2008 Zion Noobfest June 6-9 - See 1st post for info summary

[LJ]

I hate to flake at this date - but with packing and moving I've blown my back out again - it was the dresser that did it this time. Rather than wait and see if it's better I thought I would back out of Saturday now and hopefully someone can take my spot.

I will be there for dinner at the Pizza Noodle to meet everyone though.

Thanks Tanya Shane and everyone else for getting this all set up - you have no idea how much I was looking forward to it.

Lin

[Randi]

I hate to flake at this date - but with packing and moving I've blown my back out again - it was the dresser that did it this time. Rather than wait and see if it's better I thought I would back out of Saturday now and hopefully someone can take my spot.

I will be there for dinner at the Pizza Noodle to meet everyone though.

Thanks Tanya Shane and everyone else for getting this all set up - you have no idea how much I was looking forward to it.

Lin

Bummer about your back! Hope it heals quickly...
I guess we met once at a Tomfest, but I'm not sure who you are. It'll be nice to put a face with the name (as with all the other folks here).
Glad we'll see you over at the Pizza Noodle. : )

[Jaxx]

just a FYI, I believe the Pizza and Noodle takes cash and checks only, no cc or debit cards.

[rockgremlin]

just a FYI, I believe the Pizza and Noodle takes cash and checks only, no cc or debit cards.

i believe you're correct. note to self: better bring the cash when dining here!

[Iceaxe]

We have an opening for ONE person on Saturday and TWO on Sunday.....

We are not interested in adding any more novice at this time, but if you are capable of taking care of yourself without outside help you are welcome to join up.

At this time... Preference will be given to those with more experience and anyone willing to bribe me with out-of-state beer.

:five:

[ratagonia]

Just a few other questions and some other information for the group.

I talked to Rock, and the Smith Mesa Campground is about 2 miles down the Smith Mesa road. I don't have a map in front of me, but from what I remember, you take the road that goes north toward West Rim (same road for Subway), and you will make a left onto Smith Mesa Road. I think the park boundary is 1.4 miles down on that road, and I think Nelson's and Rock's group will be camping within 2 miles of the turnoff. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

As for the Noodle on Saturday; what time are people meeting up? Are we hanging out at anyone's campsite afterwards?

Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!
A.J.

To get to Smith Mesa from Springdale:

Drive 14 miles South and West to the town of Virgin. Turn Right on the Kolob Terrace road (aka Kolob Reservoir Roat, aka KT road).

Proceed appros 7.5 miles up the KT to the Smith Mesa road. This is between the Right Fork and Left Fork trailheads. Turn Left onto the Smith Mesa dirt road.

Arive another mile and a half. Keep your eyes peeled for a large group of unruly people. Introduce yourself. Party Hearty, whether they are the noobfest or not.

Tom

[LJ]

just a FYI, I believe the Pizza and Noodle takes cash and checks only, no cc or debit cards.

Yep - I'm sitting here next to the Pizza Noodle right now listening to some east coast lady lay into the poor staff about it. Number one question in Zion Outdoor "Where's the nearest ATM?" Right before "Do you sell Moleskin?"

[LJ]

I hate to flake at this date - but with packing and moving I've blown my back out again - it was the dresser that did it this time. Rather than wait and see if it's better I thought I would back out of Saturday now and hopefully someone can take my spot.

I will be there for dinner at the Pizza Noodle to meet everyone though.

Thanks Tanya Shane and everyone else for getting this all set up - you have no idea how much I was looking forward to it.

Lin

Bummer about your back! Hope it heals quickly...
I guess we met once at a Tomfest, but I'm not sure who you are. It'll be nice to put a face with the name (as with all the other folks here).
Glad we'll see you over at the Pizza Noodle. : )



Yeah - it was last summer. I was the tall blond who hung out in camp a bit with you and your daughters - I think it was the day you did Keyhole in bikinis. Anyway, I'll be there for sure on Friday. I owe Shane a couple (or more) beers.

L

[Don]

So, another plan change.
I'm going to back out of Courtney's group for Hidden Canyon on Saturday. (Thanks anyway Courtney). Jaxx/Felicia hooked me up with a Saturday Das Boot permit their not going to use so Josh and I are going to jump on that opportunity!
The permit is for 6 people. So we have 4 openings into Das Boot Saturday and would love for some one to come along with us.
Josh and I are intermediate canyoneers. I'm quite confident we can do this canyon with just the two of us, we have GPS, rope, maps, technical gear. But part of the reason we are coming down to Zion this weekend is to meet other canyoneers so we would love someone to join us.
:friday:

[Jaxx]

Ok last minute details: Anyone going with our group to PineCreek on Sunday lets meet at the lower TH at 8 am. Hopefully I will get the permit Saturday night. If not I may be a little late.

If you want my cell just PM me. See everyone this weekend!!! :five:

[rockgremlin]

Drive 14 miles South and West to the town of Virgin. Turn Right on the Kolob Terrace road (aka Kolob Reservoir Roat, aka KT road).

Proceed appros 7.5 miles up the KT to the Smith Mesa road. This is between the Right Fork and Left Fork trailheads. Turn Left onto the Smith Mesa dirt road.

Arive another mile and a half. Keep your eyes peeled for a large group of unruly people. Introduce yourself. Party Hearty, whether they are the noobfest or not.

Tom

Thanx for the detailed description Tom. :2thumbs:

BTW, I echo the question about the Pizza Noodle: WHAT TIME on SATURDAY? :ne_nau:

[shaggy125]

EDIT: oops, someone already posted this... ahh well I'll leave it here because venting makes me feel better :mrgreen:

I only glance at this thread every now and then since I work this weekend and am not going to the noob fest. One piece of info for the noobs... Pizza Noodle doesn't take debit or credit cards! They will send you to the bank to use the ATM, so BRING CASH! :frustrated: :frustrated: :frustrated: (or walk in, ask if they take cards now, when they say no tell them you are taking your 50 people sized party to Oscars. Seriously, who carries cash anymore?) :frustrated: :frustrated: :frustrated: :frustrated: :frustrated: :frustrated: :frustrated: :frustrated:

[Iceaxe]

BTW, I echo the question about the Pizza Noodle: WHAT TIME on SATURDAY? :ne_nau:

You guys set a time and we'll be there... I've taken on all the responsibilities with this project that I intend to

[Iceaxe]

Groups have been split:

Saturday's 24 N00bs and Helpers doing Pine Creek and Keyhole.
This group will be heading for Pine Creek First.
1. A.J.
2. John - alusul
3. Shaun - Track runner
4. Allison
5. DiscGo - (DiscGo, Warren)
6. Warren - (DiscGo, Warren)
7. Axpence - (Axpence, J-Rob)
8. J-Rob (Axpence, J-Rob)
9. Glasscutter - (Acca, Shagster, Glasscutter, Beech, Hanker)
10. Shagster - (Acca, Shagster, Glasscutter, Beech, Hanker)
11. Hanker - (Acca, Shagster, Glasscutter, Beech, Hanker)
12. Bo (if his injured shoulder allows him to do it)

This group will be heading for Keyhole first.
1 Ice
2. Tanya
3. Alex - (Adam, Alex)
4. Adam - Redbonz - (Adam, Alex)
5. Hank - (Hank, Randi)
6. Randi - (Hank, Randi)
7. Felicia - (Felicia, John)
8. John - (Felicia, John)
9. Win
10. Pubalz
11. Scott - Acca - (Acca, Shagster, Glasscutter, Beech, Hanker)
12. Justin - (Acca, Shagster, Glasscutter, Beech, Hanker)

Sunday Group doing the Subway or Subway and Das Boot.
This group will be heading for Subway.
1. Bo
2. DiscGo - Axpence - (DiscGo, Warren)
3. Warren - Axpence - (DiscGo, Warren)
4. Shagster - (Acca, Shagster, Glasscutter, Beech, Hanker)
5. Justin - 'Beech (Acca, Shagster, Glasscutter, Beech, Hanker)
6. Hanker - (Acca, Shagster, Glasscutter, Beech, Hanker)
7. Glasscutter - (Acca, Shagster, Glasscutter, Beech)
8. Win

This group will be heading for Das Boot.
1. Hank - (Randi, Hank)
2. Randi - (Randi, Hank)
3. Felicia - (Felicia, John)
4. John - (Felicia, John)
5. John - alusul
6. A.J.

Meeting place and time....
Saturday - Visitor Center - 9:00 am
Sunday - Lower Subway Trailhead - 7:00 am

[Alex]

Thanks Ice, :2thumbs:

Anyone wants to meet on Friday night?

[Iceaxe]

Anyone wants to meet on Friday night?

That depends.... you going to try and give me dog kisses again????

:lol8:

[Don]

Thanks Ice, :2thumbs:

Anyone wants to meet on Friday night?

Josh and I will be around Friday night. Actually we haven't really decided where we're going to camp yet. Would be cool to meet up, drink some brew and kick around the footbag...

[Alex]

Anyone wants to meet on Friday night?

That depends.... you going to try and give me dog kisses again????

:lol8:

I don't get it.... :ne_nau: Must be too early in the morning or something.

[abirken]

Anyone wants to meet on Friday night?

That depends.... you going to try and give me dog kisses again????

:lol8:

I don't get it.... :ne_nau: Must be too early in the morning or something.


Hey Alex, you know where I will be staying so I'll see ya there!! :haha:

[AJ]

To get to Smith Mesa from Springdale:

Drive 14 miles South and West to the town of Virgin. Turn Right on the Kolob Terrace road (aka Kolob Reservoir Roat, aka KT road).

Proceed appros 7.5 miles up the KT to the Smith Mesa road. This is between the Right Fork and Left Fork trailheads. Turn Left onto the Smith Mesa dirt road.

Arive another mile and a half. Keep your eyes peeled for a large group of unruly people. Introduce yourself. Party Hearty, whether they are the noobfest or not.

Tom

Thanks for the confirmation, and the more specific information Tom...

[Alex]

Yup, right next to my cozy motel room :haha: Now that's roughing it! :cool2:

[Sombeech]

Hey, I've got some yard work piling up. Can we post pone the noobfest for a couple of weeks?

Thanks.

[rockgremlin]

Hey, I've got some yard work piling up. Can we post pone the noobfest for a couple of weeks?

Thanks.


:roflol:

[Iceaxe]

Hey, I've got some yard work piling up. Can we post pone the noobfest for a couple of weeks?

http://bogley.com/forum/files/bitchslapped1.gif

[abirken]

Hey, I've got some yard work piling up. Can we post pone the noobfest for a couple of weeks?

http://bogley.com/forum/files/bitchslapped1.gif


Everything about this is funny....and if I were Ice, I'd be doing more than bitch slapping Beech for that comment. :2thumbs: :lol8:

[Sombeech]

Thanks for understanding, everybody. I'll buy you all a can of Mountain Dew for the inconvenience.

These permits are refundable, right?

[tanya]

Bogley N00Bfest - June 6-9 in Zion National Park.

Fest Rule:
IF YOUR NAME IS ON THE LIST AND YOU DON'T SHOW YOU WILL NOT BE WELCOME AT THE NEXT EVENT :eek2:

Meeting places and times....

Friday Night Get-together
:cheers: :afro: :cold: :friday: :kickit: :party: :eat: :bandit: :party:

Bit n' Spur - 7pm BAR and Mexican Restaurant
http://www.bitandspur.com/

Saturday - Zion Visitor Center - 9:00 am
We will pick up all permits for the weekend at this time.

Saturday Night Get-together
:cheers: :afro: :cold: :friday: :kickit: :party: :eat: :bandit: :party:

Pizza Noodle 7pm
Sadly they only take cash and local checks. They do serve beer.
http://www.zionpizzanoodle.com/home.html

Sunday - Lower Subway Trailhead - 7:00 am

Directions to Lower Subway Trailhead - AKA: Left Fork Trailhead - From the Zion Canyon Visitor Center drive 14 miles west on Highway 9 to the town of Virgin. Turn north (right) on the signed Kolob Reservoir Road. Travel 8.1 miles to the signed Left Fork Trailhead. The trailhead is on the east (right) side of the road and contains a large dirt parking lot, pit toilet and information kiosk. It takes 30 minutes to reach the TH from Springdale.

Don't be late, we will not wait.

Even for the late party goers. :lol8:
http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/2262889/hangover-main_Thumb.jpg

This group will be heading for Pine Creek First on Saturday.
1. A.J.
2. John - alusul
3. Shaun
4. Allison
5. DiscGo
6. Warren
7. Axpence
8. J-Rob
9. Glasscutter
10. Shagster
11. Hanker
12. Bo (if his injured shoulder allows him to do it)

This group will be heading for Keyhole first on Saturday.
1 Ice
2. Tanya
3. Alex
4. Adam
5. Hank
6. Randi
7. Felicia (John, Felicia)
8. John (John, Felicia)
9. Win
10. Scott - Acca - (Acca, Shagster, Glasscutter, Beech, Hanker)
11. Justin - (Acca, Shagster, Glasscutter, Beech, Hanker)

This group will be heading for Subway Sunday.
1. Bo
2. Jan
3. DiscGo
4. Warren
5. Shagster
6. Beech
7. Hanker
8. Glasscutter
9. Win

This group will be heading for Das Boot Sunday.
1. Hank
2. Randi
3. Felicia (John, Felicia)
4. John (John, Felicia)
5. John - alusul
6. A.J.

Saturday's Break-away Groups for "harder canyons."

Nelson and Rock's Group - Saturday
1. Nelson
2. Jason
3. Mike
4. Justin - Rockgremlin
Contact Nelson or Rock for more information

Courtney's Group - Saturday: Cable Mtn w/Hidden Canyon descent
1. CP - Courtney
2. DB - Deann
3. Eiji
4. Andy
Contact Courtney for more information.

Jaxx's Group to Fat Man's Misery - Saturday
1. Jaxx
2. canyongirl
3. Caccc
4. Caccc's wife
5. Tyson
6. Tyson's GF
Trip Full. Contact Jaxx for more info.

Don's Das Boot Trip for Saturday
1. Don
2. Josh
Contact Don for more info

Sunday's Break-away Groups

Courtney's Group - Sunday: Mystery and an early morning Peak bag before that.
1. CP - Courtney
2. DB - Deann
3. Sherry
4. Jeff Bell
5. Eiji
Contact Courtney for more info

Jaxx's Pine Creek Group - Sunday
1. Jaxx
2. canyongirl
3. Caccc
4. Caccc's wife
5. Don
6. Josh
7. Tyson
8. Tyson's GF
Contact Jaxx for more info.

Red Cave on Sunday
Located in Mt. Carmel - No ropes are needed, but there is lots of downclimbing. How hard the obstacles are depends on the sand level on the day you do it, which in this canyon changes often.
1. Nelson
2. Rockgremlin
3. Adam
4. Alex -
6. Shaun
7. Kyrell
8. Ice
9. Tanya
Contact Nelson or Rock for more info.

There is a lot of fun climbing (up and down) in Red Cave!
Ice Man in Red Cave....
http://www.zionnational-park.com/images/albums/images/slot-red-cave-9c_jpg.jpg

Read below before asking questions:

Equipment:
Everyone is responsible for a harness, one locking biner, and a rappel devise that you know how to use! A shortie wetsuit is required as a minimum, neoprene socks, canyon shoes, helmets are advised, (bicycle helmets work for noobs). You will also want a dry bag to keep anything you want to stay dry in. You can probably beg, borrow or rent - rentals are available in Springdale. If you need equipment post and maybe someone else can help you out.

Canyoneering Gear
http://climb-utah.com/Misc/gear.htm

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY!

There is no cost for this trip, but permits do cost money. It is good manners if everyone gave the folks who pick up the permits $5 for each route you do. So bring a couple of $5 bills in your pack. We'll let you know who picked up the permits.

Rope: We need several folks to bring rope, and plan on sorting them in the parking lot on Saturday morning. We will be in larger groups and we can move faster if we have the ability to fix several rappels at once and we are hoping to fix the first few raps so we can move faster.

[nelsonccc]

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[nelsonccc]

Just saw that there's been a group list posted for Red Cave on sunday. I'm open to suggestion on the starting time and planned route. I'll talk at you Saturday.

[tanya]

Notice the party time guys! Let's shoot for 7pm since some people like to go to bed early because they need their beauty sleep for the canyons. Randi and Felicia are in charge of the parties, but I threw up a time ladies so those leaving now know when we can meet.
:rockon: :afro: :drums: :banana: :guitar: :clap:

Friday Night Get-together
:spruceup: :nomystery: :knary: :whistling: :dizzy: :Ahnuld: :drink: :eat: :pitcher: :roll_lol: :friday: :cheers: :five:

Bit n' Spur - 7pm BAR and Mexican Restaurant
http://www.bitandspur.com/

Saturday Night Get-together
:spruceup: :nomystery: :knary: :whistling: :dizzy: :Ahnuld: :drink: :eat: :pitcher: :roll_lol: :friday: :cheers: :five:

Pizza Noodle 7pm
Sadly they only take cash and local checks. They do serve beer.
http://www.zionpizzanoodle.com/home.html

[Don]

Josh and I are leaving Utah valley in a few minutes. Noobfest away!
So no internet for days!


:rockit: :2thumbs: :friday:

[Felicia]

Tayna: the 7pm party time is great! Thanks for taking the lead!!! :hail2thechief:

Looking forward to seeing everyone! :five:

[tanya]

You are welcome! See you tomorrow!
:five:

[abirken]

It's really early, I'm on limited sleep and feelinng a bit out of it but the coffee is brewing. About to hop on the wide open road! See ya'll in Zion!! :haha:

[DiscGo]

I'm taking off right now, and I will see you guys tomorrow morning. I can't wait!

[Htoad]

Noobs! Enjoy the canyon(s) I'm tele skiig in the Tushar's. Gotta enjoy the snow while it is here. The slots will be around much longer. Y'all be safe and take care of each other.

[Cirrus2000]

It's Friday night at midnight. Does anyone know where the N00BS are?

And will the Bit & Spur ever be the same?

Still jealous...

[stefan]

nice, kev, you just hit 1000 posts

[Htoad]

Summer Skiing!

[Iceaxe]

Thanks to everyone who came to Bogley-fest!!!! :2thumbs:

It was great to meet new friends and renew old friendships. :five:

A special thanks to those that helped with permits and to the "talent" that gave freely of their time to help the less skilled.... it was really a nice group effert.

A big thumbs up to Rockgremlin who brought me a cold case of my favorite beer.... the rest of you could learn something from Rock. :haha:

And thanks to Tom Jones and Canyoneering USA for donating some sweet swag for our Saturday moring raffle. Remember to support those that support us. :nod:

Canyoneering USA
http://www.canyoneeringusa.com/

:rockon:

[sparker1]

Can't post to every thread I've enjoyed here today. Overall, this appears to have been one honking love fest, and a lot of outdoor fun. People here in Florida have no idea what's going on out there (unless they have been). Glad you were all able to participate, thanks for sharing the pix and vid.