Headed Back to MOAB!!
 

Well to quote Sewie, we are headed back to Moab Bitches!!

The dates for the run are March 23 - March 30, 2008. The Easter Jeep Safari is scheduled the week prior. The run is open to 4x4's of all types, but our group is almost all Hummers. There will be some Jeeps and Scouts.

Moab has trails for everyone, from easy sightseeing trails all the way up to the ridiculously intense- (and beyond the abilities of most daily driver rigs). Don't worry if you haven't had a lot of desert slick-rock experience, there will be others that want to run the same stuff you will (and many experienced wheelers to guide and spot ya). The traction in Moab is incredible and it makes it possible to climb insane grades.

There are also many interested in running the more aggressive trails, so if you want to push your rig, but would like some other big Hummers around to spot you and assist if necessary ;) , now is the time. If you want to improve your wheeling skills....a few days to a week in Moab....will do it.

All the forum drama's that can occur on the inter-net, are non-existent in person and on trail-runs. Everyone gets along great, helps each other and has a good time wheeling. Moab is a resort town with good hotels and restaurants.

If anyone wants to show up early for the chaos of Jeep week that's cool too. The last Saturday of Jeep Safari is to Jeeps and 4x4's what Sturgis is to bikers (town is crazy). There are a few Hummers showing up on March 21st.

Some will come out and spend the whole week, some will make it for a few days. As the run gets closer we will get contact info out to everyone that plans to attend. If you can make it, you should schedule the time now. It is always a blast.

The sticky's at the top of this forum show past runs, I've never heard anyone say they didn't have a good time!
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Read the sticky's, but here are a few pics.

H2Bully on Moab Rim

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What the hell was Cookie looking for? :jump:

Looking forward to seeing you guys again. :beerchug:

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We've had people with non-adv. H3's with us. There's enough traction that you can get by on most trails without it. My locker was busted last time I was there and the only time I needed a strap was for Golden Crack and Golden Stairs.

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:D That's funny! I was wondering that too when I posted that pic. :giggling:

We will have to ask him, he and Cris are planning to make the trip from Michigan again, they have another guy from out there planning on it also.

This is gonna be great. Bonfires, steaks and beers again? :beerchug:

* Edit

No locker....no matter. Plenty of trails for any rig. Many others along to assist. Sewie ran difficult trails with a broken locker.....not everyone has as much experience as he does, and might not want to run the same trails he did...but different groups will run different trails.

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how would it be on an H3 with just the standard tires or the upgradalbe tires?

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Wow ! thanks for sharing !!

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You guys crack me up here. This is just wheeling guys.

The cool thing about Moab is all the different trails. There are many very easy trails, many moderate trails, and several difficult to very difficult trails. You run what you want. We will break up into groups, those groups stay together throughout the trail, an experienced guide will be with every group. We generally all meet back up for dinner, or a bonfire and beers later. Neo's house or the Gonzo parking lot are good meeting points.

Charles Wells has a guide book that is a good reference to locate and guide through the trails. Getting lost could be a challenge on some of them, if you were alone (which you only would be on this trip, by your own choice). The guide book is good material to know what you're getting into. Most Barnes and Noble bookstores have it, less than $20.

The cool thing about these runs is. Many there that have run these trails before. They help spot the new guys (and girls) and won't let you get lost. If you are newer to wheeling, these guys will give you pointers and help with tire placement, you will get a lot better in no time.

More experienced wheelers who have never been to Moab, generally are amazed (and they usually started out with high expectations). The place is wheeling paradise.

As far as vehicles go. Any Hummer will have a good time. You probably will leave wanting lockers, armor, better tires, upgraded suspension, increased articulation, you know........wheeling sh!t. Hell, who knows.....you may want to build a buggy after this. :giggling:

I should warn you the place and the hobby in general is addicting. Come on people, this crap is just for fun, and everyone is willing to help you, and nobody expects you to know everything.

You will be amazed at what your truck can do. :beerchug:

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I forgot to mention the scenery....it's incredible.

Moab Valley from several hundred feet above.

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A few guys (Demo, Neo, Old Hiker) looking for the best line to bring an H3 up the same steps I'll post next.

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One way in, same way out....If you drop down them in, you have to climb them back out. Cliff Hanger.

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I realize it's Christmas time (Holiday season if you prefer) and everyone is thinking about that. Many of us have ice and snow on the ground.

People are thinking about accessorizing their trucks, but maybe not wheeling them, right now. Cool....but Spring is right around the corner, this run is only three months away. Last year was a blast, and we had over a dozen trucks make it out. Most of these are planning to return again this year.

I know we have a lot of new members here, some of you might be up for a Moab adventure. Anyway, here is a website with a bunch of Moab info, lodging, food, activities, etc.

http://www.moab4x4parts.com/moab_info.php

Feel free to PM me if you have questions that you don't want to post.

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man wish i could go! if i can trade in my h3x for a h3 alpha i'd go

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So for us newbs who wanna come, anyone got an essential equipment list? Make sure we have the basics?
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First thing - lose the steps. You should have rock rails and UCP also.

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ok got it loose the rails, UCP?

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Sewie's right.

UCP- Under Carriage Protection

http://hummer.dealerfit.com/store/hu...1309_13045.php

Same GM stuff sold at the dealer, where they charge more money. Easy to put on yourself.

Rock rails

http://www.rocky-road.com/rockrail.html

I have these, the GM factory ones are good too and can be found on the site posted for the UCP. Both of these are important if you plan to run any of the more advanced trails.

A CB radio is also a must, everybody communicates with each other while the group is moving.

Gloves, blankets, water, other stuff too. Tow straps are a good thing to have but there will be plenty of others there. There are also several trucks with winches also, but I don't think anybody needed one last year.

* Edit -Well just the once, but several got pulled that time.

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hey i have a modified h3 what will it take for me to go on this trip

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as far as performance goes I have a Rancho lift with 37" toyo open country M/T's and a rear air locker

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Man, I'm reading this thread everyday and I'm jealous.

I'll be in school till August.

I hope to get the chance at MOAB some year in the future.

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grr i wanna go....but i live soo far away! i hate you guys who live right there!

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How many Jeeps'ers are going? I may be there about the same time frame. I'll have the TWO and the Rhino. ANyone else bringing quads/ bikes or anything else?

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At Rugged's request, I moved this thread here. I think that's appropriate because Moab ain't just an H3 thing. :) Everyone who has an interest in wheeling should go!

I hope to make part of this trip, still TBD.

Timpikeco is going? Yeah right. :giggling:


Tim, If i go... I will definitely bring my MTB and do the slickrock trail.

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Thanks CO!

It's about time we got some H2 owners in here. I hope Tim does make it, I want to show him how his old rig is holding up, (it's not quite as clean as it was when he owned it :D ). I have a few friends with Jeeps that might be left over after EJS sticking around for a couple days at the beginning of our run.

How about Adam, Castlerock, Tah2oe, Rocks? Where you guys at? Let's get some new H2's out also.

Time to get your party hats out. Lets do some wheeling in Moab.

Somebody out there in CO needs to finally talk Mooncricket into driving that new Jeep out to Moab, it's gotta be more comfortable on a road trip than the TJ. ;)

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You serious? Is this an invite? The young wife came home a few hours ago and said she was at Costco shooting the breeze with some woman driving a yellow Hummer...long story short...she wants one! That means I'll be in the market for an Alpha back in Alaska! She also asked what I was reading on the forum and I told her I think I might have an invite for a few days at MOAB. To which she replied "You should go Jeff! It only happens once in a while right?" If you're serious and it's an invite, pm me.

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I got these from another guy going back to Moab. His camera and photography skills are way better than mine. He had to go buy a Heep though, so his wheeling skills are in question ;) :D .

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