Moab: Columbus Day Weekend

pappy · 05-07-08, 08:11 AM

Several of us have indicated a need and desire to do this again. The weekend is October 11-13. I'm working the weekend before (another event at the garden), and will come out to Moab Thursday, 9 October.

I would like to suggest Metal Masher as a run. Not too hard, but not easy either.

beno · 05-07-08, 11:23 AM

I'm torn by this week. I've already got my time off for this week, but I am not sure if I want to do Moab again when there are so many other cool trails/runs in the desert SW.

I might be thinking about a Nevada expedition during that week.

-o-

Ruadhrigh · 05-07-08, 11:31 AM

We have a wedding to attend in late October in WA, but I may be able to squeeze this in...

evanz80 · 05-07-08, 12:07 PM

I'm going to do my best to make it happen.

Jon - Thanks for getting the ball rolling.

SteveLCetc · 05-07-08, 01:26 PM

We will be there.

TroutRunner · 05-07-08, 04:27 PM

Is everyone looking to go prior to the weekend, like Jon (9-13), or will most include Monday and Tuesday (11-14)?

I'd like to bring the girls on this one. Set the dates and I can get it off.

G

SteveLCetc · 05-07-08, 04:37 PM

I think mostly arrive on the 9th and leave on the 13th, but we'll firm it up at the meeting next Saturday.

Anybody who can't make the meeting have a preference?

pappy · 05-07-08, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TroutRunner

Is everyone looking to go prior to the weekend, like Jon (9-13), or will most include Monday and Tuesday (11-14)?

Like Steve said most will go up on Thursday or Friday. I have those days off for working the weekend so it works out good for me. I will be there the week after for some personal time on the other side of the river.

firemedicpq1 · 05-07-08, 06:27 PM

We are hoping to make it this year. We haven't done Moab yet and are anxious to give it a whirl. No preference on dates, but we can discuss at the meeting. We would like to have a place for an RV hookup in Moab though so we can bring the Casita.
Paul

BionicCruiser · 05-07-08, 07:15 PM

we will probably be in again. last year was the best time i've had in Moab yet.

Beowulf · 05-07-08, 08:21 PM

I will be there. Hopefully with Ross and Connie and some glasses as backup to the contact lense.

-Mike-

pappy · 05-08-08, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by firemedicpq1

We would like to have a place for an RV hookup in Moab though so we can bring the Casita.
Paul

Last year several of us camped at the KOA. They have tent sites, RV sites with hook-up, and Kabins. There are also other options.

marcfj60 · 05-08-08, 08:56 AM

Despite really wanting to go, we will probably not go because I've got to save my vacation days for the trip to Disney World at the beginning of November.

BionicCruiser · 05-09-08, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pappy

Last year several of us camped at the KOA. They have tent sites, RV sites with hook-up, and Kabins. There are also other options.

the problem was, they had no wind protection, some of us in tents couldn't stay there. lets discuss it at the meeting and here as well. i vote slickrock or one similar. there's no cotton from the trees that time of year.

SteveLCetc · 05-09-08, 06:26 PM

Slickrock has some cabins too - although the winds were kind of a freak occurrence for that time of year, Slickrock sounds good to me:
Moab Utah | Slickrock Campground | RV Tents Cabins

What's the deal with the group sites, anybody know?

firemedicpq1 · 05-09-08, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveLCetc

Slickrock has some cabins too - although the winds were kind of a freak occurrence for that time of year, Slickrock sounds good to me:
Moab Utah | Slickrock Campground | RV Tents Cabins

What's the deal with the group sites, anybody know?

Looks like a nice place. We're in...

alia176 · 05-11-08, 07:12 AM

Canyonland private campground is a nice possibility for wind protection AND a whole separate area for a group. Those of you who have camped there may recall a driveway that veers off to the right of the main campground and drops into the lower creek. You cross the creek and then come into a whole another secluded camp ground with probably another 10 sites. This is where I always camp and the dogs can run around w/o worries. This is still part of the same campground. The only caveat is that you're no longer close to the restrooms. The creek usually dissuade car campers due to the water depth.

Canyonland campground is on the corner of Main and Kane creek road (across from McDognards). They have cabins, rv sites and the usual crap. Often times you can jump on the hotel next door's wifi!! You can also park your trailer in the lower part as I see lots of other trailers parked there.

SteveLCetc · 05-11-08, 08:23 AM

Sounds like it might be difficult to get a motor home through the creek (?)

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Originally Posted by alia176

Canyonland private campground is a nice possibility for wind protection AND a whole separate area for a group. Those of you who have camped there may recall a driveway that veers off to the right of the main campground and drops into the lower creek. You cross the creek and then come into a whole another secluded camp ground with probably another 10 sites. This is where I always camp and the dogs can run around w/o worries. This is still part of the same campground. The only caveat is that you're no longer close to the restrooms. The creek usually dissuade car campers due to the water depth.

pappy · 05-11-08, 08:38 AM

I see CanyonlandsCG is where David L. usually stays. If you tent camp in the back, do you need to wade the creek to use the bathrooms?

alia176 · 05-11-08, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveLCetc

Sounds like it might be difficult to get a motor home through the creek (?)

'Fraid the RV area and the cabins are in the main campground.

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Originally Posted by pappy

I see CanyonlandsCG is where David L. usually stays. If you tent camp in the back, do you need to wade the creek to use the bathrooms?

nah, there is a nice people bridge over the creek or just wash in the creek

SteveLCetc · 05-11-08, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by alia176

'Fraid the RV area and the cabins are in the main campground.

Then I vote for Slickrock.

TroutRunner · 05-28-08, 08:05 PM

I just put in for the weekend. Should be no problem getting it off. Looking forward to it.

G

firemedicpq1 · 05-28-08, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveLCetc

Then I vote for Slickrock.

X2

pappy · 07-08-08, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by firemedicpq1

Any word about the October Moab trip? Just wondering if that was still a go.

paul

Well since he asked ... I'm still in.

firemedicpq1 · 07-08-08, 07:37 PM

Jon, I had planned on the trip, probably leaving out early Fri morning through Sun. Anyone else?

SteveLCetc · 07-08-08, 07:48 PM

We're still planning on it.

firemedicpq1 · 07-08-08, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveLCetc

We're still planning on it.

Great. Sounds like a fun trip, you guys can baptize me to the Moab trails (at least the easier ones

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05-07-08, 08:11 AM	#1
pappy In debt to the Shaman Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Back in Reality TLCA# 10004 Posts: 2,789	Moab: Columbus Day Weekend Several of us have indicated a need and desire to do this again. The weekend is October 11-13. I'm working the weekend before (another event at the garden), and will come out to Moab Thursday, 9 October. I would like to suggest Metal Masher as a run. Not too hard, but not easy either. __________________ aka Bushrat 1969 FJ40 Project TEROTE: Tim@DOA 3FE stroker (aka 2FE), H55F, SOA/SR, 35" MT/R, 3:1TC ... assembly in process 1985 4Runner: lifted, locked, Tim@DOA 22RE, 4.7 tc, with 33" training wheels. R151F with dual 23-spline TCs in the garage. McCain/Obama - Four more years of hell.

05-07-08, 11:23 AM	#2
beno IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Corrales, NM TLCA# 14607 Posts: 3,635	I'm torn by this week. I've already got my time off for this week, but I am not sure if I want to do Moab again when there are so many other cool trails/runs in the desert SW. I might be thinking about a Nevada expedition during that week. -o- __________________ 1997 FZJ80 with and without lots of stuff. 2001 Honda Accord 3.0L V6 VTEC Coupe EX.

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TroutRunner IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 513	Is everyone looking to go prior to the weekend, like Jon (9-13), or will most include Monday and Tuesday (11-14)? I'd like to bring the girls on this one. Set the dates and I can get it off. G __________________ TroutRunner 1996 LX450 - 850J/863+10mm, 305 MT/R's, Hellroaring BIC Dual Optima 34M's, 12V Outlets 4X4 Labs Rear, Shortbus Front, Hanna Sliders, Slee Transfer Skid, Warn 9.5XP with 100' Masterpull Syn Line OEM Sub-tank, ARB Fridge 2004 4Runner - 3" OME Lift, 32" Nitto Terra Grapplers

05-07-08, 04:37 PM	#7
SteveLCetc IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2003 TLCA# 10821 Posts: 1,218	I think mostly arrive on the 9th and leave on the 13th, but we'll firm it up at the meeting next Saturday. Anybody who can't make the meeting have a preference? __________________ '78 40, 4" Skyjacked, Aussie Locker, 33" MT's, Warn 8274 '99 4Runner with Jayco Baja Pop-up '04 Corolla LE 5-Sp Yaesu FT-7800R Dual Band VP, High Desert Cruisers Drill Baby Drill

05-07-08, 06:27 PM	#9
firemedicpq1 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 134	We are hoping to make it this year. We haven't done Moab yet and are anxious to give it a whirl. No preference on dates, but we can discuss at the meeting. We would like to have a place for an RV hookup in Moab though so we can bring the Casita. Paul __________________ 2007 Sunfusion FJ Cruiser, Skyjacker Lift, Procomp All Terrain 33's, TRD Exhaust, aFe CAI, DC-1 Black wheels, All Pro front/rear bumpers, Full Skids, All Pro Air Dam, IPF/PIAA lights, Smittybilt Winch, and more to come! "Dogs are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole," Roger Karas

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BionicCruiser IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 514	we will probably be in again. last year was the best time i've had in Moab yet. __________________ '77 FJ40-Bionic- LT1, 4L60E, NP208, 14B/Detroit, D60/ARB, 4.56's, SR, SOA/FJ55 rears, 96"wb, saginaw PS. '63 FJ45 SB '69 FJ40 Trailer '97 F350 PSD

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Beowulf The quick brown fox ..... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in the foothills... Posts: 10,397	I will be there. Hopefully with Ross and Connie and some glasses as backup to the contact lense. -Mike- __________________ 97 FZJ80 - Wing Nut MAF, locked, 315 Toyos, 4.88s, Slee 4", George's sliders, Slee bumpers, M12000, OBA, Outback drawers + other stuff. Transformation in progress... Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere. And sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself.

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05-09-08, 06:26 PM	#15
SteveLCetc IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2003 TLCA# 10821 Posts: 1,218	Slickrock has some cabins too - although the winds were kind of a freak occurrence for that time of year, Slickrock sounds good to me: Moab Utah \| Slickrock Campground \| RV Tents Cabins What's the deal with the group sites, anybody know? __________________ '78 40, 4" Skyjacked, Aussie Locker, 33" MT's, Warn 8274 '99 4Runner with Jayco Baja Pop-up '04 Corolla LE 5-Sp Yaesu FT-7800R Dual Band VP, High Desert Cruisers Drill Baby Drill

05-11-08, 07:12 AM	#17
alia176 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tijeras, NM TLCA# 15941 Posts: 3,380 Blog Entries: 1	Canyonland private campground is a nice possibility for wind protection AND a whole separate area for a group. Those of you who have camped there may recall a driveway that veers off to the right of the main campground and drops into the lower creek. You cross the creek and then come into a whole another secluded camp ground with probably another 10 sites. This is where I always camp and the dogs can run around w/o worries. This is still part of the same campground. The only caveat is that you're no longer close to the restrooms. The creek usually dissuade car campers due to the water depth. Canyonland campground is on the corner of Main and Kane creek road (across from McDognards). They have cabins, rv sites and the usual crap. Often times you can jump on the hotel next door's wifi!! You can also park your trailer in the lower part as I see lots of other trailers parked there. __________________ TLCA # 15941 KE5LED Currently working PA

05-11-08, 08:38 AM	#19
pappy In debt to the Shaman Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Back in Reality TLCA# 10004 Posts: 2,789	I see CanyonlandsCG is where David L. usually stays. If you tent camp in the back, do you need to wade the creek to use the bathrooms? __________________ aka Bushrat 1969 FJ40 Project TEROTE: Tim@DOA 3FE stroker (aka 2FE), H55F, SOA/SR, 35" MT/R, 3:1TC ... assembly in process 1985 4Runner: lifted, locked, Tim@DOA 22RE, 4.7 tc, with 33" training wheels. R151F with dual 23-spline TCs in the garage. McCain/Obama - Four more years of hell.

05-28-08, 08:05 PM	#22
TroutRunner IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 513	I just put in for the weekend. Should be no problem getting it off. Looking forward to it. G __________________ TroutRunner 1996 LX450 - 850J/863+10mm, 305 MT/R's, Hellroaring BIC Dual Optima 34M's, 12V Outlets 4X4 Labs Rear, Shortbus Front, Hanna Sliders, Slee Transfer Skid, Warn 9.5XP with 100' Masterpull Syn Line OEM Sub-tank, ARB Fridge 2004 4Runner - 3" OME Lift, 32" Nitto Terra Grapplers

07-08-08, 07:37 PM	#25
firemedicpq1 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 134	Jon, I had planned on the trip, probably leaving out early Fri morning through Sun. Anyone else? __________________ 2007 Sunfusion FJ Cruiser, Skyjacker Lift, Procomp All Terrain 33's, TRD Exhaust, aFe CAI, DC-1 Black wheels, All Pro front/rear bumpers, Full Skids, All Pro Air Dam, IPF/PIAA lights, Smittybilt Winch, and more to come! "Dogs are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole," Roger Karas

07-08-08, 07:48 PM	#26
SteveLCetc IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2003 TLCA# 10821 Posts: 1,218	We're still planning on it. __________________ '78 40, 4" Skyjacked, Aussie Locker, 33" MT's, Warn 8274 '99 4Runner with Jayco Baja Pop-up '04 Corolla LE 5-Sp Yaesu FT-7800R Dual Band VP, High Desert Cruisers Drill Baby Drill