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penski61
05-04-2008, 08:48 PM
hey everyone unfortunatly i cant make the gone moab trip , i really wish i could ,but my gf and i want to make a trip to MOAB in Sep sometime
i was checking to see if anyone would like to run this with me being new to MOAB and everything it would be cool to have someone to run with.
any interest would be awesome
ChefTyler
05-04-2008, 10:14 PM
If you don't find someone to go with, do NOT go wheeling. Wheeling alone is about the dumbest thing you can do in this hobby.
Sully4x4
05-04-2008, 10:43 PM
If you don't find someone to go with, do NOT go wheeling. Wheeling alone is about the dumbest thing you can do in this hobby.

Aside from?
the007forum
05-04-2008, 10:50 PM
hey Penski! I havnt seen you in a while. if im around ill defiantly come out there to see your fab work in person.

check out traildamage.com for a good idea on what some runs are like
penski61
05-04-2008, 10:58 PM
If you don't find someone to go with, do NOT go wheeling. Wheeling alone is about the dumbest thing you can do in this hobby.

thats why i posted to see if anyone will go otherwise we wont make the trip
here is a pic from devils staircase in sedona close to moab terrain
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z219/penski61/2209602655_8ba49eb01d_b1.jpg
DamnHippie
05-05-2008, 06:54 AM
You know, it seems like there are days when I just have to disagree, vocally, with most everything I hear/read.

The whole "never go wheeling alone" thing ranks right up there on my disagreement list.

Most of the wheeling I've done in my life has been alone. That includes absolutely every bit of wheeling I've ever done in the Moab area, and I've done pretty much all the trails out there rating in the 3 - 4.5 range.

IMO, there's absolutely nothing wrong with wheeling alone. Just make sure you're prepared to deal with whatever might happen, within reason. Carry tools. Carry spare parts. Carry food and water and other gear necessary to survive, perhaps for many days.

That's all there is to it. Don't be a worry-wort, don't be a panty-waist. Go for it.
Have fun.
Alpine Spirit
05-05-2008, 07:19 AM
Heck in Moab you can probably find a group to hook up with pretty easy. Unless its July and August. Sept I think you will have more people.
penski61
05-05-2008, 04:42 PM
what do u guys recommend , camping or staying in a motel , if a motel which one thanks :)
Creek
05-05-2008, 08:55 PM
i might be down with heading out there...depends on when in Sept though...anytime after the 13th, i should be around
Midnightblue54
05-05-2008, 10:25 PM
I would be game but I leave for The Citadel in mid august. :(
penski61
05-06-2008, 03:54 PM
i might be down with heading out there...depends on when in Sept though...anytime after the 13th, i should be around

good deal !! yeah leaning towards last full week in september , 25-29th
Creek
05-06-2008, 07:02 PM
good deal !! yeah leaning towards last full week in september , 25-29th

awesome...what are you looking to do while there??? crazy trails or more chill stuff? I'll probably have my dog with me, so no national parks. however, i know of some awesome places to camp on BLM land outside of the Needles district of Canyonlands. Late September weather will be kickass too!!!
penski61
05-06-2008, 08:04 PM
a little of both , with my truck im able to run like 4-5 rated trails so id like to hit some of the good stuff haha , but the other guys running are mostly just lifted , but definatly need good camping ;) do we need any kind of pass for camping on BLM land?
Creek
05-06-2008, 10:33 PM
nope...on BLM land, no permits (where I go anyway) and you can do anything you want out there. just leave no trace.
penski61
05-07-2008, 06:36 PM
sweet , looks like there are 3 trucks coming up from az so far :D , did you meet Az-Ted when you were down here camping?
Creek
05-07-2008, 08:45 PM
he didn't make it out that weekend...something about motor/tranny mounts
nissandoms47
05-07-2008, 10:04 PM
I could come. I only live a couple hours from moab and can meet up with you guys. They changed the moab trail ratings recently so if your truck can only run 4-5 rated trails I feel bad for you haha. Its 1-10 now..
Sully4x4
05-07-2008, 10:14 PM
Gemini Bridges and Fins N Things I think are 4-5, right?
penski61
05-07-2008, 10:25 PM
I could come. I only live a couple hours from moab and can meet up with you guys. They changed the moab trail ratings recently so if your truck can only run 4-5 rated trails I feel bad for you haha. Its 1-10 now..

:p , ya man the more the merrier be sweet to have 10 or more out there:D