Some of us locals in Utah will not be able to get the week off to go to GOX.

But we are aware that people like to hit Moab before or after GOX. Perhaps we could get a list of people and set something up. This mini-gathering is by no means supposed to compete with GOX attendance but an opportunity to host/meet up with other XOC members.

Please let us know if you would like to join us for some trails. We are thinking of having 2 sets of trail runs: for the expert (headed up by TK1) and for the intermediate (headed up by fastdrmr).

If there is already something in the works and posted elsewhere, please let me know.

Thanks
Robert
UXOC President

Editted to add: yes, I noticed the previous post about this but there was no final resolve to the plans)

TK1 an expert? I'll do my best!

I would be interested. How many extra days would be needed and how far is Moab from Ouray?
John

I'm interested in doing the "post GOX" runs. I'd like to know more about the dates and trails you plan on running.

I'd like to be back in Phoenix by Sunday night, so doing runs on Friday and Saturday would be ideal. Are the trails we would be running outside the National Parks? I'll have my dog, and according to www.moab.com - FAQ , pets are allowed around Moab, but just not in the NPs.

On top of all of this, I have my Ouray KOA booked until Sunday the 8th, so If I'm leaving on Thursday night for Moab, I'll need to know soon to cancel some of those days.

Andy

Not far, maybe 4hrs.

Some of us SCCX members were originally planning on visiting Moab again before & after GOX3 but decided to just go on the traditional “B” side to Moab after GOX3 and defer the rest of the planned itinerary to GONEMoab2 next year.

For the “B” side on 9/7-8 the trails under consideration so far include Hell’s revenge, Poison Spider, Golden Spike, Gold bar Rim, and a local warm-up run in the afternoon on 9/6 to Fins or maybe Steel Bender for those arriving in Moab on Friday 9/6.

Would be nice to see more folks so everybody is welcome to join us

BTW what areas/trails are people interested in visiting on the “B” side or post GOX gathering?

I may consider it depending on mods needed for those trails. I don't have a winch or skids. I'd most likely be up for it.

I just want a pic of my x coming down Lion's back in a controlled manner.

I might be interested in a Saturday run. I'm leaving Ouray and going to Arches NP Friday morning and could meet with folks Saturday morning to do a run.

Anything official set up yet? Trying to plan my time from Friday-Monday following GOX

fasdrmr and I will be in Ouray on Friday and Moab on Saturday and maybe Sunday.

I'm up for some 4 rated trails, but I don't know who all else would be.

Please post if you want to meet in Moab on Sat morning and the difficulty of trails your comfortable running and a trail preference.

Hopefully we'll have a better idea of what we want to do and how many people are going to do what.

TK1,

I may be interested in leaving early (after Friday night) for Moab for a good day of slickrock.

4 is fine, lets leave the + out of it.

Todd

I will probably join you guys then. We're leaving early afternoon Friday for Arches and then stay in Moab Friday night. Meet you guys Saturday and then if we didn't see all we wanted in Arches we'll go back Sunday and then head home.
We're taking a route that will take us through Monument Valley.
Oh the beauty we're going to see on this 10 adventure!!!

Depending on whats going on Fri, I may make the trip with ya'll. Would you be going by Lions back?
John

Lions back is very close to town, so that should not be a problem. I'll watch you go up and down, I'm a chicken when it comes to heights!

Woo hoo, Im in!

If we have enough trucks we can split it up. Have a one group do a less aggresive trail and one group do something a little more difficult.

I"m in it for the scenery, so which ever trails have the best views/ cool things to see- that's the one I want.

I'm up for running the days following for sure Brian... but how about something new..yeah?

But for those that need a reminder or tour...
My pix for GONE Moab have finally hit the shelves...

Have a look here : http://xterra.apwired.com/gonemoab/

enjoy 'em, there.. alfonse

apwired,

What trails in Moab are new for you. Any suggestions?

Well I couldn't really think of anything for example... I do have the moab trail book so I could have something to choose from but when I try to do that, I realize that it would be easier to to say what trail I have done already instead.... FAR too many beautiful trails to do up there!
SO far I've hit #s 19,20,21,31 & 32
Thats Gold Bar, Poison Spider, G Spike, Hells revenge and Fin&Things.....

What is out there is fun, challenging, and scenic... probably all of them right?


thanks guys
-alfonse

That's a great set Al ! It's going to take me the rest of the day to look through them.

Where have you been???
I thought you had dissapeared off the board after GONE.

BTW: Great pics!

Did someone say Moab?!! Count me in.

Todd: Looks like I may need your help on doing the centerlink mod before we head down...

I'm game for any trail we hit.

-Brian

I'm in for Moab. I'll be tagging along with XROCK from Ouray on Friday and then we'll meet up with you guys on Saturday for the trails.

Is there a meeting place established for Saturday morning for the trails, or Friday night for dinner?

Andy

After corresponding with Xtoolbox about this topic I think that the original itenarary proposed by SCCX will be best for all.

TK1 and I (in TK1's X) will join the group on Friday night, camp wherever there may be a spot and on Saturday do Hell's Revenge and Top of the World. We will be returning to SLC Sunday morning. I believe we may also have another truck (boconn of UXOC) joining for the Moab portion.

Sounds like the party is already happening, thanks for letting us join in.

If we need ideas for camping, dinner, meeting locations lets get it rolling.

Thanks!

Is it time to go yet?

Robert

Another post from me...

No Pre-GOX as of now.

Post-GOX attendees for Moab include:
Xtoolbox
UTJMAC
Xterrain
XID
Xrock
TK1 & fastdrmr
Steel_City_X
apwired
boconn

Refer to Xtoolbox's post for trips/trails. I think this still needs to be agreed upon.

Please post up if you want in or out. I will update this reply and we can iron out the details.

Robert

I'll be there, just for Lion's Back. I'll be happy to do other trails without preference. I just need to make sure I get Lion's Back under my belt.

Xterrain,
The end of Hells Revenge goes right by Lions Back. You also drive by Lions Back on the way to the trail head so you'll have ample opportunity to do it.....I'll watch.

I'm with Xterrain, I want to do Lion's back, and whatever else I have time for is a bonus. As long as I can make it back to Memphis by Mon night (damn business trips)
John

Are we planning on meeting somewhere on Friday night?

If not, then where should we all meet on Saturday morning and at what time?

Andy

Xtoolbox (and any others coming from GOX to Moab),

Do you guys have a place in mind to camp? It would be nice to have a meeting place Friday night if you do/don't get a place to pitch a tent. Let us know what you have in mind.

Moab may be pretty full so whoever gets down there first could possibly get a spot or 2. If the popular spots are taken there are always other spots in BLM land.

Robert

FYI...

Moab KOA had Kamper Kabins a few days ago, they may still have Kabins or tent sites available.

As of today the plans are the following with the trail name, difficultly level, mileage and times:

9/6 Fri. run: Fins & Things & Porcupine Rim (3 ½) 1st ~ 2.5 miles of Fins & 9 miles of the Rim allow 4 hours.
Fri. run meet: 2pm on Sand Flats Rd. just before the entrance booth
Fri. night social meet: 8pm at the Moab Brewery on 686 S.Main St for some brews & grub

9/7 Sat. day run: Hell’s Revenue (4+) ~ 9 miles allow ~ 4 hours
Sat. day meet: 9:30am on Sand Flats Rd. just before the entrance booth
Sat. twilight run: Top of the World (3) ~ 20 miles roundtrip allow ~ 4 hours
Sat. twilight meet: 4:30pm at Wendy's on 260 N Main St

Camping:
At the Sand Flats Rec Area, with 150+ spaces there should be plenty of room $8 for 1 vehicle & 4 persons; $2 each additional person. 435-259-2100. They don’t take reservations but the Friday arrivals are going to try to grab the largest site(s) we can find for the group.

Communications:
FRS channel 9, subcode 24.

As far as Loins Back is concerned we can run that on Friday and/or Saturday before/after either of the runs since its close by both of these trails and takes only about 15 minutes after you pay the man his $5

All the trails listed have been/can be done with a stock 4x4 Xterra or Frontier with some spotting in places. The 4+ rating for the Revenge is partly due to Tip over Challenge, which you can bypass.

More info about Moab can be found at:
http://www.moab-utah.com/
http://www.4x4now.com/mu4wd.htm

Recommended Moab trail guide book:
http://4x4books.com/mub.htm

GOX & Moab are a really fun combo if you're planning on attending please RSVP and indicate which runs and what nights you want to camp?

BTW I have a Moab Garmin Topo GPS .mps file I will post when I have a chance.

RSVPing...

All the runs sound fine(except Lion Back ). I'll be staying at the KOA, so I'll meet up with you guys at Sands Flat Rd. at 2pm.

Are you planning on leaving Ouray and driving over to Moab on Friday morning? If so I'd like to caravan with you.

Is there a fee to get to any of the trails?

Andy

I plan on attending Sat Day run. Possiblly Fri, depending on if I'm missing out by leaving out Fri trail runs at GOX. I've never been so I don't know if the Fri scheduled ride with Ian are "can't miss" trails. Can anyone comment on comparing Fridays trail rides between Moab and Ouray?
John

I will be at the twilight run or the morning run.
Not sure which yet. I want to see Arches as well, plus I don't know about the 4+ rated trails in the am.

Is it possible to do Lions back in between the morning and twilight runs? I would love to see that- (might not have testicular fortitude to do it myself, but would like to see it)

The schedule sounds great! Count TK1 and myself in for the Friday night dinner and both runs Saturday!

Camping at the Sand Flats will be a blast!

Thanks for setting this up Xtoolbox.

Robert

I'll be leaving Ouray early Saturday morning, I've already paid so if anyone is interested let me know and we can caravan (Xterravan) to Moab for the Saturday run. I'll crash Saturday night then head back into Colorado on Sunday.

Todd

I talked to my girlfriend about Moab and she is gungho to do anything. We'll tag along with Xrock to Arches and meet up in Moab later Friday. We're throwing our camping gear in the truck and will plan on staying at the KOA or where most of the group goes.

I'm with you Brian!

The Garmin Topo GPS file can be found here and requires at least Version 4.08 of Mapsource which can be downloaded if you’re down rev. Originally created by XOC for GONE with my Porcupine Rim (PRIM) and Top of the World (TOP) additions.
http://www.sccxterra.com/gox3/moab3b.mps

UT,

If you haven’t run Poughkeepsie Gulch by Friday I would stick around for that fun one. There really is no comparison (totally different) in a good way between the trails in Ouray & Moab.

ROCK,

Yeah Lions Back is just a fun, short, and steep obstacle, so we can run it as many times as people want. Several trucks made multiple runs at GONE I recall.

XID,

Some of us are planning on leaving Ouray ~ 9:30am on Friday 9/6 for Moab and everybody is welcome to join the Xvoy. There is a $3 pass fee to enter the Sand Flats Rec area which is good for 3 days and Lions Back is on Private land so the owners charges $5 I recall. You can always practice/try Baby Lions Back at Sand Flats for a taste

Thanks for the feedback. Depending on the trails, I may do Poughkeepsie Gulch earlier in the week. As of now, I'm planning on going on all the rides on Ian's itinerary since I'm a GOX newbie. Sure wish I had another week of vacation to run trails all over the area. I have to get Lion's Back under my belt. Will it be runnable on Sat? or are you not planning on being in that area after Fri?
John
Less than 48 hrs till I leave!