Originally posted by Dan Galusha:
Just wondering for those that have gone to MOAB. Has anyone tried to attempt either the Swamper Eater (a 30 foot cliff that has a reputation for flipping rigs end over end) or the Gator's Back (a huge boulder that requires you to climb at a 50-degree angle)? What about Bowling Alley (a steep climb up a ravine filled with huge sandstone boulders that is unforgiving and can cause you to expeirence diff hang like no other)? I read that in the Jun 04 issue of Fourwheeler Mag. The reason that I added the stuff in parathesis is for the poeple that haven't been there before (like myself) to get an idea of some of the popular things that they have there. Also has anyone seen someone attempt one of the first two things and actually flip??
If I remember correctly they were showing off parts of Upper and Lower Helldorado. An Xterra (in IFS form) will not conquer this trail. If attempted you should plan on having more body damage than an Iraqi tank! External roll cages are common on these trails. Other trails worth mentioning by name are Rusty Nail (which meets up with the Golden Crack and has plenty of 40 - 50 degree sections that last a mile at a time). Another one is The Proving Grounds. Behind the Rocks has been attempted by Xterras but not without using by-passes. On most of the 3.5+ trails in Moab (which are plenty) there are obstacles that can not be conquered by an IFS Xterra.
Roll overs... its happened, just search and find write ups on Jorge and Weelit. Its part of the risk you take but worth the ride!
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