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What is the High Country Chapter Colorado #422 HOG (recent) history?

High Country Chapter Colorado #422 is proud of a great history of providing excellent service to chapter members. The great thing about chapter activities is how much they reflect the passions and personalities of that chapter's members. No matter where in the world you go, every chapter gives its activities a distinct feel and flavor.

Keeping that in mind, here are some quick peeks at some of the types of activities that High Country Chapter Coloroado #422 is involved in. This is only a sampling of the types of events that this chapter offers.

Here are some of the previous years News and What's New web articles and pictures. Please check the What's New page for the latest Chapter Rides & Events postings. Many stories and items listed here still have interesting pictures and information.

• 2007 current What's New pages.
• 2006 Happenings
• 2005 Happenings
• 2004 Happenings
• 2003 Happenings
• 2002 Happenings

What's NOT SO New- Some older items from 2006 - many stories and items listed here still have interesting pictures and information.

• Nov-Dec 2006 newsletter is now online in color, click here (MSWord format 698KB) and also available in Acrobat pdf format (1007KB).
• Local Ride Maps pages now include Red Feather Lakes Ride thanks to Greg S. Are you interested in a local ride? Make sure to check out these pages. Click here to see the 'Red Feather Lakes' local ride map.
• LOH Red Feather Lakes Ride pictures arenow online. Steve & Greg took some great pictures. Both High and Low resolution copies are available. You tell us which you like better (hi res or low res, OK? click here to see the great fall colors.
• Sep-Oct 2006 newsletter is now online in color, click here (MSWord format 610KB) and also available in Acrobat pdf format (668KB).
• HOGS-DOGS-RODS LAM fundraiser 2006 pictures The T-Shirts read: Can you say "Lymphangioleiomyomatosis". See the pics here.
• Pictures, pictures, pictures .. Tammie, Noel and othere send in some great pictures check them all out!
• Halloween 2005 pictures to get you in the mood for the upcoming 2006 Halloween party. See the pics here.
• More 2006 Pawnee Buttes pictures from Tammie pictures. See the pics here.
• More 2006 Mount Evans pictures from Tammie pictures. See the pics here.
• 2006 Buena Vista pictures from Tammie pictures. See the pics here.
• Aug 2006 newsletter is now online in color, click here (MSWord format 613KB) and also available in Acrobat pdf format (668KB).
• 2006 Chili Cookoff flyer is now online. See the 2006 Chili Cookoff flyer here.
• HOGS -DOGS - RODS LAM fundraiser flyer is now online. See the HOGS-DOGS-RODS flyer here.
• 2nd Annual Mount Evans ride report and pictures are now online. See the pictures here.
• CLUB H.O.G.® Wild West: 23rd Annual National H.O.G. Rally - Billings, MT pictures and stroy by Mandi are now online. See the pictures and read all about it here.
• 2006 High Country HOG chapter picnic pictures are now online. See the pictures here.
• July 2006 newsletter is now online in color, click here (MSWord format 783KB) and also available in Acrobat pdf format (558KB) (fastest download).
• June 2006 newsletter is now online in color, click here (MSWord format 743 KB)
• Greg earned 36 ABC points after 7281 miles! There were plenty of people on the side of the road with vehicle problems; my only vehicle problem on the bike was having a running light go out. I saw a lot of country, people, places and history. While Colorado may have 1000's, even millions of years of history, it doesn't seem to have the same 'flavor' or 'fullness of history that the east coast has. It was a wonderful experience. Read about the Greg's adventures here.
• DAV ride flyer and info is online. This is one ride you do NOT want to miss. Read about the activities here. Additional 2006 DAV ride info can be found here.
• Is your riding all WET? A new safety tip from Eric about riding in the rain. Read more here.
• High Country HOG at the 2006 Colorado State HOG Rally Mandy took some great pictures. Click here to see more.
• May 2006 newsletter is now online in color, click here (MSWord format 414 KB) and also available in Acrobat pdf format.
• Frank's Ride 2006 -Greg S. took some great pictures. Click here to see more.
• Pawnee Buttes 2006 -Noel, and Ken Hopp took some great pictures. Click here to see more.
• Birthday Party 2006 - High Country Harley-Davidson recently had their 6th birthday party. The party celebrates Scott & Rachel's purchase of the dealership in 1999 and subsequent move to the location on I25- & Hwy 52. Greg S. and Lee H. took some great pictures. Click here to see more.
• Local ride maps have been put online. The road captain team has put together some great local rides. Greg S has spear-headed the map generation with aid and input from the team. Greg & Stuart have created some great maps. Click here to see more.
• MSF Advanced Rider Class 2006- 12 chapter members improved their riding skills. Click here to see more.
• May HOG chapter meeting - Millennium Hotel, Boulder 1345 28th St, Boulder, CO
  For more information click here.
• Sunday rides continue- Mandy sent in a pic of the group at Kermits, click here.
• April Fools day ride - if you missed the 1st annual ride, the pics are now online, click here
• 5th Anal Pool tournament - if you missed the tournament, the pics are now online, click here
• Newsletter: the Mar-April newsletter is now online in color, click here (MSWord format 450 KB) and also available in Acrobat pdf format.
• April chapter meeting will be at the Boulder Harley-Davidson shop. Meeting locations will be changing over the next few months, make sure you know where to go. Read more here, Click to see a schedule of meeting locations.
• 2006 Chapter officers pictures and Bio's are coming in. Greg and Deron were added recently, check them out here.
• Road Captain training class, March 4th was a huge success, 20 attended and learned the proper procedures to help keep our chapter rides safe. More information here.
• Greg's 2006 ABCs quest continues. He already has 16 points, Read more here.
• Jan-Feb 2006 Newsletter in color, click here (MSWord format 343 KB) and also available in Acrobat pdf format. Get back issues of the chapter newsletters here.
• 1st Annual High Country Chapter Colorado #422 April Fools poker run (yes, April 1st!). Starting at Boulder Harley-Davidson, this 4 stop poker run will help get us excited about the upcoming riding season. Arrive at 10am, the poker-run will not have manned stops, but rather be a 'group riding' poker run (cards with a Road Captain). The ride leaves at 10:30 am sharp. Read more here.
• Boulder Harley-Davidson Logo contest Give us our 'swooosh', Nike has one, McDonald's does too. High Country HD has a great one. Now Boulder Harley-Davidson needs a logo! It's been over two years and we want an identity our very own. We need your help to design a logo befitting the location and the character of the store. And we are willing to pay you to get one. Read Boulder Harley's flyer here.
• Chapter Email 'Announcements' open to everyone The Chapter email announcements are now open for anyone to subscribe to. The idea is that when non-members receive the frequent High Country Colorado Chapter #422 email announcements, that they will be encouraged to join. Click here to subscribe.
• April 22 MSF MotorCycle Safety Class - Start your ENGINES! ....or should I say, 'Get your motor RUNin.' The esteemed longtime MSF instructor, Walt Hankinson, has agreed to do a special class for: High Country HOG and Wind & Fire MC. Read more here.
• HighCountryHOG.com is now listed at National HOG (www.hog.com) web-site chapter. National HOG writes: "Congratulations! The High Country Chapter web site located at www.highcountryhog.com has been approved to be listed on hog.com, members.hog.com and in the Harley-Davidson dealer locator. Read more here.
• WOW What-a-ride:The annual trip to sturgis can become so much more exciting when combined with another journey, and what better place than Yellowstone. The scenery is spectacular, devils tower, Wyoming's Big Horn Mountains, Chief Joseph scenic highway, to Cooke City, MT. Follow the journey of our 2005 Director and a group of chapter members through pictures. Read more here.
• Updated Rides and Events schedule have been posted. See the latest schedule here.
• 2006 Chapter officers were elected and are now serving you, the pictures and Bio's are coming in, check them out here.

What's NOT SO New- Some older items from 2005 - many stories and items listed here still have interesting pictures and information.

• 2005 Santa's Sleigh run information was provided my Safehouse's Lisa Fierer. Read more here.
• There will be NO January 2006 Chapter Meeting. Next Meeting will be Feb 1, 2006.
• 2006 Rides and Events Schedule is now online, see it here.
• 2005 Christmas party will be Jan 14th, members and guest only, reservations & pre-payment is required.
• LOH Chili-Cookoff pictures and results in now online, see them here.
• Chapter meeting locations are at High Country Harley-Davidson shop, LOH meetings are now at Las Palmeras, read more here.
• Holiday Newsletter is now online, in c o l o r .. read more here.
• Oct 2005 newsletter in now online in COLOR, see it here.
• Santa's Sleigh run information is online, read more.
• Chapter meeting locations are changing, in Nov the chapter meeting moves to High Country H-D shop, LOH moves to Las Palmeras. read more here.
• Email notices keep you informed, are you getting them? look here to learn more.
• LOH main pages promote Women in motorcycling, read about Effie and Avis Hotchkiss here.
• WOW "What-a-Ride" web page will highlight some of the very best rides. Chapter members are encouraged to 'Submit' their rides and photos through an easy to use online submission form. Click here to see Steve's (webmaster) ride near Moab, UT on the La Sal Mountain loop.
• 2005 Chapter questionnaire, help make the chapter better, please submit your ideas, through, and/or gripes.
• Aug chapter newsletter is online in color ...   more information...
• Greg S sends pictures of the 1st Annual Mt Evans ride   more information...
• Greg's ABC count is now 48 points, way to go Greg,   more information...
• Greg S writes about the Colorado State HOG rally trip, the scenic Durango RR and Mesa Verde national park.
• 16th annual DAV ride pictures, sponsored by High Country Harley-Davidson, this year over 300 riders took part to honor our veterans. Read more and see the pics here.
• Night at the Races flyer and addition to the July rides & events schedule. Its July 23rd, for more information, read this.
• Greg is now at 48 points on his ABCs, check it out.
• 2005 July NEWS-letter in COLOR, with pictures and information are now online. Download it NOW.
• 2005 Chapter Picnic pictures and information are now online. See the pictures, read about the poker run stops, See the group pictures. dozens of pictures. Is there a picture of you?
• Find-a-Riding-Buddy message board is now online. Going on a ride? want company? Post here and meet other great chapter members. (member's ONLY area).
• ABC's - GregS reaches 46 points while attending the Colorado State HOG Rally, see the pictures and read his 'ride-reports.'
• Chapter holiday pictures by GregS, from the Jan. Holiday party
• Frank's Ride pictures from Doug and the Frank's Ride Staff - Make-A-Wish check it out...
• ABC's - GregS reaches 35 points
• DON'T MISS THIS RIDE.. DAV - 2005 flyer and ride info
• Another great RIDE.. Donnie Keeler Memorial ride July 9th - flyer and ride info
• Officer profile/bio updates read more about the chapter officers here.
• Greg S., our chapter photographer is doing the HOG ABC's, see the latest Pictures and ride-reports.t.
• Checkout our new web site development. Many of the buttons and functionality are not yet activated, but poke around and see what's going on. The design team is interested in your ideas and comments. Email webmaster@highcountryhog.com with your ideas and comments. See the new design here.
• Safety classes, improve your riding enjoyment by riding safer, read more here.
• 4th Anal Pool Tournament, March 26th, Rev. Buzzweeds, Dacona, read more here.
• Frank's Ride for Children, a "Make-a-Wish" sponsor. Sunday May 15th, American Legion, Longmont, Read more here.
• Rides Schedule NEEDS a few corrections, it will be posted soon.
• Updated chapter officers list below, with email contact info.

What's NOT SO New- Some older items from 2004 - many stories and items listed here still have interesting pictures and information.

• The 2004 Santa's Sleigh ride is over, it was a HUGE success, see a list of donators and volunteers here.
• The December newsletter is available NOW, its formatted for a fast download (even with a 28K dialup line).
• Its time to renew your chapter membership, click here to read more and download the Enrollment Form and Release form (in pdf).
• 2004 10th Annual Santa's Sleigh run flyer is now online.
• Beginning November 31, Sunday rides will leave at 11:00am. Every Sunday, weather permitting, members wanting to go on an unplanned spontaneous ride should meet at 'Starbucks' across from the Mall in Longmont (on Hover) for a departure somewhere of the groups choosing.
• Oct-Nov Newsletter is available NOW, its formatted for a fast download (even with a 28K dialup line).
• Oct 9th, LOH 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off, read more here.
• Aug 04 newsletter is available NOW, its formatted for a fast download (even with a 28K dialup line).
• Safety - Eric Sondeen writes an article about "What to do at an accident."
• Safety - Eric Sondeen writes an article about "Tire pressure - pop quiz."
• Did you notice the site's banner? A picture from the chapter picnic has been added.
• "Who Is Frank?", See more pics from Frank's Ride and read about how the ride began.
• July 04 newsletter is available NOW, its formatted for a fast download (even with a 28K dialup line).
• Cloud Blue, owned by Former Director, Dave P. takes 3rd place.
• May 2004 newsletter is now online, its a fast download, even over a dial-up connection. Download it here.
• Are you ready for some pictures? Lee & Teri have supplied pictures from 5 HOG Chapter's recent events. Did you ride to Pawnee Buttes read more and See the pictures here.
• Did you attend Frank's Ride? here are some pictures (Lee & Teri), See the pictures here.
• Even more pictures, the High Country Harley Birthday Party pictures by Lee and Teri, See the pictures here.
• Boulder shop open house pictures have been supplied by Lee and Teri, See the pictures here.
• Lee and Teri have supplied pictures from the 3rd Annual Anal Pool tournament, See the pictures here.
• Our Safety Officer, Eric Sondeen, recently provided some information about himself, read here.
• April 2004 Newsletter is available NOW, formatted for a fast download (even with a 28K dialup line).
• Chapter membership renewal information has been updated, read more here.
• March 2004 Newsletter is available NOW, formatted for a fast download (even with a 28K dialup line).
• Sunday Rides continue, Lee Hull, our 2004 Chapter photographer takes a picture and writes.
• Local sponsors' business cards can be seen here.
• Boulder Harley-Davidson Grand opening pictures are in, see them here.
• Frank's Ride, May 16th, Read more here.
• March 27th, 12:00, the 3rd Annual anal Pool Tournament is in a NEW location, For more information, please read this.
  Rev. Buzzweed's Bar, 911 Carbondale Dr, Dacono, CO 303-833-5497
• Next Chapter meeting - Wednesday Apr. 7th, which will be held at the Millenium Hotel in Boulder at 7 pm. See a map of Boulder showing the Milleniums hotel's location, or See a map of the larger area.
  It is at 6:00 dinner, 7:00 meeting.
• The chapter rides and events list has been updated. Check out our Events.
• Our new editor, Teri Hull has created 2004's first chapter newsletter.
• New Chapter director, Fred Kreider introduces himself in his 'Bio'.
• Chapter director, Fred Kreider welcomes new members.
• We sadly miss Rick Stewart our photographer and active chapter member.
• Read about winter riding tips from our 2004 Road Captain - Phil Dog
• Fred has designed the 2004 Member ship form(.doc format).
• High Country Harley-Davidson has opened a new Boulder location.
• Welcome to a returning sponsor, "American Biker's Guide", 100+ maps, rally descriptions, over 3000 business listings, The 3rd edition is available now.

What's REALLY -NOT SO New- Some older items from 2003 - many items still have interesting pictures and information.

• Pictures of High Country HOG's Support Our Troops/"Adopt A Soldier" display at High Country Harley-Davidson. See the pictures here.
• Help keep our military's talons sharp:
  Support our Troops !!
  Show them that you still care. read more here.
• Donna updates her Bio read about her new bike here
• 5th annual LOH Buena Vista Overnighter, with ride report by Donna.
  The LOH pages describe the Buena Vista Ride, with pictures and stories.
• Mount Evans Scenic Ride: Hot day? Looking for a cool escape? Try Mount Evans, it only 85 Miles from High Country Harley-Davidson. and one of the most impressive rides to OVER 14,000 feet. I guarantee that You'll love it!
• The High Country HOG chapter members at the 2003 Unite We Ride pictures are now online, Photos by Ruby.
• The chapter members at the 2003 Colorado State HOG Rally pictures are now online, Photos by Mandy & Ruby.
• The 2003 HOG Chapter Picnic pictures are now online, Photos by Ruby.
• Remember there is a Site search feature on the bottom of many pages -
  search www.HighCountryHOG.com for what you're looking for.
• 1st annual Roy Ride pictures are online, Photos by Ruby.
• Frank's Ride Pictures Are finally posted, Photos by Ruby.
• Mystery photograph, Let me know if you understand this photo.
• Updated Rides & Events schedule, (Apr-Jun). Rides & Events schedule.
• New local sponsor - "Lady Foxfire" - Motorcycle Gift Specialists
• Support the Troops" banner signing was a great success. See more here.
• Colorado United We Ride, and High Country HOG Chapter made the May issue of Easy Rider Magazine, and they promote the 28 June 2003 event at Colorado National Speedway. Photos by Michael Lichter. See the story here.
• High Country Spring Fling - April 5th, 2003 read about it here.
• ROY Benefit (Reach Out for Youth) - 1st Annual Ride 10:30-11:00am @ High Country HD
• New local sponsor - "Abundant Health - Chiropractic & Acupuncture" Dr. Steven G. Evans
• Are you a new member? Maybe Ruby snapped your picture at March's meeting. See the VERY reflective HD jackets.
• Disabled American Vets run - Jul 6th Read more here.
• We had a GREAT 2002 High Country HOG Chapter Holiday Party, See the pictures and write up by Toni.    Click here.
• 2nd Annual Anal pool tournament was a huge success. Ruby (Our new chapter photographer) sent in some great pictures.
• US-666, better known as Satan's Highway was in the News(RockyMountainNews, Kevin Flynn) read more.
• Do you ever wonder what the five day weather forecast is for someplace far away?
  "Find your riding weather by ZIPcode form."
  Try this out.
• Jim Jones sents us the latest Run For The Wall (RFTW) updates and schedule. Read more here.
• Several chapter officers have added their "Bio's", See
  Mandy's page here...
  Val & Dave's page here...
  Christina's page here...
  Paul's page here...
  Tim's page here...
  
• Jammer writes about playing hooky from work, playing pool, Hagar and Elvis... Read this great story here...
• NEW EPA update import to all of us. read more here.
• 2002 mileage contest winners
• Sunday Ride pictures, Jan 19th, 2003

What's REALLY-REALLY -NOT SO New- Some older items from 2002 - many items still have interesting pictures and information.

• High Country HOG Chapter's Historian (Twig) - 2002 a look back at a great year of riding and ...
• 2nd Annual Anal pool tournament has been announced ...Saturday Feb 22nd
• See the logo for the 2nd Anal Pool Tourney here...
• Hagar's New Year's resolution.
• A Site search feature on the bottom of many pages -
  search www.HighCountryHOG.com for what you're looking for.
  This should help you navigate the web site.
• Updated 2003 LOH Rides & Events listings. are open to all chapter members.
• Updated 2003 Chapter Rides & Events listings. lists mostly just the dates for now
• New sponsor - American Bikers Atlas - read more here.
• ABATE District 13 Santa's Sleigh Run - Dec. 1st, 10-12am Sign up, read more here.
• High Country HOG Holiday party. is on Dec. 7th, Please register asap.
• Twig is in EasyRider Magazine. See Twig in Easy Rider Magazine, - Michael Lichter's Photos.
• 2002 HighCountryHOG web page evaluation form.
  Please take a few minutes to help us serve you better. We'd like to know how to improve the web pages.
• Colorado Fallen FireFighters Memorial - Sep. 22 (Courtesy of Twig) Read about it here.
• Ladies of Harley 4th Annual Buena Vista pictures can be seen here!.
• Ladies of Harley Ride to Black Hawk for Brunch ride report by Donna
• Inaugural Fins & V-Twins at the Drive-in event a success: read more here.
• LOH - July 13th LOH over nighter to Buena Vista, CO , ride report with pictures.
• LOH - June 1st Ride report & pictures
• LOH updates,  Rides , meeting announcements (cancellations)
• Paul Keiffer's 48 state ride
• riding tips from Jammer (HOG chapter director)
• Tom & Dave head to Washington DC with RFTW
• How would you like a free membership for 2003?
• The Ultimate Camping (packing for camping) list
• see Diane at a Cheyenne event
• more online newsletters are available for download
• Steve's towing experiences & what you can learn from them
• Hagar at last years United We Ride
• new sponsors advertising: Eagle Grill,
• new sponsors advertising: Packaging Resources, 
• new sponsors advertising: Denise's Leather Repair
• Rides & Events updates
• Ride to the Sun (formerly United We Ride) update

 

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