Moab 2003 Trail Leaders needed

[XJEEPER]

October may seem a long ways off, but you'll be packing up and wrenching on the last minute mods to your rig before you know it.
We're putting the finishing touches on the Trail Schedule and need to nail down leaders for each trail. Due to permit requirements that are imposed by the BLM, we will be offering Official Trail Runs on Tuesday thru Sunday, Oct 7th-12th. The number of official daily runs will be in alignment with the permit requirements set forth by the BLM.

If you have Moab trail experience, have been a trail leader on runs in the past, or you just want to keep your Jeep free of dust by running up front:rolleyes:, please share your skills with us for this event.

Apparently the previous post for leaders got dumped with the recent server problems, so let me know what type of trail you are willing to lead (be specific if you have a favorite) and what days you will be available to do so.

Thanks in advance for stepping up to help make this the best NAXJA hosted event yet.


XJEEPER
Moab 2003 Trail Coordinator

[Mike in NJ]

Deja vu!:confused:

Okay, one more time. Since I'll be out there over a week ahead of time, I'll probably be worn out and more than willing to take on simpler stuff by the time the official event starts.

So count on me for: Shafer (extension to Musselman Arch and maybe Lathrop Canyon spur to the river); a light moderate loop to Top of the World, Rose Garden Hill(down), Fisher Towers; maybe a partial Lockhart Basin run (through Hurrah Pass, Chicken Corners, to the side trail that goes to the river); and, if there are some more adventuresome types - a light moderate ride to the Confluence over Elephant Hill in the Needles District.

Closer to town, maybe Porcupine Rim also. Although I haven't actually been on that one.

I'm in better shape than previous years to lead, since I picked up this garage-sale front bumper :D that I can mount the Warn8000i on.

Definitely looking forward to getting past Sharon, Ohio this year! :(

Mike in NJ :patriot:

[Handlebars]

NAXJA has done a lot for me over the past 2 1/2 years, I want to give something back. I'll be a trail leader this time... anything but the hardcore stuff.

I scouted a really nice loop through Arches last year, Klondike Bluffs and Tower Arch trails. That will be an easy/moderate trail. Dino tracks, anybody? :)

If nobody else offers, I'll lead Moab Rim. I was really looking forward to running it last year but it got boinked at the last minute. I ran it on Sunday, it only took a couple of hours for 2 Cherokees to do it

I'll also help on Hell's Revenge day, do you need someone to take the moderate group?

How about a marathon White Rim Trail run? Just for the people who can keep a fast pace on a one day, 100-mile trail. Maybe on Monday, before the official runs?

I'm also taking my mountain bike. If anybody wants, I can orginize a NAXJA day at the Slickrock Trail or Amasa Back (Cliffhanger).

I'll be in Moab next week, I'll run some trails and see what else I am comfortable leading. Let me know what else I can do to help out!

[Grant]

Didn't I reply to this last week? Or was I just having a flashback?:D

Count me in for anything difficult to insane. Can lead or follow. XJ with 44F/60R, winch, 1st aid kit, 2 x CPR qualified.

Will be there the whole week, driven most of the trails passable by an XJ.

I vote for Helldorado, lower and upper, Rusty Nail, Pritchett, Proving Grounds. Am also looking forward to the Hells Revenge group trail and any of the night time runs.

Grant

[XJEEPER]

You did respond, the thread got dumped with the server problems last week.......
Thanks for stepping up Grant, we'll definately have to do some "unofficial" night runs. Proving Grounds may or may not be open to the public anymore......I've heard that it's going to be the site for an RCAA run in mid-May.
Much to my dismay, we won't be doing the Hell's Revenge group run this year, due the size that we've become and the BLM restrictions that we must adhere to.

XJEEPER
Moab 2003 Trail Coordinator

[4ward]

Pretty sure I replied to this also. I'll lead/ tail gun anything from upper moderate to insane. I can handle doing it more than once if need be too. I definately want to be in on the Helldorado crew, especially if Grant has his tube thingy going by then. I wanna watch Richard tear up his junk in there too :D

Jeff, if PG is closed off guess we'll have to do a night run on Escalator, the Gate is gettin' to be old news;) Anybody found out the moon phase yet?

Sean

I see folks are making this climb, so I think I'm gonna give it a shot this year. Better make it the last day;)
http://pics.montypics.com/OneTonXJ/2003-04-17/1050588149_PA100059.jpg

[Ted Z]

I lead a small evening group up Gold Bar Rim in 2001.... I would be willing to do that again...

[Grant]

Yup, saw on Pirate that Johnny G, Shafer and Greg from safariguard (?) climbed that unassisted at EJS. WOW!

Hey Sean, I will have the tube frame thingy done by then, just a pile of tube now, but I have been waiting for Jacob's to get the "guinea pig" (his tube frame - my name for it) off the chassis table. Some serious bending and welding in the next few weeks.

[Mike in NJ]

Sean writes:

Anybody found out the moon phase yet?

Finally we hit the numbers right - Full Moon on Oct 10th!!! :D Looks like the whole official week will have a nightlight.

Mike in NJ :patriot:

[xjblue]

Mike and Handlbars,
If your planning Top of the World/Rose Garden, Fisher Towers, Elephant Hill, Klonkike Bluffs/Tower Arch then count me in as at least a participator as all of those are on my to do next list. I would also suggest a "Behind the Rocks tiptoe" to Picture Frame and Pritchett arches. I think that would make a good list of moderate fun for stock/beginner style trail runs. I might be interested in a white rim marathon on Monday
Handlebars if you plan a mountain bike ride I'll bring my bike but I would prefer Porcupine Rim :) Amasa Back would be ok. Slickrock is just getting to be a little old when there is so much left to do.

[XJEEPER]

Originally posted by OneTonXJ
Jeff, if PG is closed off guess we'll have to do a night run on Escalator, the Gate is gettin' to be old news;) Anybody found out the moon phase yet?

Sean

A nearly full moon all week will be perfect........ so you think HG is played? Then let's run it backwards in the moonlight? A Helldorado night run would be interesting as well..............

XJEEPER

[Jes]

Originally posted by XJEEPER
A Helldorado night run would be interesting as well..............

XJEEPER

That's gonna be mandatory.
I was thinking of a Pritchett Cayon night run. :D

Jes

[4ward]

I could dig a Helldorado night run. A Pritchett night run would be completely sweet, but that's gonna require a major commitment. Talk about no sleep for the next days fun.

I bet SeanP would like to go back and lead the way down LPG if it's gonna be open :rolleyes:

Oh yeah Grant, I see that Shupe flipped it there too, I bet that's what I'm gonna look like too. Time to go get the water spigots.

Sean

[Fergie]

I don't have any Moab experience, but if you need someone to organize, and sign-up people for a run on the 10th or 11th, then I'd be happy to do that. Just make sure the Jeeps are in the 2"-4" range, so I can come along too.

Fergie

[Goatman]

I will be happy NOT to lead a run this year. :D

I'll have my hands full, I'm sure. This year I'll let someone else go first........that way I can check the line better. :)

[mbryson]

Originally posted by Jes
That's gonna be mandatory.
I was thinking of a Pritchett Cayon night run. :D

Jes

I'm in for that.....10 rigs TOPS, and 33" and locked at both ends are REQUIRED.......{course this is all dependant on my new job letting me off, but I'll at least be there for the weekend}


Jeff: I'd be glad to lead a few trails, but really don't know how much I'll be able to attend (or where I'll be coming from if I do attend) and for how long. Pencil me in for a mid-gun or something.

[Jes]

Heck, with a few built rigs Pritchett shouldn't take more than a couple hours. It's just that long access road back to the main road that sucks.

Jes

[mbryson]

Originally posted by Jes
Heck, with a few built rigs Pritchett shouldn't take more than a couple hours. It's just that long access road back to the main road that sucks.

Jes

I've got that GPS'd and know the way out of Pritchett fairly well, but I've been kind of intrigued to just run the canyon back out. The trip back down rockpile and down the little off-camber obstacle just before that make me a little nervous, but they might be fun.

[Goatman]

You guys are nuts!! :eek: :D

I like night runs, but Pritchett is too pretty a canyon to run when you can't see the scenery. I'll be sitting around the campfire (or messing with some arrangements) each night.

Now, I might go for a quick night run up Moab Rim for a nice night view of Moab. :D :D

[Jes]

Aw, come on Richard! Ya gettin' soft on us? :rolleyes:
Wasn't the night run on Sledgehammer "tha bomb"? :D :D :D

Jes

[WayneXJ]

Originally posted by mbryson
I've got that GPS'd and know the way out of Pritchett fairly well, but I've been kind of intrigued to just run the canyon back out. The trip back down rockpile and down the little off-camber obstacle just before that make me a little nervous, but they might be fun.

This is what the off-camber spot looked like last week.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid61/p18a174100e15024521a68466d8e00dbb/fc39d34c.jpg.orig.jpg

[Hagen]

Well......I can´t lead (any of the official runs), since I will be in a rental TJ again this year. Jeff, Richard, just put me where you need me. Only thing I really want: a sundown run up Moab Rim.
Hagen

[Tom R.]

Hey Hagen! Perhaps this time we'd better get some 'rental Jeep black' paint and better tools for shaping metal. ;)

Tom

[xjblue]

now that brings back a memory....
http://pics.montypics.com/xjblue/2003-05-09/1052536862_rental02.jpg

[Jes]

Hehe... good pic! :)

Jes

[motorman]

I would be willing to lead intermediate stuff. I am working on schedule but I am planning on being out there for whole time, plus some on the front end.

I plan to be at Tellico in July so I can talk to Sean and Woody about what I would be willing/able to do.

98XJ, locked at both ends, 32s, winch.

Also am willing to help with dinners etc if you need help there.

[trpl xj]

Well I'm not a NAXJA member, but I would be willing to help out with any trail that the Red Rock guys use on Easter week except Pritchett. My Jeep is set up pretty good and I have ran most of the trails at least once. Right now I'm planning on being there on Tues. and leaving on Sunday. I don't really want to lead but I will if need be, I would rather be a gunner either mid or tail.

[YELLAHEEP]

I'd be more than happy to lead "Steel Bender" again or "Cliff Hanger" if it'll help.

[4ward]

The more I think about it, I think the Helldorado night run is gonna be mandatory. I'm wondering if the new competition area is open to the public. That would make for some fun after hours entertainment too.

Hagen, I'll let ya take the 'ol girl up potato salad this year if you promise not to break it in less than 100 yards of flat driving :D

Sean

[JKTXJ]

I'll take an open passenger seat for a Helldorado or Pritchett night run. My little 32s and 1 locker probably aren't ready ;)

[wallysheata]

I can lead/assist on Poison Spider, Goldbar Rim, Porcupine or Amasa Back. I've done each of those at least 7-10 times each. Just let me know. I'm aslo game for helping out on some of the other trails as I've run most of the major ones out there with the exception of 4+ trails. On that note, I probably should sign up as a NAXJA member one of thse days, so jsut let me know what i need to do for that.



Wally

[Dan Starc]

I can help leading or gunning on most Moab trails, especially the harder ones. I have been a Red Rock 4 Wheeler club member for years and have lead trails for them as recently as last April.
Just let me know if I can help.
I also happen to know a few great local trails that are not "on the map" that we could run with a small, extremely "dedicated" group of XJ wheelers...plus a few incredibly scenic "local" trails that will delight the milder crowds.
Drop me a line at dstarc@icos.com if I can help with this.
Thanks, and see you in Moab in October!
Dan Starc
89XJ

[mbryson]

Originally posted by Dan Starc
I can help leading or gunning on most Moab trails, especially the harder ones. I have been a Red Rock 4 Wheeler club member for years and have lead trails for them as recently as last April.
Just let me know if I can help.
I also happen to know a few great local trails that are not "on the map" that we could run with a small, extremely "dedicated" group of XJ wheelers...plus a few incredibly scenic "local" trails that will delight the milder crowds.
Drop me a line at dstarc@icos.com if I can help with this.
Thanks, and see you in Moab in October!
Dan Starc
89XJ

I'm in on locals..........

[4ward]

I dig stuff that ain't "on the map". I'm not even close to being a local anymore and I'm outta the loop. Dan, I'm glad you're on board with us. I've always enjoyed checking out your creations.

Sean

[Bones]

I'm up to leading a trail again this year, but would anyone follow me over PSM/GS/GBR :rolleyes: .

Bones

[Goatman]

Originally posted by Bones
I'm up to leading a trail again this year, but would anyone follow me over PSM/GS/GBR :rolleyes: .

Bones

No! :eek:

[Bones]

It was Beezil's fault!!!

Just remember who earned the Bonehead '02 award...

That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

Bones

[XJEEPER]

Originally posted by Bones
I'm up to leading a trail again this year, but would anyone follow me over PSM/GS/GBR :rolleyes: .

Bones

Just bring a spare XJ with you so I don't have to make another 270 mile parts run for your sorry :moon: .........you didn't even buy me a Frostie!!