Providence canyon 10-24-10

[alwaysxj]

So it sounds like some people want to run Providence canyon, we are thinking Sun the 24th.
not sure on the time just yet we will figure it out, when we know who is coming. this will probably be the last time to run this trail before snow falls.
post up if you would like to go, we will be meeting at Macey's in Providence.

[alwaysxj]

So I was thinking about leaving macey's about noon or 12:30, one of my buddy's from Eden want's to come but he has to work tell 10. Will that work?

[Gold Digger]

So it sounds like some people want to run Providence canyon, we are thinking Sun the 24th.
not sure on the time just yet we will figure it out, when we know who is coming. this will probably be the last time to run this trail before snow falls.
post up if you would like to go, we will be meeting at Macey's in Providence.

that's was odd, my reply didn't post...

I'm going, I might be bringing a tj and some friends of mine. I need those directions again or a fellow xj to follow. I do work graveyards but I'm willing to lose a little sleep go get some wheelin' in :D

anyone else gonna go on this run???

[pecsxj]

that's was odd, my reply didn't post...

I'm going, I might be bringing a tj and some friends of mine. I need those directions again or a fellow xj to follow. I do work graveyards but I'm willing to lose a little sleep go get some wheelin' in :D

anyone else gonna go on this run???

You can follow me if you want, I will have a ZUKEZILLA and a MONSTERYOTA following also. I say we meet at the shopette around 1030, the google says it takes about an hour and a half to get there........that is if we are planning on starting at 1230.....

[alwaysxj]

sounds good.

[Gold Digger]

works for me. I'll see you at the shopette at 1030, I'll probably be there earlier just for the fact that I hate being the one everyone waits on :)

[pecsxj]

good, that will also give us time when we get there to grab some snacks and such.

[DrMoab]

i might come. I just don't know if I will be working or not.

[Gold Digger]

i might come. I just don't know if I will be working or not.

Keep us updated :)

[pecsxj]

i might come. I just don't know if I will be working or not.

Let me know if you want to tag allong with us, we can either get you on base or change our meeting point. Gas is slightly cheaper on base so that might be a good thing......

[DrMoab]

Let me know if you want to tag allong with us, we can either get you on base or change our meeting point. Gas is slightly cheaper on base so that might be a good thing......

Im not worried about it. I live close to the base. I can meet you guys on the way or up there.

[pecsxj]

sounds good, we can meet you off base though, I always like traveling with a group of lifted XJ's.

[FloydXJ]

What is the terrain like on this run? I don't think I have been there.

With a 3 week old child at home, I am not sure I can do it anyway, but I'll try:viking:

[FloydXJ]

sounds good, we can meet you off base though, I always like traveling with a group of lifted XJ's.

Agreed...I love traveling in a group of Jeeps:party:

[alwaysxj]

What is the terrain like on this run? I don't think I have been there.

With a 3 week old child at home, I am not sure I can do it anyway, but I'll try:viking:

for like the first mile maybe two into the canyon it is rocky, after that it is two wheel drive to the top, last time I was up at the top I seen a stock liberty.... I think you will be fine.

[nochance9]

Yeah, we got a stock tj up it no probs. Well, a dent in the tank skid but that's what they're there for right? :)

[FloydXJ]

for like the first mile maybe two into the canyon it is rocky, after that it is two wheel drive to the top, last time I was up at the top I seen a stock liberty.... I think you will be fine.

I am not worried about whether I can get up it or not, just wondering what kind of run it is :looney:

I have since looked up some trip reports on it. I should check it out for sure, but it may not be this time. We'll see!

[alwaysxj]

so what time are we planning on meeting for sure then?
and does everyone know how to get to macey's

if need be you can call me Steve, four 3 five - 5 one two- two 525

see everyone tomorrow, it says it might rain and snow, so bring appropriate clothing.

[DrMoab]

What time and what gate are you leaving the base. I can meet you guys pretty much anywhere and I'm planning on going.

[pecsxj]

What time and what gate are you leaving the base. I can meet you guys pretty much anywhere and I'm planning on going.

I would say we should meet at the South gate visitor's center, I think that is the closest for us all. This is my first time to Providence canyon, but I have been to Logan so I guess you can lead the way. Should be a good time. I don't think I am going to be able to make it to your house today, only option would be tomorrow morning, due to my wife making other plans for us. The brakes have been fine for the last month so I think they should be good to go. I will do it in the future though that is for sure.

[alwaysxj]

so what time are you going to be here? so I can tell the other people that are planning on going.

[DrMoab]

I would say we should meet at the South gate visitor's center, I think that is the closest for us all. This is my first time to Providence canyon, but I have been to Logan so I guess you can lead the way. Should be a good time. I don't think I am going to be able to make it to your house today, only option would be tomorrow morning, due to my wife making other plans for us. The brakes have been fine for the last month so I think they should be good to go. I will do it in the future though that is for sure.

No problem. With a drill and the right bit we could do it on the trail in ten min. It really is that easy. Can you get to the Visitor center without actually entering the base? I can't remember. I know where it is. I used to work at that Pizza Hut.

[DrMoab]

so what time are you going to be here? so I can tell the other people that are planning on going.

Since no one else will answer your question...

If we are meeting in Layton at 10:30 figure on 12:00-12:30 at Macy's

[pecsxj]

No problem. With a drill and the right bit we could do it on the trail in ten min. It really is that easy. Can you get to the Visitor center without actually entering the base? I can't remember. I know where it is. I used to work at that Pizza Hut.

Yeah you can just stay in the right lane as you pull up to the gate, than turn right into the visitors center. If it is that easy maybe we can do it at mayceys while we wait to leave.

[DrMoab]

Yeah you can just stay in the right lane as you pull up to the gate, than turn right into the visitors center. If it is that easy maybe we can do it at mayceys while we wait to leave.

Possible. I'll go see if I can round up a cordless drill and the right bit.

[DrMoab]

Possible. I'll go see if I can round up a cordless drill and the right bit.

Or not...

I just spent the last twenty min looking for the heli-coil kit. I saw it last week and now its gone.

If I can't find it by morning we will have to bag it until I can.

Unless you want to buy one. It's stupid though because they want over $30 bucks for the kit which comes with about 20 heli coils and you only need one.

[pecsxj]

Well if you can find it that's cool, if not than don't worry about it to much we can fix it later.

[alwaysxj]

hey josh can you call me when you are getting close?
435-512-2525 thanks

[DrMoab]

If you guys don't see me at the visitors center, don't wait. Im sitting here doing my best to pass a gall stone. I kind of doubt I will feel like going...if I'm not in the hospital.

[pecsxj]

If you guys don't see me at the visitors center, don't wait. Im sitting here doing my best to pass a gall stone. I kind of doubt I will feel like going...if I'm not in the hospital.


Damn, that is no good.

[DrMoab]

Damn, that is no good.

I'm going!!! I may be tired but if I sit here all day I'll be bored to death.

See you at the visitors center at 10:30

[alwaysxj]

I'm going!!! I may be tired but if I sit here all day I'll be bored to death.

See you at the visitors center at 10:30

sweet glad you can still come. see you guys in a couple of hours.

[XJEEPER]

You guys make it back yet?

[alwaysxj]

ya we got out of the canyon around 5:30 it was fun, a couple inches of snow at the top.

[pecsxj]

It was a good time, I will post some of my pics tomorrow.

[XJBANKER]

where are the awesome photos

[alwaysxj]

where are the awesome photos

I forgot my camera :bawl: but I think Josh and Ryan got some pics.

[DrMoab]

These are about the only worth while ones I got.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1370/5115272715_669494c278_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5115267893_2471b20286_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1361/5115265281_98c1e4d588_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1073/5115862096_5ae80cf98e_b.jpg

[XJEEPER]

Well done, Ryan.....gimme specs. I seem to always pooch slow shutter water shots, for some reason.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1370/5115272715_669494c278_b.jpg

[DrMoab]

F 16. One second exposure ISO 100.

Low light helped a ton.

[pecsxj]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b143/JoshPectol/Picture010.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b143/JoshPectol/Picture011.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b143/JoshPectol/Picture012.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b143/JoshPectol/Picture014.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b143/JoshPectol/Picture019.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b143/JoshPectol/Picture034.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b143/JoshPectol/Picture030.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b143/JoshPectol/Picture036.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b143/JoshPectol/Picture041.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b143/JoshPectol/Picture045.jpg

[pecsxj]

Ryan I am jealous of the quality of your pics, I need to get me a nice camera like the one you have.

[DrMoab]

Ryan I am jealous of the quality of your pics, I need to get me a nice camera like the one you have.

Thanks. Big glass makes a huge difference on dark rainy days like yesterday.

[XJEEPER]

F 16. One second exposure ISO 100.

Low light helped a ton.

Nice. Using a 50mm lens, camera resting on the rock in the stream.....or tripod mounted?

[DrMoab]

Nice. Using a 50mm lens, camera resting on the rock in the stream.....or tripod mounted?

Tripod mounted using my 18-200 set at about 40MM. We were actually on the other side of the stream. If you look at the last photo in pecsxj's set, I was standing about three feet to the left of him (or right)

[mike 20]

damn, i wish my jeep wasnt broken i really want to go on that run it looks so fun! me and tom will come up before the major snow flies.


and whos yellow xj is that i really like it and i want that bumper bad!!!!!!!!!!

[DrMoab]

and whos yellow xj is that i really like it and i want that bumper bad!!!!!!!!!!

it's mine and which bumper?

[alwaysxj]

damn, i wish my jeep wasnt broken i really want to go on that run it looks so fun! me and tom will come up before the major snow flies.


and whos yellow xj is that i really like it and i want that bumper bad!!!!!!!!!!

welcome mike, you will need to come up soon we have so much more snow up their now....:thumbdn:

[DrMoab]

welcome mike, you will need to come up soon we have so much more snow up their now....:thumbdn:

We went up a few years ago when there was a couple of feet. It was good times.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/DrMoab/Providence%20Canyon/Providence11-1.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/DrMoab/Providence%20Canyon/Providence11-9.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/DrMoab/Providence%20Canyon/Providence11-11.jpg

[alwaysxj]

ya I have been up with that much snow, it is fun but for some reason it takes all day.... I just don under stand.

[9se7en6]

your rigs are sweet.......i hope someday i have the ability to be able to roll with jeeps like that......awesome.

[mike 20]

the front winch bumper, i like how clean it is and its not huge

[DrMoab]

the front winch bumper, i like how clean it is and its not huge

Its a Rigidco bumper. Terry makes them here in SLC.

[mike 20]

hmm how much does he or they want for one of them? do you know

[alwaysxj]

here you go mike...
http://www.rigidco.com/

[DrMoab]

Good luck navigating his website. It sucks. LOL

If I remember right I paid about 450 for mine.

The pros are that its fairly light weight, the mounting system is second to none and the price is decent.

The cons are getting ahold of Terry. If you end up buying one and he tells you three weeks, plan on eight. If he tells you eight, plan on twelve.

The guy is retired and would much rather be out playing than he would working on bumpers.

[mike 20]

oh haha all i know is i need to get a bumper and a winch this winter lol i have one with a 2" receiver but i dont think its all that and kinda afraid to have someone yanking me out yet alone 8000 lbs of pressure on it

[pecsxj]

Cant wait for a snow run.

[alwaysxj]

Cant wait for a snow run.
ah, don't really care for them. but I am down for one...

[mike 20]

so im guessing you have to be a paying member on here to have a custom avatar and a photo album...

[alwaysxj]

so im guessing you have to be a paying member on here to have a custom avatar and a photo album...
yes...

[XJEEPER]

Yup, that was a fun run.......looking forward to another like it, so let's keep an eye on the snowpack.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/DrMoab/Providence%20Canyon/Providence11-11.jpg

[alwaysxj]

will do, let me know when you want to come. next month should be good or some time in December.

[pecsxj]

Sounds like a plan to me

[DrMoab]

The best part of that day was the rodeo grounds. Since you can no longer get there it just won't be the same :(

[XJEEPER]

OK, Debbie Downer......

[DrMoab]

I'm not saying it wouldn't be a fun trip. Just kind of disapointed in they way they rerouted the road up there. Actually, the road going to the tower could be half dangerous if it was slick now. Instead of going up the north ridge, where you could look off in a couple of spots down into Logan canyon, it cuts across the east facing side of the peak, like where that dude used to roll the tires into the rodeo grounds and then circles back and heads up the ridge on the south side so when you first see the radio towers you are looking at them from the south.

The dumb thing is the road is really wide and flat but it has a bad slope to the downhill side. If it was icy and you started to slide, there is nothing keeping you from going off the edge. It could get ugly. Other than that though it would be just like it used to be.

[MayanCherokee]

If you guys are going up to Providence Canyon anytime soon, count me in! I live up in Logan and it'd be nice to go up there with other people. My name's Ryan by the way, and I drive a white 97.

[alwaysxj]

nice to see you on Ryan I am in Hyrum we should hit a trail some time.