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
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