RME April Trip - Spring Tour of the Swell

[Stephen]

BACK ON DESPITE COVID-19!​

What: A two day tour through the San Rafael Swell hitting all the highlights from the Wedge to the Lucky Strike and many points in between. If you’ve never been before, this is a Swell chance to whet your appetite for more. If you’ve been, this is a great opportunity get out and see some old friends and make some new ones!

When: April 9 - 11 2021

Where:
There will be two meeting places and times depending on when you are able to go.

Friday Morning: 10am @ 39.531687, -110.398779. From here will check out Horse canyon, go past the Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry (Unfortunately still closed) and finally end up at the Wedge.

Firday Afternoon: 5pm @ 39.211436, -111.007213. We'll meet people here and take them into camp at the Wedge.

Who: Anyone and everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or someone just getting into exploring Utah’s backcountry and varied historical sites we encourage you to come out. If you are planning on coming please RSVP below!

What to Bring: Tent, Sleeping bag, stove, food, all your normal camping gear!

Cold weather gear! While it’s early April, it can get cold at night (and during the day).

Firewood. Nothing better than having a good campfire to chat around. If everyone brings at least one bundle, we should have plenty!

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Participants:
1. bobn (Bob)
2. STAG (Chance)
3. lhracing (Lane)
4. J-Mobzz
5. Trate D
6. Black Sheep
7. Dudebroman (Adam)
8. Johnsonbz
Maybe:


Pending Approval:
1. Herzog (Shane)

 

[lhracing]

Put me down, should be able to make this work.
Lane

 

[Greg]

Sounds like a great trip, love the Swell... and in the Spring!!

Put me down on the RSVP list please!

 

[jeeper]

I'd like in please.

 

[ID Bronco]

Any specific vehicle requirements? (Thinking f150 w/33's)

 

[Stephen]

Any specific vehicle requirements? (Thinking f150 w/33's)

We won't be doing anything super technical, so that should be fine.

 

[ID Bronco]

We won't be doing anything super technical, so that should be fine.

Thanks, what is the mileage range, Fuel needs? I haven't been out there.

 

[Stephen]

Thanks, what is the mileage range, Fuel needs? I haven't been out there.

Plan for around 200 miles between fuel. Probably not a bad idea to have an extra 5 gallons on hand as well just in case.

 

[Rock Taco]

this sounds like a good time. put me down as a maybe

 

[Herzog]

this sounds like a good time. put me down as a maybe

Same. I have a few things going on but I really want to make this. Put me as a maybe!

 

[rholbrook]

Anyone want to take my wife to HI in my place and I will join in the Swell? I really want to do this Swell run.

 

[jeeper]

Anyone want to take my wife to HI in my place and I will join in the Swell? I really want to do this Swell run.

My wife will. Then you can cuddle me in the truck!

 

[Stephen]

Weathers getting warmer, should be just about right down there in a few weeks!

 

[ID Bronco]

My son is getting home off his mission on the 3rd of April, so I better keep my days off for that. Thanks for the invitation and putting it on. I wish I could swing it.

 

[nnnnnate]

Maybe. If the weather is just right and there isn't any rain I might come with my 4.5 year old.

 

[Stephen]

With all that's been happening in the world, I wanted to gauge to see if people are still interested in this. The Southeast Utah Health District, which includes the area that we'd be traveling in, issued a travel and lodging/camping restriction order this past week. Thus far we are less that 10 people, and we'll be primitive camping so I don't think we'd catch any flak.
So if people are game, I'm happy to lead. But if interest has waned, I'd like to know.

 

[notajeep]

Put me down as a strong maybe for this.

 

[lhracing]

I think I will have to pass due to the current situations.

 

[bryson]

Not to rain on the parade, but the camping restriction is for ALL camping, primitive or otherwise. The limit of 10 persons per site only applies to "essential visitors and primary residents" of Kane, Emery and Grand counties.

"Overnight Lodging. Effective at 10 pm (MST) on March 17, 2020, all overnight and short-term lodging facilities (including but not limited to hotels, motels, condos, townhomes, guest homes, RV parks, and all camping on public or private lands) within Carbon, Emery, and Grand Counties may only check-in, rent, or lease to Essential Visitors and Primary Residents. Essential Visitors and Primary Residents may utilize public lands for primitive camping purposes. No camp shall be located within 200 yards of another camp and no camp shall consist of more than IO people. An Essential Visitor is any individual renting lodging or camping for an amount of time less than 30 days for the purposes of work within Carbon, Emery, and Grand Counties, or for an employer within the boundaries of Carbon, Emery, and Grand Counties, and their spouse and dependents. Primary Residents are any individuals renting lodging for periods of 30 days or greater or whose primary address is within one of the counties."

They also posted this regarding the above restrictions:

ATTENTION: The following order will be strictly enforced. Violation of the order is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail, and fines of up to $1,950. Violations also could result in the revocation of overnight accommodation licensure.

With that said, I have no idea how they are enforcing this (other than "strictly"...)

 

[Stephen]

Well, even though I think that might be difficult for them to enforce, it's probably prudent to abide by the Health Department's order. I guess that means we'll postpone this trip until the order is lifted.