Moab 'Zu XIII May 11, May 15, 2010

[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!

[BigSwede]

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.

Moab is amazingly scenic, the Needles District of Canyonland NP is even more so. Here is a good description of the trail, by some guy named Todd Adams...
http://www.4x4wire.com/trail/report/ut/elephanthill/
Also mentions the Joint Trail hike, which is a nice thing to do while you are there, as well as the Confluence overlook hike.

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

You'll be fine. But yes, no pets off the pavement at Canyonlands.