Moab 'Zu XIII May 11, May 15, 2010

[Ldub]

When there's a sober minute or two then we could sit and discuss some future variations.

Sooooo...we'll be discussing this over breakfast then?......

We can't get too organized due to the fact that the state wants all sanctioned "organized" trail rides/events to be insured.

IIRC, that's how it became a loose gathering of known associates who just happen to show up at the same time every year & accidentally pick the same trails to run.

Maybe someone who knows more about the finer points of that generality would care to throw in a couple cents worth?

[Moncha]

Sooooo...we'll be discussing this over breakfast then?......

We can't get too organized due to the fact that the state wants all sanctioned "organized" trail rides/events to be insured.

IIRC, that's how it became a loose gathering of known associates who just happen to show up at the same time every year & accidentally pick the same trails to run.

Maybe someone who knows more about the finer points of that generality would care to throw in a couple cents worth?

Yeppers! You are correct sir, hence the simplicity part ('member, who's brain is speakin')... As long as we don't charge for entry, don't avert in their local region and we don't actually have outside sponsors, we should be good.
I was thinking more on the lines of doing very simple things, like a costume contest, geocache, ('dub's idea) Parts swap/sale, line and shine, stuff that is disorganized yet something that if someone happened to do well at, we could through a little prize at them.

If need be, we'll take it to another thread. But that was why I though we would handle it there. Time's pretty short for this year.

[BigSwede]

We can't get too organized due to the fact that the state wants all sanctioned "organized" trail rides/events to be insured.

Yes, that's the primary reason that Todd kept the destination of the VX run off the 'net, so The Man wouldn't show up and harsh our mellow.

The rest of the week, runs are smaller and are informally organized around the campfire/on the stoop the evening before, which seemed to work fairly well last year, better than 2 years ago IMO. Just remember to network with all the Zus you see around town as to plans for the next day, and also stop by the stoop at Red Rock Lodge and/or Portal campground for the latest info.

Speaking for myself, I am thinking about doing Elephant Hill again, it's been a coupla years and that trail is so unbelievably scenic I like to do it periodically. Also, had a blast on Kane Creek last year and probably will do it again.

[pbkid]

Easiest sollution...
Everyone attending find another VX that isn't attending, attach tow strap and drag them to Moab!

ill drag a few coloradians out with me

Also, had a blast on Kane Creek last year and probably will do it again.

i'd love to do kane creek with you... count me in.. one of my most favorite trails... shoudl be interesting with a longer wheel base though

[JoFotoz]

Havent done Kane Creek yet...

...so thats a good'un as far as I'm concerned.


jo

[pbkid]

just wait jo.. its a freakin awesome trail. as long as you dont mind getting your ride a little wet

[VX crazy]

I thought Kane Creek wasnt doable for a stock vx........I dont want to get into lots of water myself

[VX KAT]

I'm really big on "scenic" so BigSwede ya got my attn with Elephant Hill. Looks amazing, length would be really good- 5-6 hrs, 22 miles.

With my handy dandy skid plates, looks like I'd be OK according the book....but no pets ...how will I explain that to Nikki & Bandi? Dang!
K-E-N-N-E-L

And definitely count Dave & I in for the night float on the river! WoW! Not sure if I could do the hike to the Arches but Dave would love to. Excellent ideas Tom!