Chapter Moab run 2010! MAY 21 - 23

[YELLAHEEP]

Sounds like there's quite a bit of interest in putting together a Chapter Moab run so let's do the discussion in this thread. :thumbup:

Discussions to this point have targeted late April to sometime in May. I'm leaning toward the 2nd/3rd week of May as things get a bit drier, and the weather isn't too hot.

I've put out some feelers to our Utard friends soliciting their input as to when is the best time to come out.

Jeff (XJEEPER) PM'd me the following:

"May weather is great, mid 80's low 90's maybe and you get the bonus of wildflowers in bloom too.
Last weekend of April is always the Rod Benders Run car show in Moab, so that's been fun to attend on Sat morning."

So, you know that if the street rod guys are doing shows in late April, the weather must be good right? :D

Ryan (Dr. Moab) PM'd me his input as well:

"I agree with everything Jeff said with a couple more points. The first is just my opinion. Take it for what it cost you. I would stay far far away from the car show weekend. It was fun the first couple of years we did it but it's turned into a joke. Last year they had more people show up that weekend than they had over EJS. It's busy, the cops are all in bad moods and it's hard to find lodging.

Second point. May is good also because most of the cotton has blown away off the cottonwoods. Late April can be horrible for anyone staying at slickrock."


I don't imagine we'd need to try to do an entire week unless most of you would like to, but I figured a Thurs-Sun or a Fri-Mon long weekend thing would be a good place to start.

I've put up a poll to see where you all think your time off would work best.

[time2getdirty]

I have to check my Dads schedule. I think I will be in school all of those dates, but I will see.
I heard at Fall Fling that NAXJA usually has a get together the car show weekend as the trails are usually emptied from EJS by then. We are definitely looking forward to Moab again, We think we might even make a quick trip Halloween!

[Poofengle]

I just found this forum and it's really cool! I've been mainly on CO4x4 and had someone tell me about this. Anyways, my college (school of mines) gets out friday May 14th, so I'd be up for a trip sometime after that, (3rd or 4th weekend in may). The 3rd weekend might be tough to make though because we get out of school that friday

[Led]

hell yeah third weekend in may I might be able to get my shit done by then

[Beezle]

I'm definitely interested to see where this goes. My work schedule could possibly be re-arranged for a moab trip, Ive never been wheeling there, only passed through. A four day weekend sounds good to me! Weeks probably wouldnt matter to me as long as I know in advance.

[planefixer]

3rd weekend in May- the weather should be perfect and it will be before Memorial Day weekend so it shouldn't be too crowded.

[SurfXJSnow]

im down for the 3rd weekend in may. im sure i could make it, and have always wanted to get out to moab.

[DutchVDub]

Typically I have drill the first weekend of the month, so as long as its not that weekend I am good.

[in4aride]

So stoked for Moab!!!

[Frank Z]

Kids are still in school then, that's why we go during spring break.

[jimgrms]

I have no schedual all my time is free time . any idea where we will stay i will go there now and wait

[METAL MONKEY]

Funny...I've been thinking about this ever since someone mentioned awhile ago. Schedule is wide open.

[xj-grin]

We'll be pulling the kids out of school for a couple days, and will likely be camping at the Devil's Garden campground in Arches. We're looking at either the 13-16th of may (my 40th b-day), or the 20-23...

[collkid]

Ah I still won't be 21!!!

whatever sounds fun. JUst uumm tell me in advance.

[flingshot]

I have no schedual all my time is free time . any idea where we will stay i will go there now and wait

:roflmao:

[ColoradoRaptor]

Now this sounds awesome......... 3ed weekend of May for me!!

[xj-grin]

Ok, our group (2-4 families) is for sure to be in Moab May 20-23, camping in Arches. It would be really cool to have several more of you dudes there for some awesome trail runs. :clap::party:Also, my Moab folks tell me there are road races (bike) scheduled May 13-16, so the place will be a friggen zoo, with multiple paved road closures in and around Moab...:doh:

[goodburbon]

Let me know the date and I'll plan accordingly.

[jeepdude25]

same here let me know Ill put it in for days off at work!!!

[collkid]

As long as i'm not in school...

[jeepfreak1020]

You know what I may be in. As long as my grad day is before that. And aslong as I get my new lift, tires lockers, and axles by then ill be in

[zith]

Sounds like a blast! I should be able to go one way or another. Discussion on dates this far in advance definitely helps for getting time off of work.

[Rockken]

I've worked 77 hours in the last six days so they owe me one. The sooner we decide on dates the better. I've been wanting to go to Moab for a long time but it never seems to work out schedule wise.

[jeepfreak1020]

So would the 3rd weekend be the 14-18 or the 21-23

[old_man]

If we don't watch out our informal Colorado get together could end up bigger than Fall Fling. :jester:

[jimgrms]

Thats a good thing

[in4aride]

So, yellow jeep, what's the dates??!?!??!



:D

[YELLAHEEP]

So, yellow jeep, what's the dates??!?!??!

:D


What? I just suggested the run...... now I'm in CHARGE!?!?! :laugh3:


This thread has only been up for 4 dadgum days supercheeze....... give a few others a chance to look into it....... sheesh.


From the looks of it, the 3rd week in May is in the lead....... I'm good with that. :thumbup:

[METAL MONKEY]

What? I just suggested the run...... now I'm in CHARGE!?!?!

:thumbup:

If I remember Frank's setting up trail run rules correctly, Yes. :laugh3:

[FlexdXJ]

Hmmm.... 3rd week of may. I'll keep this in Mind. Thats right around when I plan on coming out and visiting a couple buddies in Denver. We are taking a couple days and driving to Moab and renting a 4 dr JK(or Two). Would you guys mind an MWC guy tagging along? DrMoab said you guys were trying to get a run together so I thought i'd post up.

[Led]

Hmmm.... 3rd week of may. I'll keep this in Mind. Thats right around when I plan on coming out and visiting a couple buddies in Denver. We are taking a couple days and driving to Moab and renting a 4 dr JK(or Two). Would you guys mind an MWC guy tagging along? DrMoab said you guys were trying to get a run together so I thought i'd post up.

yes DUH :D

[FlexdXJ]

yes DUH :D


:laugh3: I see how it is!

[old_man]

All out of chapter participants are required to provide the beer.....and none of that wimpy Utah 3.2 crap.

[FlexdXJ]

All out of chapter participants are required to provide the beer.....and none of that wimpy Utah 3.2 crap.

You provide the money, I'll provide the Beer! :D On top of that I don't drink! :laugh3:

[JohnJohn]

Back in the Colorado XJ days a Late Spring Moab run was an annual occurrence, and very fun. I'm in for 2010.

[jeepfreak1020]

Why not the 4th weekend in may? And one again what would the 3rd weekend dates be.

[DutchVDub]

I'm definately down, even if I have drill I can probably split-train and miss it.

It's looking like the third is winning by populAr vote and unless the poll software was mAde in Florida it should be accurate

now I just have to arrange for a trailer to tow my jeep with

[.40CalPatriot]

All out of chapter participants are required to provide the beer.....and none of that wimpy Utah 3.2 crap.

You provide the money, I'll provide the Beer! :D On top of that I don't drink! :laugh3:

Of course just a few days before my 21st!

[planefixer]

Why not the 4th weekend in may? And one again what would the 3rd weekend dates be.


Memorial Day weekend.Too many people, too much traffic.

[jeepfreak1020]

O ok so the 3rd weekend would be the 22 and 23? am I correct?

[collkid]

Isn't that right around Easter Jeep Safari?

[xj-grin]

i'm gonna go out on a limb and say that Easter Jeep Safari is around.....









































easter. :D

[Frank Z]

http://www.rr4w.com/pageview.aspx?id=16382

[ColoradoRaptor]

O ok so the 3rd weekend would be the 22 and 23? am I correct?

May 1st an 2ed is officially the first weekend! May 8th and 9th would be the second, May 15th and 16th would be the third, May 22ed and 23ed would be the fourth and May 29th and 30 would be the last weekend of May!! Troy was not very specific as to the dates, should have been listed with dates! I myself am down for the weekend of the 22ed but would still be interested in the weekend of the 15th! It looks as though most would be interested in the weekend of the 22ed so I am assuming this will end up being the official weekend of the Colorado Chapter Moab trip! :yelclap:

[Led]

May 1st an 2ed is officially the first weekend! May 8th and 9th would be the second, May 15th and 16th would be the third, May 22ed and 23ed would be the fourth and May 29th and 30 would be the last weekend of May!! Troy was not very specific as to the dates, should have been listed with dates! I myself am down for the weekend of the 22ed but would still be interested in the weekend of the 15th! It looks as though most would be interested in the weekend of the 22ed so I am assuming this will end up being the official weekend of the Colorado Chapter Moab trip! :yelclap:

Yeah what he said

[Poofengle]

The 22nd sounds good to me. I'm already getting excited :~)

[collkid]

i'm gonna go out on a limb and say that Easter Jeep Safari is around.....









































easter. :D



AH yes Young patawan.

I voted for April ;)

[xj-grin]

the last weekend in april is still nearly a month after easter... take the pebble from my hand, grasshopper.:D

[ColoradoRaptor]

the last weekend in april is still nearly a month after easter... take the pebble from my hand, grasshopper.:D

:laugh:.............:D

[jeepfreak1020]

May 1st an 2ed is officially the first weekend! May 8th and 9th would be the second, May 15th and 16th would be the third, May 22ed and 23ed would be the fourth and May 29th and 30 would be the last weekend of May!! Troy was not very specific as to the dates, should have been listed with dates! I myself am down for the weekend of the 22ed but would still be interested in the weekend of the 15th! It looks as though most would be interested in the weekend of the 22ed so I am assuming this will end up being the official weekend of the Colorado Chapter Moab trip! :yelclap:

Ok thanks for clearing that up for me lol. I can deff go if we make it the 22nd and 23rd. The weekend before that would be a no go for me. And I should I have new lift on by then. As long as I get them from frank z and everything it will be on 3 weeks before that lol.

[collkid]

the last weekend in april is still nearly a month after easter... take the pebble from my hand, grasshopper.:D


Haha, yes this year!


I already have a pebble, thanks though! ;)

[Frank Z]

.... As long as I get them from frank z and everything it will be on 3 weeks before that lol.Oh snap! Someone needs to coordinate The ZMan then.

[jeepfreak1020]

Lol I will, Ill let you know for sure around march or april.

[YELLAHEEP]

Ok, after review of this thread, I'm gonna go ahead and post the tentative event date as being:

May 21st through 23rd.

It'll be my plan to leave either Thurs the 20th for the drive and get some 'wheeling in on Friday, and possibly look to leave mid-day Monday the 24th to drive back. Otherwise, the "event" will be the dates as posted. :thumbup:

Hopefully there's enough interest from all rig demographics that this will support runs for the easy/moderate crowd, and the difficult/hardcore crowd....... I'm hoping to run Steel Bender, Poison Spider/Golden Spike/Gold Bar and then goof around in Area BFE - Green Day or similar....

[TomMcD]

Sounds good to me. :thumbup:

[jeepdude25]

Im in Ill put in for the whole week off then!!!

[collkid]

Well I should be in, but won't be running any of those Hard trials.

I'll be on 31's so running more of the easy stuff.

[Kiefer316]

Im in Ill put in for the whole week off then!!!

X2 i can not freaking wait till moab.... first time ever seeing it... may try one of the harder trails but definatly wanna weld the rear before so I have some sort of lock

[goodburbon]

I'll do what I can to have enough money to go... and have a working pair of Jeeps. I swear if we go to moab and I don't get to drive because my wife's xj is the only one running I might as well just go ahead and surrender my testicles to make the transformation complete.

[TomMcD]

I'll do what I can to have enough money to go... and have a working pair of Jeeps. I swear if we go to moab and I don't get to drive because my wife's xj is the only one running I might as well just go ahead and surrender my testicles to make the transformation complete.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg289/cpbunch/smiley/coffeescreen.gif

[mcantar18c]

I'm in.
I'll probably leave Saturday night/Sunday morning and stay for a few days. I ship 7 June so this'll be a nice last-fun kinda thing.

[FlexdXJ]

I'll mark it down on my calendar. Not sure when I will be coming out to CO now, Got this feeling that I am getting laid off at the beginning of the year plus some biatch pulled out in front of me in her Benz now I gotta start all over and gut my old rig to get what I can! :(

[xj-grin]

We've got our reservations at Arches -- see ya there!:thumbup:

[Led]

We've got our reservations at Arches -- see ya there!:thumbup:

damn snobs come stay at slick rock like the rest of us

[xj-grin]

damn snobs come stay at slick rock like the rest of us

LOL. You're welcome to visit, just try not to be such riff raff ;)

I can't remember the last time I actually paid to camp anywhere - last several trips to Utah we camped out on the mesa above Pritchett, just cause it was the last free place in town. We used to camp up on slick rock, before the gates and the permits and such..

[Frank Z]

I'm going in March before you rock stackers get there!:twak:




:laugh3:

[YELLAHEEP]

I'm going in March before you rock stackers get there!:twak:
:laugh3:

But Frank...... if you go BEFORE the rock stackers get there...... How are you gonna make it over the obstacles?


Ba-dum-tsch! :D

[Frank Z]

Daniel will push me.

[YELLAHEEP]

Daniel will push me.

Thought that was the plan anyway...... or are you actually gonna make that V8 work by then?


Ba-dum-tsch! Thank you! I'm here all week! :D

[Frank Z]

Gonna put the stroker back in.....

[YELLAHEEP]

Gonna put the stroker back in.....

........... I got nuthin'.

:D

[Frank Z]

Me neither.....

[xj-grin]

don't for get to tip your bartender's and waitresses...

[.40CalPatriot]

don't for get to tip your bartender's and waitresses...

Glad to know Kiefer is going to make it...........

[1m4j2t]

Probably a stupid question, but does anyone plan on taking a quad or dirt bike out there too?

[YELLAHEEP]

Probably a stupid question, but does anyone plan on taking a quad or dirt bike out there too?

Yup........ stupid.

:D

[xj-grin]

Yup........ stupid.

:D

x2. I hate 2strokes.:smootch:

[.40CalPatriot]

x2. I hate 2strokes.:smootch:

You must not have ever experienced two stokers at once then.
:smootch::spin1::smootch:

[xj-grin]

You must not have ever experienced two stokers at once then.
:smootch::spin1::smootch:

I'd respond to that, but given my slip of the tongue in my "wrenching party" thread already, I don't think it would end well. :wow:

[.40CalPatriot]

I'd respond to that, but given my slip of the tongue in my "wrenching party" thread already, I don't think it would end well. :wow:

Good idea.

[J-9]

Figure I'll join you all out in Moab. Can't think of a better way to celebrate my bday party1:

[jeepdude25]

Where are you peeps staying...Ive never been here before???

[SteveT]

Looking good for me, too. 3 weeks late for my b-day:party:, but it's all good. Now, I just need to pick out the people to ride with...:) Brian, this means you!

[xj4xforlife]

Im down so is my dad. Just let me know and we will work with it.

[zith]

Now, I just need to pick out the people to ride with...:) Brian, this means you!

Who, me? I'm planning to make this run and I should have a passenger seat if you should want it. Heck, I might even have a tripod you can borrow while you're there. :kissyou:

Will the majority of people be staying at Slickrock, like we do for Fall Fling?

And is the plan to actually be wheeling Fri-Sun and have Thurs. and Mon. as travel days? I'd be willing to take an extra day or two and get some more wheeling in if I'm already going to be making the drive.

[YELLAHEEP]

My plans on where to stay are gonna be kinda last minute - depends on if my wife is gonna go or not and what we do about the dog. That'll also depend on which rig I bring.

I'm not a big fan of Slick Rock, but it's not terrible. Might consider it if the group ends up there - if the wife doesn't go, I'll be doing the truck bed tent as usual. If she goes, it's likely gonna be a hotel or KOA in a Kamping Kabin.

[SteveT]

Who, me? I'm planning to make this run and I should have a passenger seat if you should want it. Heck, I might even have a tripod you can borrow while you're there. :kissyou:

And is the plan to actually be wheeling Fri-Sun and have Thurs. and Mon. as travel days? I'd be willing to take an extra day or two and get some more wheeling in if I'm already going to be making the drive.

Oh yeah, I's talking atchoo:spin1:. I'll bring my own junk, but as Clint Eastwood says, "A good man's got to know his limitations."

I was thinking something like a Thurs aft departure, and get in three full days of wheeling, and maybe a short run on Monday, and then head home...But I could probably stretch it another day...

[Kiefer316]

If I don't have funds to stay at slickrock or anything ill probably just bunk in my jeep lol but it should be lookin good for me tho. Just gotta wait for the new calender to go up!!! Can't wait ill be gettin a tow point before. Does anyone know the cost per night for slickrock? I would rather bunk by myself.

[collkid]

Hope you all don't get offended if I bring along a Friend with JK and Xterra.

[Frank Z]

Xteras are bad Ju-Ju!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX6Zov-FFI4

[xj-grin]

oops. perhaps just a touch of operator error:o

[planefixer]

If I can make it I'm planning on staying at Slickrock or maybe Canyonlands C.G.

[Kiefer316]

Got it marked on the calender. Just gotta figure out sleeping arrangements...

[TomMcD]

Time off request put in.

Crimzon, I'm sure you're a nice guy but you're not sleeping with me.

[Frank Z]

He wasn't planning on sleeping.......http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/jiggy.gif

[Rockken]

I'm going to try and make this run. Hopefully I can get off work. how soon do I need to make camping arrangements?

[Kiefer316]

Time off request put in.

Crimzon, I'm sure you're a nice guy but you're not sleeping with me.

Well that's not what I was thinkin!
Anyone know if there is any free camping anywhere?

[TomMcD]

He wasn't planning on sleeping.......http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/jiggy.gif


He's not doing :smootch: with me either! :laugh2:

[fireLt.]

I am going to try and go since it looks like I wont be able to go to Safari again this year. There is plenty of BLM camping (unimproved) in the area. I will be camping and anyone is welcome. Be warned, I tend to cut loose when I am in moab for some reason, so if you are looking for a quiet place to camp, my spot wont be it.

[flingshot]

In!
2 Jeep Cherokees, a trailer and a DRZ400s unless my wife doesn't straighten up, then 1 Jeep.

[Kiefer316]

I am going to try and go since it looks like I wont be able to go to Safari again this year. There is plenty of BLM camping (unimproved) in the area. I will be camping and anyone is welcome. Be warned, I tend to cut loose when I am in moab for some reason, so if you are looking for a quiet place to camp, my spot wont be it.

Haha I'm in if it doesn't cost anything. I like to sleep alone anyways cause I'm a snorer lol.

[gogogadgetxj]

Hi guys. New to the forum and new to owning an XJ. I would love a weekend to break my.. I mean, break IN my ride and see what needs upgrading. Plus, my 8 year old daughter has been looking forward to seeing what can be done in the new ride as compared to my old S10 wheeler rigs.

[jeepfreak1020]

Hey flingshot are you driving both XJ's down there? Im looking at trying to see If I can get it trailered down there, I just dont like the high millage I have and driving clear cross states with it and something happen. Other wise If I have to drive it, I think me and Ben are going to head down together.

[flingshot]

Yep.
As for right now, we are driving them both. My Jeeps have such high miles on them already. I pretty much stopped looking at the odometer. LOL!

[Beezle]

I was thinking we should get a good convoy of us northern people headed that way If all our schedules link up. I'm probably gonna be taking that friday off and leave early in the morning. And realize I work grave yards so early is never too early for me!

[Kiefer316]

I'm down to join a convoy! Yella or anyone else wanna convoy out? I don't know how to get there so ill need some sort of navigation

[TomMcD]

I'm down to join a convoy! Yella or anyone else wanna convoy out? I don't know how to get there so ill need some sort of navigation

There ya go Crimzon. :wave:
http://tinyurl.com/yjtndrq


Heading out in a group sounds good. If folks have radios it can make the trip go by much quicker.

[YELLAHEEP]

I'm down to join a convoy! Yella or anyone else wanna convoy out? I don't know how to get there so ill need some sort of navigation

It'd be pretty hard to get lost getting to Moab....... I-70 west 330 miles then turn south on Hwy 191 for 30 miles....... and you're there. :thumbup:

I'm fairly certain I'll be leaving that Thursday so I can wheel Fri/Sat/Sun.

I'm hoping there might be some interest in possibly a group of us leaving early Monday and hitting Billings or 21 Road on the way back....... If I bring the Truggy and not the '97.

[old_man]

I've already put in for the time off.

[planefixer]

It'd be pretty hard to get lost getting to Moab....... I-70 west 330 miles then turn south on Hwy 191 for 30 miles....... and you're there. :thumbup:
.


Unless you take the Cisco exit and follow the Colorado River down (my preferred route).

[xj-grin]

Unless you take the Cisco exit and follow the Colorado River down (my preferred route).

Which is much, MUCH prettier and highly recommended!!:clap:

[YELLAHEEP]

Which is much, MUCH prettier and highly recommended!!:clap:

Indeed.... but it can be pretty easy to get lost that way if you're not paying attention. It can suck though if there's any bicycle events going on.... then it's super slow going.

[xj-grin]

Indeed.... but it can be pretty easy to get lost that way if you're not paying attention. It can suck though if there's any bicycle events going on.... then it's super slow going.


I got stuck in the canyon behind a herd of cattle one year on the way home... the 3 hour delay (spring break) caused us to get into Vail just as they closed the pass due to a snowstorm, had to stay over in one of the hoity toity resort hotels since it was the only room left in town -- housekeeping was fairly pissed about the red-mud-caked mountain bikes in the room... good times.:wave:

[G.P_XJ]

If i can talk my parents into going I'll be leaving from the centennial area, I'll know for sure if i can go when it gets closer to may. have to do some stuff to the heep before i'll deive it that far.

[goodburbon]

I still have to piece a t-case back together, weld up a frame brace, do something about death wobble.... I miss using my jeep, it's been parked since march.

[YELLAHEEP]

If i can talk my parents into going I'll be leaving from the centennial area, I'll know for sure if i can go when it gets closer to may. have to do some stuff to the heep before i'll deive it that far.


Oh heck no...... no chaparones! :D

[SteveT]

If i can talk my parents into going I'll be leaving from the centennial area, I'll know for sure if i can go when it gets closer to may. have to do some stuff to the heep before i'll deive it that far.

Oh heck no...... no chaparones! :D

"Aww c'mon ma....The guy coordinating this thing's a COP. The president is an ENGINEER, for Petes sake. Geeze, just a bunch of boring guys. What could go wrong?":laugh:

[YELLAHEEP]

"Aww c'mon ma....The guy coordinating this thing's a COP. The president is an ENGINEER, for Petes sake. Geeze, just a bunch of boring guys. What could go wrong?":laugh:

Yeah, don't tell her about the other two....... It's the V.P. and Treasurer you gotta worry about.

:D

[jeepfreak1020]

Ill know more the closer it gets. But more more than likely Ill be joining to head down there, as my grad present to myself, and the new lift on the jeep as well. I just got to see if I can find a way to trailer it down there. Because I really dont want to drive it across the country with 175,000 miles and have something blow up on me.

[Kiefer316]

Ill know more the closer it gets. But more more than likely Ill be joining to head down there, as my grad present to myself, and the new lift on the jeep as well. I just got to see if I can find a way to trailer it down there. Because I really dont want to drive it across the country with 175,000 miles and have something blow up on me.
Dude its only about a 6 hour drive... and I'm sure your jeep will make it.

[jeepfreak1020]

Ya a 6 hour drive with around 650 miles round trip and then prob another 100 driving down there. 750 total miles for a trip. And just with my engine havin that many miles im just a little worryed about blowing and something happening. If I have to drive down there, Ill start replacing things before I go, like hoses and stuff that could break on my down there.

[goodburbon]

160k miles, 4.88 gears, no swaybars and I've got no worries.

[G.P_XJ]

Oh heck no...... no chaparones! :D

i get my licence in june so i have no choice :tear:

[collkid]

I'm down to join a convoy! Yella or anyone else wanna convoy out? I don't know how to get there so ill need some sort of navigation

Yeah dude, i'll follow you or Vice Versa.

[collkid]

Ya a 6 hour drive with around 650 miles round trip and then prob another 100 driving down there. 750 total miles for a trip. And just with my engine havin that many miles im just a little worryed about blowing and something happening. If I have to drive down there, Ill start replacing things before I go, like hoses and stuff that could break on my down there.

Just replace the Water Pump and give it a tune up and you'll be set.

[jimgrms]

Does slick rock actually have rooms/ cabins or is it just campsites ??? after all i need a little comfort in my geezerhood'

[xj-grin]

Does slick rock actually have rooms/ cabins or is it just campsites ??? after all i need a little comfort in my geezerhood'

IIRC there are some cabins at Slickrock now, I think OldMan stayed in one recently... check out http://www.moabutahlodging.com/ for fairly affordable condos/townhouses - we used one of their rentals last fall...

[Poofengle]

Slickrock does have cabins, and it also has normal campsites and RV campsites (showers too)

http://www.slickrockcampground.com/

[jimgrms]

Chris and poofangle my thanks for the info

[time2getdirty]

Yes they do and they (almost) fit 3 people...My Dad and I stayed in Tom's at fall fling...

Tom, let us know if you want to share a cabin again.

[jimgrms]

Yes they do and they (almost) fit 3 people...My Dad and I stayed in Tom's at fall fling...

Tom, let us know if you want to share a cabin again.

Does this mean that me and 4 murses will fit in a 5 person cabin or will someone have to double up ???

[87xjco]

I'm planning on attending too, my winter project was squeezing a 440 into the Jeep Hauler and I'm just about done, so it will be a good road trip to test it out.

[Kiefer316]

If all goes well I may have a stock jeep to take out there to have a road trip. If so would anyone wanna lend a front seat? But if not then ill still be takin my red peice of crap lol

[collkid]

You can ride with me!

Why would you want to take a Stocker though?!

[Kiefer316]

I would take it just to drive out there... ill be gettin a new jeep hopefully soon!

[TomMcD]

I'd offer Crimzon but wouldn't want you to think I was leading you on after the last misunderstanding.

:roflmao:

[FlexdXJ]

Alright guys. I have it down to either flying out there and trying to make the Moab run with you or go to the Cherokee Crawl. I have a few friends who live out there so I have a place to crash! Unfortunately, I am now laid off and don't know when I will be back at work. If I get back to work in time and can make some money to go I would rather do this since I have been to kentucky a million times! I have never been farther west than Louisville, IL. Now it is time, Just sucks that the Jeep will be sitting at home. I may try to rent a JK but once again money is an issue!

[time2getdirty]

Only 16 short weeks until Moab! Anyone else as excited as me?

[xj-grin]

Only 16 short weeks until Moab! Anyone else as excited as me?

jeebus... I still gotta get the heep running, tweak a few things on the trailer.... jeebus.:wow::doh:

[.40CalPatriot]

jeebus... I still gotta get the heep running, tweak a few things on the trailer.... jeebus.:wow::doh:

Same here. A lot to do!:

Need to get the new rear end in
re-gear the front to 4.56
ditch the t-case drop, add sye
weld up stiffners and sliders
and find a tow rig to get out there

[jeepfreak1020]

find a tow rig to get out there

Same here justin, thats why I dont know if Im going to make it, because I cant fine a rig or trailer to get me down there.

[Frank Z]

A word of caution:
If your rig isn't capable of making the trip there, you certainly don't want to drag it out there. It's a long way home with a busted heep. Been there, done that.

[jeepfreak1020]

Ya with how many miles I dont want to drive it out there and have something break and have to limp it home. So if I cant find a trailer and truck I prob wont go.

O and frank Ill prob get with you around May 1st to see if you can make me a set of long arms, just to give you a heads up.

[Frank Z]

:thumbup:

[old_man]

A word of caution:
If your rig isn't capable of making the trip there, you certainly don't want to drag it out there. It's a long way home with a busted heep. Been there, done that.


Don't worry Troy will have his trailer. :gee:

[Frank Z]

Tom and I are familiar with making repairs both on the trail and in camp when visiting Moab. Good times....sorta. ;)

[xj-grin]

and I'm familiar with Troy's trailer. :eyes:

I'll be driving the rig, with the MJ trailer in tow... ya know, provided I actually get the engine back in and running, get all the myriad of misc maintenance done, get the jacking system for the trailer fixed...... :yap:

[.40CalPatriot]

Same here justin, thats why I dont know if Im going to make it, because I cant fine a rig or trailer to get me down there.

I already have a trailer lined up, and I am hopeing that my tax return is nice and fat again this year. If so I will be buying me a nice DD/Tow Rig, and then I can retire the XJ to trail only/ camping use.

[jeepfreak1020]

I already have a trailer lined up, and I am hopeing that my tax return is nice and fat again this year. If so I will be buying me a nice DD/Tow Rig, and then I can retire the XJ to trail only/ camping use.

Dam you lol

[yankeefan303]

Well guys I know I am in. A buddy of mine is gonna be riding shotgun and I have put in for days off on the 21st & 24th,

[in4aride]

If I manage to have the jeep done and cash to go, I'd like to do a shakedown run a few weeks prior to the trip. Test out any last minute bugs and whatnot. Sound like an entertainable idea to anyone?

[Poofengle]

Yeah, that sounds good. I'm still not sure if I'll be able to go in may as well (i'm going during march with friends), but hey, wheeling is wheeling :party:

[time2getdirty]

Only 15 more weeks until Moab!

Who is staying at Slickrock with us?

We have cabin #1 reserved. I am hoping we get some Colorado naxja folks next to us.

[collkid]

Is that Cabin reserved for our weekend? For some reason I thought it was a week before?

[time2getdirty]

Is that Cabin reserved for our weekend? For some reason I thought it was a week before?

I'm not sure what weekend you are talking about. We have cabin #1 reserved May 20 to May 23.

[eflores]

i might try and make this run....this divorce shit is killing me

[time2getdirty]

Only 14 weeks til Moab!

Who is staying at Slickrock?

[collkid]

I have no clue where I'm going to stay. Isn't there like a Cheap motel around that area?

[.40CalPatriot]

I have no clue where I'm going to stay. Isn't there like a Cheap motel around that area?

We are going wheeling, not picking up hookers!:twak:

[TomMcD]

We are going wheeling, not picking up hookers!:twak:

I'm out.

:D

[Kiefer316]

I'm out.

:D

For some reason i think that was the only reason you are going. :D

[old_man]

I may be out. Got the MRI on my Achilles Tendon today and it is about 70% torn. I am going to have to go under the knife and this surgery has a LONG recoup time. I may post up the pix. It really looks nasty and makes me cringe, and I've been hobbling on it for 7 months.

I hobbled around at Fall Fling, maybe if I can get to the place where I can put at least a little weight on it, I may be able to come.

Hell I'm just getting over having a multiple tendon rupture in my left wrist healed up after surgery just before Christmas. Between all this crap and winter, it is just about to get me down.

[xj-grin]

I may be out. Got the MRI on my Achilles Tendon today and it is about 70% torn. I am going to have to go under the knife and this surgery has a LONG recoup time. I may post up the pix. It really looks nasty and makes me cringe, and I've been hobbling on it for 7 months.

I hobbled around at Fall Fling, maybe if I can get to the place where I can put at least a little weight on it, I may be able to come.

Hell I'm just getting over having a multiple tendon rupture in my left wrist healed up after surgery just before Christmas. Between all this crap and winter, it is just about to get me down.

Tom, I'm pretty sure light repetetive pressure on the skinny pedal is considered PT -- I think you'll be good to go. Then again, I'm not a doctor and I don't play one on TV... keep your chin up.:cheers:

[old_man]

The problem is that I may be on zero weight on my left foot for a couple of months. Getting in the rig would be interesting. How do you swing your right leg up and drag yourself into a lifted rig if you can't put weight on your left leg?

Maybe I could rig a good solid double "aw shit" hand hold at the top of the door so I could back up to the door and then reach up and pull myself up and put my butt in the seat, then swing both legs in.

[Beezle]

Bummer Tom! I'm looking forward to meeting some new faces on this trip. Maybe we could rig something up that involves a come-a-long for ya so you can make the trip!

Also a hand throttle if ya don't already have one, I'm sure with the group we got here we could come up with all kinds of crazy things so you dont have to use your feet to drive.

[collkid]

I'm a little worried about not having cruse control for the 8 hour drive out there... huumm

[Kiefer316]

You can change that... Go to the Junk yard. Upap off of 66th had a couple 97 plus xjs last i saw.

[collkid]

Pull the steering wheel and all? That sounds like a good time...

[Kiefer316]

Pull the steering wheel and all? That sounds like a good time...

Nope just the cruise parts i believe. No need to take the whole wheel.

[collkid]

Ooooo. Maybe i'll get on that then.

[time2getdirty]

Hand throttle $29.99, cruise control that keeps a constant speed priceless.

I have both, and the cruise is a lot better.

[YELLAHEEP]

Nope just the cruise parts i believe. No need to take the whole wheel.

I'm not totally positive, but the clock spring behind the wheel may not have the contacts needed for the cruise unless you swap it with one that does......

[METAL MONKEY]

I'm a little worried about not having cruse control for the 8 hour drive out there... huumm

ehh...try 20 in the jeep w/o cc. your leg gets numb after awhile and you don't notice it. however, be careful when you first get out. it's a doozy.
:laugh:

[time2getdirty]

What time is it???

13 weeks until Moab!

[old_man]

I'm scheduled to have my Achilles Tendon surgery one week from today. That will give me about two months to rehab. I think I might make it after all.

[time2getdirty]

I'm scheduled to have my Achilles Tendon surgery one week from today. That will give me about two months to rehab. I think I might make it after all.

That's good to hear! I am a strong believer that a positive outlook will speed up recovery.

I'll be pulling for a speedy recovery for you.

[Jeephead87]

I'm scheduled to have my Achilles Tendon surgery one week from today. That will give me about two months to rehab. I think I might make it after all.


You got to be there Tom! I won't know anyone else there! I will feel like a total tard. :wierd:

[old_man]

I'll just have to keep it lubed with Jose.

[Jeephead87]

I'll just have to keep it lubed with Jose.



How many bottles do I need to bring?!?!?! :cheers:

[TomMcD]

Private room reserved at the Lazy Lizard, arriving on the 20th, departing on the 24th. A room for the same price as Tent space at Slickrock? Mmmhummm

3 months from today and parts on their way. W00T!

[Beezle]

I've never been to Moab and was wondering what trails everyone is planning on running. Do you guys plan on breaking into groups as far as tire size, lockers, scenic and so forth? I'm gonna be a newb and will be at the the mercy of the veterans and would like to start researching trails for the trip.

Looks like we will have a pretty sizable group headed up there and planning ahead probably won't be a bad thing.

Getting pretty excited for the trip, 3 months really isn't too far off!!

My to do list is getting shorter too!!

[old_man]

We tend to play the trail running by ear and don't get all regimented. There are tons of different types of trails. The group is great about working with newb's. Not everybody is hard core. Even a bone stock rig can have a lot of fun in Moab.

[YELLAHEEP]

Given that we won't have but a few days, it's gonna be tough to choose the trails......

Still on the fence as to which rig I'm gonna bring...... I'd love to hit Area BFE trails in the Truggy.... but there's only gonna be a small handful of guys with rigs capable...... Truggy will run any trail though.... just not "comfortably".

The '97 would be nice and I could join the groups pretty much anywhere.... but there's the paranoia of destroying it.... I shouldn't even own it if that's really gonna bother me right?.......:looney:

Both rigs need things done to 'em to be prepared for this trip too...... gonna have to pick one and stick to it.....

I hear the Po-Po in Moab have been really handing out the citations...... Truggy could be an easy target......

Ugh.....

But, as far as trails go:

-Steel Bender is my permanent favorite. Something for everyone, open/open on 3" & 31's will get it done, but there's fun for the H.C. rigs too. Scenic as all get out, water crossings, valleys, ridges, fins..... the best!

-Hell's Revenge is really a must for anyone that's never been to Moab before - actually a great trail to "cut your teeth on" in preparation for Moab 'wheeling.

-The full run of Poison Spider/Golden Spike/Gold Bar is incredible too..... but it's nearly a sun-up to sun-down day - especially with a group of say 10 or more..... worse with breakage. Folks running this need to be prepared for all weather, have good parts/gear with 'em, GPS, flashlights and even rock lights are good things to have.

-Cliff Hanger is another great trail and gets folks psyched-out on Cliff Hanger Rock..... I believe all the "fill in" damage from a few years ago by the gas/oil companies has been pretty-much reversed now so "Z-Turn" could still be quite a challenge again.

-Pritchett Canyon is always a favorite........ but expect damage and not just a ding or a scrape. This trail is imfamous for carnage. 33's, lockers, cage, winches should be required.

-Metal Masher has it's fun spots too, but can be a long, dusty drive in between obstacles. Most rigs can make this run due to bypasses, but the obstacles are all optional and fairly insane.

-Moab Rim isn't for those in fear of off-camber or uber-heights along ledges. The entrance itself has both. But it delivers great 'wheeling. Probably not for the 3"/31 tire crowd unless you're good and armored with a locker.

-Kane Creek is similar to Metal Masher in that it's got a long drive associated with it, but it's got it's fun spots. It's a trail that constantly changes as it's in a river basin - sometimes it's presents spots that are real challenging due to erosion.

I've not done many of the long-easy trails.... well, because they're loooong and easy. I don't like to drive, I like to CRAWL! Someone else will have to cover those...... :thumbup:

So, with that said..... :D

I will be happy just to run Steel Bender. Anything else will be a good time too just because of the group! :thumbup: It may end up being a mood-thing with me in deciding which rig to bring....... I just might be up to running with a few newbies where the Truggy would be over-kill.... but I might really want to hit the hard-stuff...... :dunno:

[Kiefer316]

All I'm hoping for is that I have my jeep lifted by then. But it may not be possible. May just have to drive out for a couple days and take a passenger seat. Which I really don't wanna do for my first time out in moab

[TomMcD]

First time to Moab for me as well. Hell's Revenge sounds like a good choice, maybe going to play around at Potato Salad Hill And I would be game for the Poison Spider-Golden Spike-Gold Bar trifecta.

[time2getdirty]

I would love to go play in area BFE! Like flat Iron Mesa, Green Day, Behind The Rocks, Strike Ravine and maybe even Minor Threat but definitely not Helldorado. During Fall Fing with a group of five jeeps we did "The Triple Threat" from 9-4 so it wasn't to terribly long. We have been wanting to do Hells Revenge for quite some time so this time would be nice!

[Beezle]

Thanks for the insight! I'll be checking out those trails on trail damage. I'm all about having a good time out there so whatever trails we end up doing I'm sure I'll be satisfied, Steel Bender, Metal Masher and Hells Revenge are looking pretty fun to me.

[collkid]

Noob question, what does BFE stand for here?


I'll be rollin on 31's so who ever wants to take the easier route, you can come hang with me!

[YELLAHEEP]

Noob question, what does BFE stand for here?


Here's their website: http://www.areabfe.com/about.php

It used to say on their website....... can't find it now, but Area BFE is privately owned by a film company/corporation and may have diversed into a few owners now to help spread the financial responsibility. It survives on donations by those that use the property (there's a donation box at the entrance) and from other donations from OHV enthusiasts to keep this place open. IIRC, it initially was an acronym for "Big Fun Entertainment" or something like that after the film company but I can't remember specifically.

It's an area where pretty much any rig can find some fun, but the lesser-built rigs would probably lose interest after an hour or two - the whole property is designed with the serious OHV enthusiast in mine. Give the website a look-see, check out the description of the various trails, you'll get the gist.

More on Area BFE: http://www.can4x4.com/articles/areaBFE/areaBFE.htm

[Seiler]

Noob question, what does BFE stand for here?



Short video on Area BFE.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7bJQ4_u6Nk

Scott

[yankeefan303]

Ease up on those of use who are only running 31's I love my little god digger.

[collkid]

haha, Yeah 31's FTW!

[time2getdirty]

12 more weeks!

Steel Bender sounds like a lot of fun, I hope to fit that one in on this trip.

Anyone going out for Easter Safari?

[old_man]

Ease up on those of use who are only running 31's I love my little god digger.
I ran most of the trails in Moab on 31's, so you shouldn't be left out. Running 31's really teaches you how to drive.

[fireLt.]

I have the Spring fever really bad. For you guys wanting to run Hells Revenge I would be more than happy to trail lead for you. I would also be interested in day at BFE. We ran Green Day a couple years ago and it was a blast. The "test" areas are fun too.

[time2getdirty]

11 more weeks and counting...

[time2getdirty]

10...

[METAL MONKEY]

10...

You guys need to quit reminding me. I haven't gotten anything done, but the list keeps growing.:doh:

[time2getdirty]

Nine more weeks!

A snowy day like today makes me crave red dust...

[Poofengle]

I hope you guys have a great time. I know we did this week!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z113/poofengle/DSC00649.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z113/poofengle/DSC00729.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z113/poofengle/DSC00595.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z113/poofengle/DSC00715.jpg

[SteveT]

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z113/poofengle/DSC00715.jpg

Steel Bender? I dig that trail.

[navyblue123]

I know ill get shit for asking this but joining in this thread late. Is it the Friday 21 through sunday23?

[Kiefer316]

In may luke... I don't know if im going anymore...

[collkid]

Yeah there is a chance I can't afford it :(

[Poofengle]

Steel Bender? I dig that trail.

Yeah, the trail didn't bend any steel, just broke it. Dang shock mounts were brand spankin' new too...

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z113/poofengle/DSC00716.jpg

[navyblue123]

If im sitting on 255 75 16 and 4.5 inch RE lift open open should i be OK?

[navyblue123]

sorry meant 255 75 16 tire size

[goodburbon]

255 75 is around a 32" tire

[navyblue123]

are you sure its around a 32 because I had 255s on when it was stock suspension.

[Kiefer316]

I thought yours were 245's? It doesn't help that your fenders are messed up.

[YELLAHEEP]

Ya know, 255's in Colorado are different than 255's in MOAB so until you clowns decide to talk about 255's on rigs 'wheeling in MOAB instead of this off topic tire fittment keerap.......


STFU.


:D

[Kiefer316]

I was talking about 245's :D

[old_man]

I am going to have to cancel my trip. I had my Achilles Tendon surgery Tuesday and things didn't go as well as hoped. I am going to have to be totally non weight bearing for 3 MONTHs instead of the anticipated 3 weeks.

This sucks. Hopefully I can at least get around somewhat for ColoradoFest.

[FlexdXJ]

Looks like I'm out guys. You didn't want any MWC goons out there anyways did you?

[navyblue123]

No kiefer mine are 255s and i am talking about wheeling in moab just don't wanna always get stuck and hold everyone up.

[time2getdirty]

For my friends south of the border:

Más ocho semanas hast a Moab!

Who is still in and where are you staying in Moab?

We are at Slickrock, cabin #1.

[xj-grin]

still in, staying at Arches -- just hope I don't have to rent a jeep!:dunce:

[Beezle]

I'm in! Can't wait to head out! My friend with a ZJ will probably be joining if everyone doesn't mind. Will be doing the "sleeping on a rock in the middle of nowhere kind of camping".

[fireLt.]

I am still in and will be camping out. Anyone is welcome to join us! There will be a bonfire and music.
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/melkev98/P5310902.jpg

[Kiefer316]

I like the bonfire and camping idea. SO glad i have a tent! Hope my brother in-law can join along also. Hopefully ill have a jeep that i can drive out. Maybe even wheel a little bit.

[Rockken]

Since nobody else is bringing their highly modified rig, and mine needs a bit of work, I'll probably drive the wife's heep. I just put on a 4" lift, but will be running the 235 tires for a bit longer.

[Jawa]

Looks like I'm in! My wife commented that she and I really need a little vacation and I mentioned this trip, not really expecting anything. Much to my surprise I got a "YEAH! That would be cool!" So, assuming we've got someone to watch our son for the weekend we'll be there.

I'm a fan of the Moab Rim RV park - the owner's there are really nice and the facilities are clean. :thumbup:

[time2getdirty]

7 weeks to go.
50 days to go.
1200 hours to go.
72000 minutes to go.
4320000 seconds to go.

I am really excited.

[JohnJohn]

Anyone bailing have a reservation they want to pass along before I call mine in?

SlickRock everyone?

[time2getdirty]

We are in cabin #1 at SlickRock!
But fortunately we are not bailing!

[YELLAHEEP]

I have no plans to bail either.... :D Staying at Slick Rock as well.

Just reserved trailer site #179 behind the cabins. :thumbup:

I'm gonna leave here on the 19th and leave Moab the 23rd.

Anyone else gonna be heading out the 19th?

[navyblue123]

I really want to go but dont have any where to stay.

[goodburbon]

I really want to go, but my wife said I can't take her jeep. I'd have a lot of work to do on mine, it hasn't been run in 6 months, the t-case is still in pieces and one of the tires went flat.

[Ben_Dyer]

if i can convince the lady to go we are in. i got time off to spare this year since i am not going hunting and would be a good weekend to get out before i start back in at the horse barn since i have to feed 7 days a week.
ill be running my...
98 4.5 lift and 33's open/open with an 8.8 out back.

so when is everyone planning on leaving friday or thursday? i plan to tow my rig out if i can find a trailer to borrow or rent for cheap. any one ever rented a trailer from say uhaul to get your rig to trails?

[time2getdirty]

My son and I are planning to leave the Westminster area around 3:00 on Thursday.

It would be great if we could have some type of XJ caravan, so post up and lets see if we can put it together.

[Bna0atb]

Guys this all sound great. I just got back from EJS in Moab. First time to Moab it was great. 6" Full Traction kit open open stock gearing drove it all the way. Which took 16 hours do to the snow storm that shut Vail down. We hit Hells Revenge Pritchet Canyon (first part of it) and Moab Rim. The pucker factor was high on Moab Rim. I organize a 4wd group on meetup.com. Search for Denver 4-Wheeling and Camping. We are planning to go back to Moab in late September early October. Let me know if anyone is interested. We also have many more trips planned. Sand Dunes, Rampart Range, Admas Lake, St. Elmo, and many more. I would suggest camping for lodging. Take Kane Creek rd. west of town. many paysites that range from $8 - $12 a night. This road will take you to Hells Revenge Moab Rim and Pritchet Canyon. Have fun guys.

[Beezle]

My son and I are planning to leave the Westminster area around 3:00 on Thursday.

It would be great if we could have some type of XJ caravan, so post up and lets see if we can put it together.

Yea right!! With lead foot behind the wheel I wouldn't be surprised if I leave at 6am and you leave at 3pm that we get there about the same time! :D


I plan on leaving as early as possible on Thursday, which means anywhere from 6am to 11am, it all depends if I can get off work early. If everything goes as planned I would like to get up there and find the place where I'll be sleeping and get that all situated then go from there with the rest of you guys.

[Ben_Dyer]

I have to work Wed night Thursday morning till 7am. we are planning on leaving either thursday around 2-3pm be in denver by 4 at the latest, or friday around 5-6 am.

We plan on camping, but prolly not the pay places. just try and find a good free spot, to squat on for the weekend. not sure if well sleep in the heep, pop a tent, or rig a tarp tent over the truck bed

[METAL MONKEY]

We're heading out on the 19th, leaving the 23rd, and we are camping at slickrock. Probably going to do the LaSalle loop on Thursday since we haven't done it yet.

[time2getdirty]

I almost forgot; only 6 weeks until Moab!

[METAL MONKEY]

Are we going to try to organize trail runs, or are we just going to meet at a central location each morning and see who wants to run what?

[YELLAHEEP]

Are we going to try to organize trail runs, or are we just going to meet at a central location each morning and see who wants to run what?

We could hammer out a tentative trail list if ya like..... modify it once we're all in town after the first run together.... :dunno:

I'm curious how many first-timers we're gonna have? If we have a decent group of first timers, then Hell's Revenge is always a great trail to "cut your teeth" on and get a flavor of what Moab 'wheeling is like. I think it'd be a great run for all of us to do together for one day of the weekend.

Kinda depends on the capability of the rigs showing up..... some may want to do hard stuff like Pritchett Canyon or Area BFE, others may be only interested in runing mild trails. But in Fall Fling events past, the majority of event attendees all met at the City Market grocery store, took a look at the numbers and rigs and broke up into groups - hardcore, moderate and easy.

I'd really like to run Steel Bender one of the days I'm there. It's a moderate trail (31's and a locker with skids/armor at a minimum). It's my favorite trail there. Other than that, I think everyone should do some surfing and see what trails they'd like to do and lets throw some trail names out there and see what sticks.

I think we can certainly plan a trail run list for Friday, Saturday and Sunday - the majority of the group will be there for those days it appears.

So, how 'bout this for a start:

Thursday: Moab Rim (Moderate), Gemini Bridges (easy) - dunno if any hard core guys will be there yet, but Area BFE would be good with a small group.

Friday: Group run of Hell's Revenge (this way we can all meet, get an idea of the rigs and capabilities of the group to plan Sat/Sun runs)

Saturday: Poison Spider/Golden Spike/Gold Bar (Moderate and a FULL day run), Cliff Hanger (easy/moderate 31's & a locker).

Sunday: Steel Bender (Moderate 31's/locker/skids/armor), Kane Creek (easy/moderate, can be run open/open according to some folks)

Another thing that we may have some folks interested in are night runs! get some rock lights rigged up! Area BFE would be a great place to do a night run, and there are other trails out there.... :thumbup:

[time2getdirty]

Hells revenge on Friday sounds good!
Last October with a group of five we did the triple threat in 6-7 hours.
I would love to do a night run at Area BFE! Potato Salad Hill could also be a fun night time playground.
I want to see if anyone would be up on Saturday doing either Pritchett, Behind The Rocks, Rusty Nail, and anything else in Area BFE(Green Day,Strike Ravine, Minor Threat)

I am so excited!

[YELLAHEEP]

Rusty Nail had been closed many years ago.... I guess it's open again as I found quite a few pics on line dated '08 and '09.....

That trail has some wicked-nasty obstacles..... 33's with front and rear lockers should be required equipment for this trail.....

The first major obstacle:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/wthomas39/Moab3_04.jpg

This is somewhere mid-way (I was there for this flop and had just gone up this in my rig - that's me to the right of the passenger tire):

http://www.fototime.com/6B582653784F25C/standard.jpg

This one is called "Psych-out" and it looks pretty tame here, but from the driver's seat, it's pretty gnarly...... it's toward the end of Rusty Nail then you drive across a wide expanse of rock and end up on Golden Spike at Golden Crack:

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z94/fourliter/Moab%20trip%20Sunday%2010-5-08/P1010647.jpg

[YELLAHEEP]

Based on a couple posts from him in this thread, it looks like Jeff Turner (XJEEPER) may join us for some of this event?

If so, he's plenty familiar with some very cool trails like "Pickle" and what not that he could take some easy/moderate guys on as well.

[JohnJohn]

Friday: Group run of Hell's Revenge (this way we can all meet, get an idea of the rigs and capabilities of the group to plan Sat/Sun runs)

Saturday: Poison Spider/Golden Spike/Gold Bar (Moderate and a FULL day run), Cliff Hanger (easy/moderate 31's & a locker).

I'm in for both of these!!

[Beezle]

Sounds good to me, I'm pretty easy to please and this will be my first there so I'll be following the leaders.

[METAL MONKEY]

Obviously won't have time to do all of them, but here's my list of trails in no particular order. None of which I've run.

The trifecta/triple threat - posion spider, golden spike, and gold bar
steel bender
metal masher
top of the world
sevenmile rim
klondike bluffs
elephant hill

Thoughts? Some easy/scenic and some hard.

[Jeephead87]

I cannot wait for this weekend to get here!!!! I gave up EJS for this trip! And I too am down for the triple threat (Poison Spyder,Gold Spike,Gold bar) , that is one of my favorite runs.

[Ben_Dyer]

I am a first timer and plan to just tag along with what ever people out there with more expierence think my jeep can handle. its been a few years since i have had any decent amount of time behind the wheel offroad, just a few dinky forest roads is all.

Im out for night runs I have only the head lights to see by but am up for ride along if someone has two seats.

Any body camping in a free area? If not do you guys recomend a good area to look at for a free spot. or is it a better idea to camp in the designated places for security reasons?

time2getdirty... Want to meet up somewhere Thursday and caravan together out there? Anyone else want to drive out Thursday around 3 from denver?

I know i saw a thread around here somewhere of essentials to bring on Major 4x4 trips... I cant find it :banghead:. any one have a linky?

[WayneXJ]

Is it alright if a Utah guy joins in on this run? I'd be down to lead Pritchett or Rusty Nail. Although I won't know for sure if I can make it until the beginning of next month.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/wthomas39/Moab04_2.jpg
There's an old picture. I parted this thing out about 5 1/2 years ago. :)

[time2getdirty]

I know i saw a thread around here somewhere of essentials to bring on Major 4x4 trips... I cant find it :banghead:. any one have a linky?
http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1008965?

[Ben_Dyer]

thanks time2getdirty.
What rigs are you guys bringing just curious since i have no idea what you guys drive and to get a better idea of who else i might be tagging along with. i dont have a whole lot in spare parts (ie none currently) so i cant go with super hard stuff.

mine is...
1998 XJ Sport, 8.8 w/ lunchbox & disk brakes, 4.56 gears 4.5" lift, slip yolk elim., 33" TrXus sTs on 15" MT rockcrawler rims, warn M8000 winch, rock sliders and full roll cage.

[old_man]

Is it alright if a Utah guy joins in on this run? I'd be down to lead Pritchett or Rusty Nail. Although I won't know for sure if I can make it until the beginning of next month.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/wthomas39/Moab04_2.jpg
There's an old picture. I parted this thing out about 5 1/2 years ago. :)

The problem is that we have a rule in Colorado. The outsiders have to bring the beer.......but Utah has crappy beer. :wave:

[JohnJohn]

I parted this thing out about 5 1/2 years ago. :)

I followed that thing through Pritchet one year...