Happy new year guys!
Updated 1-11-18 this info below is the "who is in and who is a maybe" based on the chatter on this thread. If you have a different response just update me, post or PM, when you know and I'll make the changes to reflect the responses. OK thanks - looks as though this will be a good and fun group with many having experience in this area before which will be key to a good time for all.
Going:
@Atwalz
@steenh
@schob24
@Hanzo
@kreiten
@indycole
@Markuson
@dc916cruiser
@Willy beamin
@TexAZ
Maybe:
@TonyP
@TRD Burglar
@RockdogAdventures
@9780LC
@steve578
@ckkone
@Canyonero
@MilkmanVX
****Once we have a core group dialed in I am down for Hole in the Rock, Kokopelli, Rimrocker or Hurrah pass to the needles. It will be warm for this time of the year but we have gear for this and coolers, so stay realistic and positive on your thinking and planning.****
Moab dates are July 22-25, 2018 - hit the trail on the morning of the 22nd.
I'm looking at three possibilities for this trip. Rimrocker trail (160 miler +/- 2 days) or Kokopelli trail (140 +/- miler 2 days) and a day just messing around on the rocks in Moab. We can work on the details of the Moab trails to run the night before (23rd) as we converse over beverages and local grub. I don't know how taxing the Kokopelli or Rimrocker is on a person and how much energy one might exert traveling either trail system. Last year (2016) I was zapped by noon, most days, due to altitude sickness and wasn't plagued by it the prior year so go figure.
***I'm not trying to beat my truck up and I have a 1600 mile drive home*** If you do have something to prove I'm positive we can get it on video for you.
From what I've read the two trails listed above offer more landscape variables to escape some of the heat. Both trails look fun with beautiful scenery and I've personally been wanting to run these for over two years now. I'm excited to run either. As far as I can tell these two options are usually traveled east to west. Not so great for the west coasters but it is what it is, enjoy the drive in your cushy truck.
In a perfect world we attack both trails and play on the rocks in Moab but that'd be a trip in its own and more days than I've been given permission for. Either which way I plan on leaving Moab for Telluride on the night of the 24th or the morning of the 25th to meet up with our friends, old and new.
Rimrocker trail map - Story Map Journal
Kokopelli trail map - go to alltrails.com and check it out
This is a different take on the Moab Pre-funk for this year. Driving for two days, covering half the trail each day and one night camping will be an awesome experience, I think. Plus this lends the opportunity for some downtime around a campfire and showing off some camp cooking skills! I for one am interested in what delicious meals can be made on the trail and with what gear or tools are used. Never hurts to sample some far away or local to you beverages either.
If this doesn't excite you that's ok too. Your time is just that so you might as well do something you'll enjoy. @kreiten shine that lens up brother because we are going to travel through some beautiful landscapes.
I'll post more details as this evolves. Just wanted to get the dates out there.
Please understand if you elect to go you are responsible for yourself and your property. I will not accept any responsibility for others, actions or property.
Take care!
Updated 1-11-18 this info below is the "who is in and who is a maybe" based on the chatter on this thread. If you have a different response just update me, post or PM, when you know and I'll make the changes to reflect the responses. OK thanks - looks as though this will be a good and fun group with many having experience in this area before which will be key to a good time for all.
Going:
@Atwalz
@steenh
@schob24
@Hanzo
@kreiten
@indycole
@Markuson
@dc916cruiser
@Willy beamin
@TexAZ
Maybe:
@TonyP
@TRD Burglar
@RockdogAdventures
@9780LC
@steve578
@ckkone
@Canyonero
@MilkmanVX
****Once we have a core group dialed in I am down for Hole in the Rock, Kokopelli, Rimrocker or Hurrah pass to the needles. It will be warm for this time of the year but we have gear for this and coolers, so stay realistic and positive on your thinking and planning.****
Moab dates are July 22-25, 2018 - hit the trail on the morning of the 22nd.
I'm looking at three possibilities for this trip. Rimrocker trail (160 miler +/- 2 days) or Kokopelli trail (140 +/- miler 2 days) and a day just messing around on the rocks in Moab. We can work on the details of the Moab trails to run the night before (23rd) as we converse over beverages and local grub. I don't know how taxing the Kokopelli or Rimrocker is on a person and how much energy one might exert traveling either trail system. Last year (2016) I was zapped by noon, most days, due to altitude sickness and wasn't plagued by it the prior year so go figure.
***I'm not trying to beat my truck up and I have a 1600 mile drive home*** If you do have something to prove I'm positive we can get it on video for you.
From what I've read the two trails listed above offer more landscape variables to escape some of the heat. Both trails look fun with beautiful scenery and I've personally been wanting to run these for over two years now. I'm excited to run either. As far as I can tell these two options are usually traveled east to west. Not so great for the west coasters but it is what it is, enjoy the drive in your cushy truck.
In a perfect world we attack both trails and play on the rocks in Moab but that'd be a trip in its own and more days than I've been given permission for. Either which way I plan on leaving Moab for Telluride on the night of the 24th or the morning of the 25th to meet up with our friends, old and new.
Rimrocker trail map - Story Map Journal
Kokopelli trail map - go to alltrails.com and check it out
This is a different take on the Moab Pre-funk for this year. Driving for two days, covering half the trail each day and one night camping will be an awesome experience, I think. Plus this lends the opportunity for some downtime around a campfire and showing off some camp cooking skills! I for one am interested in what delicious meals can be made on the trail and with what gear or tools are used. Never hurts to sample some far away or local to you beverages either.
If this doesn't excite you that's ok too. Your time is just that so you might as well do something you'll enjoy. @kreiten shine that lens up brother because we are going to travel through some beautiful landscapes.
I'll post more details as this evolves. Just wanted to get the dates out there.
Please understand if you elect to go you are responsible for yourself and your property. I will not accept any responsibility for others, actions or property.
Take care!
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