Noob Run. Planning thread.

[DrMoab]

Ok, this is for all you new members, forum users and even guest lurkers who just found us.

We want to have a run just for you guys. Something easy that anyone from Stock to Built could handle, preferably something close to the SLC area to attract as many of you as we can.

So....you new guys...Please bring your ideas to the table. This run is for you.

BTW you guys who have been around for ever are invited also.

[JeepXJ92]

I am in depending on when it will be.
I work saturdays and every other sunday so make it a sunday I am off and I'll go.
I wanna get back into th Jeepin thing. I have been out WAYYYYY too long!:gonnablow

[ROOK1]

Tomorow is Sunday.:)

[JeepXJ92]

yes it is.... and i work.
next sunday is my last chance for bow hunting...

[ROOK1]

Since you are the first to post up, we'll give you the first chance to tell us when is good. As long as it isn't October 1 or 8 You'll probably get a good turnout.

[DrMoab]

yes it is.... and i work.
next sunday is my last chance for bow hunting...
Got to give up something to get something Scott.

[JeepXJ92]

Got to give up something to get something Scott.

OK,oK....

I'll give up work...

[DrMoab]

OK,oK....

I'll give up work...
:D:D:D Now you are getting it.

[XJEEPER]

Have to agree with the good Dr......if you have to work weekends on a regular basis, a career change is needed.:)

[LostSoul]

Hey whats up. Im new just signed up yesterday. I seen the meeting at liberty park but it was too late to show up. I have a 91 with 4" lift 32x9.50x15 Super Swampers. ill try to get a pic up soon. As for the noob run im free weekends.

[JeepXJ92]

Have to agree with the good Dr......if you have to work weekends on a regular basis, a career change is needed.:)

Can't beat 3 days work and 4 days off!:guitar:
Besides, the mountains are empty Monday thru wednesday!
I can use other peoples tree stands/blinds, and the animals calm down with no people!

I know you wanna keep it around SLC but I would be up for a Providence Canyon run. I'll just make sure I don't follow any stockers thru boulder fields.:banghead:

[DrMoab]

I know you wanna keep it around SLC but I would be up for a Providence Canyon run. I'll just make sure I don't follow any stockers thru boulder fields.:banghead:
Providence canyon is no longer stocker friendly. Even past the nasty at the bottom it is still very nasty heading up further.

What do you guys think about the first part of Nov sometime? Either the 4th of the 11th?

[DaveW]

Hey whats up. Im new just signed up yesterday. I seen the meeting at liberty park but it was too late to show up. I have a 91 with 4" lift 32x9.50x15 Super Swampers. ill try to get a pic up soon. As for the noob run im free weekends.

Welcome. You missed good meeting.
Was that a signup for the forum of as a NAXJA member?
For Offical Events we try to keep the Calendar IC Chapter Activities (http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=77561) up to date. There is usually a thread for each activity too.
Many unoffical run occur when someone get the itch to be out. Just watch the forum.

[JeeperG]

Providence canyon is no longer stocker friendly. Even past the nasty at the bottom it is still very nasty heading up further. Hey I made it up with 31" all terrains and open :D

[DrMoab]

It has gotten worse lately.

[JeeperG]

What about running 2 groups? There is 3 ways to get to the top.

[JeeperG]

Ok so there is some talk about running out west somewhere, I would personally like to maybe hit some Ghost towns or something. Maybe even somewhere up farther north by Thiokol?

[Gravesdiggerxj]

How about Rattlesnake? Stockers should have no problem. (ie bypasses now on everything)

[stewie]

what about up at the "B"? never been up there but what the hey?

[Brad M.]

What do you guys think about the first part of Nov sometime? Either the 4th of the 11th?

Can definitely do the 4th but not the 11th... will be in Moab (bummer, I know) :yap:

[LostSoul]

yeah i signed up for naxja? Do i need to sign up for the Intermountain Chapter?

[Brad M.]

yeah i signed up for naxja? Do i need to sign up for the Intermountain Chapter?

Nope, you're already part of it just by location... welcome! :)

[DrMoab]

yeah i signed up for naxja? Do i need to sign up for the Intermountain Chapter?
If it asks you what chapter...yes it is Intermountain.

I think you can change this after you join too but I am not sure.

[XJBANKER]

Let me know when, I would like to attend. I think it would be great to get more poeple.

[soarhead25]

Looks like the perfect time to jump head first and say a big HELLO to everyone in this little club!!

I would very much like to be a part of the noob run to get to meet all you guys.
Looks like there aren't any firm dates yet though. Looking at the other threads from this chapter, it is a family friendly club and should the run fall on a weekend when I have my kids, the more the merrier.
I should get around to doing the "who are you" thread but I haven't yet. Still busy looking at lifts/kits/parts for my newly acquired 99XJ. my first jeep btw.
She's still a stock & mint virgin, but not for long.

Off topic--If you guys are looking for something fun to do, go and check out what my old RC glider club is doing this weekend. It's called SOAR UTAH.

http://www.soarutah.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6&Itemid=15

A biannual event that the club puts on at various locations here in Utah.
Butterfield, The Point, and Francis Peak.
All my planes are still in boxes, awaiting me to finish the basement to get them going.
4wheeling and slope flying is an awesome hybrid hobby!

Consider your hands all shook-

[luv2offroad]

I want to come, just waiting for you all to decide when and where.

BTW -- I'm a single white female who will be bringing my single white teenage daughter. Just stating that because your thread starts out with "you new guys" and "you guys".

And my user name "greenfrogs" should be changing any day since Mr. Don Wood has been so kind as to allow me to change it to something else. New name will be "luv2offroad". And I've been lurking around here for a year or so.

[Brad M.]

I want to come, just waiting for you all to decide when and where.

BTW -- I'm a single white female who will be bringing my single white teenage daughter. Just stating that because your thread starts out with "you new guys" and "you guys".

And my user name "greenfrogs" should be changing any day since Mr. Don Wood has been so kind as to allow me to change it to something else. New name will be "luv2offroad". And I've been lurking around here for a year or so.

Just beware the "single white male" population in the group! :confused1

[DrMoab]

OK. I am going to give you guys a list of things we could go do. You all give me your thoughts on each one and what sounds best.

This will go down the first or second weekend in November. Probably the first weekend.

The first idea, And the one I kind of like.

Northwest Ghost Town run

Most likely this will be an all day or even overnight run. We would start in Corrine, up by Brigham City and head west.
We would first make a stop at the Golden Spike National Monument.
From there we would head west on the old Transcontinental RR bed to the Ghost town of Kelton. Then head further west to a more remote ghost town of Terrace. These ghost towns do not have much left but some old foundations and some cemeteries. Then from there we could...depending on time head south to see the old pumps they installed in the mid 80's to pump water from the GSL to the west desert.

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West Desert run.

This defiantly would be an over night run.

We would start out at Lakepoint and head south to the Pony Express trail and head west. We would follow the P.E trail out to the almost Ghost town of Callao camp out that way. Then head north through the Ghost town of Gold Hill and back Via Wendover and I-80

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Willard Peak (weather depending)

This would be a short half dayer. Head up to Brigham City and end up on Willard Peak over looking Willard Bay and the Great Salt lake.

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Skyline Drive.(weather depending)

Leaving Bountiful we would travel up Skyline drive (or old ward canyon) over the top of the Mountain and back down Farmington Canyon.


There are my ideas.....post up what you like or dislike and lets get the ball rolling on this.

We would s

[DrMoab]

Just beware the "single white male" population in the group! :confused1
especially if his name is Cody. Oh...thats right he isn't single anymore. :D

[Brad M.]

OK. I am going to give you guys a list of things we could go do. You all give me your thoughts on each one and what sounds best.

This will go down the first or second weekend in November. Probably the first weekend.

The first idea, And the one I kind of like.

Northwest Ghost Town run

Most likely this will be an all day or even overnight run. We would start in Corrine, up by Brigham City and head west.
We would first make a stop at the Golden Spike National Monument.
From there we would head west on the old Transcontinental RR bed to the Ghost town of Kelton. Then head further west to a more remote ghost town of Terrace. These ghost towns do not have much left but some old foundations and some cemeteries. Then from there we could...depending on time head south to see the old pumps they installed in the mid 80's to pump water from the GSL to the west desert.

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West Desert run.

This defiantly would be an over night run.

We would start out at Lakepoint and head south to the Pony Express trail and head west. We would follow the P.E trail out to the almost Ghost town of Callao camp out that way. Then head north through the Ghost town of Gold Hill and back Via Wendover and I-80

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Willard Peak (weather depending)

This would be a short half dayer. Head up to Brigham City and end up on Willard Peak over looking Willard Bay and the Great Salt lake.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Skyline Drive.(weather depending)

Leaving Bountiful we would travel up Skyline drive (or old ward canyon) over the top of the Mountain and back down Farmington Canyon.


There are my ideas.....post up what you like or dislike and lets get the ball rolling on this.

We would s

Really like the ghost town/west desert ideas, never done those. But all 4 sound good to me. Some might like the close to home stuff to keep it simple where we'll be nearing the holidays and all. What do ya'll think? Let's hear it...

[DrMoab]

Really like the ghost town/west desert ideas, never done those. But all 4 sound good to me. Some might like the close to home stuff to keep it simple where we'll be nearing the holidays and all. What do ya'll think? Let's hear it...
Both of the west desert ones could also be shortened considerably to get it done in one day. You just wouldn't see as much.

[Brad M.]

Both of the west desert ones could also be shortened considerably to get it done in one day. You just wouldn't see as much.

I vote for a Ghost Town run! :yelclap:

[EricT]

I might be game for the ghost town ones, I think my clutch could handle that sort of thing. Also, right now, I work everyother weekend

[Clint]

I want to come, just waiting for you all to decide when and where.

BTW -- I'm a single white female who will be bringing my single white teenage daughter. Just stating that because your thread starts out with "you new guys" and "you guys".

And my user name "greenfrogs" should be changing any day since Mr. Don Wood has been so kind as to allow me to change it to something else. New name will be "luv2offroad". And I've been lurking around here for a year or so.

Glad to hear, do not let these guys scare ya off on here, in person they are a great bunch of people to hang out with. Even for the kiddies.

[Clint]

OK. I am going to give you guys a list of things we could go do. You all give me your thoughts on each one and what sounds best.

This will go down the first or second weekend in November. Probably the first weekend.

The first idea, And the one I kind of like.

Northwest Ghost Town run

Most likely this will be an all day or even overnight run. We would start in Corrine, up by Brigham City and head west.
We would first make a stop at the Golden Spike National Monument.
From there we would head west on the old Transcontinental RR bed to the Ghost town of Kelton. Then head further west to a more remote ghost town of Terrace. These ghost towns do not have much left but some old foundations and some cemeteries. Then from there we could...depending on time head south to see the old pumps they installed in the mid 80's to pump water from the GSL to the west desert.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
West Desert run.

This defiantly would be an over night run.

We would start out at Lakepoint and head south to the Pony Express trail and head west. We would follow the P.E trail out to the almost Ghost town of Callao camp out that way. Then head north through the Ghost town of Gold Hill and back Via Wendover and I-80

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Willard Peak (weather depending)

This would be a short half dayer. Head up to Brigham City and end up on Willard Peak over looking Willard Bay and the Great Salt lake.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Skyline Drive.(weather depending)

Leaving Bountiful we would travel up Skyline drive (or old ward canyon) over the top of the Mountain and back down Farmington Canyon.


There are my ideas.....post up what you like or dislike and lets get the ball rolling on this.

We would s

I'm probally headed out to that whiterock area this weekend to check out some things. If there is anything else out west you'd like scouted let me know...

[Geepfreak]

Just beware the "single white male" population in the group! :confused1


I think Clint and Bryan are the only two single males these days :kissyou:

[DrMoab]

I think Clint and Bryan are the only two single males these days :kissyou:
Bryon is only single because they don't make a woman patent enough to put with his weirdness.

He is too clean for women.

[luv2offroad]

I've done both of those ghost town runs and have to say, that they were pretty boring. There isn't much to look at. And the Willard Peak run is my daughter's favorite but I find there are way too many OHV's there. You spend more time pulling over or slamming on your brakes as they come around the corner to make off-roading any fun.

But, hey, since I've only been off-roading twice this year, I'll take any run I can get as long as it's not those ultra-altered-XJ trips. Mine's not altered that much (yet).

And I'm not afraid of any guys. I'm actually looking forward to getting out now that I've gotten rid of the big burden that used to be my husband.

[DrMoab]

I've done both of those ghost town runs and have to say, that they were pretty boring. There isn't much to look at. And the Willard Peak run is my daughter's favorite but I find there are way too many OHV's there. You spend more time pulling over or slamming on your brakes as they come around the corner to make off-roading any fun.

Only boring if you don't like Sage Brush :D

Personally I would rather be out on the west desert then just about anywhere else.

Do you have any ideas? I am open to anything.

Thats the point of this thread...to hear what people want to do. If you have a good idea don't be afraid to speak your mind and let us know.

[luv2offroad]

I'm game for the Bountiful one or somewhere in Cache Valley. I haven't been up there in quite some time. Like I said, I'm game for just about anywhere but I think those desert ones are boring. I like the mountains and trees.

[JeeperG]

He is too clean for women.

LOL :D

[JeeperG]

Just another Idea, how about from Avon to Mantua?

[luv2offroad]

Just another Idea, how about from Avon to Mantua?

I'm totally in for that one. I've wanted to do it but don't know the route.

[Geepfreak]

Just another Idea, how about from Avon to Mantua?
'm totally in for that one. I've wanted to do it but don't know the route.

Now when are trying to do this? if it's over Sept 16 or 17 I am WAY up for it..:D

If the XJ is'nt ready yet i'll bring the TJ..:looser:

[DrMoab]

Now when are trying to do this? if it's over Sept 16 or 17 I am WAY up for it..:D Dick!

If the XJ is'nt ready yet i'll bring the TJ..:looser: You said it.

[Geepfreak]

Originally Posted by Geepfreak
Now when are trying to do this? if it's over Sept 16 or 17 I am WAY up for it..:D Dick!

If the XJ is'nt ready yet i'll bring the TJ..:looser: You said it.


I thought you'd enjoy that one..:kissyou:

[JeeperG]

SO do you all wanna run Avon then? I know the route.

[Geepfreak]

How are the snow levels up there in Nov.

I have to go easy on the Jeep, planning on taking a trip out to JV later that month..

[DrMoab]

SO do you all wanna run Avon then? I know the route.
It wouldn't be my first choice....but its an idea. I also wonder about the snow in early Nov. Could be under a foot. Could be dry as a bone.

[SCW]

If the west desert becomes the run I might tag along for a few hours then split off and get some much-need coyote hunting in.

Also, has anyone been to Hell's canyon (maybe Devil's Notch?) quite a bit south of Callao? Very nice trail, and it ends up quite high in a meadow full of grass in the middle of the desert. It's a good 4 hours from Salt Lake though, and I'm not sure I remember the way. It's south of Trout Creek, north of Hwy 6 and off to the west, might be in Nevada in fact. A few miles south of Pleasant Valley, if you know where that is.

That's another thought, but it's getting cold this late. Past Pleasant Valley (well WAY up the canyon) you cross over to Nevada and end up in the pines and quakies in a place called Blue Mass- named for the mass of blue wild flowers in the summer. Also good coyote hunting and lots of big kitties to boot. Again, about 4 hours from SLC but I know how to get there with my eyes closed.

[DrMoab]

If the west desert becomes the run I might tag along for a few hours then split off and get some much-need coyote hunting in.

Also, has anyone been to Hell's canyon (maybe Devil's Notch?) quite a bit south of Callao? Very nice trail, and it ends up quite high in a meadow full of grass in the middle of the desert. It's a good 4 hours from Salt Lake though, and I'm not sure I remember the way. It's south of Trout Creek, north of Hwy 6 and off to the west, might be in Nevada in fact. A few miles south of Pleasant Valley, if you know where that is.

That's another thought, but it's getting cold this late. Past Pleasant Valley (well WAY up the canyon) you cross over to Nevada and end up in the pines and quakies in a place called Blue Mass- named for the mass of blue wild flowers in the summer. Also good coyote hunting and lots of big kitties to boot. Again, about 4 hours from SLC but I know how to get there with my eyes closed.
Hummm.....this might be a little much for a noob run but we should keep it in mind for a summer or spring run next year. Sounds like a good campout trip.

[SCW]

Hummm.....this might be a little much for a noob run but we should keep it in mind for a summer or spring run next year. Sounds like a good campout trip.

Yeah, maybe campout trip. The roads are not even as bad as what we did in the Uintahs though. Well, maybe not. This is my first Jeep, before I did all my 4-wheelling in an F-250 and never even thought about ground clearance, but I still think stockers could make it everywhere. I remember Devil's Notch/Hell's Canyon had a few areas that were pretty rocky, but my F-250 was stock and made it OK.

[Brad M.]

Maybe a couple of things to consider: If we're tyring to cater to noob's to get them to come out of the closet and hang with us we might want to keep this thing kinda simple. Maybe just a one day-er, somewhat close to home, if possible. I think the idea is to allow them to come out, wheel their rigs a little, but also have a chance to meet new people and see if they'd be more interested in becoming members. Anyone that wanted to could of course do the overnight thing friday or even saturday as they please, but we could maintain the idea that the run itself would be "on this day, meet at this time" kind of thing... yes? no?

[Clint]

Maybe a couple of things to consider: If we're tyring to cater to noob's to get them to come out of the closet and hang with us we might want to keep this thing kinda simple. Maybe just a one day-er, somewhat close to home, if possible. I think the idea is to allow them to come out, wheel their rigs a little, but also have a chance to meet new people and see if they'd be more interested in becoming members. Anyone that wanted to could of course do the overnight thing friday or even saturday as they please, but we could maintain the idea that the run itself would be "on this day, meet at this time" kind of thing... yes? no?


As much as I think a camp out is the best way to assimilate people into the chapter, the best turnout of new people probably will come from a 1 day event.

[Brad M.]

As much as I think a camp out is the best way to assimilate people into the chapter, the best turnout of new people probably will come from a 1 day event.

x2, I know my wife wasn't real keen on camping with a bunch of "strangers" which is why I was solo at the Uintahs. But like I said, any veterans that want to could do the campout thing on the side.

[ROOK1]

As much as I think a camp out is the best way to assimilate people into the chapter, the best turnout of new people probably will come from a 1 day event.

Resistance is Futile, you will be assimilated.

[JeeperG]

How are the snow levels up there in Nov.

I have to go easy on the Jeep, planning on taking a trip out to JV later that month.. I highly doubt there is any snow up there, last I ran it it was pretty much just kinda muddy in a few areas, and I got to pull a full sized 72 blazer up hill in the mud LOL

[Popeye]

I'm probally headed out to that whiterock area this weekend to check out some things. If there is anything else out west you'd like scouted let me know...

The last I knew white rock and all the trails in the area were closed off, atleast that is what I was informed. Poomba and another friend went and they couldn't go anywhere, then that was about a year ago. It was a fun little place to play.:gonnablow

[Geepfreak]

The last I knew white rock and all the trails in the area were closed off, atleast that is what I was informed. Poomba and another friend went and they couldn't go anywhere, then that was about a year ago. It was a fun little place to play.:gonnablow


Good to see ya still kicking around every now and again..:wave1:

:D

[Popeye]

yea I still linger when I can.

[Popeye]

But, I need to go wheeling moab I hope.

[DrMoab]

Did they find out why? That was public BLM property. Last time I went out there the sign was still there saying White Rocks 8 Miles --->

[Popeye]

Yea the sign is still there but from what I understand the BLM turned into a wilderness area, about a year ago, you know a place you cant take motorized vehicles. I could be misinformed, but that's what I was told. I use to there alot.

[DrMoab]

Yea the sign is still there but from what I understand the BLM turned into a wilderness area, about a year ago, you know a place you cant take motorized vehicles. I could be misinformed, but that's what I was told. I use to there alot.
It would be hard pressed to turn that area into a wilderness area. Too many well marked roads.

If they did they did it illegally.

[JeepXJ92]

Just another Idea, how about from Avon to Mantua?

I haven't been up there in a while, Did they open the gate? It was closed to motorized vehicles for a long time. We couldn't even snowmobile up there for a couple years.

[Clint]

Back to the top, lets not forget about this one.

[DrMoab]

Back to the top, lets not forget about this one.
Oh Clint...I haven't forgot. I still think the first of November is the best time.

I would also like to hold a BIG M&G for our new members again in the later part of October.

I am still thinking a west desert, Ghost Town-RR run would be best. Given the time of year.

[EricT]

cool, on the 25th of this month, I am switching back to a normal work schedule (not that I am happy about it), but i will have all weekends off.

[JeeperG]

I am still thinking a west desert, Ghost Town-RR run would be best. Given the time of year.

X2

[Clint]

I just saw that it fell to the 2nd page is all. :) Desert is good. see if we can find something to do out there.

[DrMoab]

I just saw that it fell to the 2nd page is all. :) Desert is good. see if we can find something to do out there.
Clint...understand that this would be more of a dirt road scenic trip.

[Clint]

Clint...understand that this would be more of a dirt road scenic trip.

yup :) Let me know if you need me to scout or check out anything ... I am the only one this far west :)

[DaveW]

Oh Clint...I haven't forgot. I still think the first of November is the best time.

I would also like to hold a BIG M&G for our new members again in the later part of October.

I am still thinking a west desert, Ghost Town-RR run would be best. Given the time of year.

A desert trip might bring out the Elmer Fudd in some people.....
http://www.moma.org/rs/character/images/Elmer_Fudd_Bugs_Bunny.jpg
Wascaly Wabbits

[Brad M.]

A desert trip might bring out the Elmer Fudd in some people.....
http://www.moma.org/rs/character/images/Elmer_Fudd_Bugs_Bunny.jpg
Wascaly Wabbits

Funny, I was just thinking the same thing...

KILL DA WABBIT!! KILL DA WABBIT!!

[dugfab]

Set A date! Im there

[Brad M.]

Set A date! Im there

He speaks! Good to see ya on the boards bro! :D

[DrMoab]

Set A date! Im there
How is the spider bite?

[DrMoab]

K I am just going to throw this out.

November 4th.

[DaveW]

K I am just going to throw this out.

November 4th.

I'll be out for that day. Anniversary!

Have to take care of the greater good (http://www.dailywav.com/0206/greatergood.wav):D

[DrMoab]

Nov 11th or Oct 28th

You guys decide. I want to include everyone possible.

[DaveW]

Nov 11th or Oct 28th

You guys decide. I want to include everyone possible.

I woudl love to go but this run is for the new/non-members.
I hope some of the them speak up here.


So maybe the first few new/non-members to speak up will decide the date.......


:wantyou:
Join NAXJA they said.
See the trails they said.
Hey! they were right!

[luv2offroad]

Any of those three dates work for me. After demolition derby season is over (10/14) my weekends are pretty free.

[Brad M.]

Pretty much anything but Nov 11 works for me. Although just started new job and I'll be needing to work a couple saturdays per month, so we'll see I guess...

[EricT]

do we have to bring the jeep?

[SCW]

do we have to bring the jeep?

Long ways to walk from Boise, isn't it?

Actually you should be able to come down through the back way to Bendover and drop down through Gold Hill to Callao, if that's where the trip ends up.

I'm headed out there next Saturday to have my better half shoot a stupid harmless animal for our freezer. Bambi's mom will be bambi-burgers.

EDIT, I just saw that you are in Id Falls, for some reason I thought you were in Boise. You'd probably be better to go through SLC, but it's still a long ways to walk :D

[best88xj]

Rattlesnake was mentioned before this is a good one because it lets the noobs see mild trails and also lets the mod. and vet. play at the top on const. Just a thought there are also lots of places out by cedar fort so it could be an all day event.

[stewie]

Rattlesnake was mentioned before this is a good one because it lets the noobs see mild trails and also lets the mod. and vet. play at the top on const. Just a thought there are also lots of places out by cedar fort so it could be an all day event.

rattlesnake was a great first run for me and my xj. i wouldnt mind doing it again.

[DrMoab]

Rattlesnake was mentioned before this is a good one because it lets the noobs see mild trails and also lets the mod. and vet. play at the top on const. Just a thought there are also lots of places out by cedar fort so it could be an all day event.
Could be snowy though.

[Clint]

Rattlesnake was mentioned before this is a good one because it lets the noobs see mild trails and also lets the mod. and vet. play at the top on const. Just a thought there are also lots of places out by cedar fort so it could be an all day event.


I haven't run rattlesnake yet but from my understanding it's a straight trail and not much stopping? For this "Get to know the new folk" (I hate the title Noob for it) one of the Ghost town rides would be great. Lots of stopping, talking and getting to know these people.
But this is for YOU people, so I'll be quiet now.

[DrMoab]

But this is for YOU people, so I'll be quiet now.
Don't get too big a head Clint....you are still a noob. :D

[Clint]

I understand. What I ment is my Jeep is lifted/locked anything I suggest will not fit within the parameters of this run.

[DrMoab]

I understand. What I ment is my Jeep is lifted/locked anything I suggest will not fit within the parameters of this run.
whatever.....Noob. :D

[XJSpencer]

I understand. What I ment is my Jeep is lifted/locked anything I suggest will not fit within the parameters of this run.

you're locked up front Clint?

[ROOK1]

Im in for Rattlesnake. That was my first run too and It was snowy. Clint dont be scared, I think you'll be OK. If Ryan goes we will have a winch for you.

[XJBANKER]

As long as the trail is somewhat close by for a day trip I will most likely be in. I work everyother saturday so hopefully it will fall on one of those. Rattlesnake is a fun trail. I would like to see constrictor. There was a lot of snow the first of this year when I went and there was a Land Cruiser in front of us that broke a rear yoke right after we went past waynes world so I did not get to go as high as I would have liked too.

[Brad M.]

Clint....you are still a noob. :D

Ha ha ha!! :laugh2: :laugh2: That's funny! Oh wait...











BTW, I've never done either Rattlesnake or Constrictor (or Python, or Anaconda, or Cobra, or Copperhead, or Garter...) so I'd be up fer it

[Geepfreak]

BTW, I've never done either Rattlesnake or Constrictor, so I'd be up fer it

Really, niether one is a big deal, rattlesnake can be done in 10-15 minutes, depending on where you figure the trail starts, constrictor, meh, you do need lockers and body protection, but it's not what people tell you it is:bs:
Yes that last waterfall(Eagle's nest) you won't do without a winch and willingness to $@&#-up your Jeep, It's like Upper Helldorado, without a winch, you will NOT complete the trail..

[stewie]

Yes that last waterfall(Eagle's nest) you won't do without a winch and willingness to $@&#-up your Jeep, It's like Upper Helldorado, without a winch, you will NOT complete the trail..

IF I try, would someone be willing to winch me up?

[soarhead25]

Noob speaking-

Sounds like we haven't yet secured a date yet for this thing, and what I think is most important to us working class noobs is WHEN, and we will leave it up to the experienced 4wheelers to decide WHERE.
I like OCT 28th, but will have to take off that night from work to do it. not a biggie.

Can we start a poll at the top of the IC chapter page to decide on dates to get schedules figured out for everybody who wants to attend??

[DrMoab]

Noob speaking-

Sounds like we haven't yet secured a date yet for this thing, and what I think is most important to us working class noobs is WHEN, and we will leave it up to the experienced 4wheelers to decide WHERE.
I like OCT 28th, but will have to take off that night from work to do it. not a biggie.

Can we start a poll at the top of the IC chapter page to decide on dates to get schedules figured out for everybody who wants to attend??
I like Oct 28th too. Nov is going to be a killer busy month for me.

Settled OCt 28th...noob run
trail yet to be determined.

Poll generally turn into a fiasco around here for that type of thing. We have enough people with enough difference in opinion that you usually end up with close to a 50/50 vote on everything.

[gromer]

Is this going to be a day trip? I will hopefully be able to go if it is. I have a stock 2001 XJ.

[DrMoab]

Is this going to be a day trip? I will hopefully be able to go if it is. I have a stock 2001 XJ.
Yup. Day trip. Let's move this to the official thread from now on.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=97612