Moab 4x4 Expo

[Greg]

Anyone else heard about this and thinking about attending? https://moab4x4expo.com/

Sounds like it's going to try compete with EJS, have a vendors show and a bunch of organized trail runs, many lead by well known industry guys.

 

[Herzog]

Looks interesting... but "celebrity trail guides"? come on... really?

 

[Greg]

Looks interesting... but "celebrity trail guides"? come on... really?

Yeah, I don't know anything about who is behind the event. I did see that Fred Williams is leading a trail or two and he's as celeb as they get.

 

[Stephen]

Since when was Chicken Corners spelled with a "K"?

 

[Kevin B.]

Remote control cars?

 

[mbryson]

Since when was Chicken Corners spelled with a "K"?

Maybe they run the Trifecta ?

 

[Pile of parts]

Maybe they run the Trifecta ?

I was going to suggest, maybe since the introduction of the JK....

 

[Kevin B.]

Maybe they run the Trifecta ?

Trifekta.

 

[mbryson]

Trifekta.

ah, my mistake.... I'd need a new hat as I don't keep mine flat billed

 

[Stephen]

Reading the website and list of "celebrities" this is definitely geared towards sXs Bro's and people with "angry eye" Jeeps...

 

[cruiseroutfit]

It was only a matter of time before the Industrial Wreckreation took on a major event like this and makes it a full revenue inspired event.

 

[Coco]

I am worried what type of crowd this event would bring in... If they keep with trail etiquette, and tread lightly, and are respectful of other non-participants, (of course local town laws too) this could be a great success. IDK though. Curious how it will do. Wish them the best, but just hope it isn't going to hurt future events, locals, or other recreationalists.

 

[Jinx]

Umm, isn't this just Moab's version of Trail Hero?

Am I missing where they are helping with land use as part of the event?

I like the idea of the expo, but at the same time, I tend to support events that give back to land use in the area, RR4W, W4X4J, etc

 

[N-Smooth]

Umm, isn't this just Moab's version of Trail Hero?

Am I missing where they are helping with land use as part of the event?

I like the idea of the expo, but at the same time, I tend to support events that give back to land use in the area, RR4W, W4X4J, etc

Oh no, capitalism! If you think Trail Hero doesn't give back to land use just because they don't write a check, that's pretty short-sighted.

Don't get me wrong, I'm also jealous that Lil Rich gets to wheel for a living and run one event a year.

 

[Jinx]

Oh no, capitalism! If you think Trail Hero doesn't give back to land use just because they don't write a check, that's pretty short-sighted.

Don't get me wrong, I'm also jealous that Lil Rich gets to wheel for a living and run one event a year.

 

[N-Smooth]

Thanks for proving my point with that very insightful response.

Edit: Say whatever you want. I'll even let you have the last word. It's not worth my time.

 

[Jinx]

Ok, lets play nice.

Hi Nate, please illustrate to the group how trail hero contributes to land use. I am currently unaware of anything.

 

[moab_cj5]

I guess I'm not up on my celebrities...I don't recognize any of those names. 🤷‍♂️

 

[Kevin B.]

They've got Fins N Things as a blue and Top Of The World as a green. I haven't been on FNT recently but TotW isn't what I'd call a green trail.

I guess I'm not up on my celebrities...I don't recognize any of those names. 🤷‍♂️

Fred Williams is the Dirt Every Day guy. Frank Mir is a fighter. I don't know any of the others either, but I don't follow the competition scene very close.

 

[nnnnnate]

Tanner Faust is a rally driver and was/is in the US version of Top Gear. I don't know if it's still a thing but initially he was the only one with much driving ability and I enjoyed him. It's been YEARS though so who knows what he's become.