President's Weekend Is On: Rain or Shine

The forecast of rain has raised some concerns for duners this year.

• Is it going to rain? Yes.
• Will the river crossing be ok to cross? Probably but we'll just have to wait and see. Usually it's fine unless it pours hard for a full day or more.
• Are the Jeep races still on? Yes.

With a 90%-100% chance of rain on Friday and Saturday, there is no doubt that Dumont will see some rain. How much exactly? We just don't know until it starts to come down. They say 1/2 inch on Friday and 1/4 inch on Saturday, but the weather at Dumont sometimes has a mind of it's own. There have been many times when the forecast of rain has turned out to be sporadic sprinkles or passing showers. If you are on the fence about going this weekend, just go. Some of my best memories of Dumont have been in the rain or crappy weather. Have a little sense of adventure and go have some fun with your friends. You never know what you'll get into out there.

Weekend Race Schedule

Just because it's going to rain, its not stopping the LV Jeep Club from hosting their 45 Annual hill climbs and drag races. The LV Jeep Club has confirmed their races are a rain or shine event. So bring your umbrellas and EZ-UPs. Don't sit in the motorhome all day. Head over to the drag races and hill climbs on Saturday and Sunday. 

Friday: Registration & Tech 2pm-7pm, no races

Saturday: Hill Climbs | Reg & Tech 7AM- 8:30am, racing starts at 9:30am

Sunday: Drag Races | Reg & Tech 7AM- 8:30am, racing starts at 9:30am

All times are subject to change

Tips for Duning in the Rain

• Increase tire pressure. Wet sand means more traction. Don't be lugged down by wet sand. Increase your pressure to 15-25 psi for better performance and less load on your equipment.
• Bring a rain jacket or wind breaker. Just because it's wet out, doesn't mean you have to be.
• Careful in the corners! Those ruts can easily put you on your lid. Your machine won't slide as well when the sand is wet so act like you are driving on concrete. 

 Don't Forget!

• tarps to cover your seats and firewood 
• an EZ UP or canopy. Just because it will be raining doesn't mean you have to be cooped up inside
• card games or movies to watch
• booze and snacks! if you are stuck in the RV all day, you will need more of both!

Weather Forecast and Conditions

• Follow our Latest Conditions & Dune Reports for live updates on the dunes and road conditions.
• Already out there? Submit one! Help us help you. This is a community driven site.
• Detailed Forecast on weather.com

Camp Map

Lost & Found

Lose something? Find Something? Post it up and we'll share it on Facebook as well.

http://www.dumontduneriders.com/invision/forum/9-stolen-lost-or-found/