Airsoft Ghost town 2008?

Drache · June 2nd, 2007, 21:30

My uncle is the head of a society that looks after and restores BC's oldest Ghost town by the name of Quesnel Forks. Located two hours north east of Williams Lake literally in the middle of nowhere! With a government camp site only a 2 minute walk from the ghost town and with large open fields, gravel pits, two rivers, etc it's a very lovely location.

Anyways he asked me about setting up a large airsoft game there. The ghost town is mainly made up of barely standing buildings although there are a couple they have restored.

I have no idea how to even set one of these things up. It all depends on how many people decide to show up and such. I figure it would be neat to have a large game going along with a concession, there is a bandstand for a band to play, and things like that.

Anyone have any clues about getting something like this started, how much to charge, etc?

The town of Likely (where I live) is located half an hour before you get to Quesnel Forks. Likely has a pub, general store, gas station, propane store, restaurant, etc. There is no power at Quesnel Forks though so generators would be a must for recharging batteries and such.

Anyways I was told to post this here to help get the word out. I need to see how many people would be interested in it, what should be charged for it, and WHAT DAYS should it be held on?

Shane-o-mac · June 2nd, 2007, 21:52

looks like your gonna have a good time!

Drache · June 2nd, 2007, 22:02

If I can get enough people to show up I certainly hope so!

Beazer · June 2nd, 2007, 22:28

We were looking into getting in at Seebe. How close is this to Likely?
You would probably get alot of interest pending date from Joint Operations Calgary, but it might be better to go through BCAC to run one.

Drache · June 2nd, 2007, 22:42

what do you mean go through BCAC to run it?

attack-beaver · June 2nd, 2007, 22:54

i think what he means is let the BCAC game organizers set the game up.

Drache · June 2nd, 2007, 23:10

how would someone go about doing that or talking to someone about it? Im fairly new at setting up airsoft games although I have set up other events.

attack-beaver · June 2nd, 2007, 23:24

give the boys at BCAC a call and see what they have to say or talk to gish here on ASC and he could give u some good tips.

Beazer · June 2nd, 2007, 23:27

yeah, give them a call.
Although it doesn't look too far from the Alberta border. Maybe 3 hours or 4 from Edmonton?
So JOC might be an option if BCAC doesn't work out.

Drache · June 2nd, 2007, 23:52

Google maps puts the trip at just under 12 hours worth of driving (979 km)

From Vancouver it's 614 km (about 7 hours 47 mins)

From Kelowna it's 510 km (about 6 hours 37 mins)

Shinjin_MC · June 3rd, 2007, 00:18

set up a game there and you will have no problems getting signups
there arent a lot of good urban type environments to play in
look at the ferry; loads of people come from all over to play and it isnt that big of a play area too

Drache · June 3rd, 2007, 00:20

I'll hopefully be going down there soon so I can get pictures of the entire area so people will have a better understanding of what is there.

Drache · June 3rd, 2007, 00:27

I'm thinking of holding it on the first weekend in June, that would mean one year from today. Anyone have any better ideas? I'd normally say the May long weekend but it's pretty busy in town because of the softball playoffs and the parade and such.

attack-beaver · June 3rd, 2007, 00:47

with a year to set up you could get a great game going man.

Drache · June 3rd, 2007, 01:04

Like I said I plan on having a concession down there along with a band if I can. The large field is perfect for camping and there is also a very large gravel pit, tons of trees...

Just wish there was someone close who could come take a look and help me figure out things lol!

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June 2nd, 2007, 21:30	#1
Drache BALLET, TYPE: SELF LOATHING, ANALBURST Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005	Airsoft Ghost town 2008? PICS ADDED My uncle is the head of a society that looks after and restores BC's oldest Ghost town by the name of Quesnel Forks. Located two hours north east of Williams Lake literally in the middle of nowhere! With a government camp site only a 2 minute walk from the ghost town and with large open fields, gravel pits, two rivers, etc it's a very lovely location. Anyways he asked me about setting up a large airsoft game there. The ghost town is mainly made up of barely standing buildings although there are a couple they have restored. I have no idea how to even set one of these things up. It all depends on how many people decide to show up and such. I figure it would be neat to have a large game going along with a concession, there is a bandstand for a band to play, and things like that. Anyone have any clues about getting something like this started, how much to charge, etc? The town of Likely (where I live) is located half an hour before you get to Quesnel Forks. Likely has a pub, general store, gas station, propane store, restaurant, etc. There is no power at Quesnel Forks though so generators would be a must for recharging batteries and such. Anyways I was told to post this here to help get the word out. I need to see how many people would be interested in it, what should be charged for it, and WHAT DAYS should it be held on? Last edited by Drache; June 8th, 2007 at 22:15..

June 2nd, 2007, 23:52	#10
Drache BALLET, TYPE: SELF LOATHING, ANALBURST Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005	Google maps puts the trip at just under 12 hours worth of driving (979 km) From Vancouver it's 614 km (about 7 hours 47 mins) From Kelowna it's 510 km (about 6 hours 37 mins) Last edited by Drache; June 2nd, 2007 at 23:54..

June 2nd, 2007, 21:52	#2
Shane-o-mac Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario	looks like your gonna have a good time!

June 2nd, 2007, 22:02	#3
Drache BALLET, TYPE: SELF LOATHING, ANALBURST Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005	If I can get enough people to show up I certainly hope so!

June 2nd, 2007, 22:28	#4
Beazer Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary	We were looking into getting in at Seebe. How close is this to Likely? You would probably get alot of interest pending date from Joint Operations Calgary, but it might be better to go through BCAC to run one.

June 2nd, 2007, 22:42	#5
Drache BALLET, TYPE: SELF LOATHING, ANALBURST Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005	what do you mean go through BCAC to run it?

June 2nd, 2007, 22:54	#6
attack-beaver Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: calgary	i think what he means is let the BCAC game organizers set the game up.

June 2nd, 2007, 23:10	#7
Drache BALLET, TYPE: SELF LOATHING, ANALBURST Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005	how would someone go about doing that or talking to someone about it? Im fairly new at setting up airsoft games although I have set up other events.

June 2nd, 2007, 23:24	#8
attack-beaver Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: calgary	give the boys at BCAC a call and see what they have to say or talk to gish here on ASC and he could give u some good tips.

June 2nd, 2007, 23:27	#9
Beazer Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary	yeah, give them a call. Although it doesn't look too far from the Alberta border. Maybe 3 hours or 4 from Edmonton? So JOC might be an option if BCAC doesn't work out.

June 3rd, 2007, 00:18	#11
Shinjin_MC Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: sauga, on	set up a game there and you will have no problems getting signups there arent a lot of good urban type environments to play in look at the ferry; loads of people come from all over to play and it isnt that big of a play area too

June 3rd, 2007, 00:20	#12
Drache BALLET, TYPE: SELF LOATHING, ANALBURST Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005	I'll hopefully be going down there soon so I can get pictures of the entire area so people will have a better understanding of what is there.

June 3rd, 2007, 00:27	#13
Drache BALLET, TYPE: SELF LOATHING, ANALBURST Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005	I'm thinking of holding it on the first weekend in June, that would mean one year from today. Anyone have any better ideas? I'd normally say the May long weekend but it's pretty busy in town because of the softball playoffs and the parade and such.

June 3rd, 2007, 00:47	#14
attack-beaver Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: calgary	with a year to set up you could get a great game going man.

June 3rd, 2007, 01:04	#15
Drache BALLET, TYPE: SELF LOATHING, ANALBURST Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005	Like I said I plan on having a concession down there along with a band if I can. The large field is perfect for camping and there is also a very large gravel pit, tons of trees... Just wish there was someone close who could come take a look and help me figure out things lol!

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