Moab XIV 17May-21May 2011

[MeowMix]

So...I'm working on planning a massive, awesome vacation since I haven't had a "real vacation" since 2003. Those weekend flings in Seattle or MT are fun, yet unfulfilling. So I think Moab is in order. Though if I'm driving that far south, I'm not just going on some petty excursion...I'm making a true journey of my trip; pre-Moab I'm totally going to Vegas. I have one friend who is waiting on clearance for days off work and flying to Vegas from MT that weekend of the 13th-16th...anyone else care to join us for a weekend of drinking and gambling and other such shenanigans?

Also another important thing: hotel rates suck. Anyone else flying solo and want to share a room in Moab? I'm totally cool with bringing my air mattress and sleeping on the floor; I'm 26 and pretty resilient, I can sleep just about anywhere...I'd sleep in the back of the VX if it had a shower.

One more thing: I've never been offroad before. Is there anyone else I can follow who plans on taking all the easy trails? Like something akin to the bunny hill with skiing? My VX is bone stock too, lol...should I get new tires before I head south?

I'm really hoping I can make this happen...my last final is BioOrganic Chemistry at 3:00P on Friday the 13th, and I plan to either take off from campus and begin my trek to Las Vegas directly after (probably showing up in Vegas sometime around 3 or 4 in the AM), or going home, going to sleep, and waking up at around 3 or 4 in the AM Saturday then heading out of town. Not sure yet. Either way, I'll be in Moab the 16th or 17th...

[vt_maverick]

Too many words MeowMix, I took the liberty of slimming down your ad to get quicker responses:

...Those weekend flings ... are fun ... anyone ... care to join ... for a weekend of drinking and gambling and other such shenanigans? ... Anyone ... want to share a room in Moab? ... I'm 26 and ... sleep just about anywhere...

J/k...

[VX KAT]

Too many words MeowMix, I took the liberty of slimming down your ad to get quicker responses:

J/k...

Awesome Ashley!

[pbkid]

meowmix-
dont be worried at all about doing easy trails. Once you are in MOAB and you see how we run it, everything will make more sense to you.

Daily, there are different groups of people who choose trails that they would like to do and we all break up our separate ways. Some choose difficult trails and others pick easier or more scenic trails.

There are plenty of people who go out to moab in a stock VX with no issues at all (although most upgrade their VX after their first trip to moab ). And on the majority of the difficult trails there are always bypasses as well, which its always fun to watch the big boys try the big stuff

Just always feel free to ask a veteran or trail leader if the trail they are doing that day has bypasses, we generally know how the trails pan out and if a stock VX can handle it. If you feel uncomfortable, feel free to come ask me, i dont consider myself a veteran, but i have been on most of the trails that the group does. My name is Jack.

[JoFotoz]

Just a thought Ms Meow...

If you can get to Moab on the 16th, you will be able to join in the VX "MASS" run on the 17th.....

Its a great way to get comfortable on an easy trail....meet / greet and bond with everyone,
and hook up with others of similar experience and 'ambitions' for the rest of the week...

...and of course, have a brew on the "Stoop" after!

Look fwd to meeting you.

jo

[Ldub]

Just a thought Ms Meow...

If you can get to Moab on the 16th, you will be able to join in the VX "MASS" run on the 17th.....

Its a great way to get comfortable on an easy trail....meet / greet and bond with everyone,
and hook up with others of similar experience and 'ambitions' for the rest of the week...

...and of course, have a brew on the "Stoop" after!

Look fwd to meeting you.

jo

Yah...what him say.....

That's a group shot of (L-R) Me, Jo, & Scott...hangin' on the stoop getting "stoopified"...

This is what Justin (Zeus) looks like...

[MeowMix]

Too many words MeowMix, I took the liberty of slimming down your ad to get quicker responses:



J/k...

Lol...good work VT; I ought to get plenty of responses now, lol. Can't help my lengthy posts sometimes -- I'm a writer. I like to write stuff, anything; sometimes too much stuff. Though I'll try to mind my gigantic paragraphs of complete BS from now on...

Thanks everyone for the comforting words, I was already feeling mild anxiety about going offroad, though I feel somewhat better now, lol. If others can do it in a stock VX, I can do it in a stock VX

...I will definitely be there for the mass VX run on the 17th. I'll probably leave Vegas the evening of the 16th, and Moab isn't a far drive.

Lol at your representations of yourself and other forum people Dub; I especially like that little dancing banana. I can't wait until I can legitimately use that thing in a post one day...that will be a satisfactory day.

[Triathlete]

I can't wait until I can legitimately use that thing in a post one day...that will be a satisfactory day.

All you have to do is commit and click!

[VX KAT]

Yah...what him say.....

That's a group shot of (L-R) Me, Jo, & Scott...hangin' on the stoop getting "stoopified"...

This is what Justin (Zeus) looks like...

but Dubzzy, what about me? (I couldn't decide which one) and VX Crazy

Meow, you won't need to worry about finding the right line. Just find someone that is similarly equiped and follow them. Some hood examples are Sue (VX Kat), Mark (MSHardeman), or Scott (Moncha...aka the boss man). They all have fun on the trail but tend to be a little saner in choosing their lines. Also at any point if you don't feel comfortably just give a holler amd there are many of uw that will be more than happy to spot you through a difficult spot. You will be amazed at what even a bone stock VX is capable of!

Yup! I stick real tight to Mark and Scott's rear end, both are excellent spotters!
Although all 3 of us do have slightly larger than stock tires, so we have a wee bit more clearance. I believe mine was about 1 1/4" higher with my 285s. The first year as fully stock, I did get some scrapes both front and rear, so ya gotta keep in mind that Billy's idea of difficulty and normal people's are vastly different. This is a "bumpy" road for Billy....

Lol...good work VT; I ought to get plenty of responses now, lol. Can't help my lengthy posts sometimes -- I'm a writer. I like to write stuff, anything; sometimes too much stuff. Though I'll try to mind my gigantic paragraphs of complete BS from now on...

Thanks everyone for the comforting words, I was already feeling mild anxiety about going offroad, though I feel somewhat better now, lol. If others can do it in a stock VX, I can do it in a stock VX

...I will definitely be there for the mass VX run on the 17th. I'll probably leave Vegas the evening of the 16th, and Moab isn't a far drive.

Lol at your representations of yourself and other forum people Dub; I especially like that little dancing banana. I can't wait until I can legitimately use that thing in a post one day...that will be a satisfactory day.

The thing about the dancin' nanner is..., um, er....ya see, um, um, Justin actually did look like that! (dang, tried to find the pic with no luck...DUB, can you find it??)

[Triathlete]

They are all just "bumpy roads"...







...just some of the bumps are a bit larger!

[VX KAT]

oh, this wasn't bumpy at all, just a little sand and a puddle...

[Triathlete]

oh, this wasn't bumpy at all, just a little sand and a puddle...

Well actually there was a bump on the other side of the puddle and sand that I was attempting to get up...

...unfortunately I sank in said puddle and sand prior to conquering the bump!

But someone had to try it!

[Ldub]

but Dubzzy, what about me? (I couldn't decide which one) and VX Crazy


Ummmmmm...hey, gimmie a break here...

I couldn't find any crazee cave WENCH smilies.....


The thing about the dancin' nanner is..., um, er....ya see, um, um, Justin actually did look like that! (dang, tried to find the pic with no luck...DUB, can you find it??)

Seriously...

Can I find a pic????...

R U F'N S'n ME?...