Unimog
Eric
- Location
- Stansbury Park, UT
Slickrock and Riverside Oasis are on the same side of the highway, but opposite sides of the river.
annual moab trip 8-16may
- Thread starter rondo
- Start date
rondo
rondo
- Location
- Boise Idaho
agenda
This trip is still on of course. Here is the tentative plan:
8 May (Sat) arrive Moab at Riverside Oasis
9 May (Sun) open to what the group wants to do
10 May (Mon) open to what the group wants to do
11 May (Tues) Pickle, Mashed Potato (moderate trails easily done in a day)
12 May (Wed) Poison Spider and Eagles Dare (moderate) (i've not done Eagles Dare but i'm told its scary with steep climbs and lockers are likely mandatory) then return to poison spider.
13 May (Thurs) Kane Creek (easy) this is fun for kids imo
14 May (Fri) Pritchett Canyon then Hunter Canyon-Behind Rocks (backward) (hardest) we'll probably park our car haulers at the campground at behind the rocks on this day.
15 May (Sat) Area BFE (Green Day, others?) (Hardest, or come to watch). Since it's all in 1 place, a guy can park there and see everything.
16 May (Sun) Hells Revenge in morning(easier), leave Moab after lunch (if my junker is broken badly, then i will wake up and head out) haha
We can run Kane Creek or Metal Masher on 8 or 9 May if the group wants to.
Or i'm open to running easier/moderate trails on those days. Since there are plenty of harder trails to do later in the week, this may be a good time to run easier stuff. When i say trails are easier/moderate that is my unofficial ranking of them. I'd suggest you as an individual rank the trail yourself to see if your vehicle is up to it. For example we've all seen rental jeeps run Hells Revenge. However i've seen an open yota pick up on 36s have a very difficult time on tip over challenge.
For all those that are interested in tagging along with us, feel free to PM me for my phone # and meeting place. We'll meet every day somewhere in Moab around 9 am and head out from there.
I've been with the military over 20 years. Not bragging...all i'm saying is i'm trained in vehicle recovery, safety, etc. I will leave nobody behind and will do everything in my power to ensure your vehicle gets off the trail. We'll all stay together. Safety is number one with me. I've been with groups before that will leave your a$$ behind. That's not me. With all that said...
this is not an official run so I am not responsible legally or morally for you or your decisions. I do not expect anyone is responsible for me. But what I will do: taking charge and providing leadership is in my nature. However I will offer leadership only where it's desired or needed. I do not impose myself on others. My intent is for my group of friends to wheel together, and we welcome strangers who probably be like friends after the day is done. We will be a self sufficient group with tools, multiple winches, straps, tire plugs, some spare parts, etc.
What you (the participant) must do: bring spare parts for your vehicle; ensure your vehicle is well maintained every day, know what your vehicle is capable of, let the group know if you are uncomfortable with a situation (ie take a winch or strap), and don't choose a trail that you think you cannot do. For example, a stock CJ should likely not run pritchett canyon. I've seen it done of course, and it's okay with an experienced driver who knows what he's into. You know what i'm getting at
Understand that wheeling should be fun. I would not want to drag your stocker thru pritchett canyon because 1. you may break it, you may dent it, and you will not have fun.
now let's have some fun in Moab!
This trip is still on of course. Here is the tentative plan:
8 May (Sat) arrive Moab at Riverside Oasis
9 May (Sun) open to what the group wants to do
10 May (Mon) open to what the group wants to do
11 May (Tues) Pickle, Mashed Potato (moderate trails easily done in a day)
12 May (Wed) Poison Spider and Eagles Dare (moderate) (i've not done Eagles Dare but i'm told its scary with steep climbs and lockers are likely mandatory) then return to poison spider.
13 May (Thurs) Kane Creek (easy) this is fun for kids imo
14 May (Fri) Pritchett Canyon then Hunter Canyon-Behind Rocks (backward) (hardest) we'll probably park our car haulers at the campground at behind the rocks on this day.
15 May (Sat) Area BFE (Green Day, others?) (Hardest, or come to watch). Since it's all in 1 place, a guy can park there and see everything.
16 May (Sun) Hells Revenge in morning(easier), leave Moab after lunch (if my junker is broken badly, then i will wake up and head out) haha
We can run Kane Creek or Metal Masher on 8 or 9 May if the group wants to.
Or i'm open to running easier/moderate trails on those days. Since there are plenty of harder trails to do later in the week, this may be a good time to run easier stuff. When i say trails are easier/moderate that is my unofficial ranking of them. I'd suggest you as an individual rank the trail yourself to see if your vehicle is up to it. For example we've all seen rental jeeps run Hells Revenge. However i've seen an open yota pick up on 36s have a very difficult time on tip over challenge.
For all those that are interested in tagging along with us, feel free to PM me for my phone # and meeting place. We'll meet every day somewhere in Moab around 9 am and head out from there.
I've been with the military over 20 years. Not bragging...all i'm saying is i'm trained in vehicle recovery, safety, etc. I will leave nobody behind and will do everything in my power to ensure your vehicle gets off the trail. We'll all stay together. Safety is number one with me. I've been with groups before that will leave your a$$ behind. That's not me. With all that said...
this is not an official run so I am not responsible legally or morally for you or your decisions. I do not expect anyone is responsible for me. But what I will do: taking charge and providing leadership is in my nature. However I will offer leadership only where it's desired or needed. I do not impose myself on others. My intent is for my group of friends to wheel together, and we welcome strangers who probably be like friends after the day is done. We will be a self sufficient group with tools, multiple winches, straps, tire plugs, some spare parts, etc.
What you (the participant) must do: bring spare parts for your vehicle; ensure your vehicle is well maintained every day, know what your vehicle is capable of, let the group know if you are uncomfortable with a situation (ie take a winch or strap), and don't choose a trail that you think you cannot do. For example, a stock CJ should likely not run pritchett canyon. I've seen it done of course, and it's okay with an experienced driver who knows what he's into. You know what i'm getting at
Understand that wheeling should be fun. I would not want to drag your stocker thru pritchett canyon because 1. you may break it, you may dent it, and you will not have fun.
now let's have some fun in Moab!
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jeep-N-montero
Formerly black_ZJ
- Location
- Bountiful
Replied to your PM. I will see what I can work out to stay down there longer, my lady friend has to be back up here the 9th but I will see what I can do to stay down a few more days.
jeep-N-montero
Formerly black_ZJ
- Location
- Bountiful
And keep in mind I'm only on 33's, so hopefully the trails I might run will not bore you.
jeep-N-montero
Formerly black_ZJ
- Location
- Bountiful
Well, my plans might be wide open, the lady friend likely will not be going so I won't have to worry about coming back for a few more days!!
gijohn40
too poor to wheel... :(
- Location
- Layton, Utah
jeep-N-montero
Formerly black_ZJ
- Location
- Bountiful
Sorry to hear it, but Moab will always be there for future trips. At least it's better than having that happen in Moab. I remember that XJ that rolled last May on the weekend of the BBQ, my heart sank when I saw it going out on a flatbed. I will likely be going down again for Memorial Day, Labor Day, and in October.
gijohn40
too poor to wheel... :(
- Location
- Layton, Utah
we were in moab that weekend with my ZJ but her daughter had the tj at home...
Lazarus
Member
- Location
- East Millcreek, Utah.
I might be down to do this. Where would we meet up?
Tortoise
Say it once, do it now!
- Location
- Spanish Fork
Well, I am going down to Moab on Mon and Tue so I will just miss you guys. I will probably hit Poison Spider and maybe Fins and Things...
Have fun!
Have fun!
jeep-N-montero
Formerly black_ZJ
- Location
- Bountiful
What time Thursday are you heading down? I will be there the 6th to the 9th or later.
jeep-N-montero
Formerly black_ZJ
- Location
- Bountiful
Assuming I get everything set up and packed, I'm trying to leave here around 2, PM me your number and we can caravan down.
rondo
rondo
- Location
- Boise Idaho
no more posts from me at least. we're leaving today. I'll be at the Riverside oasis in a green army YJ. happy wheeling
Thanks Sean, Ron, Chuck and guy in the ZJ (sorry no good with names) for showing Phil and I (Cody) around some more interesting trails. Had a great time.
Also a few pics. Too busy wheeling to get many pictures.
Thanks Again
Cody
Also a few pics. Too busy wheeling to get many pictures.
Thanks Again
Cody
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rondo
rondo
- Location
- Boise Idaho
thx for the pics. It was great wheeling with you guys too.
Carnage:
chuck's TJ: blown rod end (on fins and things haha) and rear 60 shaft on chewey.
My YJ: blown front hub and rear 60 shaft. And busted main bearing cap in rear axle but it still drove great
ZJ: destroyed front tire
Shon's YJ: busted tcase/tranny mount on rock pile.
Carnage:
chuck's TJ: blown rod end (on fins and things haha) and rear 60 shaft on chewey.
My YJ: blown front hub and rear 60 shaft. And busted main bearing cap in rear axle but it still drove great
ZJ: destroyed front tire
Shon's YJ: busted tcase/tranny mount on rock pile.
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