Well, here is the official thread for this trip.
(Jon--if we can get a stickie on this one)
Columbus Day is Monday, October 8th this year.
I'm not very particular about things like food, drink, etc. Just as long as everyone has what they need for themselves. This is a four day trip which means you should plan on being able to survive for four days in the wilderness.
So, first off, we have dates: Friday, October 5th-Monday, October 8th.
Meeting spot: Sinclair Gas station south of Blanding, UT. Can't miss it. Intersection of Rt 191 and Rt. 95. 8am.
Usual pack it in and pack it out rules will apply--please have your PEET's with you.
Dinner's will be communal with everyone throwing food in. Breakfast's will be on your own or communal as well as lunches. No drinking while driving.
After we meet we will head down to Hall's Crossing and get gas (expensive, but open 24/7 if they have petrol) and any last minute items at the store if it is open. Plan accordingly. I recommend at least one 5gal of gas (two would be ideal).
Firewood: we need to bring this in. There is very little to no trees or vegatation on the route; that said, we did find some at the shelf camping spot this past year and had a heck of a good fire. Nonetheless, having firewood is a good thing.
Vehicle specs:
1. Minimum 33" tires
2. At least a rear locker
3. Sliders preferable
4. Recovery gear mandatory (tree straps, d-shackels, etc.)
5. 2M radio (146.460 will be primary, with 146.400 being our secondary)
6. Tip-top shape truck: if you break down and cannot fix your own junk, don't
expect Ali and I to fix your truck for you
7. Spares: please bring spares that you would normally bring for a
"tough" run: brake lines, birfs/axle shafts, hoses, belts, etc.
8. Did I mention your junk should be in order?
People Specs: This will be a tough trail. It is very daunting at first, but it gradually becomes very epic. There are some pretty hairy spots, places where things can get damaged, places where one wrong move will throw you down 200 hundred feet. It is not the Rubicon; but it is tough. There are also really easy spots, and places to speed up and have fun.
You will need to be open-minded and in it for the long haul--like I said--4 days. You will also need to take direction for spotting. Mainly, you just gotta have a good attitude and be ready to be blown away by one of the most epic trails in the US IMHO.
Here are some maps of where we will be going (first one is the "northern" portion, the second is the "southern" portion. Any internet search will bring up tons of information and pics. Do be clear that there are two HITR's: one on the western side of Lake Powell (easy) and one on the east side (difficult). We will be doing the eastern side one.
Anyway, looking forward to doing this trail with the HDC folks. I think you will really, really dig it. It is my favorite trail of all time.
best regards.
-onur
(Jon--if we can get a stickie on this one)
Columbus Day is Monday, October 8th this year.
I'm not very particular about things like food, drink, etc. Just as long as everyone has what they need for themselves. This is a four day trip which means you should plan on being able to survive for four days in the wilderness.
So, first off, we have dates: Friday, October 5th-Monday, October 8th.
Meeting spot: Sinclair Gas station south of Blanding, UT. Can't miss it. Intersection of Rt 191 and Rt. 95. 8am.
Usual pack it in and pack it out rules will apply--please have your PEET's with you.
Dinner's will be communal with everyone throwing food in. Breakfast's will be on your own or communal as well as lunches. No drinking while driving. After we meet we will head down to Hall's Crossing and get gas (expensive, but open 24/7 if they have petrol) and any last minute items at the store if it is open. Plan accordingly. I recommend at least one 5gal of gas (two would be ideal).
Firewood: we need to bring this in. There is very little to no trees or vegatation on the route; that said, we did find some at the shelf camping spot this past year and had a heck of a good fire. Nonetheless, having firewood is a good thing.
Vehicle specs:
1. Minimum 33" tires
2. At least a rear locker
3. Sliders preferable
4. Recovery gear mandatory (tree straps, d-shackels, etc.)
5. 2M radio (146.460 will be primary, with 146.400 being our secondary)
6. Tip-top shape truck: if you break down and cannot fix your own junk, don't
expect Ali and I to fix your truck for you
7. Spares: please bring spares that you would normally bring for a
"tough" run: brake lines, birfs/axle shafts, hoses, belts, etc.
8. Did I mention your junk should be in order?
People Specs: This will be a tough trail. It is very daunting at first, but it gradually becomes very epic. There are some pretty hairy spots, places where things can get damaged, places where one wrong move will throw you down 200 hundred feet. It is not the Rubicon; but it is tough. There are also really easy spots, and places to speed up and have fun.
You will need to be open-minded and in it for the long haul--like I said--4 days. You will also need to take direction for spotting. Mainly, you just gotta have a good attitude and be ready to be blown away by one of the most epic trails in the US IMHO.Here are some maps of where we will be going (first one is the "northern" portion, the second is the "southern" portion. Any internet search will bring up tons of information and pics. Do be clear that there are two HITR's: one on the western side of Lake Powell (easy) and one on the east side (difficult). We will be doing the eastern side one.
Anyway, looking forward to doing this trail with the HDC folks. I think you will really, really dig it. It is my favorite trail of all time.
best regards.
-onur
