Moab ZuZoo XI 2008

[Triathlete]

OK Im new to this MOAB thing ...Im looking on GOOGLE MAPS ..were do we do the fun stuff at..I got moab on the map but were is the trail...

There are numerous trails. Most start outside of town either to the south or north on highway 191. A few start east or west at the edge of town. For a good idea of a lot of the more popular trails take a look at the red rock 4 wheelers club web site. They have trail difficulty ratings (will help you determine what trails you are capable of) and descriptions. You will find photos there as well!
Hope this helps. You definately should come...you won't regret it. Just ask anyone who was a first timer last year.

[Triathlete]

Todd Adams....paging Todd Adams!
Are you going to be joining us this year? Sure hope so. Your knowledge and expertise of the trails would surely be missed.

[MSHardeman]

Billy,

I'm sure that you would crush me, but I am interested in doing some mountain biking before the VX run. I'll bring my own bike, so no need for a rental.

Don't really have an opinion on a trail for the VX only run right now. I'll do a little more research and throw my two cents in.

[tomdietrying]

Billy, I contacted Todd a couple of days ago about the same thing. He's going to know a little bit more about his work schedule after the new year.
Hopefully, things will work out for him this year.
Peace.
Tom

p.s.
What about Scott (Moncha)? I noticed he hasn't said yeah or ney on ZuZu either?

[tomdietrying]

One more thing Billy.......tell me your itinerary for going to Moab.............are you still thinking about doing a day at Canyon de Chelly to check out the ruins there.

If you want to do a cool hike on Sunday, I know of a cool one. I'm saying Sunday because I know you have mountan biking plans on Monday. It's in the Cedar Mesa Area not far from where we did Hotel Rock for the VX Run VIII. It's called the Citadel Ruins. Here's a site to check it out. http://jemez.org/Citadel.htm

BTW - This is an open invite to anyone VXers who will be out in the four corners region during that time.

Peace.
Tom

[don moore]

sweet
thx

[Triathlete]

I still plan on hiking in Canyon de Chelly. It is one of those places I've wanted to go for quite some time. That will probably be on Sun morning. Then I can drive up to Moab Sun night set up camp and get up early the next day for the Mt. Biking.

MSH...don't worry about keeping up. I will be riding at an enjoyable pace. I have very little Mt Bike experience. So what I have in fitness will be outweighed by my lack of technical skills! I am thinking maybe slickrock trail unless I get a recomendation of something better. It is somewhat legandary in the Mt Bike world.

[Todd Adams]

Todd Adams....paging Todd Adams!
Are you going to be joining us this year? Sure hope so. Your knowledge and expertise of the trails would surely be missed.

OK looks like my calendar is clear for that week so Linda and I are in. I would like to keep it closer to Moab than some of the trails I have lead in the past like Hotel Rock, Elephant Hill and Devils' Racetrack but those are still a possibility if everyone agrees. Just to set the record straight the BLM is more than likely instituting a 25 vehicle limit on non permitted groups. I am not sure at this time when this ruling will take effect but may be this year.
As for the trail choice, since it looks like there will be many stock height non locked VX,s this year I will take Billy’s suggestion on no more than a 3.5 rated trail. I would like to do something off the beaten track that will be new to all but still Moab typical. I will have to think about it and as usual I am open to suggestions.
Todd

[Todd Adams]

Oh and we should be up to lead trails all week.
Todd

[tomdietrying]

Great to have you lead again Todd! I am looking forward to it.
Peace.
Tom

p.s.
I don't know if this is possible, but I would love to go see some ruins. It doesn't have to be during the VX Run, but one of the days you are there would be cool.

[Scott Harness]

Allright!! Todd, Excellent!