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IMPORTANT INFO REGARDING MOAB '09 RUN
The Moab Blm has implemented several new regulations regarding "organized" events in the area. In order to hold an "organized" event you have to apply for a permit, get insurance, collect money for every persons on every trail, etc... It all adds up to big money. To prevent us from having to make our annual trek to Moab a money pit for everyone involved we can no longer consider this an "open invitation" event.
The 2010 EF Moab run will be limited to the first 25 vehicles registered. Only EF members and their immediate families are invited to come. If your buddy wants to join you, he's more than welcome to come to Moab, he just can not "participate" in our run. The same can be said for anyone here that wants to come and doesn't make it in under the cut off number. We can't stop you from enjoying your vacation in Moab, we just can't "include" you in the event.
If you are serious about attending get your spot early, if you are thinking about going, post up. I will keep an updated list of who has confirmed and who is on the possible list. Once the 25 spots are filled we can no longer accept any more. If you are on the list and have to cancel please PM mrboyle as soon as possible, so the next person in line can be given the opportunity to come.
One final rule we must follow: since this is going to be a "non-organized" gathering of friends and family there will be no discussion as to the agenda prior to the run. We will still have a group dinner Saturday night at the Branding Iron at 7pm (bring cash for your dinners) but other than that all runs will be decided at City Market the morning of the run.
Please follow the rules posted above! If you have questions about the quoted definitions, PM me.
Now that that is out of the way let's carry on with our regularly scheduled event:
MOAB 2010 EF RUN, May 22-23
Confirmed attendees:
1. Diff Whack Daddy(1) Canyonlands(pullthru)
2. jrgaylor (2) Canyonlands(fullpull)
3. Alibino 94LTD (2) Canyonlands
4. J**p Gary(1) Canyonlands(tent)
5. Unclemike Unable to attend
6. Painter Ken(1) Canyonlands(pullthru)
7. Paul (1) Canyonlands(tent)
8. chad551 (1) Canyonlands(tent) UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
9. 67truckguy (0 for din) ???
10. james t (2+1kid) Canyonlands(tent)
11. Rick & Char(2) Canyonlands(fullpull)
12. 410Fortune (+1.5)
13. justsomeguy (2) Canyonlands(tent)
14. Heath (2) Canyonlands(Cabin)
15. MoabB2 (2+2kids) Canyonlands(Tent)
16. FAKRWEE (2) Canyonlands(fullpull)
17. Ralph(1) Canyonlands(fullpull)
18. hvac man (0) Moab Valley Inn
19. KirbyN(3) Desert
20. KirbyN buddy Phil (1) Desert
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
Maybes:
mrboyle(1) Canyonlands(tent)
nssj2
ProjevtAviator (+1)
tdavis Canyonlands Broken clavicle/business trip
67truckguy (+1)
gmanpaint (+1) Canyonlands NEEDS A TRANNY
offroader 69 me AWESOME economy
I will update as people confirm. Please also let me know if you are planning to attend the group dinner and how many are in your party.
Radio frequencies:
Once in town, these will be our frequencies. If you can tolerate it, we suggest you do not squelch your CB in order to maximize reception.
CB: channel 1
2M Ham: 146.520 Simplex
Lodging and Moab Information: Support this site by linking through the main page "Explorer Bookstore" to 4x4 books and/or Amazon.com and purchase Charles Wells "Guide to Moab, UT Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails". It is an absolutely invaluable resource for the trip and a "must-buy".
http://www.moab-utah.com/
http://www.4x4now.com/mu4wd.htm
TRAIL RATINGS (Moab trails are rated thusly; example trails within category are listed with each rating)
1 All weather road; 4WD not needed. (Sand Flats Road)
1.5 Graded road; 4WD may be needed in poor weather. (Onion Creek)
2 Unimproved or rarely graded road. 4WD or extra clearance needed at times, with no special driving skills required. (Chicken Corners)
2.5 Road rarely maintained, 4WD, good clearance, low gears (4LO) often needed, with some extra care and a bit of driving experience useful. (Gemini Bridges, Secret Spire)
3 Road in difficult terrain, rarely maintained, 4WD, good clearance and low gears essential, with some driving skill and daring required. (Top of the World)
3.5 Road in difficult terrain, probably maintained only by occasional users. Excellent stock truck or utility vehicle required, with considerable driving skill and daring needed. (Steelbender, Elephant Hill, Fins & Things)
4 Trail either never bladed or badly eroded. Stock vehicles are in jeopardy (read: be prepared to accept body damage). Modifications for improved off-road performance and top driving skills needed. (Metal Masher, Poison Spider Mesa, Hells Revenge)
4+ Trails reserved for those not much concerned with vehicle durability or personal safety. It is common to have 10% or more of the vehicles experience major mechanical failures on these trails. (Golden Spike, Cliffhanger, Moab Rim)
5 Relatively new category reserved for only the most extreme of trails. Don?t even think of running one without a winch, 35? tires, lots of lift, both axles locked, and willing to take major body damage. (Pritchett Canyon)
EXPLORER VEHICLE CATEGORIES
Stock: self explanatory, 4wd with low range - up to 3 rated trails
SuperStock: 1.5" lift; 31" tires, skidplates, LSD (limited slip differential) in rear - up to 3+ rated trails
Modified: 2.5" lift, 32" tires, LSD front and rear OR one locker - up to 4 rated trails
Big Dawg: 4" lift, 33" tires, LSD in one axle AND one locker in the other - 4+ rated trails
Extreme: 5.5+ lift, 35" tires, both axles locked, winch, willing to take major body damage - bring it awn, any trail
The Moab Blm has implemented several new regulations regarding "organized" events in the area. In order to hold an "organized" event you have to apply for a permit, get insurance, collect money for every persons on every trail, etc... It all adds up to big money. To prevent us from having to make our annual trek to Moab a money pit for everyone involved we can no longer consider this an "open invitation" event.
The 2010 EF Moab run will be limited to the first 25 vehicles registered. Only EF members and their immediate families are invited to come. If your buddy wants to join you, he's more than welcome to come to Moab, he just can not "participate" in our run. The same can be said for anyone here that wants to come and doesn't make it in under the cut off number. We can't stop you from enjoying your vacation in Moab, we just can't "include" you in the event.
If you are serious about attending get your spot early, if you are thinking about going, post up. I will keep an updated list of who has confirmed and who is on the possible list. Once the 25 spots are filled we can no longer accept any more. If you are on the list and have to cancel please PM mrboyle as soon as possible, so the next person in line can be given the opportunity to come.
One final rule we must follow: since this is going to be a "non-organized" gathering of friends and family there will be no discussion as to the agenda prior to the run. We will still have a group dinner Saturday night at the Branding Iron at 7pm (bring cash for your dinners) but other than that all runs will be decided at City Market the morning of the run.
Please follow the rules posted above! If you have questions about the quoted definitions, PM me.
Now that that is out of the way let's carry on with our regularly scheduled event:
MOAB 2010 EF RUN, May 22-23
Confirmed attendees:
1. Diff Whack Daddy(1) Canyonlands(pullthru)
2. jrgaylor (2) Canyonlands(fullpull)
3. Alibino 94LTD (2) Canyonlands
4. J**p Gary(1) Canyonlands(tent)
5. Unclemike Unable to attend
6. Painter Ken(1) Canyonlands(pullthru)
7. Paul (1) Canyonlands(tent)
8. chad551 (1) Canyonlands(tent) UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
9. 67truckguy (0 for din) ???
10. james t (2+1kid) Canyonlands(tent)
11. Rick & Char(2) Canyonlands(fullpull)
12. 410Fortune (+1.5)
13. justsomeguy (2) Canyonlands(tent)
14. Heath (2) Canyonlands(Cabin)
15. MoabB2 (2+2kids) Canyonlands(Tent)
16. FAKRWEE (2) Canyonlands(fullpull)
17. Ralph(1) Canyonlands(fullpull)
18. hvac man (0) Moab Valley Inn
19. KirbyN(3) Desert
20. KirbyN buddy Phil (1) Desert
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
Maybes:
mrboyle(1) Canyonlands(tent)
nssj2
ProjevtAviator (+1)
tdavis Canyonlands Broken clavicle/business trip
67truckguy (+1)
gmanpaint (+1) Canyonlands NEEDS A TRANNY
offroader 69 me AWESOME economy
I will update as people confirm. Please also let me know if you are planning to attend the group dinner and how many are in your party.
Radio frequencies:
Once in town, these will be our frequencies. If you can tolerate it, we suggest you do not squelch your CB in order to maximize reception.
CB: channel 1
2M Ham: 146.520 Simplex
Lodging and Moab Information: Support this site by linking through the main page "Explorer Bookstore" to 4x4 books and/or Amazon.com and purchase Charles Wells "Guide to Moab, UT Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails". It is an absolutely invaluable resource for the trip and a "must-buy".
http://www.moab-utah.com/
http://www.4x4now.com/mu4wd.htm
TRAIL RATINGS (Moab trails are rated thusly; example trails within category are listed with each rating)
1 All weather road; 4WD not needed. (Sand Flats Road)
1.5 Graded road; 4WD may be needed in poor weather. (Onion Creek)
2 Unimproved or rarely graded road. 4WD or extra clearance needed at times, with no special driving skills required. (Chicken Corners)
2.5 Road rarely maintained, 4WD, good clearance, low gears (4LO) often needed, with some extra care and a bit of driving experience useful. (Gemini Bridges, Secret Spire)
3 Road in difficult terrain, rarely maintained, 4WD, good clearance and low gears essential, with some driving skill and daring required. (Top of the World)
3.5 Road in difficult terrain, probably maintained only by occasional users. Excellent stock truck or utility vehicle required, with considerable driving skill and daring needed. (Steelbender, Elephant Hill, Fins & Things)
4 Trail either never bladed or badly eroded. Stock vehicles are in jeopardy (read: be prepared to accept body damage). Modifications for improved off-road performance and top driving skills needed. (Metal Masher, Poison Spider Mesa, Hells Revenge)
4+ Trails reserved for those not much concerned with vehicle durability or personal safety. It is common to have 10% or more of the vehicles experience major mechanical failures on these trails. (Golden Spike, Cliffhanger, Moab Rim)
5 Relatively new category reserved for only the most extreme of trails. Don?t even think of running one without a winch, 35? tires, lots of lift, both axles locked, and willing to take major body damage. (Pritchett Canyon)
EXPLORER VEHICLE CATEGORIES
Stock: self explanatory, 4wd with low range - up to 3 rated trails
SuperStock: 1.5" lift; 31" tires, skidplates, LSD (limited slip differential) in rear - up to 3+ rated trails
Modified: 2.5" lift, 32" tires, LSD front and rear OR one locker - up to 4 rated trails
Big Dawg: 4" lift, 33" tires, LSD in one axle AND one locker in the other - 4+ rated trails
Extreme: 5.5+ lift, 35" tires, both axles locked, winch, willing to take major body damage - bring it awn, any trail