Originally gnomes were thought to provide protection. You will be making a gnome to take home with you. The instructions and supplies are provided. These will be a fun and memorable cutie for you to take with you.
$10.00 per person
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REFLECTIONS AND MUSIC AT SUNSET
7:00 PM As you watch the setting sun disappear over the Colorado Rockies, enjoy a delightful outdoor concert at the host resort, Beaver Run, on the outdoor patio. Eric “Many Winds” Herrera is famous for playing the Native American flute and storytelling. His passion for traditional Native American music leaves audiences in a state of calm and peace.
$5.00 per person
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THURSDAY, JUNE 15
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TOURING DAY 3
SELF GUIDED DRIVING TOURS TODAY'S FEATURED TOUR: VAIL PASS, MINTURN, AND LEADVILLE, CO Depart at you leisure. Travel Vail Pass (10,662 ft) to Minturn and Leadville. See the newest National Monument, Camp Hale, designated in October, 2022. Learn about the legendary 10th Mountain Division of World War II as you drive your Model A along the beautiful Memorial Highway over Tennessee Pass (10,232 ft.) to Leadville, the almost two mile high city.
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THE DO'S AND DON'TS OF ERA ETIQUETTE
7:00 PM Be sure to attend this first-ever presentation:
WHAT TO SAY - WHAT TO DO - WHAT TO WEAR
Based on the 1930 edition of “Standard Etiquette for All Occasions.” This mini-seminar on manners during the Model A years will be informative, memorable, entertaining, and, dare we say, a bit shocking. Put on your era garb and join us for a new take on fashion and such.
$5.00 per person
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FRIDAY, JUNE 16
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CAR GAMES
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Be sure to attend these Games to test your driving skills. No matter how experienced you may be, it won’t matter. These games are designed for having fun and impossible to damage your Model A!
You will want to try your “hand” at the walk-up games too.... fun and challenging. $5.00 per person
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FAREWELL BANQUET
6:00 PM An evening to celebrate the week of fun and memories with friends, new found friends, raffle drawings, car game trophies, dinner, music, and laughs with Nancy Norton, will complete our fun filled High Country tour. Nancy is an award winning comedian, RN, and keynote speaker about The Power of Humor. Join us!!!
$50.00 per person
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OPEN ALL WEEK
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HOOD ORNAMENT CONTEST
All week - Prizes Given at Friday Banquet Early automobiles had their radiator caps outside of the hood. This became a focal point for automobile personalization. Hood ornaments were popular from the 1920’s through the 1950’s. They were a way of individualizing the car and representing the automaker.
The Hood Ornament Contest is your chance to individualize your car and make it recognizable. This is a People’s Choice competition with a cash prize to the winner(s). Can’t wait to see the originality and creativity from our Model A friends! |
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"A" GRAND RAFFLE
All week - Drawings will be held at Friday Banquet You could win...
Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Tickets can be purchased on the registration form or at Breckenridge |
EVENT SCHEDULE
OPEN ALL WEEK
HOOD ORNAMENT CONTEST
Prizes Given at Banquet
HOSPITALITY ROOM
Sun: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Mon-Thurs: 8:00AM - 10:00AM, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Fri: 8:00AM - 10:00AM
REPAIR TENT
Open Daily
"A" GRAND RAFFLE
Drawings Will be held at the Banquet
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SUNDAY JUNE 11 REGISTRATION 1:00PM - 5:00PM SPEAKER: 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION 7:00PM |
MONDAY JUNE 12 REGISTRATION 8:00AM - 4:00PM MOUNTAIN DRIVING TOUR Self-Guided WELCOME MEET AND GREET 5:00PM |
TUESDAY JUNE 13 SUMMIT COUNTY SCAVENGER HUNT DRIVING TOUR Self-Guided HUBLEY RACES Check In: 5:00PM - 5:30PM Races: 7:00PM |
WEDNESDAY JUNE 14 SEMINAR: SPEEDOMETER SEMINAR WITH DENNIS ELLERMAN 10:00AM SEMINAR 2: FASHION ERA FABRICS 10:00AM LUNCHEON - "TIES THAT BIND" 12:00PM TENT LUNCH 12:00PM SEMINAR 3: "LOOKING FOR TROUBLE" 1:00PM SEMINAR 4: GIVE A GNOME A HOME 3:00PM REFLECTIONS & MUSIC AT SUNSET 7:00PM |
THURSDAY JUNE 15 MOUNTAIN DRIVING TOUR Self-Guided DO'S AND DON'TS OF ERA ETIQUETTE 7:00PM |
FRIDAY JUNE 16 CAR GAMES 9:30AM - 12:00PM FAREWELL BANQUET 6:00PM |
HIGH ALTITUDE NOTICE
hIGH aLTITUDE hEALTH tIPS
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1) Eat a high-carb, low protein, low fat diet.
2) Eat smaller, more frequent meals 3) HYDRATE enough to maintain pale yellow urine. 4) Avoid alcohol after 6:00PM for the first 48 hours. |
5) Use sunblock SPF-30 and reapply often.
6) UV-rated sunglasses or goggles are essential to protect your eyes 7) Don't over-exert yourself in the first 48 hours. |
acute mountain sickness (ams) IS COMMON
OVER 8000FT ELEVATION.
SYMPTOMS OF MILD AMS MAY INCLUDE:
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THE CONSEQUENCES OF SEVERE AMS CAN BE SERIOUS. High altitude and lower air pressure can cause fluid to leak from capillaries. It can build up in the lungs and the brain. Remaining at altitude without proper treatment and acclimatization can potentially be life-threatening.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL:
High Altitude Mobile Medical
970-389-7999
970-389-7999
QUESTIONS?
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ABOUT THE EVENT
CONTACT: Gary Heath or Vern Sybesma
Gary Heath: (303) 519-0722
Vern Sybesma: (303) 909-4437
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ABOUT THE WEBSITE
CONTACT: Sam Ewing
Sam Ewing: (303) 817-0010
mafcc@comcast.net |
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