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Ely, Nevada , KELY 

July 3-10, 2009 (Friday-Friday) although you can come earlier and stay later. There is no limit to the number of attendees since we are not bringing our own tow plane, and no advanced reservation check is required. But Please sign up and let the Honcho know if you are coming!

Last Update 06/06/2009

Paul Robinson is the event honcho for Soarfari Event 3 for 2009. He supplies the following info:

Tow plane: Ely Jetcenter. The tow fees may be less than $85 if the fuel prices stay low. Tie-down fees are $5 for the first day, $3 per day after that.

 Detailed Airport info at: AIRNAV info for KELY at http://www.airnav.com/airport/KELY

Oxygen is available at Ely.

To get there: in Northeastern Nevada  http://atlas.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=decimal&zoom=6&latitude=39.299694&longitude=-114.841889&name=KELY

Lodging:  There is RV parking on the field north of the hangar. There are new mens and womens bathrooms and showers. The pilot lounge is air-conditioned.

Here are some of the motels:

Motel 6   770 Ave. O  (775)289-6671    Motel 6 touts wifi, but they were having trouble with it when we were there.

Best Western Park Vue   930 Aultman  (775)289-4497  
Deb and I are going to be there the week before. We have reservations at the Best Western.

Bristlecone Motel    700 Ave. I   (775)289-8838    (800)497-7404 toll free   We were told the Bristlecone is very nice, but they book well in advance.

Four Sevens    500 High St.  (775)289-4747

Ramada Inn   805 Great Basin Hwy   (775)289-4884

Main Motel   1101 Aultman (775)289-4529

Prospector Hotel & Casino  1501 Aultman  (775)289-8900   We ended up at the Prospector Hotel/Casino in the past with a very nice, clean, comfy room with high speed wifi.

Steptoe Valley Inn(bed and breakfast)   220 East 11th St.  (775)289-6991  (877)289-6991 toll free

Local Food:

Mcdonald's   1695 Great Basin Blvd

Big Apple   2060 Aultman   The Big Apple restaurant is great for breakfast

My Papa's Pizza   301 Aultman   My Papa's Pizza was just okay.

Arby's   1693 Great Basin Blvd

Ridley's Market   1689 Great Basin Blvd

La Fiesta   700 Ave. H   La Fiesta has pretty good mexican food.

Twin Wok   Park Ave. at Great Basin Blvd

Some of the attractions:

Lehman Caves
Nevada Northern Railway
Garnet Hill
Cave Lake State Park

There are many other motels and restaurants. Avoid the Great Basin Motel and MiniMart.  

 You can contact Paul Robinson for more information.

 AIRNAV info for KELY at http://www.airnav.com/airport/KELY