Going up to EPR is a very good plan tho - I went up there on my tod a while back to have a look and the folk up there were all v friendly and chatty
Seems to be a good mix of b4's and schumachers up there, and not forgetting of course 2wd SCT
Motor wise, was originally running a 9t up there, however was advised that a 10.5t may be better, a case of slower is faster - I certainly found it to be true.
Check the EPR club section and have a look out for the work party or when peeps are going to be up there over the weekends - then pop up there and say hi.