SAS SAS #9 Official Page 08/04/25- 08/08/25 (60 Viewers)

[Ditcherman]

I was thinking about checking out Moab for a day or two afterwards on our long lazy way home.
I’ve never been but my wife has, and that just seems, well, wrong.

 

[SoTexCruiserDoc]

I was thinking about checking out Moab for a day or two afterwards on our long lazy way home.
I’ve never been but my wife has, and that just seems, well, wrong.

It’s just really hot there in August, especially wheeling. But still beautiful.

 

[SoTexCruiserDoc]

If you still have an open spot for Black Bear put me down please as it sounds like my 7x brethren are not doing that one .

Black Bear will likely get run most days, fyi. Keeping the groups small is the main thing. Also, will likely head back through Salida after SAS en route to Boulder and will have an open roof rack on an 80 for the hood if needed. Brent

 

[Mike Shull]

I was thinking about checking out Moab for a day or two afterwards on our long lazy way home.
I’ve never been but my wife has, and that just seems, well, wrong.

If you have time I would highly recommend dropping down to Blanding to see Natural Bridges, then House on Fire before heading up to Moab. This should give you plenty of buffer time to meet back up with me in Colorado to run the Holy Cross trail on wed/Thurs.

House on Fire · 4.8★(90) · Historical landmark

Utah

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[Ditcherman]

If you have time I would highly recommend dropping down to Blanding to see Natural Bridges, then House on Fire before heading up to Moab. This should give you plenty of buffer time to meet back up with me in Colorado to run the Holy Cross trail on wed/Thurs.

House on Fire · 4.8★(90) · Historical landmark

Utah

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Thank you for not manipulating me.

Where I come from purple is for sarcasm.
I’ll ask the wife. Not sure when she wants me home, if at all.

 

[Ditcherman]

It’s just really hot there in August, especially wheeling. But still beautiful.

Thanks.
It’s been hot here in Indiana and I’m over it.
Really looking forward to high country temps and low humidity.

 

[shanko]

Has anyone driven Stoney Pass trail pulling an overland trailer (like a military trailer or a Turtleback trailer)? If so, what is the difficulty rating?

 

[Mike Shull]

Has anyone driven Stoney Pass trail pulling an overland trailer (like a military trailer or a Turtleback trailer)? If so, what is the difficulty rating?

Yes. Make sure that you put things that can’t get wet towards the top as it has been raining quite a bit and I bet that Pole Creek is full. A military trailer with good departure angles is fine for this trail. I believe that ours is a M416.

We are running this trail on Thursday/Friday for an overnight run if you are interested.

 

[shanko]

Thank you for the informatiom. Very helpful.
How deep is the crossing approximately?

 

[Mike Shull]

Thank you for the informatiom. Very helpful.
How deep is the crossing approximately?

Usually this time of year it is below the doors of a stock FJ40. Late spring or early summer it can be over the front fenders.

 

[Mike Shull]

June 9, 1996:

I’ve seen it higher than this, but we haven’t driven through it when it was any deeper. It usually tames down by mid-July.

 

[Mike Shull]

Thank you for the informatiom. Very helpful.
How deep is the crossing approximately?

These are labeled June 10, 1996. One day later made a big difference. We must have camped near Bear Town on the way to Kite Lake.

 

[RevISK]

Yes. Make sure that you put things that can’t get wet towards the top as it has been raining quite a bit and I bet that Pole Creek is full. A military trailer with good departure angles is fine for this trail. I believe that ours is a M416.

We are running this trail on Thursday/Friday for an overnight run if you are interested.

How high can that water get this time of year?
I was planning on going in that way with my Datsun trailer (see a few posts up) but not into going boating.

 

[RevISK]

Answering my question while I’m asking it…

 

[Mike Shull]

How high can that water get this time of year?
I was planning on going in that way with my Datsun trailer (see a few posts up) but not into going boating.

It really depends on the weather. It is generally a safe bet that it is passable this time of year. If I have time I’ll hop in the sxs and go have a look one afternoon next week.

 

[RevISK]

It really depends on the weather. It is generally a safe bet that it is passable this time of year. If I have time I’ll hop in the sxs and go have a look one afternoon next week.

Thanks Mike.

 

[Broski]

These are labeled June 10, 1996. One day later made a big difference. We must have camped near Bear Town on the way to Kite Lake.

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Wow great pictures !

 

[sogncab]

Trip prep today. A couple of things to tidy up yet and we're ready to load Thursday or Friday.

 

[Broski]

Trip prep today. A couple of things to tidy up yet and we're ready to load Thursday or Friday.

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Are those door placards director approved ?
If so how do the rest of us get them ?

 

[sogncab]

Are those door placards director approved ?
If so how do the rest of us get them?

Approved under protest is the best description?

Make the artwork and have somebody print them off. I spent about $25 a side