Noob Run Oct 28th.

[DrMoab]

Ok guys. Looks like we are down to two choices.

Rattlesnake or Northwest Desert.

The first couple of days worth of posts decides it.

Details:

Where: Smiths, corner of Redwood and Lehi Main St on the south side. (exit 282 from I15) (See Map)
When: 8:30am, Leave by 9am.


OK the rest of the details,

Take exit 282 off of I15 onto lehi Main St. Head west through town, across the RR tracks, through the round about, across the river. Smiths will be on your left side at the light.
Please please be on time. We have alot of ground to cover and we need to leave as soon as we can. We want to run Rattlesnake before it gets too late.
It would be advised to fuel up before we leave. When I did the route, I used 1/2 tank total, but fuel consumption varies between our rigs..
Watch the weather. Out there it can either be really hot or super cold. With the way things are looking, we may run into a bit of snow.
Those with trailers: Don't unload at Smith's, we'll stop at fivemile pass to unload.
Any other questions please PM me.

Sat photo:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=saratoga+springs+ut&ie=UTF8&z=17&ll=40.386877,-111.913927&spn=0.005941,0.013121&t=k&om=1


http://young-fam.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2441&g2_serialNumber=1

[slider]

Ok guys. Looks like we are down to two choices.

Rattlesnake or Northwest Desert.

The first couple of days worth of posts decides it.



gordon and myself are trying to figure out a way we can make it. rattlesnake sounds better, but both would be cool. need to find a trailer to haul the jeep on. i think bad things could happen if i tyr to drive it that far at hwy speed

[XJumpmaster]

Im downs for the Snakes!

[Geepfreak]

The first couple of days worth of posts decides it.



I vote Desert Mountain....

Discuss.....

:D

[XJBANKER]

I like the Snake

[Clint]

I like the desert for this one. I still think the snakes is a more "advanced" run than what we are looking for here?

[Geepfreak]

I still think the snakes is a more "advanced" run than what we are looking for here?


You have a point Clint.. Maybe we should get an Idea on what the "noobs" are driving, stock or how modified the rigs are..:dunno:

Since this is a new folks run, a good dirt road, scenic ride is in order. I was going to suggest a trip up Ophir Canyon, it's an up and back trip, but the weather will dictate if the road is passable..

[Clint]

You have a point Clint.. Maybe we should get an Idea on what the "noobs" are driving, stock or how modified the rigs are..:dunno:

Since this is a new folks run, a good dirt road, scenic ride is in order. I was going to suggest a trip up Ophir Canyon, it's an up and back trip, but the weather will dictate if the road is passable..

Now if all of our "new peoples" who sign up are driving slighty to heavily modified rigs, I have no problems running the snakes. But if we have just 1 stocker, then the snakes is probally not going to work. I know one of the goals of this run was to help show the new people just how capable a stock cherokee really is but I'm just not sure if Rattlesnake is the best place for that.

I agree that we need a listing of who exactly is coming and what they are driving since we now have a hard date for this.

I haven't been up Ophir canyon in a long time but most of it up there is private. We could go up to Jacob city from the Stockton side and then try and go down the bottom of Jacob city, but I have only done that on a 4wheeler. If need be I can scout both these locations out after the FF To get an idea of what we can do.

[DrMoab]

Now if all of our "new peoples" who sign up are driving slighty to heavily modified rigs, I have no problems running the snakes. But if we have just 1 stocker, then the snakes is probally not going to work. I know one of the goals of this run was to help show the new people just how capable a stock cherokee really is but I'm just not sure if Rattlesnake is the best place for that.

I agree that we need a listing of who exactly is coming and what they are driving since we now have a hard date for this.

I haven't been up Ophir canyon in a long time but most of it up there is private. We could go up to Jacob city from the Stockton side and then try and go down the bottom of Jacob city, but I have only done that on a 4wheeler. If need be I can scout both these locations out after the FF To get an idea of what we can do.
Man...you guys keep taking it in too many different directions.

I say again...we should either do a Northwest Desert Ghost town run or the Snakes.

those seemed to be the two most popular choices. Let's narrow it down to one of those.

Being late October I don't want to plan anything in the Mountains. It is just too risky of running into bad weather. It would be easier to plan ahead now so we don't have to change around later.

[Clint]

Desert Ghost Town.......... Allows for more socializing and asimilation...

[DaveW]

Ghost Towns...

http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/ut/utcounty.html

http://www.geocities.com/ut_ghost/northern/northern.html

http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~gtusa/usa/ut.htm

http://www.utah.com/oldwest/ghost_towns.htm



OK now the the current members have voted...:looney:
Lets here from the new and prospective members. :anon:

[ROOK1]

OK now the the current members have voted...:looney:
Lets here from the new and prospective member. :anon:

Which new member do you want to hear from?:gee:

[slider]

Man...you guys keep taking it in too many different directions.

I say again...we should either do a Northwest Desert Ghost town run or the Snakes.

those seemed to be the two most popular choices. Let's narrow it down to one of those.

Being late October I don't want to plan anything in the Mountains. It is just too risky of running into bad weather. It would be easier to plan ahead now so we don't have to change around later.

ghost towns are always cool. sounds like for this run the spook houses would be better

[ROOK1]

ghost towns are always cool. sounds like for this run the spook houses would be better

The noob has spoken.

[DaveW]

Which new member do you want to hear from?:gee:
Fixed it for you.:moon:

[Geepfreak]

The North Desert sounds fun, but keep in mind some of us not so noob'ish are going to have to trailer our rigs, is there a way to have it be a return to point of origin trip out there?


Yes, by this trip, my rig will no-longer be Officer Friendly, friendly(any body have some sawzall blades they would like to donate?) :D

[Clint]

The North Desert sounds fun, but keep in mind some of us not so noob'ish are going to have to trailer our rigs, is there a way to have it be a return to point of origin trip out there?


Yes, by this trip, my rig will no-longer be Officer Friendly, friendly(any body have some sawzall blades they would like to donate?) :D

TJ?? (cant beleive I just said that)

[Geepfreak]

TJ?? (cant beleive I just said that)
You're saying to bring the TJ?, Clint, this is an XJ club not a Wrangler group..:gee:
(by the way, the TJ got paid off this month):D

[Clint]

You're saying to bring the TJ?, Clint, this is an XJ club not a Wrangler group..:gee:
(by the way, the TJ got paid off this month):D

Just saying it might be logistically easier....

[Geepfreak]

Just saying it might be logistically easier....


Maybe I can just ride with you?:kissyou:
I'll make sandwiches..

[SCW]

For some reason this poll doesn't have a poll.

Anyway, I chose the desert although I don't know for sure that I'll make it.

[stewie]

Maybe I can just ride with you?:kissyou:
I'll make sandwiches..

sandwiches are good. Clint sandwiches are even better! mmmm saniches.



by the way, i like the snakes

[Geepfreak]

Clint sandwiches are even better! mmmm saniches.
:wow:

[JeeperG]

DESERT

[Gravesdiggerxj]

even though everyone knows (Clint) that Rattlesnake is very do-able with a stock vehicle and I like that trail a lot.

DESSERT (cause it's tasty...ooo ice cream samiches)


j/k WEST DESERT (cause I've never run much of it)

[93 XJ]

I am more into scenic drives, so if the desert has ghost towns my vote is for that one. The date is too far in advance for me to give a definite answer on whether I can go or not, with my work and all (military).

I've done rattlesnake and a stock TJ did it. So either one would essentially be fine with me.

I will keep you guys in touch to see if I am able to go. If there are any changes in the plan let me know via email nathaniel.fellows@hill.af.mil. I don't get on the site as much as I would like to.

93 XJ

[DaveW]

Yes, rattlesnake is doable in a stock jeep.

However, this is a noob run. We very well will have stock vehicles with less experienced driver. Add rain or snow, some mud slick rocks and someone could end up bending some sheet metal. We want this to be a fun, enjoyable run.





We can do rattlesnake in the snow later:D

[Geepfreak]

We can do rattlesnake in the snow later:D
http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/802/smash023lq2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

:D

[DrMoab]

Ok...here is a thought. What if we do a two part day. We could hit the Tintic area and see some of the older mining towns that are around that area and then head up the back way to Five Mile pass and do Just Rattlesnake. The guys who feel uncomfortable with Rattlesnake could either A. Head home from there or B. Go around to the top of Rattlesnake and meet the group there Via the dirtroads in.

I know there are some cool old things to see around the Tintic area but I have never been able to find them.

Maybe someone knows here who could speak up.

[EricT]

when do you guys normally get snow?

[DaveW]

when do you guys normally get snow?
Last Saturday Morning:D

[DrMoab]

Last Saturday Morning:D
Yeah no kidding. It could be anywhere from now till late November

[EricT]

Just curious since I normally put the jeep up for the winter to enjoy some of this:
http://eric16v.baked.net/albums/010506/010506_010.sized.jpg

[soarhead25]

when do you guys normally get snow?

NOW. On the news the other day they are already boarding at Brighton. I think they had to walk up.


I just picked up the Backcountry Adventures Utah book and am having trouble referencing the trails you guys are talking about with what's in the book.
Is there another name for rattlesnake?

[DrMoab]

NOW.

I just picked up the Backcountry Adventures Utah book and am having trouble referencing the trails you guys are talking about with what's in the book.
Is there another name for rattlesnake?
Nope. The trails we will be on most likely will not be in the book.

[soarhead25]

Nope. The trails we will be on most likely will not be in the book.

I feel like I just bought a pair of white gloves at a BBQ

[DaveW]

I feel like I just bought a pair of white gloves at a BBQ

Don't worry. Such books are usually directed toward family trips in stock vehicles. They can be loads of fun.

By the way where are these trails located. Are they near the south end of the Oquirrhs or the west side Utah lake? Might be able to include them in the run.

North - Rainbow and Watson Ghost Towns Trail · Dragon Ghost Town Trail · Frisco Ghost Town Trail
Central - Sego Ghost Town

[DrMoab]

North - Rainbow and Watson Ghost Towns Trail · Dragon Ghost Town Trail · Frisco Ghost Town Trail
Central - Sego Ghost Town
Yes :D

[DrMoab]

Anyone ever ventured out to Harker Canyon? Looks like a cool little ghost town and lost of mines.

Might be a fun place to explore.

[DrMoab]

Ok. Just have been doing some research.

Harker Canyon is just south of Vernon. An easy 4wd trail that goes into the Sheep Rock mtns it ends and an old mine with several buildings and an old tram.

weather depending I think this is something we could easily do and then hit Rattlesnake on the way home.

[Geepfreak]

Ok. Just have been doing some research.

Harker Canyon is just south of Vernon. An easy 4wd trail that goes into the Sheep Rock mtns it ends and an old mine with several buildings and an old tram.

weather depending I think this is something we could easily do and then hit Rattlesnake on the way home.


I've done this trail years ago, we did it the day after X-mas, plenty of snow, IIRC we only needed a strap once or twice. and I was driving a stock XJ.

[SCW]

Where is Rattlesnake? I plan on staying out really late and shooting coyotes till about midnight, but if Rattlesnake is far enough out I'll do it with the group before I break off on my own.

[Geepfreak]

Where is Rattlesnake? I plan on staying out really late and shooting coyotes till about midnight, but if Rattlesnake is far enough out I'll do it with the group before I break off on my own.

5 Mile Pass REC area is where Rattlesnake is. It's in a saftey zone, so no shooting..

[DrMoab]

5 Mile Pass REC area is where Rattlesnake is. It's in a saftey zone, so no shooting..
Not hard to get away from that area though. a mile in any direction and you are out of the rec area.

[SCW]

Five-mile Pass is located on the southern portion of the Oquirrh Mountains and the northern Thorpe Hills on the Utah/Tooele County line. State Highway 73 bisects Fivemile Pass. To access Fivemile Pass from the east, take I-15 to Lehi, take exit number 285, turn right onto Highway 73. Follow 73 west for approximately 21 miles. You will travel through the communities of Cedar Fort and Fairfield

This is maybe too close to home. I don't want to come all the way back in and then all the way back out again. I'll see how things go-

[gromer]

Where can I get more information on Rattlesnake or Northwest Desert? Thanks! I'm hopefully in, I have a stock 2001 XJ.

[DrMoab]

Check www.rockymountainextreme.com Check out the wheeling trips area. Lots and lots of info there. Or...here is the trip we took Jan 28th.
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=74660&page=6

Understand that the big rocks we were playing on can mostly be driven around.

[best88xj]

Im in for the desert. That sounds fun' as long as there is tons to see.

[soarhead25]

Is it going to be possible to do either of these two runs and come out WITHOUT any body damage?? Running open w/31's-
Thoise pics look pretty gnarly, and though you mention that the rocks were optional-they also look plentiful.

I'm just getting the lift on as we speak, and after dropping that much money, skids and rails are just out of the question. Plus the wife wants me to have a safari rack with the spare up there, otherwise I'm just not cool like everybody else-

[DrMoab]

Is it going to be possible to do either of these two runs and come out WITHOUT any body damage?? Running open w/31's-
Thoise pics look pretty gnarly, and though you mention that the rocks were optional-they also look plentiful.

I'm just getting the lift on as we speak, and after dropping that much money, skids and rails are just out of the question. Plus the wife wants me to have a safari rack with the spare up there, otherwise I'm just not cool like everybody else-
If you have any kind of lift you could blast through there easy with no damage. Last time we had a stocker or two. I seem to remember one bent rocker but it probably could have been avoided.

The other area though should be easy as pie...mostly gravel roads.

[EricT]

Plus the wife wants me to have a safari rack with the spare up there, otherwise I'm just not cool like everybody else-

I have a rack that I am willing to part with. It is a Garvin. Let me know.

[soarhead25]

I have a rack that I am willing to part with. It is a Garvin. Let me know.

Thats what I'm fighting with her about, she wants me to have the rack, but I don't want one, cuz I want the roof for snowboards & bikes. I want the spare tire on a hinged holder on the back-they're just so dang expensive, because you need a bumper too.

Thinking about going to the junkyard(my disneyland), and ripping off a spare tire holder from an isuzu amigo/honda passport/etc. and dragging it over to a cherokee to see if something can be done. Planning on beefing up the bumper, but not replacing it. It's just gonna hold a 31"

Question: can a safari rack do a spare tire and snowboards/bikes??

That's great news on the body damage issue, I know if stockers can make it, then I can-

[EricT]

i know it can do bikes and snowboards, but can't remember how the rack for the snowboards fits.

from the looks of it, if you mount the snowboards foward enough, you can get your spare up there.
http://www.wildernessracks.com/accessories.html

[soarhead25]

Just giving this thread a bump.
Still don't have a "final destination".
I like the idea of meandering thru the ghost town a few days before halloween- could call it a nooby-spook run, and also like DrMoabs idea of splitting the trip up into 2 runs, desert, and then rattlesnake.
The latter sounds good for me, I wanna see what my jeep is capable of. I think the OME stuff is riding a little stiff and needs to be broken in.

[best88xj]

I just talked to one of the local boys down here and he said he made it up snake in a 2006 grand vitara.

[DrMoab]

I just talked to one of the local boys down here and he said he made it up snake in a 2006 grand vitara.
Hehe...My dad made it up PSM in Moab in his bone stock Sidekick.

[best88xj]

his other toy is a 80 something samy that is fast making a statment

[soarhead25]

Ok...here is a thought. What if we do a two part day. We could hit the Tintic area and see some of the older mining towns that are around that area and then head up the back way to Five Mile pass and do Just Rattlesnake. The guys who feel uncomfortable with Rattlesnake could either A. Head home from there or B. Go around to the top of Rattlesnake and meet the group there Via the dirtroads in.

I know there are some cool old things to see around the Tintic area but I have never been able to find them.


I like this idea alot. Does someone have any cool links or can post some lat/lon for use on google earth so I/we can see just where this course would be running??
I'd like to be checking out maps and such while you guys are at the fall fling-
Currently looking up tintic area and asking the coworkers about rattlesnake..

[slider]

Hehe...My dad made it up PSM in Moab in his bone stock Sidekick.


I have alot of video of that trip. the sidekick sound kinda funny with the squeeky tire chirp.

[XJFreak]

Ok...here is a thought. What if we do a two part day. We could hit the Tintic area and see some of the older mining towns that are around that area and then head up the back way to Five Mile pass and do Just Rattlesnake. The guys who feel uncomfortable with Rattlesnake could either A. Head home from there or B. Go around to the top of Rattlesnake and meet the group there Via the dirtroads in.

I know there are some cool old things to see around the Tintic area but I have never been able to find them.

....

I was able to convince the wife that the old mining towns would be a blast to go see. So I am in for this one with my wife!

[SCW]

I'm really torn on this one. This is the only weekend in Oct and possibly in Nov that I'll have to goof off, I might head out to Fish Springs W.F. for ducks and hunt coyotes on the way home. Or, I'll do the Jeep trip. Decisions, desicions.

[xjblue]

I just talked to one of the local boys down here and he said he made it up snake in a 2006 grand vitara.

A Lifted 06 Grand Vitara w/ rock rails, used rockrails :D . not to scare anyone away, stock XJ's rock.

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1119410570043863621PYSmpy

[Geepfreak]

So, has there been an official declare, on where and what we are doing?

[soarhead25]

Ok...here is a thought. What if we do a two part day. We could hit the Tintic area and see some of the older mining towns that are around that area and then head up the back way to Five Mile pass and do Just Rattlesnake. The guys who feel uncomfortable with Rattlesnake could either A. Head home from there or B. Go around to the top of Rattlesnake and meet the group there Via the dirtroads in.

I know there are some cool old things to see around the Tintic area but I have never been able to find them.

Maybe someone knows here who could speak up.

I still think that this sounds like a great idea, and is my preference for the days activities.
Gives people unsure about their heep an option to participate and not get stuck/damaged, and just go out for a easy 4wd trip and have some fun.

The sig below cost me $35-

[Brad M.]

I still think that this sounds like a great idea, and is my preference for the days activities.
Gives people unsure about their heep an option to participate and not get stuck/damaged, and just go out for a easy 4wd trip and have some fun.

The sig below cost me $35-

Your name looks good in :NAXJA: red! Welcome! Look forward to meeting you out on the trails soon...

[soarhead25]

Thanks for the welcome-
Looking forward to gettin on the trails too.

[gromer]

How far away from Salt Lake are these runs? I can't wait, really hope I can make it!!!

[Geepfreak]

Looking at a few maps, there are plenty of roads up and around Tintic, although I have never traveled much in the area, never hurts to get lost every now and again..:D

[Clint]

So, has there been an official declare, on where and what we are doing?

I'm pretty sure we decided on the 28th. I'm thinking maybe we need a "Chapter Event Coordinator" ??

We do need to get this back on track now that FF is over. Last I read it was going to be a scenic trip up to Harker Canyon then a trip over to Rattlesnake for those wanting? Or a trip up north through the old ghost towns Like Jeremy suggested, there are a ton of old mines and such around the tintics. I've spent alot of time over there. I'd be willing to check some of them out before the run. Any other suggestions? Anything up AF that would fit the needs of this run? Were running out of time and need to get rolling.

[SCW]

of interest?

http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~gtusa/usa/ut.htm

[ROOK1]

My boy is looking forward to a ghost town trip. If we dont do that, this will be the second time this month I've broke his heart. Do it for the boy.

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/2738/imgp1459un0.jpg

How can you say no?

[stewie]

doh, the wife just "reminded" me that i have a prior obligation on that weekend. what a bummer. :hang:

[Clint]

My boy is looking forward to a ghost town trip. If we dont do that, this will be the second time this month I've broke his heart. Do it for the boy.

How can you say no?


Ghost town is fine. We just need to decide which one to go see. There are many.

[JeeperG]

Pretty sure I am not gonna make this trip. :(

[Clint]

OK. I talked to Ryan this morning. The date has been set for October 28th.

We need to know from all the people that have stock vehicles, if they are OK trying Rattlesnake. It's been said here a stock rig can make it, but we want to make sure people are comfortable with it. Also we think that with as many people that are going to come we need to stick with 1 place or we will not have time to complete everything.. So either everyone runs Rattlesnake, or we do a scenic tour around that area, and once the "offical" run is over those wanting can fly through Rattlesnake or whatnot. We need more opinions on this. We have until Friday to decide all this to get it set. Only 2 weeks left.

:hang:

[Geepfreak]

OK. I talked to Ryan this morning. The date has been set for October 28th.

[B] or we do a scenic tour around that area, and once the "offical" run is over those wanting can fly through Rattlesnake or whatnot. We need more opinions on this. We have until Friday to decide all this to get it set. Only 2 weeks left.

:hang:

Although a stocker can do it, Rattlesnake is kinda "pathetic" to do as a RUN, from my house it takes 20 minutes to get out there, and 3 minutes to run it.. Come on guys, this is the nOOb run, lets cater to that.

[best88xj]

I sugested rattlesnake because its not far from salt lake but the more I think about it the relaxing drive would be good for me so I can meet everone that is there.

[Clint]

Although a stocker can do it, Rattlesnake is kinda "pathetic" to do as a RUN, from my house it takes 20 minutes to get out there, and 3 minutes to run it.. Come on guys, this is the nOOb run, lets cater to that.

That was my thoughts. I'd rather do a scenic relaxing drive after the FF :) Thats why I posted we could do the scenic relaxing stuff..then the folks that want to do rattlesnake can because we'll be in that area.

[Clint]

Also, if I can't get my rig fixed, I might be in a 2WD stocker :D

[Geepfreak]

I would like to hear from some of the "new" people, Soarhead, Luvs2offroad, gromer, etc. Yes Rook, you are one of the OLD ones..:D

What do you folks think?, you want to go somewhere, where you can "watch" someone break an axle, or have a nice Saturday off-pavement drive and get to know everone?

I'll bring the cookies..:D

[ROOK1]

I would like to hear from some of the "new" people, Soarhead, Luvs2offroad, gromer, etc. Yes Rook, you are one of the OLD ones..:D

What do you folks think?, you want to go somewhere, where you can "watch" someone break an axle, or have a nice Saturday off-pavement drive and get to know everone?

I'll bring the cookies..:D

I would consider myself middle age, 40+ is old. :D

[Geepfreak]

I would consider myself middle age, 40+ is old. :D
You're closer to that, than I am..:D

[Clint]

I would like to hear from some of the "new" people, Soarhead, Luvs2offroad, gromer, etc. Yes Rook, you are one of the OLD ones..:D

What do you folks think?, you want to go somewhere, where you can "watch" someone break an axle, or have a nice Saturday off-pavement drive and get to know everone?

I'll bring the cookies..:D

I agree with hearing from them as well. I'm just being the messenger as the good Dr is out on the road. We ALL just need to remember this is focused on getting to know new people and enjoying being outside the city. There will be plenty of time for some serious wheeling this winter and spring !

[SCW]

Oops, I'm out now. I'm headed after fish, ducks and possibly coyotes in Eastern Utah.

I'll still try to help Ryan out on Friday the 20th.

[ROOK1]

You're closer to that, than I am..:D

Maybe, but I don't have to look in the rear view mirror to see 40. :D

[Clint]

OK I think I've found a great tour we can go on. I'll see if I can get a map of the route I'm thinking, but it looks like a great time. I've driven most of it, but that was years ago. I'll see about checking it all out this weekend. It blends alot of scenic driving, old mining history and places you've probally never been. The route is mostly centered around the old mining town of Eureka.
This way, if you folks want to run the snakes after, you'll be right close to them. Cheers.:cheers:

[soarhead25]

That was my thoughts. I'd rather do a scenic relaxing drive after the FF :) Thats why I posted we could do the scenic relaxing stuff..then the folks that want to do rattlesnake can because we'll be in that area.

This is what I was expecting. An easy get to know you run, for people with stockers, and then afterwards, an optional run up rattlesnake-
Someone mentioned some dirt roads that bypass rattlesnake and still get you to the top? Sounds like rattlesnake can be on the agenda, and HOW you get there is optional-

I would also like to know from the wheelers, if planning to do rattlesnake, are recovery points going to be necessary??
I have a class 3 hitch with an extra pin, as I understand this can be used for recovery, and I have a manik brush guard that ties into the bumper brackets, and seems to be the same place that the tow hooks would go anyways-
Will this suffice if needed???

[Geepfreak]

I would also like to know from the wheelers, if planning to do rattlesnake, are recovery points going to be necessary??
I have a class 3 hitch with an extra pin, as I understand this can be used for recovery, and I have a manik brush guard that ties into the bumper brackets, and seems to be the same place that the tow hooks would go anyways-
Will this suffice if needed???

This is me and my opinion talking, If you are going to take your XJ(or ANY vehicle) off-road, you need recovery points, FRONT and rear. A rear receiver will work just fine. As I read your post Soarhead, I am guessing you do not have a front tow point, i.e, hook, d-ring, just the brush guard itself?, while I would not call it a tow point, if you felt fine about bending up your junk, I'd drag you out..:D

My personal feelings about this trip would lean more toward a Meet&Greet run(I don't care if i have to drop into 4low or not)

Clint, the Eureka area has lots of trails and scenic, something a smidgen closer might be something off the Pony Express route, just outside of Faust, or closer to Simpson Springs, Death Canyon is always a easy off-road trip, just a bit futher....

[ROOK1]

Just to make matters worse. (http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/ut/utcounty.html) :spin1:

[Geepfreak]

Just to make matters worse. (http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/ut/utcounty.html) :spin1:
Chris, are you going to make a suggestion or not?


:D:D:D
:smootch:
by the way, i just bookmarked that page..

[ROOK1]

Chris, are you going to make a suggestion or not?.....
I would like to hear from some of the "new" people, Soarhead, Luvs2offroad, gromer, etc. Yes Rook, you are one of the OLD ones..:D

I'll bring the cookies..:D
Probably not. :D

[Geepfreak]

Probably not. :D


LMAO!!
:roflmao: :roflmao:

[ROOK1]

Just kidding. I am looking at the towns east of 36 on 73. It looks like there are several there and it's realatively close to all that live in BFE. My .03 (inflation)

Edit: I say we go to Ophir and upset the locals. :D

[Geepfreak]

Just kidding. it's realatively close to all that live in BFE. My .03 (inflation)

WHAT?






:D

[best88xj]

i'm starting to think it wont make a difference where we go as long as jer. cookies are homemade.

[Geepfreak]

i'm starting to think it wont make a difference where we go as long as jer. cookies are homemade.

OH, there HOME-MADE alright.....:D

[Clint]

My personal feelings about this trip would lean more toward a Meet&Greet run(I don't care if i have to drop into 4low or not)

Clint, the Eureka area has lots of trails and scenic, something a smidgen closer might be something off the Pony Express route, just outside of Faust, or closer to Simpson Springs, Death Canyon is always a easy off-road trip, just a bit futher....

So the Eureka thing is too far? No good? Hell if you can make it to the snakes.. The start of the run is only another 25 minutes. (Were not starting exactly in Eureka) Just throwing up a suggestion......

[Geepfreak]

So the Eureka thing is too far? No good? Hell if you can make it to the snakes.. The start of the run is only another 25 minutes. (Were not starting exactly in Eureka) Just throwing up a suggestion......
No dude, just exploring idea's..

[Clint]

No dude, just exploring idea's..

Aye as am I. Sometime we just need to come to a conclusion :) Keep tossing them out.

[DrMoab]

Ok. After spending a bit of time on the phone with Clint today and reading four days of back posts I am making the decision here.

Clint has spent quite a bit of time researching routes and interesting things for us to see. I am leaving it in his capable hands to take us somewhere interesting.

Something also to remember for us old hands at this. Most of us have seen it or done it all. This run is for the newer guys who haven't seen it all or been everywhere.

My only request is that we end up back towards 5 Mile pass in the afternoon so I can take whoever wants to go up Rattlesnake as I know of two coming out of Wyoming that want to see this trail.

[best88xj]

Sounds good to me, clint you have the wheel.

[Clint]

Ok. After spending a bit of time on the phone with Clint today and reading four days of back posts I am making the decision here.

Clint has spent quite a bit of time researching routes and interesting things for us to see. I am leaving it in his capable hands to take us somewhere interesting.

Something also to remember for us old hands at this. Most of us have seen it or done it all. This run is for the newer guys who haven't seen it all or been everywhere.

My only request is that we end up back towards 5 Mile pass in the afternoon so I can take whoever wants to go up Rattlesnake as I know of two coming out of Wyoming that want to see this trail.



:hang:




:D

[Geepfreak]

:hang:


Yes, you are a dead man...:D
Good call Pres!

[ROOK1]

Just kidding. I am looking at the towns east of 36 on 73. It looks like there are several there and it's realatively close to all that live in BFE. My .03 (inflation)

Edit: I say we go to Ophir and upset the locals. :D

I say here. (http://http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/ut/uttooele.html)
Edit: Link isn't working.Tooele County on the east side of 36 on 73, this is close to Rattlesnake.

[DrMoab]

I say here. (http://http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/ut/uttooele.html)
Edit: Link isn't working.Tooele County on the east side of 36 on 73, this is close to Rattlesnake.
Clints got a plan.

[ROOK1]

Clints got a plan.
I'm out.

[Clint]

I'm out.

:smsoap: :moon:

[luv2offroad]

I'm good with where ever you pick. Just tell me what time and where. :)

Oh, by the way, I don't have anywhere to tow my jeep from. :o I've towed my daughter's car using the leaf springs. I know, not good but there isn't anywhere else to hook up to. Just thought you should know. But I haven't had to be towed anywhere yet so it hasn't been an issue.

[THE BUSS2006]

Hey everyone,
Just wanted to chime in, been to the NAXJA Forums a few times, but first time time Ive been able to post. (Government employer doesn't appreciate me using their computer for such stuff). Anyways, I would be interested in joining up, if there's room for another rig. Total NOOB question, however...is this a NAXJA member only function, or can a non-member tag along? Plan on joining shortly, but procrastination's got the best of me. Either way, I just wanted to say "hi", and hope to see some of you on the trails! BTW, here's my vitals: 2000 XJ, 3.5 RE lift, 32's, custom bumpers, maybe some other stuff I've forgotten...

[DrMoab]

Total NOOB question, however...is this a NAXJA member only function, or can a non-member tag along?
Welcome! and yes you are welcome!

In fact you are exactly what this run is based on. We want guys who either just joined or are thinking of joining to come with us.

[Clint]

Hey everyone,
Just wanted to chime in, been to the NAXJA Forums a few times, but first time time Ive been able to post. (Government employer doesn't appreciate me using their computer for such stuff). Anyways, I would be interested in joining up, if there's room for another rig. Total NOOB question, however...is this a NAXJA member only function, or can a non-member tag along? Plan on joining shortly, but procrastination's got the best of me. Either way, I just wanted to say "hi", and hope to see some of you on the trails! BTW, here's my vitals: 2000 XJ, 3.5 RE lift, 32's, custom bumpers, maybe some other stuff I've forgotten...


Yes please come! I'll have more details on where we will be meeting posted up after tomorrow. But the general area will be just west of Lehi.

[DaveW]

Hey everyone,
Just wanted to chime in, been to the NAXJA Forums a few times, but first time time Ive been able to post. (Government employer doesn't appreciate me using their computer for such stuff). Anyways, I would be interested in joining up, if there's room for another rig. Total NOOB question, however...is this a NAXJA member only function, or can a non-member tag along? Plan on joining shortly, but procrastination's got the best of me. Either way, I just wanted to say "hi", and hope to see some of you on the trails! BTW, here's my vitals: 2000 XJ, 3.5 RE lift, 32's, custom bumpers, maybe some other stuff I've forgotten...

As Clint indicated, the purpose of this run is to invite new and potential new members on a fun relaxing trip. We want to be able to get acquainted and have a good time.

I just hope I can get my rig working right.:(

[Clint]

http://young-fam.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2431&g2_serialNumber=1


http://young-fam.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2427&g2_serialNumber=2


http://young-fam.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2437&g2_serialNumber=1

http://young-fam.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2434&g2_serialNumber=1



http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/clintyoung/Tintic%20Scouting/

:D :D :D :D

[THE BUSS2006]

Thanks guys, for the info/invite, I can feel the love...I like the idea of a schenic drive followed by a little wheeling as well. My only dilema may be whether to bring the wife along or not. She'll probably dig the schenic stuff, but the rocks...not so much, my four year old girl likes the rocks just fine, go figure. BTW nice pics CLINT, the west desert is definately under-rated IMO. I'll keep checking this post for more info on time and place etc., But I'm in.

[DrMoab]

Looks like fun! Might be snow by then.

[best88xj]

The wife is out, has to work that day. But I will still be there with bells on. Geepfreak had better make good with the cookies though.

[DrMoab]

Geepfreak had better make good with the cookies though.
If he doesn't I suggest a group beating....with soap filled socks.

[best88xj]

Soap brakes up. I like your idea but rock or marbles are better.

[THE BUSS2006]

Looks like fun! Might be snow by then.

I better bring my Sorels...

[Clint]

Thanks guys, for the info/invite, I can feel the love...I like the idea of a schenic drive followed by a little wheeling as well. My only dilema may be whether to bring the wife along or not. She'll probably dig the schenic stuff, but the rocks...not so much, my four year old girl likes the rocks just fine, go figure. BTW nice pics CLINT, the west desert is definately under-rated IMO. I'll keep checking this post for more info on time and place etc., But I'm in.

I'd say only 20% of the route is rocky. The majority is smooth dirt road. There is one section that is going to be bumpy, but I plan on taking it slow anyways.

[best88xj]

Thats the kind of trip we want. One to relax on after a hard weeks work. Clint do you have maps of the area we are going yet or still sum what undecided.

[Clint]

Thats the kind of trip we want. One to relax on after a hard weeks work. Clint do you have maps of the area we are going yet or still sum what undecided.


I can figure out a map of the general area, but most of it is in my head now :) It's a large sqaure area, seems like alot of road and area, but we'll buzz through it pretty quick. It's almost divided into 2 sections. First section is just scenery and territory you've probably never seen before. Second section is old mines and mine roads. How much time we'll spend on the mine part depends on the time. It's been requested we leave some time to be able to buzz up Rattlesnake afterwards. We'll be meeting in Lehi, it is the best place to get everyone rounded up.

[best88xj]

Your right I haven't been out to the west desert for years. Uhhhh since i was a little kid. I am thinking that meeting at the smith's parking lot at four corners might be a little bigger area to start in the parking lot is huge and lots of free space away from the building to stage. Your call

[Clint]

Your right I haven't been out to the west desert for years. Uhhhh since i was a little kid. I am thinking that meeting at the smith's parking lot at four corners might be a little bigger area to start in the parking lot is huge and lots of free space away from the building to stage. Your call


Yes that is the planned meeting place, just didn't mention exactly where. If anyone want's to read about the area or look at a map, we'll be centered around Eureka.

[Geepfreak]

Geepfreak had better make good with the cookies though.
Soap brakes up. I like your idea but rock or marbles are better.
If he doesn't I suggest a group beating....with soap filled socks

Why the hagh'en

JeeeeeeZZ

:D

by the way, I got yer guyz cookies...:D

[Clint]

Why the hagh'en

JeeeeeeZZ

:D

by the way, I got yer guyz cookies...:D


Oh..so they'll be hard and stale by the time this trip comes around.... :)

[ROOK1]

Oh..so they'll be hard and stale by the time this trip comes around.... :)

Maybe they'll be hard enough to put in a sock. :D

[best88xj]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[EricT]

So, where are we meeting up and is there a place that I can leave my truck and trailer?

[Clint]

So, where are we meeting up and is there a place that I can leave my truck and trailer?


We'll be meeting the "Crossroads" in Lehi. I'll post a map for you soon. I have planned the route so we can drop the trailers at 5 mile pass. Every weekend there are dozens of trucks and trailers parked their to unload their 4wheelers, so leaving them with the rest shouldn't be a problem. We could even leave them at the Rattlesnake parking area as we'll be ending up there anyways.

[XJFreak]

Glad to hear that this is still on. I was able to talk my wife into going because it was a pleasant drive and not a Jeep breaking run. Count me in and let me know if we need to bring anything.

[Brad M.]

Hey Clint, do you have a guesstimate of what time you'll be heading up rattlesnake? I have to work until 2:00 but figured if the timing works out I could run down and meet up with the group for that.

[Clint]

Hey Clint, do you have a guesstimate of what time you'll be heading up rattlesnake? I have to work until 2:00 but figured if the timing works out I could run down and meet up with the group for that.

That I'm not sure. Probally 2:30-3 even as late as 4...

[Brad M.]

That I'm not sure. Probally 2:30-3 even as late as 4...

Cool, would ya'll be "re-grouping" in the parking lot area? I think I can talk my wife into this...

[Clint]

Yes, there is intermitent cell service so one of us can call you when we start heading towards Rattlesnake

[Mrs Moab]

I know this is a Noob run....but is Von coming? If so, will someone make sure has directions to the Smiths, Please.

[jmaxj]

I know this is a Noob run....but is Von coming? If so, will someone make sure has directions to the Smiths, Please.
oh so now that von has some flex he's not a noob, what's this world comming to:D

[DaveW]

I know this is a Noob run....but is Von coming? If so, will someone make sure has directions to the Smiths, Please.
:rof: :rof: :rof:
If Josh doesn't ride along we may need a volunteer to guide him.:anon:

[Geepfreak]

So Clint, where's the map?, i'd like to know where we are going to meet....:dunno:


:D

[Lonestar]

Looks like I'll be able to make it. Count me in.

A map would be great seeing as I have never been out there before.

[SCW]

Looks like I'll be able to make it. Count me in.

A map would be great seeing as I have never been out there before.

I won't be going on the trip, but I make a lot of maps at work and can get one of the entire area if you want. I have files on pretty much every little goat track in the state. I don't know where you are headed, but I can get the entire area and let you sort out the rest, if it's needed. My little contribution :D

The maps can be produced as .jpg, .pdf, .tif or any number of other formats. You'd have to print them yourself, I don't run a print shop. :) Clint, give me an idea of where you are headed and I'll whip a map up. Cell # is six-five-six-5904 or email to shanew(AT)ecislc.com. unfortunately the maps won't win any awards, the company I work for cheaped out on software, lol. They will be pretty accurate though-

Let me know if there is any interest-
Shane

[Clint]

Details:

Where: Smiths, corner of Redwood and Lehi Main St on the south side. (exit 282 from I15) (See Map)
When: 8:30am, Leave by 9am.


OK the rest of the details,

Take exit 282 off of I15 onto lehi Main St. Head west through town, across the RR tracks, through the round about, across the river. Smiths will be on your left side at the light.
Please please be on time. We have alot of ground to cover and we need to leave as soon as we can. We want to run Rattlesnake before it gets too late.
It would be advised to fuel up before we leave. When I did the route, I used 1/2 tank total, but fuel consumption varies between our rigs..
Watch the weather. Out there it can either be really hot or super cold. With the way things are looking, we may run into a bit of snow.
Those with trailers: Don't unload at Smith's, we'll stop at fivemile pass to unload.
Any other questions please PM me.

Sat photo:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=saratoga+springs+ut&ie=UTF8&z=17&ll=40.386877,-111.913927&spn=0.005941,0.013121&t=k&om=1


http://young-fam.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2441&g2_serialNumber=1

[XJumpmaster]

Looks like I will be able make it! Also, I have a friend who wants to tag along in his Rubie LJ.

[Clint]

Ok, Now we need to get everyone who is planning on coming to post up here. I'd like a vehicle count so I know how many people to wait for before we leave the meeting spot. Cell service is flaky in the area we will be in.

[XJumpmaster]

I've got two maybe three!

[Clint]

Vehicles?

[slider]

[quote=clint]Ok, Now we need to get everyone who is planning on coming to post up here. I'd like a vehicle count so I know how many people to wait for before we leave the meeting spot. Cell service is flaky in the area we will be in.[/quo

My family and gordon will be there. (2 jeeps). gordon is staying in lehi fri. night but he knows where to meet.

[XJumpmaster]

Yepper!

[DrMoab]

I finally got the day off for sure. My wife and I will be there...maybe with the kids.

[luv2offroad]

I'll be there (one xj, two people)

[Geepfreak]

I'll be there (one xj, two people)
2 people, don't know whether the XJ can make it, if not, the TJ will be there..:D

[Clint]

2 people, don't know whether the XJ can make it, if not, the TJ will be there..:D

Oh yeah sure ....bring the DD!

[Geepfreak]

Oh yeah sure ....bring the DD!
Dude, my XJ has SO many issues, I am thinking of parting it......:eek:

[DrMoab]

Dude, my XJ has SO many issues, I am thinking of parting it......:eek:
hahaha....man I could say EXACTLY the same thing

[Clint]

Dude, my XJ has SO many issues, I am thinking of parting it......:eek:

thought you still had the DD XJ? (white?)

[Geepfreak]

thought you still had the DD XJ? (white?)
I actually thought about swapping everything over to the 4 door(white one), but it has this weird thing about oil pressure when going steep down hill...it loses all pressure..

[DrMoab]

I actually thought about swapping everything over to the 4 door(white one), but it has this weird thing about oil pressure when going steep down hill...it loses all pressure..
So fix it...you are good at taking off oil pans now. :D

[Geepfreak]

So fix it...you are good at taking off oil pans now. :D
:twak:

[Clint]

Well I wasn't talking about swapping.. Just bringing it to this run :)

[Lonestar]

I'll have one vehicle, two people.

[XJFreak]

Do I count my XJ as a vehicle for every color?

[best88xj]

I will be there with my 3 kids. Wife has to work that day bummer.

[Brad M.]

Can't make the scenic stuff but will try to hook up with ya'll for Rattlesnake after work. One XJ...

[soarhead25]

Ok, Now we need to get everyone who is planning on coming to post up here. I'd like a vehicle count so I know how many people to wait for before we leave the meeting spot. Cell service is flaky in the area we will be in.

Noob, Wif, + one XJ-

Are there cliffs at rattlesnake?, cuz if there is my wife will be scared shiteless.
She ALMOST made me turn around going up Butterfield at night- Can you beleive that!
It's paved the whole way up now and is wide enough to pass 2 cars!

I think she just needs to get accustomed to the whole cliff thing tho.

[JeeperG]

So do you think I would be able to run the first part of the trip and be back in Layton by 5 or 6? I actually work at 4 but its been a few years since I called work and said "I had some Jeep problems...........!" :shhh: If so I am in with one passenger if I can round one up.

also does anybody have any extra shocks laying around? (not sure the length I need) All I need is some shocks and I can pretty much spring the jeep back over. (well and get that spring perch welded on) I don't mind breaking drag links on wheeling trips. :D I have only broken 3 pffft.

[Geepfreak]

Noob, Wif, + one XJ-

Are there cliffs at rattlesnake?, cuz if there is my wife will be scared shiteless.
She ALMOST made me turn around going up Butterfield at night- Can you beleive that!
It's paved the whole way up now and is wide enough to pass 2 cars!

I think she just needs to get accustomed to the whole cliff thing tho.


No cliffs...

[soarhead25]

also does anybody have any extra shocks laying around? (not sure the length I need) All I need is some shocks and I can pretty much spring the jeep back over. (well and get that spring perch welded on) I don't mind breaking drag links on wheeling trips. :D I have only broken 3 pffft.

I have 4 monroe sensatracs stockers laying around now....
Damn nice ride too...
If you're in WJ, could be convenient.

[EricT]

not sure if I am going to be able to make it now, that is one of the last weekends that I can get firewood before the snow flies

[JEEPZZ]

I wish I could make this run since I've never been out on the snakes but I have to work on Saturdays. :smsoap:
Maybe next time.

[DrMoab]

I wish I could make this run since I've never been out on the snakes but I have to work on Saturdays. :smsoap:
Maybe next time.
Todd lets go one of these next Sundays. I wouldn't mind running out there.

I bet we could even throw us a small group together if you want.

[Clint]

Noob, Wif, + one XJ-

Are there cliffs at rattlesnake?, cuz if there is my wife will be scared shiteless.
She ALMOST made me turn around going up Butterfield at night- Can you beleive that!
It's paved the whole way up now and is wide enough to pass 2 cars!

I think she just needs to get accustomed to the whole cliff thing tho.


Soar,

There are no cliffs on rattlesnake, but a few places on the scenic tour are high on a mountainside with the road cut into it. It's not too bad, but if she has a fear of heights it could be a problem for her. If she thinks it's a problem, there is a bypass that takes you back to town, but then you'd miss some of the cool stuff...

[soarhead25]

Soar,

There are no cliffs on rattlesnake, but a few places on the scenic tour are high on a mountainside with the road cut into it. It's not too bad, but if she has a fear of heights it could be a problem for her. If she thinks it's a problem, there is a bypass that takes you back to town, but then you'd miss some of the cool stuff...

I think I'll just take it as it comes and if she's ok, then I wont be saying anything. Not reverse psychology, just "I didn't know psychology".
Besides she had never been up butterfield and it was at night so, I'm thinking a trip during the day won't be so bad-
We took the kids up butterfeld to have a marshmallow bonfire(at night) the next week and she was ok with it because it was no longer unchartered territory...

Thanks for the heads up...just don't mention the bypass.;)

[ROOK1]

So who's in?

I am.

[Clint]

So who's in?

I am.

Me,
Ryan and the gang
You, (Chris)
Sourhead25
Best88XJ (Andrew)
Slider +1 (Bryon & Gordon)
LUV2OFFROAD
XJFREAK
Lonestar
XJumpmaster






Ok folks who else? Remember this is open to anyone!
Dave?
The BUSS2006?
Jeremy?
Cody?
Spencer?
Bryon?
Von?
Israel?
Stewie?

How can the new people meet the group when none of the OLD people are coming??? :D

[stewie]

Ok folks who else? Remember this is open to anyone!
Dave?
The BUSS2006?
Jeremy?
Cody?
Spencer?
Bryon?
Von?
Israel?
Stewie?

How can the new people meet the group when none of the OLD people are coming??? :D

i cant. being drug to a "better yourself spiritaly" seminar in logan. keep me in your thoughts though

[ROOK1]

12 Volt Man? :dunno:

[dugfab]

I'll be there with my wife and son.:eeks1:

[soarhead25]

i cant. being drug to a "better yourself spiritaly" seminar in logan. keep me in your thoughts though

Ain't marraige grand??

[Geepfreak]

Ok folks who else? Remember this is open to anyone!
Dave?
The BUSS2006?
Jeremy?
Cody?
Spencer?
Bryon?
Von?
Israel?
Stewie?

How can the new people meet the group when none of the OLD people are coming??? :D

Shell and I will be there, in the TJ of course..;)

Cody will be somwhere in the lower 48s

[Clint]

The list!

Me,
Ryan and the gang
You, (Chris)
Sourhead25
Best88XJ (Andrew)
Slider +1 (Bryon & Gordon)
LUV2OFFROAD
XJFREAK
Lonestar
XJumpmaster
Geephreak (Jeremy+Shelly)
Dugfab





Ok folks who else? Remember this is open to anyone!
Dave?
The BUSS2006?
Spencer?
Bryon?
Von?
Israel?
Rob? (12 Volt)

How can the new people meet the group when none of the OLD people are coming??? :D

[Geepfreak]

Shell and I will be there, in the TJ of course..;)



If anyone had a HP30, that was straight, had good ball joints and all steering, that I could pick-up today or tomorrow, I would have the XJ there..:D

[Clint]

If anyone had a HP30, that was straight, had good ball joints and all steering, that I could pick-up today or tomorrow, I would have the XJ there..:D

I still think you should bring the stocker since this is a stocker run. :) Come show us noobs how it's done in a stocker on the snake... :D

[Geepfreak]

I still think you should bring the stocker since this is a stocker run. :) Come show us noobs how it's done in a stocker on the snake... :D


I'll need to get a front driveline installed(Von's idea works(higher MPG)) and get some rocker protection built(you know I can't take bypasses) I'm going to try and have the 2door XJ ready, just so I can bash through..:D

[Clint]

Heck if I couldn't get mine fixed I was going to bring my sisters 2wd XJ :)

[Israel]

If anyone had a HP30, that was straight, had good ball joints and all steering, that I could pick-up today or tomorrow, I would have the XJ there..:D

Opportunity knocks, Jeremy. I have a rear axleless XJ in Santaquin that I need towed to Orem. It has a good (as far as I know) HP non-disco dana 30 in the front you can have in trade for a tow.

[Geepfreak]

Opportunity knocks, Jeremy. I have a rear axleless XJ in Santaquin that I need towed to Orem. It has a good (as far as I know) HP non-disco dana 30 in the front you can have in trade for a tow.


What are you doing tomorrow? :D

[Israel]

What are you doing tomorrow? :D

I'm thinking of taking it off... now... :D

[Geepfreak]

I'm thinking of taking it off... now... :D


PM sent..:D

[THE BUSS2006]

Ok folks who else? Remember this is open to anyone!
Dave?
The BUSS2006?
Jeremy?
Cody?
Spencer?
Bryon?
Von?
Israel?
Stewie?

How can the new people meet the group when none of the OLD people are coming??? :D[/QUOTE]

I'm in for sure, that's one XJ, and possibly one non-Jeep, (a Montero)...if that's cool with everyone.

[Geepfreak]

I'm in for sure, that's one XJ, and possibly one non-Jeep, (a Montero)...if that's cool with everyone.

What yu talk'n bout Mitsubishi?

:D

[THE BUSS2006]

What yu talk'n bout Mitsubishi?

:D



Actually I think it's more like a bunch of rust, with a Mitsu logo on the hood...

[Geepfreak]

Actually I think it's more like a bunch of rust, with a Mitsu logo on the hood...

Thats better.. kinda.
:D

[THE BUSS2006]

Thats better.. kinda.
:D


Just as long as no one objects...cool enough guy, just questionable choice in 4x4's...

[Israel]

The list!

Me,
Ryan and the gang
You, (Chris)
Sourhead25
Best88XJ (Andrew)
Slider +1 (Bryon & Gordon)
LUV2OFFROAD
XJFREAK
Lonestar
XJumpmaster
Geephreak (Jeremy+Shelly)
Dugfab





Ok folks who else? Remember this is open to anyone!
Dave?
The BUSS2006?
Spencer?
Bryon?
Von?
Israel?
Rob? (12 Volt)

How can the new people meet the group when none of the OLD people are coming??? :D

I really want to, but Saturday isn't as optional a work day as tomorrow or Thursday. Assuming I could get off early enough, where and when could I meet everyone for Rattlesnake (never been to the area before).

[jmaxj]

well just to make everyone happy i'm not comming, i'm goin south thursday night and not returning to moab until monday night(would stay longer but gotta butcher the president of suwa's trees :D)

[Israel]

well just to make everyone happy i'm not comming, i'm goin south thursday night and not returning to moab until monday night(would stay longer but gotta butcher the president of suwa's trees :D)

I'm sorry to hear you're not coming, but it will give me an opportunity to continue my campaign for the Christmas party bonehead award with one less opponent present. :D

[jmaxj]

I'm sorry to hear you're not coming, but it will give me an opportunity to continue my campaign for the Christmas party bonehead award with one less opponent present. :D
you don't have to worry i'm not a bonehead, never done anything to get the award anyhow. :D :laugh3:

[Geepfreak]

It's going to be muddy, isn't it...:smsoap:

[ROOK1]

I may not be able to make it, but don't count me out yet.

[Brad M.]

It's going to be muddy, isn't it...:smsoap:

Maybe, but isn't mud very 70's-ish? :D :D

[Geepfreak]

I may not be able to make it, but don't count me out yet.


BS ROOK, you'll be there!

[ROOK1]

BS ROOK, you'll be there!

I'm serious, I may not be able to make it. Wife works and the girls don’t like to wheel all day and the boy has a B-day party to go to.
Is there any idea what the schedule may be for this run? (Clint)

[Clint]

I'm serious, I may not be able to make it. Wife works and the girls don’t like to wheel all day and the boy has a B-day party to go to.
Is there any idea what the schedule may be for this run? (Clint)


We are shooting to be ready to run Rattlesnake by 1-2p. That all depends on how much we play by the mines. The route is designed to run pretty fast so I hope that is OK with everyone. You can bail out at any time on the route pretty much.

Yes looks like Rattlesnake is going to be muddy. This could make some of the route a little more interesting :D

[ROOK1]

If I can get out by one or so that should work, I will let you know. Mark me down for tenative.

[XJSpencer]

I really want to, but Saturday isn't as optional a work day as tomorrow or Thursday. Assuming I could get off early enough, where and when could I meet everyone for Rattlesnake (never been to the area before).

Maybe I could run out and do Rattlesnake also. I've been so busy on Saturdays that this will be the first one That I dont' have something scheduled in a couple months.

[JKTXJ]

Hmmm, nice weather forecasted.... a last weekend of wheeling before tearing into the Jeep for some new mods... I'm a definite maybe! Since I am in Boise, this would entail a lot of travel so I an not sure just yet....

[Clint]

Hmmm, nice weather forecasted.... a last weekend of wheeling before tearing into the Jeep for some new mods... I'm a definite maybe! Since I am in Boise, this would entail a lot of travel so I an not sure just yet....


Let us know soon as possible so we can make sure you make it.. :thumbup:

[JeeperG]

Ok so I am pretty sure I can run the first part of the trip and then go to work (unless of course my wife breaks) :D so is there gonna be a convoy starting up north?

[DaveW]

I'm out. Have a viewing and funeral this weekend.

[JKTXJ]

Hmmm, nice weather forecasted.... a last weekend of wheeling before tearing into the Jeep for some new mods... I'm a definite maybe! Since I am in Boise, this would entail a lot of travel so I an not sure just yet....

I'm out, my sister and her new baby are coming to town for the weekend... maybe next time.

[Clint]

I'm out, my sister and her new baby are coming to town for the weekend... maybe next time.


Doh. Hopefully next time.

[Mrs Moab]

Just want to let you guys know that are going to have T-shirts and stickers tomorrow at the run.

Shirts are $16.50-$18.50 and stickers are $5.50.

[XJumpmaster]

Sweet!

[Clint]

Remember folks, lets try and meet around 8:30 So we have time for a small meet and greet type deal. Can't wait to see you all there!

[XJFreak]

Should be great weather and a great turn out!

[Mrs Moab]

Ryan has had a few asking about a convy tomorrow to Lehi.

We will be leaving our house tomorrow morning at 7:30am SHARP! If you would to travel along, be here by then. We will not be waiting.

See y'all tomorrow.

[XJFreak]

My wife just got a call and it looks like I am out this time. Have fun.

[JeeperG]

I am out!

[ROOK1]

We need a new head count, it looks like everyone is BAILING on this one.
I will be there, possibly with a friend. Yes, I have a friend.
(unluess something comes up)

[Lonestar]

Ryan has had a few asking about a convy tomorrow to Lehi.

We will be leaving our house tomorrow morning at 7:30am SHARP! If you would to travel along, be here by then. We will not be waiting.

See y'all tomorrow.

Where do you live? I'm in Bountiful and was planing on leaving at 7:45.

[THE BUSS2006]

We need a new head count, it looks like everyone is BAILING on this one.
I will be there, possibly with a friend. Yes, I have a friend.
(unluess something comes up)

I plan on being there, I won't be able to make the convoy south, but I should be in Lehi by 8:30-no prob...there will be two vehicle w/me. :)

[Mrs Moab]

Where do you live? I'm in Bountiful and was planing on leaving at 7:45.

Were coming from Fruit Heights.

[Mrs Moab]

I plan on being there, I won't be able to make the convoy south, but I should be in Lehi by 8:30-no prob...there will be two vehicle w/me. :)

You won't be able to miss us. There will be a large group of Jeeps.

[THE BUSS2006]

I can't wait...I might spot you on the way down, I have a dark blue Cherokee with a Yakima roof-rack.

[XJumpmaster]

I'm still in. My friends bailed on me.

[DrMoab]

I'm still in. My friends bailed on me.
I thought you had something going on this weekend?

No? Sweet!

[XJumpmaster]

Nope! I think you mean for the banquet. I've got National Guard that weekend.

[JeeperG]

Crap I am tired, Guess I will be there!

[ROOK1]

Thanks to the new events coordinator for another good run, I had a good time today. Sorry I had to bail early. I got home at 2:32, whew!

[JeeperG]

I just got home, I had a little carnage on 89 a few miles before home, my vaccum line got sucked into my fan. :doh:

[ROOK1]

Quick trip report of the day.

Drive drive drive, wait wait wait, drive! drive! drive! Im going to be late.

Staging. It was good to see all of the new faces.

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/2247/imgp1936qs1.jpg

The trailer "Queens"

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2103/imgp1935em4.jpg

And the beauty queens with glass slippers. (you know what I mean Ryan)

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/5725/imgp19381fs4.jpg

The train ride up. My buddy Jared (maroon stocker) kept the ride up interesting. A couple sideways slides and a awesome 360. I think he left early with me so he could change his shorts, but that's only my opinion.

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/3786/imgp1943qi4.jpg

Then we have a unexpected break and I mean break. Here's the story. Sunny day, .5% grade and Clint breaks and axel shaft. Well not really, he heard a funny squeakey sound (http://www.moviewavs.com/php/sounds/?id=gog&media=WAVS&type=Movies&movie=National_Lampoons_Christmas_Vacation&quote=thatsound.txt&file=thatsound.wav) and we had to stop and check it out.

While clint check things out.

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/260/imgp1951yc9.jpg

Ryan takes the protection of Clints shaft.

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/6798/imgp1950uw4.jpg

Clint gets it fixed and we are on our way.

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/9470/imgp1957kc0.jpg

By this time it was time for me to go, so Jared and I took off and left the others to finish the mine tour and run Rattlesnake. I hope there are pictures of Shelly's TJ when it flopped on Waynes World.

[tuxxj]

I saw new country and had a good time thanks to our new trail coordinator doing a great job. I started up Rattlesnake, but turned around before I did any damage to my stocker. I have 14 twelve hour days in the next 2 weeks before I leave for Calif.

[DaveW]

Sounds like a good time. Wish I cold have made it.

I thought the trail leader was not suppose to break. ;)








If I didn't know where he got the M20 I'd be worried.:D

[Clint]

Thanks guys, I had a great time and hope you all did as well. It was great to meet all of you newer folks.

Oh yeah..I did this on Rattlesnake also...
(tierod)
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/clintyoung/IC%20Noobie/DSCF2220.jpg


http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/clintyoung/IC%20Noobie/DSCF2215.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/clintyoung/IC%20Noobie/DSCF2218.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/clintyoung/IC%20Noobie/DSCF2228.jpg

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/clintyoung/IC%20Noobie/DSCF2225.jpg

[JeeperG]

:D
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l118/JeeperG/Jeepin/1409545942_ORIG.jpg

[Geepfreak]

Thanks to the new events coordinator for another good run, I had a good time today.

About an hour after you left, we tried to im-peach him, the discussion still goes on...:D

[xj4moab]

Looking good chris i like the ruby wheels.

Quick trip report of the day.

Drive drive drive, wait wait wait, drive! drive! drive! Im going to be late.

Staging. It was good to see all of the new faceshttp://img83.imageshack.us/img83/5725/imgp19381fs4.jpg

By this time it was time for me to go, so Jared and I took off and left the others to finish the mine tour and run Rattlesnake. I hope there are pictures of Shelly's TJ when it flopped on Waynes World.

[XJumpmaster]

Thanks, Clint! I had a blast until I had to leave. Tamara's still not feeling good, but she tried to enjoy as much as possible. Hope to make it to the next ride!

[Geepfreak]

Thanks, Clint! I had a blast until I had to leave. Tamara's still not feeling good, but she tried to enjoy as much as possible. Hope to make it to the next ride!


Give her some Pepto, and tell her NO MORE Marley concerts..:D

[XJumpmaster]

keepin her from a marley concert is like keepin me from jumpin out of aircraft, or drinkin beer! LOL

[luv2offroad]

Thank Clint for your awesome leadership skills and trail knowledge! Thanks everyone else for making us feel warm and fuzzy. Oh and thanks Clint for the autoshop 101 class. I'll try to remember how to do that when the axle breaks on me. ha-ha.

Hope you all had fun on Rattlesnake. I really wanted to go but since I'd been sick all week I was getting a little worn out and didn't think I would have enough brain power to tackle roughage.

[TRNDRVR]

I hope there are pictures of Shelly's TJ when it flopped on Waynes World.:huh:

[jmaxj]

:huh:
did jeremy have a boo boo in shelly's jeep?

[JeeperG]

did jeremy have a boo boo in shelly's jeep? I was under the impression that he is no longer aloud to drive the TJ anymore.

[jmaxj]

I was under the impression that he is no longer aloud to drive the TJ anymore.
was he driving it on your run?

[JeeperG]

was he driving it on your run?No she would not let him besides they didn't go to Constrictor. ;)

[Mrs Moab]

Shelly drove her own Jeep, no Jeremy is not allowed to drive her TJ, therfore, the TJ was not taken on Rattlesnake and we never did make it to Waynes World anyways. It just got to be too late.

It was a good time. I know that my kids had a great time, and it was good to have so many other little kids.

Good to see lots of new faces..and to be able to put faces with screen names.

Hope to see everyone at the Christmas Party!

[JeeperG]

Where are the rest of the pics?

[Mrs Moab]

Where are the rest of the pics?

Can you believe....Ryan and I actually forgot our camera!

Hope others will post up theirs.

[JeeperG]

We actually didn't go wheelin people this is about all we did. :D

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l118/JeeperG/Jeepin/1409545948_ORIG.jpg