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Udink
03-29-2007, 03:59 PM
The bi-annual San Rafael Event (http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC11NMA) is at Temple Mountain on April 20-22. If you're at all into geocaching, you ought show up! :nod: Even if you're not into geocaching, well, it's still a good time. I've been to the last four campouts in the San Rafael Swell, and they're great. We always bring our kids, and we never run out of things to keep them busy and having fun.

Last fall we camped just north of I-70 at the base of the San Rafael Reef and did lots of hiking, and a few brave souls made a quick jaunt over and did Moonshine Wash. Last spring we camped at Justensen Flats and did a lot of off-roading south of Copper Globe. I imagine this year that there'll be a good mix of off-roading and hiking. I'm planning on taking my kids to Wild Horse Window, and out to some sand dunes a few miles east of UT-24.

I assume most cachers already know about this event, but I figured I'd post it just in case anyone else is interested. :cool2:

accadacca
03-29-2007, 07:01 PM
I think the ole UTAG folks would run me off....j/k :haha:

RugerShooter
03-29-2007, 07:35 PM
No I think it would be just one particular person over there that would try that.

Udink
03-29-2007, 08:02 PM
Just set up your tent or park your trailer near the campfire and you'll be fine. :2thumbs: Me and the other more rowdy guys will be hanging out there all night long after the kiddies go to bed. :lol8:

DiscGo
03-29-2007, 10:02 PM
If I were still going to be in the State of Utah, I'd totally be there! Last time I went down to Crack Canyon, I really wanted to hit Temple Mountain. I hope you guys have a great time!

Mtnman1830
03-30-2007, 05:46 AM
I plan on being there with my 7 year old son.

BTW, thanks for keeping us posted over here, too!

asdf
04-16-2007, 06:24 AM
How many people attend this event each year?

Udink
04-16-2007, 06:49 AM
How many people attend this event each year?
There are probably around 30 who usually camp there the entire weekend, and an additional 20 or so who show up just on Saturday for some geocaching and a potluck dinner.

fourtycal
04-16-2007, 07:51 AM
Between this, the Car show in Moab, and TrailFest with Fuzzy in Price it is a tough choice weekend.
I have wanted to make this event for several years, it looks like a ball. This year it is Trailfest :ride: .
next year maybe! :2thumbs:

Mtnman1830
04-22-2007, 10:18 PM
It was a great time there in the Swell. Lots of People were there playing in the area too.

Nice to meet you, Udink!

RugerShooter
04-24-2007, 03:05 PM
Looks like you guys had fun wish I could have made it with.

Mtnman1830
04-24-2007, 06:17 PM
Udink, you going to post your video up here? Its a good one!

Udink
04-24-2007, 09:12 PM
Udink, you going to post your video up here? Its a good one!
Here it is. :smile:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcTDoB87cmY

I just got back from camp yesterday afternoon. It had rained all morning, but I'm still glad I stayed an extra day. I wish I could have done Crack Canyon with you guys, and I'll probably go back pretty soon (minus the wife and kids this time) to try it out. :haha:

Mtnman1830
04-24-2007, 09:27 PM
I'd wait a bit. DorkTeam put a geocache up there.

He said he was gonna call it "The Suppository"

RugerShooter
04-25-2007, 11:50 AM
I'd wait a bit. DorkTeam put a geocache up there.

He said he was gonna call it "The Suppository"

A cache up Crack canyon called the suppository
:roflol:

Udink
04-27-2007, 10:03 AM
I've finally gotten around to posting some pictures from the trip. A few of them are below, and there are more here (http://www.udink.org/pictures/04262007/).

The camping spot in Temple Wash
http://www.udink.org/pictures/04262007/img_8015.jpg

My wife attempting to climb up to a geocache (she couldn't make it)
http://www.udink.org/pictures/04262007/img_8056.jpg

The kids in Wild Horse Canyon (not the "Little" one)
http://www.udink.org/pictures/04262007/img_8080.jpg

RugerShooter
04-27-2007, 11:43 AM
Nice pics thanks for sharing