MOAB RUN 2K7

[Demo]

Saturday sounds good to me, that would save me the trouble of sitting up camp at Neo's just to take it down again. I'll be kinda tired after driving 12 hrs but my Co-pilot can take over. She would get a kick out of that.

The earliest I can possibly be there is around 2-3pm Saturday by my calcumutations.

Otherwise everything is completely up in the air for me, I am up for anything.


We do need to make sure that we are able to get any permits before hand. K? If someone will take care of that, I will cook something for us one night, if not all. It shouldn't kill us.

I am Stoked!!

[NEOCON1]

i can take care of permits we just need to know how many trucks , sat. sounds good for me Nav is working and that way she will be here at the house for the others coming in .

[ictH3]

Originally Posted by NEOCON1

X2 Rocks brought the good stuff for us in Aug.

i was wondering who all the newbies were on this trip so we would know who gets to be the beer biotches this time . It was only last year that west , beebs and myself were the new lil beer biotches

I guess I'm going to be one of the newbies and a beer biotch.
What kind would you like me to bring? Master!

[NEOCON1]

if we decide to pull the trigger on this little side adventure i will need some info on each truck and we gotta hope we can still get in .

i found all of this


Permits are issued to walk-ins on a space available basis, and to confirmed reservation holders. Permits may be obtained in person either the day of, or the day before a trip begins. All members of a party must be present for a regulation talk at the time the permit is issued. Rangers will not issue permits during the last hour of visitor center operations.
Permits must be obtained at the district visitor center nearest to where the trip originates. For example, if your trip is in the Needles, you must pick up the permit at the Needles Visitor Center. Visitors entering the backcountry through remote locations (that do not involve passing one of the park's visitor centers) may receive their permits in the mail. In addition, permits for river trips and for campsites along the White Rim Road may be mailed in advance. The reservation office at park headquarters in Moab is the issuing visitor center for river trips as well as for mail permits.
In order to receive permits by mail, visitors must contact the reservation office at least two weeks before a trip begins. Groups must provide vehicle information for all vehicles that will be in the park overnight (license plate number, make, model and color), and coordinate parking arrangements for any vehicles left at trailheads before a permit can be mailed.

Reservations
Do I need a reservation? Reservations are highly recommended. Competition is greatest for White Rim trips during the spring and fall, Needles backpacking permits during spring, and for group campsites throughout the year. For these activities, groups should apply as early as possible. In the past few years, the Cataract Canyon allocation has been filling by late April or May. Unreserved campsites are made available to walk-ins on a first come, first served basis. Walk-in permits may be obtained only at district visitor centers. Reservations are made by mail or fax only. Write to the park for a reservation form.

[NEOCON1]

Originally Posted by ictH3

I guess I'm going to be one of the newbies and a beer biotch.
What kind would you like me to bring? Master!

no need for the formalities just bring some local kansas brews for us to sample

who has that list that all us newbies got last time ? it was somethin like , bottle opener , rubber glove for fetchin the freezin beers from the ice water etc. etc.

[NEOCON1]

i found a # for the rim run i can check on it

Maps/permits: Latitude 40 degrees: Moab West Mountain Bike Map. A permit is required for the campgrounds on the White Rim Trail. Call (801) 259-4351 well in advance for information and reservations

[Demo]

Awesome Neo, just let me know if there is any way I can help.

List for White Rim Trail Sat 7th - Mon 9th

Neocon
Demo, MIF , and kids (Dogs, If they can't go we'll figure it out)
0313H3 ?

Send Neocon a PM w/ your License plate number, State, make, model and color if you plan to participate.

[NEOCON1]

allright any other early birds gettin into moab are welcome to join us on this lil excursion into Canyonlands . i will see if i can get a reservation for 5 trucks even if only 3 of us show up .

My PLan B : if no reservations are left i can get us onto the trail from the potash road we wouldant have a permit but could just play dumb ( im pretty good at that ) . also they say no dogs allowed but this has came up before , and i know some people that take their dogs anyways . they say this is still one of the least explored areas in north america , the rangers will still be busy with all the crazy heepers so we can probably make it thru with no hassels .

i will call today and see what i can find out .

[NEOCON1]

well i got one of these

http://www.nps.gov/cany/planyourvisi...ad/appform.pdf


i will fill it out and see if we can still get in or not atleast the office is close to the pad .

[Demo]

let me know how much I owe you for the permit.

[RuggedH2]

I think I can make this side trip on Saturday afternoon.

Who's navigating? What branch of the military were you in Neo? Are you safe with a map?

[HummBebe]

Count me in

[OldHiker]

Just saw this update for the White Rim Trail. My plans are to head up Shafer from near Moab. I did this last year and it is beautiful. You don't go up the switchbacks this way. This lengthens the trip, but it is worth it. I am planning on spending two nights and 3 days out. I want to take my time and do side trials if they look interesting. I am not coming in until Sunday, April 8th. Planning on going out the 11th and returning the 13th. (Holy poop, just noticed it's Friday the 13th!) SR1355 is coming with me. (Maybe not. Just noticed his post above.) Anybody else is welcome to join me.

Count on food for 3 days. At least 5 gallons of water per truck. Camping gear. Not sure the temps at night on the Canyon floor.

Packing my truck tomorrow, leaving Monday for Florida. See everyone soon.

[NEOCON1]

Originally Posted by OldHiker

Just saw this update for the White Rim Trail. My plans are to head up Shafer from near Moab. I did this last year and it is beautiful. You don't go up the switchbacks this way. This lengthens the trip, but it is worth it. I am planning on spending two nights and 3 days out. I want to take my time and do side trials if they look interesting. I am not coming in until Sunday, April 8th. Planning on going out the 11th and returning the 13th. (Holy poop, just noticed it's Friday the 13th!) SR1355 is coming with me. Anybody else is welcome to join me.

Count on food for 3 days. At least 5 gallons of water per truck. Camping gear. Not sure the temps at night on the Canyon floor.

Packing my truck tomorrow, leaving Monday for Florida. See everyone soon.

i think we should combine our whiterim runs . i am cool with putting it off till your dates , is that ok with the others ? do you have a permit already ? or ????? i think i waited too long to get ours but will try this mon am. how much extra fuel do we need and does some one have some extra room on a roof rack for me if you see this F5 didant you run it last year , how much fuel does a 3bie need ????

[NEOCON1]

Originally Posted by 0313H3

I think I can make this side trip on Saturday afternoon.

Who's navigating? What branch of the military were you in Neo? Are you safe with a map?

i was in the Coast Guard 87-91 i can read a chart pretty good but a maps a whole nother story i usually tailgun and can help lead from the back . we have a bunch of people in this group that really know Moab alot better than i do yet . but im learning . will the later in the week plan mess you up on this run , i really want to meet and wheel with OldHiker .

anyone know if Rox is planning on this run with OldHiker , i thought a few were up for it a few months back when the idea was first hatched

[NEOCON1]

Originally Posted by HummBebe

Count me in

hey Beebster are you cool with rollin later in the week ??? i think being with oldhiker will be safer for all of us

[OldHiker]

Originally Posted by NEOCON1

.....i think being with oldhiker will be safer for all of us

[NEOCON1]

Originally Posted by DemoDaddy79

let me know how much I owe you for the permit.

does rollin later in the week sound ok for you demo , sorry $hit changes so quick around here last time is saw H2Rox she had just met oldhiker and some of us had talked about this run . their expierience will be a great help to have along with us . hope we can get this to work ok for everyone .

[SR1355]

Count me in for the White Rim run Neocon... Just let me know the dates and if I owe you anything for permit.

I'll have plenty-o-room for any extra gear... I just completed mock-up of 18X48 jamboree rack plus I'll have roof rack for overflow. Anyone got any thoughts on safe weight limit on spare tire mount. I stood up there (200#) and bounce around a little and it seemed pretty stout... Hoping to put cooler and 2-5 gal jerry cans there...

Bought one of those ultimate extreme cooler and designed rack around that and 2 cans. Cooler is suppose to keep ice for 6 days at 90. Not sure if we'll see that but we'll be able to keep some beverages nice and cold...

[H2 BULLY]

We are up for what ever, we just want to have fun and wheel with you all.