EJS 2021 Canceled (update: it's back on)

[gertsch]

Looks like its been canceled for 2021 now.

 

[Trate D]

I am hoping this is just someone mis-interpreting of the new ordinance about no new ATV/sxs events. But I have no doubt they would cancel it all again.....

Has this been released from official RR4W yet?

 

[TRD270]

Lame

 

[Greg]

The rumor is going around, but I'm waiting for official word from the RR4W.

 

[mbryson]

What's the source for the rumor? (I feel a little out of the loop after deleting the book of faces a few weeks ago but it's way worth it)

 

[Bart]

Apparently there was a town meeting last night and they used Covid as an excuse to revoke the permit. I'm sure RR is scrambling with a last minute solution to actually pull it off. I'm not changing any plans until I see something official from RR4W.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

 

[jeeper]

What's the source for the rumor? (I feel a little out of the loop after deleting the book of faces a few weeks ago but it's way worth it)

I have banished FB from my life also.. I have serious FOMO now.. it feels like a double edged sword. Especially as the dirt bike racing info is almost exclusively found on FB.

 

[AaronPaige]

But the political b.s. really helps me decide to give my business to hurricane area

 

[Chicken Corners]

What's the source for the rumor? (I feel a little out of the loop after deleting the book of faces a few weeks ago but it's way worth it)

Me too, kicked Facebook to the curb.
So, KOHs is going on right now in California and EJS is not going to happen?

 

[mbryson]

It is not just a rumor, EJS has been cancelled for 2021. Despite the best efforts of RR4W to modify the event to conform to the restriction placed on "gatherings" by Grand County, ultimately the event permit was denied. Offroad friendly businesses in Moab still need your support. Businesses are open, trails are open, and it is still a great place to wheel, so there's still plenty of reason to experience Moab.

Headed down next weekend. Glad to support those that support us

 

[Greg]

This is as of today, from the RR4W website. I understand the permit has been denied, but I'm waiting for official word from RR4W before declaring EJS 2021 dead.

 

[Thursty]

Just posted by RR4W. No official decision yet.

 

[Greg]

Sounds like its NOT canceled...

 

[BlackSheep]

wow. what a mess. I'm keeping my campground reservation, and planning on having a friend come out to ride along. If the event does go, I will sign up for a couple of trails - most likely so my friend can experience the event. However, my campground reservation is for the entire week - March 27 - April 4 so if anyone is heading down there, and are going out on some trails in the 5-7 rating, I'd like to tag along.

 

[Kevin B.]

"ATV moratorium", huh? I'm guessing that's aimed at the SxS crowds and rock crawlers got caught in the crossfire?

 

[moab_cj5]

There is a limit of 250 people per event in Grand County/Moab due to COVID. If the limit of 250 holds, an official EJS simply can't happen due to size and participants. It is a sad state of affairs for events this year. I suspect many will get cancelled or moved.

From my limited time in Moab the last few years (I hate the crowds so I personally avoid going there) the economy is thriving on NP visitors and they seem to not need large events to fill the town and drive tourism anymore, so it's getting harder and harder to organize an event there.

 

[Bart]

Keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks for the update Greg.

 

[Herzog]

"ATV moratorium", huh? I'm guessing that's aimed at the SxS crowds and rock crawlers got caught in the crossfire?

Yea what's this about? Anybody know off hand?

 

[jeeper]

Yea what's this about? Anybody know off hand?

The townsfolk are tired is SxS's creating noise with their WOT approach to driving around town, and have done a good job about complaining and getting the SxS folk in hot water.