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Since 1998, a group of long-distance motorcycling enthusiasts has met at the end
of May or in early June for dinner in Hyder, Alaska. Hyder Seek 2011 will mark the
event's 13th.
The original event celebrated the culmination of Ron Ayres' 49-state ride (a record
that has since been broken). Since then, the Iron Butt Association has instituted
a somewhat exclusive "48 States Plus Alaska Award" for riders traveling
through all of the 48 contiguous states plus Alaska. Ron will recognize riders who
culminate a 49-state ride in Hyder in time for the festivities, and he'll pay for
their "Hyderization". Last year, 5 riders celebrated their arrival in Hyder entitling them to
the Iron Butt Association's Award.
Riders do not have to do the 49-state ride to attend Hyder Seek! Riders needing
an excuse to make their first trip to Alaska, or repeat Hyderseekers who can't get
enough of the beautiful scenery on the way to Hyder, are welcome to register for
Hyder Seek 2011.
Hyder Seek 2011 will take place on June 10 & 11. The fee is $125 per person.
Your fee includes two dinners, a nice commemorative shirt, and eligibility for some
wonderful door prizes. We're accepting reservations for up to 200 riders, almost
as many slots as there are rooms in all of Hyder and Stewart, BC. Please secure
your lodging early or plan to sleep with the bears! Registration will open in October,
2010. The deadline for registration is April 15, 2011.
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