Only 3 months to Moab...

[pbkid]

its amazing how much that looks like the top of gold bar rim... thats a great trail for a first timer!

it was my first trail in moab and i loved it. the only part that takes a little extra guts is the wall you have to go down. (tone doin the wall in the mercedes -'RIP')

[Triathlete]

Top of the World is a very nice trip with fantastic views! It would be a good first run for anyone or a good trip for those have or have not done it. Aww hell, it would be a good trip!

Man, you're tripping!

[VX crazy]

So Jack, was that Top of the World that Tone took the Benz? I cant remember doing that trail....

[pbkid]

So Jack, was that Top of the World that Tone took the Benz? I cant remember doing that trail....

i think it was gold bar rim.
it was the VX only run in 06.

[Triathlete]

Yes, it was Gold Bar Rim.

[Moncha]

Man, you're tripping!

Word shortage.... I'm gonna have to go to the bank and get some more!

[Ldub]

Word shortage.... I'm gonna have to go to the bank and get some more!

Here ya go Boss...I had a few extra I wasn't planning on using any time soon.

truculent- feeling or displaying ferocity
deglutition- the act of swallowing
anneal- strengthen, toughen
inanition- the exhausted condition from lack of food and water
petulant- insolent or rude in speech or behavior
paucity- smallness of number
velleity- a slight wish or tendency
stygian- extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding
quixotic- unpredictable
halcyon- calm; quiet; peaceful; undisturbed
inveigle- To obtain by ingenuity or flattery.
caesura- Any break, pause, or interruption
objurgate- To express strong disapproval of
afflatus- A divine imparting of knowledge; inspiration
camarilla- A group of secret and often scheming advisers
acerbic- Sharp, biting, or acid in temper, expression, or tone
rodomontade- vain boasting
recherche- uncommon; rare
amanuensis- A person employed to copy manuscripts
probity- Complete and confirmed integrity; uprightness
supererogatory- superfluous; unnecessary
magniloquent- Lofty or grandiose in speech or expression
perquisite- A profit or benefit in addition to a salary or wages
indelible- Incapable of being forgotten; memorable.
nutation - the involuntary nodding of one's head
perendinate - to delay until tomorrow or to delay indefinitely
balatron - a babbling buffoon
croodle - too coo like a dove

[BigSwede]

Heh, I knew maybe half of those at best, and I have a pretty big vocabulary...

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[Ldub]

Heh, I knew maybe half of those at best, and I have a pretty big vocabulary...

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T-J back on......

I can't say that my vocab is very large at all, I just did a quick goog search for "five dollar words" & that was the first list I clicked on...

Copy - paste - BAM...appear to have large vocab...

[BigSwede]

Did anyone reserve group site "C" at the Portal for campers yet?
Peace.
Tom

Are you going to sign us up again this year Tom?

[Gizmo42]

Top of the world is pretty nice. Thats the trail I think I initially destroyed my shock on lol (it officially broke in bull canyon and tusher tunnel). But only because I was alone (yes I know) at 6pm with nobody else on the trail and not having done it before I didnt know what to expect and didnt want to get stuck on a ledge climbing back out. So I hit one a little hard. Stock vx should have no problem. With the short wheel base they have an advantage on that type of stuff over my rodeo. There are a few places that are kind of dug out but there were rocks stacked on the tougher parts when I did it.

These are probably the worst spots..




This one worried me the most. With my long wheel base and locker I was afraid of slipping and putting the rear tire in the hole on the inside of the curve. Doesnt look like it in the pic but leans towards the hole. A vx will have no problem with their wheelbase...



For GPS waypoints you can d/l them directly from Wells' web site. Each trail is a separate file so may take a bit to do.

http://www.funtreks.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=24

Or you can d/l a single file thanks to the guys at colorado4x4.org

http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showp...56&postcount=5

I've never done elephant hill. Whether its the vx run or you just want to run it again this year let me know steve and I'll go.

Fins n things is much easier to follow now. Last year there were a lot of new signs up. I think the one wrong turn that everyone takes is the dead end before you get to the morning glory arch over look.

Baby lionsback isnt part of any of the trails in that area. Its a separate obsticle on the way to hells revenge and FnT. Its really not bad, just a bit scary coming down the back side the first time.

[Todd Adams]

I posted this link on another thread but thought this is a better place. http://www.rr4w.com/pageview.aspx?id=33005
This is the Red Rock 4-Wheelers Easter jeep Safari Paper. All of their trails are listed with difficulty ratings and descriptions. All of these trails are so well marked that about all you need is the start location anymore. Have fun planning and I wish we could be there this year but alas work duties are getting in the way.
Todd

[VX KAT]

BUMP!
Time to think about Moab again...it's gettin' closer!!!...

We're still tryin' to figger out if we're goin' bring our 2 doogies......we'll probably work it out OK, looks like most trails won't be in a National Park.

[pbkid]

BUMP!
Time to think about Moab again...it's gettin' closer!!!...

We're still tryin' to figger out if we're goin' bring our 2 doogies......we'll probably work it out OK, looks like most trails won't be in a National Park.

i wouldnt suggest it sue... their paws have a tendency to get VERY VERY hot and burn the pads... (zeus informed me of this when i mentioned bringing bentley along for the ride)

[ZEUS]

Menace was sore again after the trip to Moab last week but the Boxers with us were fine the whole time. His pads do get ripped up because of the slickrock but some dogs seem to deal better with than mine does. It was cool in Moab last week so I don't think his pads get burned, just shredded by sand paper...