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Old Jun 24, 2014 | 06:30 AM
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I've been twice, both times with large groups. Would love to do it solo one time for the adventure of it all and freedom you don't have when doing the group thing. I think I would go to Buffalo Chip but gotta get your tent in a spot with shade or you'll be miserable. Have fun!!
 
Old Jun 24, 2014 | 06:39 AM
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Last 4 yrs I've gone solo, camp at Lamphere with some people I met 3 yrs ago.
 
Old Jun 24, 2014 | 08:29 AM
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Don't underestimate being on your own. Just go and if you meet some new friends, all the better.
 
Old Jun 24, 2014 | 09:31 AM
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We went with a group last year, just the ol' lady and I going this year. Looking forward to just the 2 of us going. We can go and do what we want without feeling obligated to go with the group.
 
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Going solo from Arizona and will be there 7th to 10th, camping up and back with a room in Rapid City 8th and 9th. Meeting an old friend there from Illinois and a couple others... I always have a better time on the solo or one other rides myself....
 
Old Jun 24, 2014 | 10:07 AM
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with the wife and I for the last 3 years, we've had friends say yeah, I'm going, count me in, then a month, a week, a few days before they pull out. and we were alone.
So now we make our plans, if they wanna go they can make their plans, and we can met up when there.
pretty easy anymore with cellphones, text where you are come see us.
meet her at this time, go ride.

you can look for me, I'll be the guy on the Harley.
 
Old Jun 24, 2014 | 10:46 AM
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Thanks for the great replies everyone. I certainly think I will go and wing it as all have said. Looking for place to pitch a tent...and there are plenty.

Love the last comment....

I'll be there.....the guy on the Harley!

classic!
 
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