IC Runs Vernal...May 26th-28th

[DrMoab]

Clint was going to post this but I'm beating him to the punch

Lets get this figured out..

Places to stay

Trails to run

BBQ?

Lexie????

Oh yeah this is Memorial Day weekend.

[xjblue]

Easy trail suggestions based on my explorations last year,

1. Redcloud loop shortcut including a ranch full of petroglyphs and the east and west rims of Ashly gorge
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/Dinosaurland/vernal06_a05.jpg

2. dewey bridge trek ending with a visit to the island park area of Dino. Ntl Pk
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/Dinosaurland/vernal06_a09.jpg

3. Yampa bench tour in Dino. Ntl Pk
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/Dinosaurland/vernal06_a19.jpg

all three each make a good day of exploring.

Redcloud may depend on conditions but it's been pretty dry this season.

4. there is also a steep scenic overlook type road I explored two years ago that leaves the more popular part of the park (entrance fee) and takes you up to Pine Point for a shorter easy run.
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1356924820043863621GgawKA

For hard trails either or both of the ones we did before would be fun.
http://rides.webshots.com/album/356616019PCUqLe

[DrMoab]

Those look great and if we get enough people to throw a couple runs a day together we should do that.

I would really like to get back over to the area we ran the first year. We have done a ton of easy to moderate stuff this year and am really looking forward to a little more hardcore stuff other then in just Moab.

[MoabXJeeper]

I really want to make this one! We need to hit "buck crack" again, that was way cool. A half day at Devils Rock Pile would be great too. Ashley gorge looks like a good run also. My .02 cents...

[DaveW]

That sounds fun. I missed the last trip and would like to see some of those trails.

[_devildoll1]

Ok, Ok lets get er done!!!!! I'm game. Camping if you just need to throw a tent up you are welcome to stay at my place I have plenty of grass to sleep on, and even a fire pit. Just let me know. Or there is Koa campgrounds, if you need a motel you might want to look into that now. We can also BBQ at my house if you want. Just thought I would offer.

[xjblue]

:wave1: ya lexie:yelclap:

[DrMoab]

Ok, Ok lets get er done!!!!! I'm game. Camping if you just need to throw a tent up you are welcome to stay at my place I have plenty of grass to sleep on, and even a fire pit. Just let me know. Or there is Koa campgrounds, if you need a motel you might want to look into that now. We can also BBQ at my house if you want. Just thought I would offer.
Can you get some info on some of your local lesser known trails and get back to me via PM?

When we were there two years ago the trails you took us on rocked. I would love to do something simalar to that again. Let me know.

[XJumpmaster]

Sorry, Can't make this one. Tam and I will be in Frisco for her Bellydancer of the Year Competition. (and our 3rd anniversary!)

[DrMoab]

Sorry, Can't make this one. Tam and I will be in Frisco for her Bellydancer of the Year Competition. (and our 3rd anniversary!)
Too bad..as last one was one of the best trips we took that year.

[Geepfreak]

Shelly and I will be there:peace:

[XJumpmaster]

Too bad..as last one was one of the best trips we took that year.
I really wanted to go, but I figure Tamara follows me around on my hobbies, so I better support her hobby. Especially since the competition is by invitation only. Besides, think of all the sexy bellies that are gonna be there!:spin1:

[Clint]

Sooo..who can possibly make this one? Plenty of lead time on this one, lets get some plans made.. :)

[slider]

i'm gonna try. still working on the details though. i have to figure out how haul my jeep and the camp trailer.

[Clint]

i'm gonna try. still working on the details though. i have to figure out how haul my jeep and the camp trailer.

Try a tent? :D

[slider]

i don't have one....well i have an outfitter tent. but thats alittle big and bulky for the summer. if i didn't have the kids, we could just sleep in the back of the truck. thats the plan for moab.

[JEEPZZ]

I'm out due to prior commitments for that weekend. :(

[DaveW]

I'm out due to prior commitments for that weekend. :(
What do you plan to have your jeep in the shop again???:D

[DrMoab]

What do you plan to have your jeep in the shop again???:D
I bet it involved water and a hole in said water surrounded by fiberglass.

[slider]

I bet it involved water and a hole in said water surrounded by fiberglass.

you forgot " into this hole, one throws money"

[JEEPZZ]

I bet it involved water and a hole in said water surrounded by fiberglass.
Yep.

you forgot " into this hole, one throws money"
That one would be the Jeep hole. :repair: ...and yep again.

[Clint]

Yep.


That one would be the Jeep hole. :repair: ...and yep again.


So you ever going to run with us?? :D

[MoabXJeeper]

I'm out due to prior commitments for that weekend. :(

It's ok Todd, as long as you make Spring Fling in Moab all will be forgiven. :D

[gmaxj2000]

I am going to try to convince my wife that this is a worthy use of money!!! That is always the big show stopper right there! But I appreciate the advanced notice!

[JEEPZZ]

15 years in a row with at last 1 Moab trip, I don't plan on breaking the streak... but I've gotta get my Heep back first. :(

I'll borrow my wife's XJ and go stock (again) if I have to. :thumbup:
http://home.earthlink.net/~jeepzz/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/dsc00148.jpg

[justme]

So... Any idea how many folks are going to Vernal? Where's the meeting spot? Thanks!

[Clint]

Last I heard plans were to stay at the KOA in Vernal.

[tybo]

So... Any idea how many folks are going to Vernal? Where's the meeting spot? Thanks!

i want to go, have to wait and see what going on that weekend:dunno:

[_devildoll1]

I will be heading to South Texas for training for work that weekend, I just found out yesterday.

[justme]

I will be heading to South Texas for training for work that weekend, I just found out yesterday.

You GOTTA BE BUMMED!

[justme]

What direction from Vernal are most of the trails? If we stayed by Cedar Springs, would we be way too far away from the trails? If the trails are that direction from Vernal we wouldn't mind the drive each morning.

[DrMoab]

Seems to me the idea of Going to Vernal this year isn't flying over that well.

Should we maybe change the May run to a single day somewhere?

How many people are actually going to go to Vernal?

[Clint]

I was going to plan on meeting Jared Friday night in Vernal, camping, and running around Saturday and most of Sunday sight seeing. That is if this official trip didn't work out.

[Geepfreak]

We'll be there! Friday night to Monday!

[DrMoab]

Lets move this to the other thread.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=916837