Moab Bogleyfest - May 1st-3rd 09

[abirken]

Bogleyfest in May '09- Moab

When: May 1 - May 3
Where to camp? Confirmed Goldbar Campground Site D on Potash road. Reservation is under my name. Look for the Bogley flag which will be a tshirt flying high in the sky! I've paid ahead for this campspot so you all can just pay me. It's $2.50 pp, per night to camp here.

People to camp at group site (up to 30 people)- let me know so I can add your name as the amount of people camping is limited with group sites.
If your name has a question mark, then I am unsure so just let me know.

Abirken
GHB
Chere +2 (kiddos)
Don +1 (kiddo)
Cirrus
Acca
fourtycal
rideon
Discgo + 2 (wife and kiddo)
Scoutmaster
Denaliguide
kapitansparrow (maybe?)
Luce + 1
jason + 1 (kiddo)

Cache hiker- may be camping elsewhere

What to hike? Saturday morning
Corona Arch is a nice, easy, kid friendly hike. Mill creek. Arches. Negro Bills canyon

What to ride? Meet up at Slickrock trailhead Friday 10 or 11 am. Details to follow. Possible ride later in the day on Friday.
Poison spider is minutes from the campsite.

Canyons to explore? TBD

Anyone want to lead for some canyon fun? Scout? Kev? Feel up to leading?

Where to swim? Pool, Millcreek, Colorado River

SATURDAY NIGHT 6ish is a group dinner at the Goldbar campsite. Any and all are welcome. Bring something to share if you'd like. If not, we won't hold it against ya!


Suggestions please go into this thread. You guys shoot!

:2thumbs:

I'll try to keep this page updated as we get it going. :haha:

[greyhair biker]

where: Sand Flats Rec Area...mainly because it is close to town & it's 'fairly cheap', there are lots of campsites with firepits & BBQs. Con: pit toilets, no showers, BYOwater. :ne_nau:
OR for a few dollars more we can 'camp' in town at an RV park with cabins and showers, and they're right in town.

swimming: Millcreek runs right through town & a great swimmin hole area (see Acca's pic of peeing on the rainbow) next to the entrance to the canyon Millcreek runs out of.

I know I'm not the only one who has a trailer or camper/rv. I'd be willing to haul it down there & set up a base camp.
.........just a few suggestions.

Hiking: too many places to mention in one reply!

[abirken]

Sounds like a good start! I do like Sand Flats, especially towards the back in the more primitive area. But with what could be a larger group that would be kind of inconvenient. Or maybe we all just find our own camping and one person could set a home base that we could all meet at for dinner/beer/diet cokes/mountain dews. :mrgreen:

I'd say beginning of May probably isn't as hot? Anyone else have dates that do or don't work for them?

[RedMan]

I'll be there May 12-17 for the UTVRally www.utvrally.com

Want to go for a ride?

[trackrunner]

I might be in. do some canyoneering/hiking/mt biking

[IntrepidXJ]

I'd certainly be interested if I am free. Might be nice to actually meet some of you ;)

[blueeyes]

Are kids welcome?

[abirken]

K well you guys check schedules and let's start planning a date. Redman is there riding on the 12th-17th but I know Don mentioned he can't on the weekend of the 15th and let's scratch Memorial Day weekend b/c it will be a zoo. Let's get back with some dates. Either first one or two weekends in May or the last weekend? :2thumbs:

[abirken]

Are kids welcome?

OH HECK NO GIRL.........adults only. TEASING! But of course our kiddos are welcome. Whether or not some of us chose to bring 'em is another story. :haha: Sometimes mommy needs to get away. :2thumbs:

[CrazyFinn]

I'll be there May 12-17 for the UTVRally www.utvrally.com

Want to go for a ride?


Redman,
I'm going to do my best to make it this year with the Ridgerunner group. My wife has plans with her daughter so we need to work out details but man I'm ready!!! :hail2thechief:

[blueeyes]

Are kids welcome?

OH HECK NO GIRL.........adults only. TEASING! But of course our kiddos are welcome. Whether or not some of us chose to bring 'em is another story. :haha: Sometimes mommy needs to get away. :2thumbs:

I just don't have anyone to leave them with for a long period of time. So if I am going to be able to make it then they would be coming too.

Last weekend in May works best for me. But I could possibly swing a different weekend.

[Don]

Ok so an idea has presented itself.....let's see how much further it gets. Bogleyfest in May '09- Moab?

Dates?
Where to camp?
What to hike?
What to ride?
Where to swim?

May 15th doesn't work and May 22 is Memorial weekend. I say first of May or last weekend of May.

Suggestions please go into this thread. You guys shoot!

:2thumbs:


Thanks for keeping in mind my drill weekend! I would not be able to get out of that (May 15-17) and would hate to miss Bogley-Moab!

[blueeyes]

Ok so an idea has presented itself.....let's see how much further it gets. Bogleyfest in May '09- Moab?

Dates?
Where to camp?
What to hike?
What to ride?
Where to swim?

May 15th doesn't work and May 22 is Memorial weekend. I say first of May or last weekend of May.

Suggestions please go into this thread. You guys shoot!

:2thumbs:

Kids?

I might bring the boy down. If Cody or Josh or anyone wanted to bring kids we could plan some kid-friendly day hikes or bike rides...
Of course I'll have to stay less-drunk...

Ok now I know I am crazy... I need to go to bed. :roflol: :roflol: :lol8:

I knew you posted something about kids somewhere.

[Don]

Kids?

I might bring the boy down. If Cody or Josh or anyone wanted to bring kids we could plan some kid-friendly day hikes or bike rides...
Of course I'll have to stay less-drunk...


Chere, did you quote me before I posted? :ne_nau:

[blueeyes]

Kids?

I might bring the boy down. If Cody or Josh or anyone wanted to bring kids we could plan some kid-friendly day hikes or bike rides...
Of course I'll have to stay less-drunk...


Chere, did you quote me before I posted? :ne_nau:

You are a BRAT! I am going to knock you upside the head. :lol8:

[greyhair biker]

I would calendar any dates to go to this thing :nod: (its hard to think at 4 in the am so I'll get back tonight )

[Mtnman1830]

Snow may be a problem this early, but Mt. Waas and Mt. Peale are on my list...

[cachehiker]

I'd love to climb Mt. Waas and Mt. Peale myself but I'm pretty sure you still have to deal with snow in mid-July.

[Mtnman1830]

I'd love to climb Mt. Waas and Mt. Peale myself but I'm pretty sure you still have to deal with snow in mid-July.

Yeah. That's the way it goes. You interested when I head up? Maybe a four day endevor?

[cachehiker]

My next trip is the Moab Skinny Tire Festival next month. It'll be a good chance to shake out the winter cobwebs. I only have time for bc skiing once per weekend, hate to train indoors, and we're currently in the single digit mornings, then red air days, then snow on the roads, then repeat rut.

After skinny tire, I'll start planning the next adventure. I could probably do Bogley Moab at the end of May. I'd love to get a jump on noobfest 09 as I've done little more than technical scrambling and a few short rappels. You know, stuff like the Subway in Zion.

Beyond that, I've got time for one more short trip and one more long one. I'm currently thinking of joining an Adventure Cycling Association group for a week long supported mountain bike tour through the Wind Rivers but I'm up for anything and won't start planning either until after the one before.

[sportsman]

Snow may be a problem this early, but Mt. Waas and Mt. Peale are on my list...

List? watch list? i have not seen you hit a peak yet

[Mtnman1830]

Snow may be a problem this early, but Mt. Waas and Mt. Peale are on my list...

List? watch list? i have not seen you hit a peak yet

Were your eyes closed here?

[accadacca]

We gotta camp and have a big fire! Maybe out in the sticks is best. Raise some hell! :lol8:

I think everybody in the same place would be fun. :five:

[Sombeech]

We gotta camp and have a big fire! Maybe out in the sticks is best. Raise some hell! :lol8:

I think everybody in the same place would be fun. :five:

Agreed, somewhere way out on Sand Flats road

[IntrepidXJ]

We gotta camp and have a big fire! Maybe out in the sticks is best. Raise some hell! :lol8:

I think everybody in the same place would be fun. :five:

Agreed, somewhere way out on Sand Flats road

I certainly wouldn't consider anywhere along Sand Flats Road 'out in the sticks'

:mrgreen:

[accadacca]

We gotta camp and have a big fire! Maybe out in the sticks is best. Raise some hell! :lol8:

I think everybody in the same place would be fun. :five:

Agreed, somewhere way out on Sand Flats road
Is that somewhere out where we hit that mtn bike trail last time? I forget what trail that was...

[sportsman]

Snow may be a problem this early, but Mt. Waas and Mt. Peale are on my list...

List? watch list? i have not seen you hit a peak yet

Were your eyes closed here?

LOL

[Sombeech]

We gotta camp and have a big fire! Maybe out in the sticks is best. Raise some hell! :lol8:

I think everybody in the same place would be fun. :five:

Agreed, somewhere way out on Sand Flats road
Is that somewhere out where we hit that mtn bike trail last time? I forget what trail that was...

That was up by Sovereign. Sand Flats is the one past Slickrock, I believe on the way out to porcupine rim. May be a little crowded come to think of it. Maybe somewhere past amassa back trailhead?

[cachehiker]

At the bottom of Hunter Canyon on Kane Creek Road there's a small set of about 4 campsites. No water, pit toilets, no GPS reception let alone cell phone reception and the largest campsite on the east side of the road is good for a group of a dozen or more around the fire. The others are limited to one large or two small to midsize tents each. I'm totally set up for car camping in location like this one and could bring a partial cord of firewood. There's also a couple of other similarly sized campsites up/down the road if a few want to keep their distance from the more raucous bogleyites.

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=hunter+canyon+moab+ut&sll=38.504117,-109.591413&sspn=0.022535,0.036607&ie=UTF8&ll=38.513402,-109.595189&spn=0.011266,0.018303&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A

[sportsman]

At the bottom of Hunter Canyon on Kane Creek Road there's a small set of about 4 campsites. No water, pit toilets, no GPS reception let alone cell phone reception ]

I would say if doing something like this where a bunch of people are trying to meet out in the middle of nowhere that have never been there before GPS reception is an absolute must. Otherwise people are going to be lost and annoyed, and it will either be a bad start to the trip or ruin it all together.

[blueeyes]

Getting lost would be half the fun of finding the place. How on earth did people ever function with out GPS.

I am good for car camping! I have all my own stuff and am dying to go camping, I even have a cord of wood already.

[denaliguide]

my vote would be for the first weekend in may.

[sportsman]

How on earth did people ever function with out GPS.

They got lost, trips got ruined, and "strangers" didnt meet up with each other. just like i said...LOL

[moab mark]

The temps in the end of may can be pretty toasty. First part of May is usually about perfect for weather in moab.
Camping down in kane creek the end of May would be cooler then sands flats, but sand flats has it advantages you can be on the asphalt and off to where ever you want to go quick. It's a short jaunt out to kane creek. You have to pay to stay at sand flats. On a side note I think the aca is planning a roundy the end of may or first part of june in moab. I would lean to the first part of May if you can make that work.

[cachehiker]

I would say if doing something like this where a bunch of people are trying to meet out in the middle of nowhere that have never been there before GPS reception is an absolute must. Otherwise people are going to be lost and annoyed, and it will either be a bad start to the trip or ruin it all together.

If you have that much trouble finding the bottom of Hunter Canyon, people should not be letting you leave the house. There is GPS reception but the canyon is narrow enough that it's really hit and miss. You'll be able to get your "it's 0.4329 miles ahead" reading and then it just might disappear for 10 minutes or an hour. That should be enough to get you within 100 yards. If you need more help than that... Can I recommend an orienteering class?

[sportsman]

There is GPS reception but the canyon is narrow enough that it's really hit and miss. You'll be able to get your "it's 0.4329 miles ahead" reading and then it just might disappear for 10 minutes or an hour. That should be enough to get you within 100 yards.

well if you can get with in a hundred yards or ".4" miles ahead on the right road that is good enough for me. I was meaning the "take the third dirt road after the big bend in the paved road. Then turn right at the large sage brush, if you pass the tree stump you went to far :blahblah: " directions. And then the "oh that was a small bend not the big bend" explanation when someone gets found after being lost. know what i mean? And people that have been there always think they give great directions but that is somewhat because they have already been there before.

[RedMan]

We gotta camp and have a big fire! Maybe out in the sticks is best. Raise some hell! :lol8:

I think everybody in the same place would be fun. :five:

Agreed, somewhere way out on Sand Flats road

Dubinky Wells at the base of the needle is a huge flat perfect tenting and camp. And its way out in the sticks. The riding is great around Rainbow terrace and Hidden canyon.

[RedMan]

We gotta camp and have a big fire! Maybe out in the sticks is best. Raise some hell! :lol8:

I think everybody in the same place would be fun. :five:

Agreed, somewhere way out on Sand Flats road

Dubinky Wells at the base of the needle is a huge flat perfect tenting and camp. And its way out in the sticks. The riding is great around Rainbow terrace and Hidden canyon.

Oh, btw its haunted.

[blueeyes]

We gotta camp and have a big fire! Maybe out in the sticks is best. Raise some hell! :lol8:

I think everybody in the same place would be fun. :five:

Agreed, somewhere way out on Sand Flats road

Dubinky Wells at the base of the needle is a huge flat perfect tenting and camp. And its way out in the sticks. The riding is great around Rainbow terrace and Hidden canyon.

Oh, btw its haunted.

Like Indian haunted or something else.. that sounds like a good time to me.

[RedMan]

Yeah like a good haunted.
I always feel some great things there.

Saw an apparition once. Maybe it was tequila.
Several of my friends have reported the same.

[blueeyes]

Yeah like a good haunted.
I always feel some great things there.

Saw an apparition once. Maybe it was tequila.
Several of my friends have reported the same.

So what is the history of the area?

[RedMan]

Sego canyon on the other hand is a bad kind of haunted.

I only go there in the daylight now.

[RedMan]

Yeah like a good haunted.
I always feel some great things there.

Saw an apparition once. Maybe it was tequila.
Several of my friends have reported the same.

So what is the history of the area?

I have heard several versions. Not sure what I believe but its a interestng place to sit in the dark and be very still.

Its also a great place for an ass kicking bon-fire.

And no sand flats road tweekers hangning around.

[greyhair biker]

Sand Flats has more 'general' traffic, mainly because it's now paved all the way up nearly to the Porcupine Trailhead. There are a crapload of campsites. Yes, you have to pay but the last camp near the top is fairly new...ten miles out of town but quiet(I've camped there once) Campsite at the lower elevation are hotter and closer near the top are breezy and cool. The cliff camps are fairly well protected and cool down at night.
Kane Creek Road is much longer and all dirt but you can usually find a place to pull out. The first few miles along the river you end up paying no matter where you pull out & It gets dusty the more traffic it gets & you need a 4wd to cross the creek at times. Cars won't make it past the creek. Lots and lots of places to pull out and set up camp but very few 'marked' paysites past the canyon. It gets windy down the valley once it heads south.
Another area is up river in the Big Bend area. Honestly, Fourtycal and I have camped nearly everywhere down there for the last 15+ years and we tend to head up Sand Flats road most the time simple because of it's proximity to town - I don't really care where we camp. We've even camped down the potash road on several occasions...all the way from the first pull outs to Wall St. and up to the Poison Spider trailhead.
We've looked at the Bull Canyon area below Gemini Bridges but you can't really camp up there anymore. Any camps up on the LaSals are cool but take a while to get to.
.....this is probably information overload(sorry) but pick something easy for everyone to find :mrgreen:

[accadacca]

It would be cool if someone was in the area before our trip and could scope out a place. Then post pics and coords. :2thumbs:

Hell with the firewood. We ought to bring a trailer full of pallets and some gasoline. :ahhh:

[greyhair biker]

It would be cool if someone was in the area before our trip and could scope out a place. Then post pics and coords. :2thumbs:

Hell with the firewood. We ought to bring a trailer full of pallets and some gasoline. :ahhh:
I always bring some wood. You'll never find any down there. I always bring waterjugs.......you can fill 'em up at the artesian well at the base of the cliff near the junction to Moab. I also rattle on and on and on..... :haha:

[1Aussie]

Guys, there is a nice little camping spot out near Kens Lake (approx 7 mile out of town) called Flat Pass , generally there is water in the creek which is really nice & some old movie set caves are there, no facilities though. The area has trees for shelter which is nice in the hot weather & swimming is always nice too! The start or finish of Steel Bender is a bit further up the trail & not right near the camping spot.
There is also, of course, out a bit further along the behind the rocks trail as it opens up to a huge flat area, great for open camping & Huge Loud Ho- Downs :2thumbs: let me know if I can help in any way as I would be only too happy

[blueeyes]

Acca.... I like your style.

[1Aussie]

Oh yeah, there is also some new campsites just finished out Kane Creek Road, set up for tents, but they are awfully open to the hot sun, just ah'....at the start near the Moab rim trail or thereabouts, no trees at all. :ne_nau:

[KapitanSparrow]

May sucks for me :ne_nau:

[greyhair biker]

Is May a must do time? there's the end of April as well but we'd have to do at least a week after Jeep Safari (easter week) - that is an insane time to go!
Here is a link to the Sand Flats area:

http://www.utah.com/playgrounds/sand_flats.htm
and a calendar of events :
http://www.moabutah.explorefourcorners.com/events.html
BTW, the Moab Arts Festival is May 24th - 26th - very cool indeed :2thumbs:


I wasn't planning on being in charge or anything but IF I were I would choose this. :mrgreen:

If I can get my time off with days off or vacation days then I can go down early and find some sites. They are on a first come first serve basis - no reservations - but there are a lot of 'em and I can even find campsites during Safari week :ne_nau: There are just too many people AND extra law enforcement there...read: no loud parties. ANY other time works & the local enforcement doesnt usually bother you.

[KapitanSparrow]

Dude we need loud parties :haha:

[abirken]

Dang! I leave this thread for a few days and it takes off!! So we thinking weekend of May 1 or 22 or 29? IMO- I'd rather not go on a weekend that has something huge going on. End of April is out for me b/c I have a performance with my art center. So let's pin a date!


Edit: Oops ok so Memorial Day is the weekend of 22nd which is also the Art Festival which would be cool to go to. But I don't know how into the Memorial Day crowd I am into? Just me being OVERLY particular. :lol8:

[abirken]

May sucks for me :ne_nau:

May 1???

[1Aussie]

Guys, there is a nice little camping spot out near Kens Lake (approx 7 mile out of town) called Flat Pass , generally there is water in the creek which is really nice & some old movie set caves are there, no facilities though. The area has trees for shelter which is nice in the hot weather & swimming is always nice too! The start or finish of Steel Bender is a bit further up the trail & not right near the camping spot.
There is also, of course, out a bit further along the behind the rocks trail as it opens up to a huge flat area, great for open camping & Huge Loud Ho- Downs :2thumbs: let me know if I can help in any way as I would be only too happy

[live2ride]

Alright count me in, maybe I can bring a pop up and we can have somewhere to cook easier. that would be cool, I am down for mtn biking always!!

[Brewhaha]

Count me in for anytime.

[KapitanSparrow]

May sucks for me :ne_nau:

May 1???

If we're talking May then I'm good the weekend of May 1 or May 29 :haha:

[denaliguide]

may 1, and i can do it.

[sportsman]

BTW, the Moab Arts Festival is May 24th - 26th - very cool indeed :2thumbs:


This sounds cool... what exactly does the arts festival entail and include? Let's hear some details

[blueeyes]

May 1 or May 29th either works for me

[greyhair biker]

Ok. I am putting up (for a vote or not...moderators' perogative) the dates of May 1,2,3. If anyone wants to add a day on before or after they can but hopefully this will work. I will put in for these days when I get back to work on Monday. I will be there one way or another :nod:

oh...and I will be you guide if you will have me :mrgreen:

[blueeyes]

I am in! I could head down Thursday after work and stay until Sunday.

[greyhair biker]

I am in! I could head down Thursday after work and stay until Sunday.
Cool! I just asked Alison to spearhead keeping this info up so everyone can get to it.
THIS EVENT IS A GO. :2thumbs:

[Brewhaha]

may 1, and i can do it.

Back in the states by then? What's the matter, too much kiwi fruit?

[shlingdawg]

I gotta be in Vegas that next Monday anyway - I'm gonna try to swing this. :nod:

[greyhair biker]

BTW, the Moab Arts Festival is May 24th - 26th - very cool indeed :2thumbs:


This sounds cool... what exactly does the arts festival entail and include? Let's hear some details
Didn't mean to blow over this. The Arts Festival is in the big park somewhere around the center of town and is just a big getogether of artsy booths - people selling their wares. Not near as big as the Park City arts fest but the same idea...on a moaby shinyhappyhippie level. Lots of food & games & stuff too.

[greyhair biker]

If anyone needs tents...I mean big 6 to 8 man ones, I have a few I can bring for extra changerooms , along with an awning, a foldup kitchenette, sunshowers, dutch ovens, etc. I am gonna plan on building a 'basecamp'. Lightweight tenting will work the best unless someone wants to bring their Wall tent or something. I will be pulling my biketrailer too. It holds around 9 - 10 bikes. Someone bring a nice boombox(mine sucks) - maybe a generator...who knows. I'll have extra coolers & waterjugs......
...I'm just thinking out loud people :mrgreen:

[fourtycal]

Count me in. I'll be there the weekend before this for the April car show and the week after for the classic Bronco safari, heck I might as well mover there :haha:

This camp sounds like a good time, I'm in for Mountainbiking, Jeeping, dirtbiking/atv if anyone else is, a canyon if possible and whatever else :2thumbs:

[greyhair biker]

I'm more than likely driving my Jeep & biketrailer. My Dodge is getting old & is being saved for hauling my camptrailer - I'll more than likely be coming down alone so I dont 'need' a trailer :haha: I like to rough it! eclipsee_steering :ride: :rockit: :kickit:

[blueeyes]

I'm more than likely driving my Jeep & biketrailer. My Dodge is getting old & is being saved for hauling my camptrailer - I'll more than likely be coming down alone so I dont 'need' a trailer :haha: I like to rough it! eclipsee_steering :ride: :rockit: :kickit:

Rough'n it! NO TV!!! :nono: Radio's are a dam good thing.

I will be pull my stuff out doing the inventory, making sure everything still works. Hmmm, I have to figure out how to pack everything I jammed into my durango into the forester and add three bikes. Now that will be a trick!

I am soooo excited!!!

[cachehiker]

I just checked the old event calendar and it looks like either weekend could be made to work for me after all. I'll have to see how things look after the Skinny Tire Festival before I commit though.

And BTW, I'll probably opt for the quiet side of camp for a little bit of personal desert solitaire away from all the fumes.

REAL MEN DON'T NEED MOTORS! http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/2677498956_c114ec43b4_o.gif

[Cirrus2000]

Hmmm. I hit southern Utah on April 25, and fly back out of Vegas on May 3. But my plan was for all canyons all the time.

Might be able to make this work - not sure yet.

Anyone wanna do some canyons on, say Thursday & Friday (North Wash, anyone?) and hit Moab Friday evening? I'd have to leave town around 3:30AM Sunday. :eek2:

[abirken]

There's some action going on in the Canyoneering section regarding a noobfest........any thoughts on making this weekend a canyon weekend in Moab?
http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15843

[greyhair biker]

There's some action going on in the Canyoneering section regarding a noobfest........any thoughts on making this weekend a canyon weekend in Moab?
http://www.bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15843
I'm all for doing an allaround get together canyons/biking/motorbike/etc. The weekend of the 1st,2nd,3rd of May still seems to work the best.

[blueeyes]

I already have May 1st off. :2thumbs:

[cachehiker]

If anyone needs tents...I mean big 6 to 8 man ones, I have a few I can bring for extra changerooms , along with an awning, a foldup kitchenette, sunshowers, dutch ovens, etc. I am gonna plan on building a 'basecamp'. Lightweight tenting will work the best unless someone wants to bring their Wall tent or something. I will be pulling my biketrailer too. It holds around 9 - 10 bikes. Someone bring a nice boombox(mine sucks) - maybe a generator...who knows. I'll have extra coolers & waterjugs.....

If things work out between now and then, I'll be driving my new used car down. :2thumbs: And BTW, I tend to pack light much lighter than this. One bike, one tent, a small kitchen kit centered around a coleman two burner, a good book, no TV, and very few tunes.

Although I'm looking into rigging up a solar powered pump and misters, my big luxuries will likely be firewood and a Kelty Sunshade.

I can easily arrange to arrive on Thursday afternoon but somebody will have to tell me where to go and give me an idea of how much space to try and occupy. Kens Lake, Dubinky Wells, Hunter Canyon, somewhere else? Alison?

[Cirrus2000]

If the 1st weekend works, I can do this. I'll have a rental Cherokee (or similar model) with two big duffel bags of stuff. Mountaineering tent, tarp, minimal camping supplies, beer and wine, and a bunch of canyoneering stuff. Ready for anything! :2thumbs:

Hey, didj'all hear that Matrimony Springs has been closed because of high coliform counts? A shame.

[abirken]

Cirrus- beer wine? Count me in. :lol8:

[abirken]

BIG FAT BUMP.................WE STILL ON EVERYONE? :nod:

[greyhair biker]

ON BIGTIME! ..........although, I did have to put in for vacation on the friday and saturday. Everyone I work with told me they didnt have any plans for that weekend SO I am going to assume that I am getting it off.
So. anyway, I'm still planning on being there. :2thumbs:

[blueeyes]

me too me too!!!

[greyhair biker]

My local bikeclub wants to do a biketrip - to St. George the same weekend. I told them they could come to Moab with us :mrgreen: I havent heard back yet but its not even a debatable issue... I am going to Moab with y'all!

[KapitanSparrow]

Not sure here. I'm already taking a lot of time off in May to drive my mom around the wild west :ne_nau:

[cachehiker]

I've tentatively scheduled a week. Get there Wednesday or Thursday and leave Tuesday or Wednesday. :2thumbs:

I will probably be driving a new used car too. :2thumbs: Complete with tent camping gear sufficient for two days at a time in a location without running water or much shade.

Just tell me where to occupy space if the bottom of Hunter Canyon isn't good enough. I figure we might still be able to reserve a group site in Sand Flats to save some potential hassle.

So who's in charge of this? :ne_nau:

[Don]

I'm still planning on it, but might have to bring my son...

Can't volunteer to be in charge though. Too much on my plate right now.

[blueeyes]

I will be brining both my kids. I wouldn't go camping with out them. Well maybe... but not this time.

[Cirrus2000]

Well, I'm still firming up plans for my trip down, but it's looking like I can still arrive sometime Friday, and leave either late Saturday or very very early Sunday. Keeping my eye on this thread... :2thumbs:

[Don]

I will be brining both my kids. I wouldn't go camping with out them. Well maybe... but not this time.

Really? Ok, cool. I'll talk to Josh and Cody and encourage them to come and bring their kids too (wives are cool too Cody). I'll look into some cool kid-friendly hikes and maybe bring a pi

[abirken]

Just took the day off early on April 30th so will head down Thursday night. :2thumbs: I don't think anyone of us are in charge so to speak, but GHB, Chere and myself started this with intentions of getting some feedback from you guys on where, what, etc.....

[cachehiker]

Cool! I just asked Alison to spearhead keeping this info up so everyone can get to it.

I thought you were the one in charge. :haha:

The early "I'm in!"'s always seem to outnumber the actual attendees so at this point, I intend to be packed Wednesday evening and leave Thursday morning. It's been a five hour drive for me in the sporty car, and six in the wonder truck so that puts me in Moab around 2-3 in the afternoon.

Until somebody redirects me to an alternate destination, I'm packing as though I'm headed up Kane Creek Road.

[abirken]

It's a group effort hun! :lol8: Being that I have a new car TODAY (yay for me) and I've already taken the time off work.......I am not backing out. I just don't go to Moab enough to know where, what, etc......so that's why I need suggestions. :2thumbs: Or if it's easier, why don't we just all plan that weekend to BE in Moab, doesn't matter where we all camp, but have some group hikes/bikes/dinners lined up? Feedback ya'll. :popcorn:

[Scout Master]

I don't think anyone of us are in charge
If you plan it they will come

[greyhair biker]

:cool2: My vacation was approved today - I am OFFICIALLY IN!! I am SO stoked! I've been pouring over campsites all over the Moab area and I keep coming back to the Sand Flats area, primarily because of it's proximity to town but at the same time having a remote potential.
The following is from one of the SandFlats websites:
http://www.discovermoab.com/sandflats.htm

Yes, Sand Flats does take reservations for 2 group sites- E-1 and the Radio Tower site. There is a maximum of 16 people in site E-1 and a maximum of 20 people at the Radio Tower site. The maximum number of vehicles for group campsite E-1 is 6 and for the Radio Tower 7. All vehicles and trailers must fit within assigned parking areas.
The reservation fee is $10. The camping fee is $50.00 per night for site E-1. The Radio Tower site fee is $60.00 per night. The $10 reservation fee and camping fees are non-refundable.

The trip leader must pay the reservation fee and first night

[abirken]

Cool! I say we do it! And get a group site reserved. I'm willing to cough it all up and give a cc# as long as you guys all bring me lots of beer. :lol8: I have the whole day off on Thursday so I am heading down asap. :2thumbs:


I'll call first thing a.m.

[abirken]

Update- I called the the reservation line this morning and left a message. Waiting on a call back. :2thumbs:

[Cirrus2000]

Update- I called the the reservation line this morning and left a message. Waiting on a call back. :2thumbs:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs:

[abirken]

Update- I called the the reservation line this morning and left a message. Waiting on a call back. :2thumbs:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs:
No call back. Left another message. :2thumbs: Cirrus- added your name to the campers at Sand Flats. The group is going to be limited to either 16 or 20 dependent on what they have available. I'd love for anyone that is interested in going to let me know if they'd like to camp in the group camp site so I know whether or not to grab one or both of the sites IF available. Cross your fingers they are available..........k still waiting. :mrgreen:

[moab mark]

I looked around on those websites and could not find a map for the sandflats campsites? I can not think of where the radio tower spot is and if it is the one I think it is it's not very nice? If someone can find a map post it so we can look at it.
Mark

[abirken]

I think I know where the radio tower is also and if I remember correctly, it's not the BEST campground up there. I think the E1 is going to be more desirable. However, to accommodate a group, are we willing to sacrifice a bit? Or not? Just let me know before I reserve this as it's not refundable and will go on my credit card.

The map below is the best I could find. I am assuming the E is where E1 would be for a group camp and if I remember correctly, this is a more desirable camping area. Once again, I am still waiting to hear back. I talked to another person at the BLM phone # this morning and they said that I might have called too late (8:50am) but if I left a message they are good about getting back the next morning.

[moab mark]

Where the E is will be more desirable. Where the 2 is will be pretty much a parking lot, but a pretty scenic parking lot. You are also within a hop skip and a jump of medevil chamber. :five:
Mark

[blueeyes]

Please count me, one tent and two kids in the mix at that campground. :five:

[greyhair biker]

I'd like to be at E-1. I think if we use it as basecamp then Radio Tower as secondary it will all work out - it's the next closest site to E-1 anyway. Just let me know if you need anything Alison - I'm your man :2thumbs: I will be there Thursday too - I actually have the week off & since it's a 6 hour drive for me I will try to get there as early as possible.

[abirken]

I'd like to be at E-1. I think if we use it as basecamp then Radio Tower as secondary it will all work out - it's the next closest site to E-1 anyway. Just let me know if you need anything Alison - I'm your man :2thumbs: I will be there Thursday too - I actually have the week off & since it's a 6 hour drive for me I will try to get there as early as possible.


Ditto that on the E1.....so are we all ok if E1 is taken to do the Radio Towers if available? Do you think I should try to grab both if available? :2thumbs: BTW......I'll just send you my cell and email via PM in case of anything. I am hoping to get out of town fairly early on that Thursday. It's only 3 hours for me so it's an easy zip on over the border. :haha:

[TreeHugger]

IN my usual noncommittal way I'll say that I'm likely to show up. :-) I'll put it on the calendar... will drive down Friday after work... if the van's running (haha), I'll sleep in it, just need a place to park.

[abirken]

UPDATE- Both group camp sites on Sand Flats are unavailable on those dates. The first available date for E1 is weekend of May 29,30, 31.

A. We just show up early on Thursday (I can) and grab a few individual campsites on Sand flats, knowing the individual sites COULD be taken (b/c it is Moab) and then we are screwed.

B. We change the date to end of May, but some of us have already cleared time off and I don't know how flexible some of us are? And Cirrus is going to be in town, so we wouldn't want to pass up a chance to meet Kev in person.

C. We check other group campsites in the Moab area via this website. After looking, most are filling up for that weekend so we need to act quick.

http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/moab/recreation/campgrounds/group_campgrounds.html


D. We do more of a KOA camp area......?? :(

[abirken]

The below are RV/Tent camping places with bathrooms, hot showers and a pool.


http://www.moabvalleyrv.com/Tent_Sites.html

http://www.canyonlandsrv.com/tents.html


http://www.moabupthecreek.com/index.html
The above campground has availability for all of us. Their concept is a little different. There are no RV's. It's tent camping only and you park away from the tent area. You haul in your gear (which is only 100 feet). Other thing is, no campfires b/c they want to eliminate the carbon burn. BUT they do have propane grills that they supply for us to grill. It's a more GREEN camping experience. HAHA!! :nod:

[Cirrus2000]

The below are RV/Tent camping places with bathrooms, hot showers and a pool.


http://www.moabvalleyrv.com/Tent_Sites.html

http://www.canyonlandsrv.com/tents.html


http://www.moabupthecreek.com/index.html
The above campground has availability for all of us. Their concept is a little different. There are no RV's. It's tent camping only and you park away from the tent area. You haul in your gear (which is only 100 feet). Other thing is, no campfires b/c they want to eliminate the carbon burn. BUT they do have propane grills that they supply for us to grill. It's a more GREEN camping experience. HAHA!! :nod:

I've wanted to check out the Up The Creek place. Tired of tenting in RV places. Maybe it's just me...

The BLM places - only Upper Onion Creek (up to 15 people) and Lone Mesa sites are still open. Lone Mesa looks pretty desolate. :ne_nau:

I've stayed at Canyonlands RV (north of town a ways) and it was OK.

Problem with the private campgrounds is the cost, of course... Still, cheaper than a motel.

[accadacca]

I'll prolly show up. Trying to talk beech into it. I haven't been following this closely, but I would prefer to camp out in the sticks where you can have a fire. :2thumbs:

I am going to make this post a sticky...

[Don]

...I would prefer to camp out in the sticks where you can have a fire.

+1 :nod:

[Cirrus2000]

...I would prefer to camp out in the sticks where you can have a fire.

+1 :nod:
I'm good with that, too. I'll probably be mostly in unimproved sites all week, anyway. The only thing about the Lone Mesa site is how barren it is - lack of vegetation and all. I think the name says it all - as opposed to a name like "Shady Dell" or "Leafy Wash" or something.

Plus it's about 20 miles to Moab for booze. Or a flush toilet. Pre-planning. It's all about pre-planning.

Still - I'd be good with it... Wanna nab one of these while it's available? Up to 30 ppl per site. Sites A, B and E are available on Thurs thru Saturday nights.

(If we planned some cool activities for Friday, I may just manage to show up Thursday night...)

[DiscGo]

Hey I'd be interested in coming but after reading through this post I am still unsure of the details. What do you guys have planned? If I came, I would probably bring my wife and son (him being only a year old) and I don't know if this is more of a hard core canyoneering trip or hikes, or what's up.

[Cirrus2000]

Hey I'd be interested in coming but after reading through this post I am still unsure of the details. What do you guys have planned? If I came, I would probably bring my wife and son (him being only a year old) and I don't know if this is more of a hard core canyoneering trip or hikes, or what's up.

You know, I think so far it's just a Moab meet-up. I believe that details on activities will work out soon. It looks like there will be a number of kids coming, so there ought to be family-friendly activities. I'm not sure, yet, what I'd be into. A canyon, a hike? Don't know yet... If I'm there for Friday and Saturday - well, we'll see.

[cachehiker]

Until mid-July, I can get time off to do most anything with 2-3 weeks notice. Point me somewhere and I can try camping in one site and holding a second while hoping there's help holding a few more for the rest come Friday night.

I plan to show up with my car camping gear, my primary mountain bike, my hiking boots, maybe my road bike (Arches rocks as a road bike ride), and a few good books. I'll be willing to buy any single piece of gear or maybe even two to do whatever sounds good while I'm there. I've done very little canyoneering but a climbing harness and helmet would be a good bet. :2thumbs:

[abirken]

Ok guys hold up just a few.....we'll get it worked out asap. Stay tuned for the details. Waiting to hear back from my co-pilots (GHB and Chere'). And as Cirrus mentioned, once we line up the camping situation, then let the activity planning begin. I think everyone will be doing a little bit of everything. Kids are totally welcome Discgo :2thumbs:

[abirken]

...I would prefer to camp out in the sticks where you can have a fire.

+1 :nod:
I'm good with that, too. I'll probably be mostly in unimproved sites all week, anyway. The only thing about the Lone Mesa site is how barren it is - lack of vegetation and all. I think the name says it all - as opposed to a name like "Shady Dell" or "Leafy Wash" or something.

Plus it's about 20 miles to Moab for booze. Or a flush toilet. Pre-planning. It's all about pre-planning.

Still - I'd be good with it... Wanna nab one of these while it's available? Up to 30 ppl per site. Sites A, B and E are available on Thurs thru Saturday nights.

(If we planned some cool activities for Friday, I may just manage to show up Thursday night...)

I am thinking this may be the ticket???? BUT then again, I'm not a fan of the being 20 miles away from Moab. UGH. What to do what to do. HAHA!! Will have this figured out soon enough. :2thumbs:

[DiscGo]

Hey I'd be interested in coming but after reading through this post I am still unsure of the details. What do you guys have planned? If I came, I would probably bring my wife and son (him being only a year old) and I don't know if this is more of a hard core canyoneering trip or hikes, or what's up.

You know, I think so far it's just a Moab meet-up. I believe that details on activities will work out soon.


When I saw you were coming Kev, I realized that I REALLY wanted to be a part of this get together. I'm surprised you decided to make it to this and not BogleyFest.

[abirken]

UPDATE:


Found another group campsite that is available, Goldbar campsite D on Potash road. Called this morning, office is closed but will call again at 7:45 am when they open tomorrow. I think this will be a nice spot b/c it's near the Corona Arch hike which is a nice little jaunt with kiddos to a scenic arch. And it's right by the Colorado River which should be neat as well. It's available on Friday and Sat night which leaves some of us soloing on Thursday night. Will keep this post updated upon confirmation.

http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/moab/recreation/campgrounds/group_campgrounds/gold_bar_reservable.html

On a more fun note.........anyone up to making a BOGLEY FLAG that we can stake on our campsite? I think it'd be kinda fun to have one with a Pirate look but the Bogley logo guy. HAHA!!! I may research having one made!!! :2thumbs:


PS- PLEASE make sure to tell me if you'd like to be on the group camp list as this is a limited space and I am going to have to pay up front for per person, per night when I call. You guys can pay me back in form of cash, beer or lap dance. (joking-ill take the cash) :lol8:

[greyhair biker]

On a more fun note.........anyone up to making a BOGLEY FLAG that we can stake on our campsite? I think it'd be kinda fun to have one with a Pirate look but the Bogley logo guy. HAHA!!! I may research having one made!!! :2thumbs:


'Beech might already have something qu'ed for print of a flag like this...besides, he needs SOMETHING to do doesnt he? :haha:
I will have at least one canopy for shade and an extra tent for storage/changing/etc. Also, I'm looking to get a better privy tent for my sunshower. I've already started inventoring my camp gear :lol8: :popcorn:

[Cirrus2000]

Found another group campsite that is available, Goldbar campsite D on Potash road. Called this morning, office is closed but will call again at 7:45 am when they open tomorrow. I think this will be a nice spot b/c it's near the Corona Arch hike which is a nice little jaunt with kiddos to a scenic arch. And it's right by the Colorado River which should be neat as well. It's available on Friday and Sat night which leaves some of us soloing on Thursday night. Will keep this post updated upon confirmation.

http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/moab/recreation/campgrounds/group_campgrounds/gold_bar_reservable.html

Excellent - I was just looking at sites with all three nights available. This looks like a great spot. :2thumbs:

[denaliguide]

i'm in forthe group camp. :2thumbs:

[abirken]

That is so awesome Denaliguide!! It'll be great to finally meet ya. :2thumbs: Just got word and Matty is in as well. He even has gear to loan out if we want to go do some canyons. Speaking of.......anyone have any suggestions of canyons to do? I'll bring my stuff but I'm obviously a noob and not comfortable leading anyone down anything. :lol8: :popcorn:

[blueeyes]

If I can not have a camp fire to roast my marshmellows over and be mesmerized by the flames I don't want to camp there. :lol8: I would much rather camp 20 miles out of town in the middle of no where.

Alison I hope Goldbar has places open.

I can bring a shade canopy.

If needs be I can leave Ogden Wed. night to save campgrounds. I am already planning on leaving early Thursday morning.

[abirken]

Chere- It shows on the calendar that Goldbar is available. Now I just need to call first thing AM and nab it since the office was closed today. :2thumbs: And we can have fires there And it's only 10 miles from town And it's a good spot. HEHE!! :2thumbs:

[Cirrus2000]

When I saw you were coming Kev, I realized that I REALLY wanted to be a part of this get together.
Cool! Hope you can make it - looking forward to meeting you!

I'm surprised you decided to make it to this and not BogleyFest.
PM coming, but suffice to say it's all about timing for me. When I'm off, I'm off...

By the way, abirken, we'll be very close to at least one relatively easy technical canyon, and there will be much more besides... Come prepared!

[abirken]

Exciting! I'm bringing my gear for sure. WOOHOO!! Ok now I'm feeling selfish and don't know if I'm bringing the family or maybe I'll bring just my oldest son. I think I want a whole weekend of mommy time. Tell me this is ok you guys? HAHA!! :lol8: (Which canyons would you like to do Kevin?)

[blueeyes]

No bring your kid... I will babysit. I will go crazy if there are not other kids there... I can't get out of bringing mine (I don't want to actually). It will give them someone to play with. You can still have mommy time and go play in the canyons with Kev. I have one time experience on a boulder long time ago so really don't care if I miss out on canyoneering... do it some other time when I don't have kids to keep track of.

[abirken]

I was thinking about just bringing my oldest b/c I'd like him to do an easy canyon with me. :nod: My 5 year old is a HUGE handful...... :lol8: We'll see. We'll see. This could be some good mom-oldest son time if I just bring Ben. :2thumbs:

[abirken]

Called both phone numbers this morning, both go to recording.......says they open at 7:45 am. Well it's 7:50!!!! HAHA!! Off to the gym right now and I will be calling both from the car. Will post as soon as I get a confirmation. :2thumbs:

[Sombeech]

I'm hoping to show up for a day. I'll let you guys know soon.

[live2ride]

I'm hoping to show up for a day. I'll let you guys know soon.

Yeah I wouldnt mind coming down for a day also, and hit the mtn bike ride. Beech maybe we will have to carpool if you are going solo.

[Alex]

I am game as well as an overnighter

[fourtycal]

PS- PLEASE make sure to tell me if you'd like to be on the group camp list as this is a limited space and I am going to have to pay up front for per person, per night when I call.:

I'll be in Moab that weekend for sure. If there is still room at the group camp count me in for Friday and Saturday night. :2thumbs:

[abirken]

Campground is reserved and confirmed for Friday May1 and Sat May2. GoldBar Campsites on Potash road, Site D. This site is mostly used by RV'ers so it only has 2 pits and two picnic benches with no shade. If this isn't cool with everyone, then let me know asap so I can get my $10 reservation fee back. HEHE!!! I do have to get a headcount by April 15th to make the final payment. It's 2.50 pp, per night. So $5 pp for the weekend made payable to me when we get there. I'll continue to look to see if anything better pops up but I have a feeling this is going to be it. :2thumbs:

[cachehiker]

Consider me in at least until the site hits the minimum 15 people.

I won't have any kids taggin along and will keep ya posted if any other friends decide to join me there in the Land of Slickrock.

[greyhair biker]

Campground is reserved and confirmed for Friday May1 and Sat May2. GoldBar Campsites on Potash road, Site D. This site is mostly used by RV'ers so it only has 2 pits and two picnic benches with no shade. If this isn't cool with everyone, then let me know asap so I can get my $10 reservation fee back. HEHE!!! I do have to get a headcount by April 15th to make the final payment. It's 2.50 pp, per night. So $5 pp for the weekend made payable to me when we get there. I'll continue to look to see if anything better pops up but I have a feeling this is going to be it. :2thumbs:
This still sounds good to me! We can figure out the shade problem and I'm sure if memory serves there are lots of trees in the camp area...maybe not directly in the group site but I think youre not gonna find another group site Alison.

[Cirrus2000]

Call me in for both nights. If I have to leave Saturday night, I'll do so, but pay my $$. I don't think we'll have any trouble filling 15 spots.

:five: :rockon: :five: :rockon: :five: :rockon: :five: :rockon: :five: :rockon: (count 'em!)

[accadacca]

I'll be in the crowd. :five:

[live2ride]

I'll be in the crowd. :five:

so is there an updated agenda on the Mtn Bike ride, hike etc?

[cachehiker]

I think with the crowd that will be there, you'll have your choice of destinations. My bike won't be capable of anything crazy but I'd love to hit Sovereign for the first time and maybe Poison Spider minus The Portal. A pure XC hardtail just won't cut it for that.

I can't wait. I don't think Spring is going to make it to the Cache Valley until June. :roll:

[accadacca]

I'll be in the crowd. :five:

so is there an updated agenda on the Mtn Bike ride, hike etc?
Yeah, I figure we'll get an agenda going before too long. :popcorn:

[greyhair biker]

Biking Agenda: We will be literally a minutes' ride from the Poison Spider TH. It's not a 'singletrack'. It will kick you butt if youre not prepared. You will likw it anyway :haha: . After that most any trail down there is fine by me. I havent done Sovereign. I'd like to do 'Baby Steps' off the Klondike Bluffs trail. Bartlett Wash...both easy and technical mix.
what did I miss??? ..oh yeah...SlickRock :mrgreen:

[TreeHugger]

Damn. Just realized that this is the weekend I"ll be in Connecticut. Damn. I REALLY wanted to come down with the group. Poo.

[abirken]

Damn. Just realized that this is the weekend I"ll be in Connecticut. Damn. I REALLY wanted to come down with the group. Poo.

Sorry we won't have you there!!! Bum deal. :( We'll miss ya. Next time!! :mrgreen:

[blueeyes]

Damn. Just realized that this is the weekend I"ll be in Connecticut. Damn. I REALLY wanted to come down with the group. Poo.

Tell Connecticut to wait! J/K sorry you won't make it.

[greyhair biker]

Got up this morning thinking about what to do about meals....I know I know, it might be a little early to think about such things but I woke up hungry :lol8: Anybody have some thoughts, suggestions, etc.? Alison and I have talked about it and neither one of us want to become the camp cook but we are willing to bring whatever cooking stuff it takes IF thats the route we want to take...and I'm sure there are those of us who would fill in/pitch in cooking. MY thoughts are: maybe one group breakfast one day...a dinner or two & see how the cards fall after that. I like eating in town from time to time. I also like to make a picnic lunch and take it wherever we are & eat sandwiches or something easy....breakfast or lunch. Sometimes I just like to head to Moab Diner... :haha:

[accadacca]

Got up this morning thinking about what to do about meals....I know I know, it might be a little early to think about such things but I woke up hungry :lol8: Anybody have some thoughts, suggestions, etc.? Alison and I have talked about it and neither one of us want to become the camp cook but we are willing to bring whatever cooking stuff it takes IF thats the route we want to take...and I'm sure there are those of us who would fill in/pitch in cooking. MY thoughts are: maybe one group breakfast one day...a dinner or two & see how the cards fall after that. I like eating in town from time to time. I also like to make a picnic lunch and take it wherever we are & eat sandwiches or something easy....breakfast or lunch. Sometimes I just like to head to Moab Diner... :haha:
A dutch oven (cherry or peach) cobbler with vanilla ice cream would be good and rather easy. :ne_nau: :popcorn:

[greyhair biker]

Got up this morning thinking about what to do about meals....I know I know, it might be a little early to think about such things but I woke up hungry :lol8: Anybody have some thoughts, suggestions, etc.? Alison and I have talked about it and neither one of us want to become the camp cook but we are willing to bring whatever cooking stuff it takes IF thats the route we want to take...and I'm sure there are those of us who would fill in/pitch in cooking. MY thoughts are: maybe one group breakfast one day...a dinner or two & see how the cards fall after that. I like eating in town from time to time. I also like to make a picnic lunch and take it wherever we are & eat sandwiches or something easy....breakfast or lunch. Sometimes I just like to head to Moab Diner... :haha:
A dutch oven (cherry or peach) cobbler with vanilla ice cream would be good and rather easy. :ne_nau: :popcorn:

My thoughts exactly! I intend on bringing one or two ovens. I never, and I mean never follow a recipe when doing cobblers so it'll be whatever hits me when I walk through the grocery store, and I should have plenty of room in a cooler for dry ice & icecream to keep it frozen.

[Scout Master]

I love to Eat so let me know what you want me to bring. I have EVERYTHING

[greyhair biker]

I love to Eat so let me know what you want me to bring. I have EVERYTHING
Matty, you have GOT to have some killer experience when it comes to camp cooking :2thumbs: any scouter worth his salt does :nod: We're gonna need a few ideas kicked around for a main course for probably one group dinner one night, at least thats what we're thinking about. Acca and I have several...ok...many ovens as I'm sure you do too. We will need one or two coleman stoves if some one wants to do a breakfast....heat up some water for coffee...cocoa...late night evenings are nice for a hot something or other. Personally, I'll probably eat light for most breakfasts. I'm planning on getting fruit & veggies at the City Market there, maybe some sausage & eggs, milk, juice, bread - basics. I figure lunches though will hardly be cooked at all. All the food I bring to camp will be open for anyone to eat. We need to have goodies & such :mrgreen: We need water jugs. Never can have too much water, but I was planning on getting some cases of bottled water too.
Any 'gadgets' you feel you can bring to a group camp this size by all means DO :popcorn:

[blueeyes]

If someone will bring a griddle I will make beercakes for breakfast.

a BIG griddle you know one I can cook more then two pancakes at a time on.

[Cirrus2000]

Sorry to hear you can't make it, tree!

Food: I've never really camped with groups before. Interested in seeing the dynamic.

When car camping, I usually bring along pasta or rice dishes, salad in the cooler, cans of tuna, buns, etc. I'll be buying supplies and water in town. I'll have my backpacking stove... :haha: Out and about during the day, I usually make a sandwich or two, and eat lots of trail mix type things.

Being a veggie boy (apart from fish) I'm probably not the best for joining into big group meals...


Dessert, though - I'm in!

[greyhair biker]

If someone will bring a griddle I will make beercakes for breakfast.

a BIG griddle you know one I can cook more then two pancakes at a time on.
Oh DAMN girl! I forgot about the pancakes! those were delicious... I have a big griddle I will bring :nod:

[abirken]

I think for a group dinner we should all just make up something big enough to share with others??? Obviously something that will keep fresh for a day or so. Also I think we should maybe designate a night, like Saturday night to do a group thing? I'm a fan of eating light and keeping it simple b/c I don't want to mess with the clean up, etc....so I will fly solo on the rest of the meals. I'd rather get out there and play. But for a group dinner, I can make up some K-bobs. Marinated Beef/chicken and veggies? And some Veggie Kbobs for those veggie folks. I can also like to make up a light pasta salad with veggies, jack cheese and a light dressing. That would keep really well for a day or so on ice until cooking time and it's easy. I will also bring my little baby Weber to grill up the goodness.

Kev- obviously are going to be living out of your car for a week, so don't sweat it. Just join in and we'll take care of the rest. I'll marinate some veggies for ya. :2thumbs:

[Scout Master]

I am planning on driving my Work truck down so I will have plenty of room for camp gear. I have the coolers, water jugs, Stoves, utensil and dutch ovens. I agree with everything you said so just plan the meals and I'll supply the gear.

[greyhair biker]

I think a saturday night group dinner is a great idea. I like the idea of maybe making several different dishes that all can share...some variety! And of course...desserts! I'm gettin excited just thinking about it! :2thumbs: :popcorn:

[abirken]

Dessert...............yummy. I think Sat night, group dinner night sounds great as well. :2thumbs:

[blueeyes]

I already bought ingredients for a dish I want to do for the Bogely Pot-Luck Saturday night. I am going to try it out tomorrow and see how it goes. If I have to I will try the recipe a couple of times make sure I have it down pat! NOPE I will not give a hint.. but it is YUMMMM delicious. Sorry Cirrus not vegitarian. However I did grill some outstanding yellow squash and zucchini tonight. So I am looking for a good vegitarian treat also! That one is harder for me. I am not much of a vegetable person.

[blueeyes]

Dessert...............yummy. I think Sat night, group dinner night sounds great as well. :2thumbs:

I have been thinking about this one as well. Tyler was a awesome dutch oven cook. He use to make a peach cobler that was simply divine and he put Mountain Dew in it!

I am not much of a dutch oven cook... well infact I have never cooked in a dutch oven, just always helped. But I may just have to see if I can make that cobbler. I miss it! (Along with his Puerto Rican Rice and Beans! :slobber: )

[greyhair biker]

Dessert...............yummy. I think Sat night, group dinner night sounds great as well. :2thumbs:

I have been thinking about this one as well. Tyler was a awesome dutch oven cook. He use to make a peach cobler that was simply divine and he put Mountain Dew in it!

I am not much of a dutch oven cook... well infact I have never cooked in a dutch oven, just always helped. But I may just have to see if I can make that cobbler. I miss it! (Along with his Puerto Rican Rice and Beans! :slobber: )
Ahhh....us dutch oven cooks will instruct you in the ways of the Force. :vader: I will be bringing two of my 10 ovens...Matty will as well....Acca might also.

[blueeyes]

Dessert...............yummy. I think Sat night, group dinner night sounds great as well. :2thumbs:

I have been thinking about this one as well. Tyler was a awesome dutch oven cook. He use to make a peach cobler that was simply divine and he put Mountain Dew in it!

I am not much of a dutch oven cook... well infact I have never cooked in a dutch oven, just always helped. But I may just have to see if I can make that cobbler. I miss it! (Along with his Puerto Rican Rice and Beans! :slobber: )
Ahhh....us dutch oven cooks will instruct you in the ways of the Force. :vader: I will be bringing two of my 10 ovens...Matty will as well....Acca might also.

I get to be a padawan! How exciting. Master GHB.

[blueeyes]

So my new recipe passed the Spencer test... it passed the Sarah test :eek2: It is a raving success and feeds an army!! We will be having left overs all the way to May.

Can't wait to share... but I am not telling what it is. :blbl:

[greyhair biker]

So my new recipe passed the Spencer test... it passed the Sarah test :eek2: It is a raving success and feeds an army!! We will be having left overs all the way to May.

Can't wait to share... but I am not telling what it is. :blbl:
Oh you little tease! :haha:

[blueeyes]

So my new recipe passed the Spencer test... it passed the Sarah test :eek2: It is a raving success and feeds an army!! We will be having left overs all the way to May.

Can't wait to share... but I am not telling what it is. :blbl:
Oh you little tease! :haha:

Janet and Julie loved it! And Kristy too. It will make good sandwiches. Think I will try that tomorrow for lunch.

[tallsteve]

I may go down just to ride a couple of the trails with you but I'll figure out my own camping/motel. I've done Poison Spider- not my favorite- too much sand. Have you thought of Amassa Back? Love that trail! Slickrock is a classic and Sovereign is awesome.

[greyhair biker]

I would like to do Amasa Back - awesome trail, but of course, I'd do any trail really :nod: including Slickrock.

[accadacca]

Porcupine Rim...

I gotta get in shape quick...shit. :help:

[greyhair biker]

Porcupine Rim...

I gotta get in shape quick...shit. :help:
Porcupine maybe with a shuttle up to the trailhead and maybe a stop at Moab Diner at the end?? :mrgreen:

[Cirrus2000]

So I'm thinkin' canyons - I know Scout Master's thinkin' the same thing, and I'm sure others are too.

I'm planning to take part in adventures on Friday the 1st and Saturday the 2nd of May. I'll be missing out on Sunday, and I know that only some people will be there Friday...

I'm hoping to be ambitious and get a couple of shorter routes done on one day, and a longer one the other. Or perhaps one short route each morning (on which the less experienced can join in without feeling much pressure) followed by something just slightly more adventurous later in the day (or vice versa?) And after that, maybe a moonlight hike to Delicate Arch?

Here are a few routes I'd be interested in:


U-Turn (2 hours)
Tierdrop Canyon (3 hours)
Medieval Chamber (3 hours + shuttle time)
Elephant Butte (4 hours)
Cameltoe (4 hours)
Granary Canyon (6-7 hours)

Some are in Arches NP, others are close to the group camp site. There will be lots of ropes and lots of harnesses (bring helmets if you got 'em!). People with experience rappeling, anchoring, and belaying. We just need some people keen to join in...

Any interest in doing any of these? Perhaps U-Turn and Elephant Butte one day, Cameltoe and Medieval Chamber the other? Or dedicate one of the days to Granary Canyon?

Thoughts?

[cachehiker]

Any interest in doing any of these?

Thoughts?

Yes, very interested. No experience beyond the Subway with a diaper sling and a half rope though. Never done a rappel longer than about 30 feet and it's been 20 years since I did that. I'm sure I'd need to work up to a longer one or a free rappel.

I've been dying to acquire enough climbing experience to put the Grand Teton within my reach but have had few opportunities given a certain non-profit cycling organization's tendency to monopolize weekends.

As far as equipment goes, I'm always allowed to buy another toy or two for each grand adventure. :2thumbs:

[moab mark]

So I'm thinkin' canyons - I know Scout Master's thinkin' the same thing, and I'm sure others are too.

I'm planning to take part in adventures on Friday the 1st and Saturday the 2nd of May. I'll be missing out on Sunday, and I know that only some people will be there Friday...

I'm hoping to be ambitious and get a couple of shorter routes done on one day, and a longer one the other. Or perhaps one short route each morning (on which the less experienced can join in without feeling much pressure) followed by something just slightly more adventurous later in the day (or vice versa?) And after that, maybe a moonlight hike to Delicate Arch?

Here are a few routes I'd be interested in:


U-Turn (2 hours)
Tierdrop Canyon (3 hours)
Medieval Chamber (3 hours + shuttle time)
Elephant Butte (4 hours)
Cameltoe (4 hours)
Granary Canyon (6-7 hours)

Some are in Arches NP, others are close to the group camp site. There will be lots of ropes and lots of harnesses (bring helmets if you got 'em!). People with experience rappeling, anchoring, and belaying. We just need some people keen to join in...

Any interest in doing any of these? Perhaps U-Turn and Elephant Butte one day, Cameltoe and Medieval Chamber the other? Or dedicate one of the days to Granary Canyon?

Thoughts?

It looks like my oldest son and I may be able to attend this event. Going to be down the weekend before at the car show but I'm working on my wife for a kitchen pass. I will not need camping space I'll just stay in town.

As far as canyoneering I have done all of the ones listed on climb utah. As well as all of the ones the guides in town do.
These are my opinions of the best of what is available in moab.

Rock of Ages is a must do. For moab it's good and the name is cool.
The two canyoneering routes in fiery furnace are the best in moab. They can be combined with a cool short cut and be done in a half day. Getting the permit is a pain but worth it.
U turn is better then tierdrop.
Dragon fly is fun. The hike out is a little long.
Granary has the most meat of anything in moab but the shuttle is a pain. With the shuttle it is a full day. If you can get someone to drive you up and dump you out that really helps.
There are several others that can be discussed.

How many want to go canyoneering?

I'll tag along along on what ever the group wants to do. As far as other activities I am game for jeeping, biking or motorcycling.

My son will want to go motorcycling. If any want to tag along on a couple of awesome motorcycle rides we've got a bunch. One of our favorites is. We combine steel bender, behind the rocks and then come down pritchett canyon, these are all jeep trails in the area. You can also combine poison spider, golden spike and metal masher and then head down long canyon or come back around up rusty nail and back to gold bar campground. Both of these adventures take about a half a day. There are dozens more but these two are fun. If you haven't got a bike but have experience you can rent them in moab about $150 per day. To do these it helps if your bike is road legal. But you can work around that if you have to. Just some suggestions.

If jeeping is on there are dozen of trails but moab rim is the best trail in town. Short and fun.

Thats the beauty of moab multiple activities can be done in one day.

If I can pull it all off, I plan on heading down thursday night and coming back sunday night.


Mark

[abirken]

This is your friendly reminder to make sure to tell me if you and anyone else coming with you will want to use the group campsite. Please look at the front of this post to get details. Regarding canyons, hikes, biking, etc.....you guys group up and get it organized/firmed up and let me know so I can put it on the first page as well. :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

[IntrepidXJ]

figures....I'll be in the Swell that weekend.....maybe next time

[greyhair biker]

SO far, this is my 'plan' for Moab. biking, hiking, jeeping, geocaching, and hopefully swimmin hole. Bumming around town, general hanging around doing whateverthehell we feel like :haha:

[abirken]

SO far, this is my 'plan' for Moab. biking, hiking, jeeping, geocaching, and hopefully swimmin hole. Bumming around town, general hanging around doing whateverthehell we feel like :haha:


I'll be tagging along right behind ya..........I'm down for some canyons, hiking, swim holes, kicking around town.......drinking beer. :nod:

* Alison did Slickrock practice loop on a bike one time and vowed to never do it again* :lol8:

[Cirrus2000]

Just posted a topic in the Canyoneering section, looking for folks who are interested in doing that to speak up over there. :2thumbs:

5 weeks and counting...

[greyhair biker]

SO far, this is my 'plan' for Moab. biking, hiking, jeeping, geocaching, and hopefully swimmin hole. Bumming around town, general hanging around doing whateverthehell we feel like :haha:


I'll be tagging along right behind ya..........I'm down for some canyons, hiking, swim holes, kicking around town.......drinking beer. :nod:

* Alison did Slickrock practice loop on a bike one time and vowed to never do it again* :lol8:

...actually, I was thinking of taking some us and heading to Bartlett Wash area. Lots of every kind of slickrock terrain for every skill level. Also, riding thru town you can hit lots of beginner trails too. No limit to what you can ride down there. :nod:

[abirken]

SO far, this is my 'plan' for Moab. biking, hiking, jeeping, geocaching, and hopefully swimmin hole. Bumming around town, general hanging around doing whateverthehell we feel like :haha:


I'll be tagging along right behind ya..........I'm down for some canyons, hiking, swim holes, kicking around town.......drinking beer. :nod:

* Alison did Slickrock practice loop on a bike one time and vowed to never do it again* :lol8:

...actually, I was thinking of taking some us and heading to Bartlett Wash area. Lots of every kind of slickrock terrain for every skill level. Also, riding thru town you can hit lots of beginner trails too. No limit to what you can ride down there. :nod:

i may have to rent a mountain bike since i do not own one. :2thumbs: i have nice cruiser that i trail ride on around town but that won't work on slick rock.

[greyhair biker]

Moab is a great place to rent a bike. Great selection, although, maybe not the greatest prices but for sure you could find one. Check here - http://www.poisonspiderbicycles.com/
and here -
http://www.rimcyclery.com/

good places to start
I'd bring one down but I don't have an extra one right now in stock. :ne_nau:

[abirken]

Moab is a great place to rent a bike. Great selection, although, maybe not the greatest prices but for sure you could find one. Check here - http://www.poisonspiderbicycles.com/
and here -
http://www.rimcyclery.com/

good places to start
I'd bring one down but I don't have an extra one right now in stock. :ne_nau:

Wait did I just agree to riding a mountain bike? In Moab? Where they have hard slick rock to crack my head on? Sorry I must have smoking crack Wade. HAHA!!!! If someone would take me on a completely noobie trail, I may be willing. :ne_nau:

[Cirrus2000]

We rented my son one at Poison Spider. The prices were a little on the steep side, but that's like going to Paris and complaining that the Eiffel Tower tickets were a little much. Whatta ya gonna do? The rock is out there, they have a great selection of capable bikes... You gotta pay what you gotta pay.

[cachehiker]

I'd bring one down but I don't have an extra one right now in stock. :ne_nau:

Wait did I just agree to riding a mountain bike? In Moab? Where they have hard slick rock to crack my head on? Sorry I must have smoking crack Wade. HAHA!!!! If someone would take me on a completely noobie trail, I may be willing. :ne_nau:

I've still got my old bomber hardtail to lend if you're anywhere close to 5'7". My FS rig is awaiting a fork rebuild so I'll be on my pure XC hardtail this time. It's no good for anything crazy so I'll be steering clear of rock gardens and 2+ foot drops. It's great for Slickrock but I'm not so sure about doing Porcupine with the steeper geometry.

[greyhair biker]

I'd bring one down but I don't have an extra one right now in stock. :ne_nau:

Wait did I just agree to riding a mountain bike? In Moab? Where they have hard slick rock to crack my head on? Sorry I must have smoking crack Wade. HAHA!!!! If someone would take me on a completely noobie trail, I may be willing. :ne_nau:

I've still got my old bomber hardtail to lend if you're anywhere close to 5'7". My FS rig is awaiting a fork rebuild so I'll be on my pure XC hardtail this time. It's no good for anything crazy so I'll be steering clear of rock gardens and 2+ foot drops. It's great for Slickrock but I'm not so sure about doing Porcupine with the steeper geometry.

:haha: Alison, that was why I suggested Bartlett Flats...something for everyone BUT I'm not gonna pressure you into riding if you dont want to. I like to ride through town too...lots of areas to ride. I DID plan on hiking/ geocaching and that will be a BALL!

[cachehiker]

I gotta get in shape quick...shit. :help:

If this weather would ever let me. If it were at least in the mid-40's, I'd have no trouble bike commuting back and forth to work in the rain. I'm not equipped for sub-15

[blueeyes]

X200!!!!

I WANT THE SUN TO COME OUT AND STAY OUT!

[abirken]

x300...............................not loving the snow right now. I want warm sun on my body. :nod:

[moab mark]

Moab is a great place to rent a bike. Great selection, although, maybe not the greatest prices but for sure you could find one. Check here - http://www.poisonspiderbicycles.com/
and here -
http://www.rimcyclery.com/

good places to start
I'd bring one down but I don't have an extra one right now in stock. :ne_nau:

Wait did I just agree to riding a mountain bike? In Moab? Where they have hard slick rock to crack my head on? Sorry I must have smoking crack Wade. HAHA!!!! If someone would take me on a completely noobie trail, I may be willing. :ne_nau:

Here is a great spot to get the feel for slick rock. Go to the slick rock bike trail. Ride your bike or push it up through the first saddle. Getting through the saddle is the hardest part of the whole ride. After you get through that saddle right in that area is a great area to go up and down and around. You can spend about an hour learning the ropes. DO NOT try the practice loop on your first adventure. It's as hard as the whole trail just shorter. This area is my 7 year olds favorite spot to ride his mtn bike. He also rides his 70 motorcycle all over in this area. Loves it. The best part is if your not having fun you are two minutes from your car and asphalt.

Mark

[abirken]

ONE MONTH GUYS! woo hoo!!! So I gave the ok to the print company to make a Bogley flag today for our campouts. I'll pass it on to the appropriate person when we get to Moab. Fun stuff!!! Hope it turns out ok. Once again, just a reminder to let me know if you'd like to camp at the group campspot or not. Will need to give a final payment on April 15th. :2thumbs: You guys keep the recommendations coming and I will update them as needed. :2thumbs:

[greyhair biker]

ONE MONTH GUYS! woo hoo!!! So I gave the ok to the print company to make a Bogley flag today for our campouts. I'll pass it on to the appropriate person when we get to Moab. Fun stuff!!! Hope it turns out ok. Once again, just a reminder to let me know if you'd like to camp at the group campspot or not. Will need to give a final payment on April 15th. :2thumbs: You guys keep the recommendations coming and I will update them as needed. :2thumbs:
I'll make myself a note to remember a couple flagpoles...and an american flag too :mrgreen:

[accadacca]

ONE MONTH GUYS! woo hoo!!! So I gave the ok to the print company to make a Bogley flag today for our campouts. I'll pass it on to the appropriate person when we get to Moab. Fun stuff!!! Hope it turns out ok. Once again, just a reminder to let me know if you'd like to camp at the group campspot or not. Will need to give a final payment on April 15th. :2thumbs: You guys keep the recommendations coming and I will update them as needed. :2thumbs:
I'll make myself a note to remember a couple flagpoles...and an american flag too :mrgreen:
Sweet! Can you post pictures of the flag when you get it?

[KapitanSparrow]

I got friends from New York visiting that weekend. Not sure if I'll be able to convice them to head to Moab for one night. I wanted to take a drive to LV but they're telling me that they don't want to spend the entire visit in the car :ne_nau: Moab is a bit closer so maybe they'll get on board with this idea.

[greyhair biker]

I got friends from New York visiting that weekend. Not sure if I'll be able to convice them to head to Moab for one night. I wanted to take a drive to LV but they're telling me that they don't want to spend the entire visit in the car :ne_nau: Moab is a bit closer so maybe they'll get on board with this idea.
If they don't mind making the 4 hour drive one way to meet us & party like it's 2009 then by all means bring 'em down :2thumbs:

[KapitanSparrow]

If they don't mind making the 4 hour drive one way to meet us & party like it's 2009 then by all means bring 'em down :2thumbs:

I am working on it :2thumbs:

[Luce]

Please add me + 1 to the campsite.

[abirken]

Ok bum deal going on here........I really thought it'd be cool to get a Bogley flag made but time and money are of essence. I've priced having one made at a local sign/print shop and sheesh....the one we would want is running $250. They can go cheaper, but it would be tiny. I just can't spend it. SO...............if anyone else in a larger city with more options would like to check on it, let me know. We only have less than 3 weeks until moab. If it doesn't happen, then it's no biggie but thought it would be cool. I've also been really busy with making costumes for a big dance I have coming up and attempting to practice as often as I can so the stress is kicking in.....i haven't update the Moab thread as often as I'd like. So it's still on and I will make the final payment for the campground this week. Please check the list one last time and make sure you are either on or off? :nod: Let me know!

[KapitanSparrow]

Ok bum deal going on here........I really thought it'd be cool to get a Bogley flag made but time and money are of essence. I've priced having one made at a local sign/print shop and sheesh....the one we would want is running $250. They can go cheaper, but it would be tiny. I just can't spend it. SO...............if anyone else in a larger city with more options would like to check on it, let me know. We only have less than 3 weeks until moab. If it doesn't happen, then it's no biggie but thought it would be cool. I've also been really busy with making costumes for a big dance I have coming up and attempting to practice as often as I can so the stress is kicking in.....i haven't update the Moab thread as often as I'd like. So it's still on and I will make the final payment for the campground this week. Please check the list one last time and make sure you are either on or off? :nod: Let me know!

I can bring a big Polish flag in the event we don't get Bogley in time :haha: Not sure about places in the valley but I can add a brick into a purchase of a Bogley flag.

[Don]

Ok bum deal going on here........I really thought it'd be cool to get a Bogley flag made but time and money are of essence. I've priced having one made at a local sign/print shop and sheesh....the one we would want is running $250. They can go cheaper, but it would be tiny. I just can't spend it. SO...............if anyone else in a larger city with more options would like to check on it, let me know. We only have less than 3 weeks until moab. If it doesn't happen, then it's no biggie but thought it would be cool. I've also been really busy with making costumes for a big dance I have coming up and attempting to practice as often as I can so the stress is kicking in.....i haven't update the Moab thread as often as I'd like. So it's still on and I will make the final payment for the campground this week. Please check the list one last time and make sure you are either on or off? :nod: Let me know!

I think most Bogleyites would appreciate it if you just bring your Bob Marley flag. :hippy: :wink:

[abirken]

Ok bum deal going on here........I really thought it'd be cool to get a Bogley flag made but time and money are of essence. I've priced having one made at a local sign/print shop and sheesh....the one we would want is running $250. They can go cheaper, but it would be tiny. I just can't spend it. SO...............if anyone else in a larger city with more options would like to check on it, let me know. We only have less than 3 weeks until moab. If it doesn't happen, then it's no biggie but thought it would be cool. I've also been really busy with making costumes for a big dance I have coming up and attempting to practice as often as I can so the stress is kicking in.....i haven't update the Moab thread as often as I'd like. So it's still on and I will make the final payment for the campground this week. Please check the list one last time and make sure you are either on or off? :nod: Let me know!

I think most Bogleyites would appreciate it if you just bring your Bob Marley flag. :hippy: :wink:


Now that I can do!!!! Representin!

[accadacca]

Please add me + 1 to the campsite.
Cool man. Fourtycal, Ride On and I are carpooling down. You can maybe catch a lift too if you want.

Perhaps biking one day and hiking another? :five:

[Alex]

Bummer, I have to bail on this trip, sorry guys.

[greyhair biker]

Sorry to hear that Alex, but also glad to hear you guys are gonna make it Scott :five:

[greyhair biker]

Please add me + 1 to the campsite.
Glad to see new blood in attendance! PM me or Alison for details if you need to. :2thumbs:

[abirken]

Less than two weeks to go! So please again, keep me posted on your camping situation. We have plenty of room at the group campsite. Also check the first page for changes and additions to the weekend.....and please keep me posted on any gatherings/meet ups for different activities that the group may be interested in. :nod: :2thumbs:

[cachehiker]

I mentioned earlier that I'm allowed to buy a little something for every big adventure. How's this?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3583/3463100160_82510b85a2_o.jpg

My new Moab road trip machine complete with the turbocharged engine, 6 disc changer, climate control, heated seats, and a near immaculate interior. Just wait until this beauty is set up with a Thule rack, hitch receiver, and a second set of summer tires on 17" wheels.

I'll be starting packing this weekend and leaving Wednesday. If I can find a spot in Jaycee Park or Williams Bottom, I'll camp there. If the group site is a person or two short of the minimum 15, I'll be breaking camp and moving. I will otherwise stay where I am until I'm ready to leave in the middle of the following week. If I can't find a site in Jaycee Park or Williams Bottom, I'll be looking for GHB and the rest in Sand Flats.

[blueeyes]

Sweet purchase! :2thumbs:

[greyhair biker]

VERY cool! I'll be looking for the new tricked out ride! :2thumbs:

[accadacca]

Lucky SOB. :haha:

[abirken]

I'll be in my new Xterra.....white.... with a belly dance sticker on the back window.................look for me!! I can't believe it's only 9 days away to Moab!! :2thumbs: :five: :rockon:

[abirken]

Can we play music and dance around the campfire? A Bogley outdoor disco? Someone bringing the disco ball? :lol8:

[cachehiker]

Someone bringing the disco ball? :lol8:

I have a strobe light. :mrgreen: It isn't usually included in the gear I take car camping though.

[moab mark]

I am going to have to withdraw from the bogley fest. My kids have to many sporting events on that weekend I need to attend.
Mark

[Jason]

Please add my son and I. Both nights.

I guess I should introduce myself.

35 year old that likes new adventures. 3 kids, great wife. I live in Herriman Utah. I go mountain biking with Matt Luce, and he is the one that made me aware of this trip. Bit of a computer geek...

My son's name is Brayden, age 13. He is into sports, baseball/football/TKD.

Looking forward to meeting you all.

Jason Smith

[DiscGo]

Welcome Jason! I look forward to meeting you next Saturday.

[accadacca]

Sweet! Welcome to the group and I'll see you in Moab too. Its about time to start riding again on Tuesdays in SLC too. :five:

[RedMan]

Kinda bummed. I will be in Moab May 9-16 so I will miss the party.

Oh well.

You can watch me ride Moab live on XXXoffroadTV though.
We will have a cam transmitting live from the trail on my RZR.

Its on XXXoffroad.com on the front page. I think the broadcast will
be 13-16, 4-5 hours per day.

[greyhair biker]

Welcome Jason! I'll have a Bogley 'Flag' up & an American flag so look for those. I'll be driving a green Jeep Cherokee pulling a biketrailer. -----------and YES Alison, we NEED music :banana: :headbang: :five:

[chickenlicken]

Damn that took me an hour to read that entire post.
We'll be down atving in Moab that weekend with a bunch of roudy neighbors.
If anyone is interested in taggin along on some atving, we'll probably be hitting fins & things, maybe hells revenge on friday morning, then probably out to poison spider in the afternoon. PM me if the whole hiking/biking thing is a bit too quiet and you need some noise and dust to liven up your moab trip.

[Sombeech]

btw, I keep forgetting to tell everybody, I won't be able to make it to moab. :sad:

[greyhair biker]

btw, I keep forgetting to tell everybody, I won't be able to make it to moab. :sad:
...bummer dude. I'll be sure to take lots of pics & video :nod:

[blueeyes]

Ok I am bit bummed tonight. My car is making a hideous screeching noise. I am taking it to the shop tomorrow. Hopefully nothing to serious and it won't set me back and arm and a leg.

Keep ya posted. Depending on what they say this may knock me out of gonig to Moab.

[Cirrus2000]

Oh man, bummer about Mark and Justin! C'mon Cher

[abirken]

Ok I am bit bummed tonight. My car is making a hideous screeching noise. I am taking it to the shop tomorrow. Hopefully nothing to serious and it won't set me back and arm and a leg.

Keep ya posted. Depending on what they say this may knock me out of gonig to Moab.

OH NO YOU ARE NOT BAILING ON THIS!!!!! rent a car!!!! oh my goodness..............if i can't have you there,
I am going to cry. :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :blahblah: :nono: :nono: :nono: you HAVE to make it happen girl.

[abirken]

[quote=Cirrus2000]Oh man, bummer about Mark and Justin! C'mon Cher

[accadacca]

No more BAILOUTS! :lol8:

[cachehiker]

My car is making a hideous screeching noise.

Cross your fingers. Maybe it's just a serpentine belt.

You're on my way but it will be another 3-4 months before I've set my Forester up with a utility trailer and a rack. Until then, I'm limited to two bikes and whatever camping gear I can fit inside.

[blueeyes]

I am hoping it is something easy and simple.

I can hold 4 bikes! :lol8: Never towed anything. But if I ever buy a trailer I am almost ready to, just need to get the device that runs the lights hooked up.

[abirken]

http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/moab/recreation/campgrounds/group_campgrounds/gold_bar_reservable.html


Hey all! I just wanted to remind you that the reserved campsite is a group campsite that's use is for RV camping so it's going to be huge. Because it's an RV site, this means you can bring your pop ups, 5th wheels or campers.....whatever. But there will be those of us in tents too. :) It's also limited on shade so think about that........

Here's the 10 day forecast:
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USUT0165?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared

Sounds perfect! :2thumbs:

[greyhair biker]

:2thumbs: A few showers down there are no big deal but it should be perfect temps :nod: Remember to have something with you to dress warm at night. I'm probably preaching to the choir here but plan to be comfortable people, not to just get by :nod: ...and since the forcast shows a little rain sometime over the weekend I'll try to pack some extra 'headcover'. I am starting to pack TODAY. I am off for the rest of the week. Monday I work one day & then off again to pack! :cool2:

[Cirrus2000]

20 hours 'til I board my flight to Vegas... Unfortunately, I won't be packing for comfort - I'll barely have room to pack to get by! :haha:

[abirken]

20 hours 'til I board my flight to Vegas... Unfortunately, I won't be packing for comfort - I'll barely have room to pack to get by! :haha:


Have a safe flight and play safe before you get to Moab!!! :nod:

I forgot.....did we all swap phone #'s just in case? Or shall we just expect to see you at some point next weekend?

[Jason]

Thanks for the welcome.

BTW, I am not bringing all my kids, just one. So please update the numbers on the first page.

[blueeyes]

I am for sure in!

Just the front breaks. Cost me just over a $100 to get them fixed and Casey should have them done tonight (which is a good thing, I have to work tonight in SL, I don't like riding the train).


I was talking to a friend last night on yahoo messenger. He told me of a few places for me and the kids to check out. I wrote them all down at home and will share tomorrow.

I AM SO EXCITED!!

[greyhair biker]

I am for sure in!

Just the front breaks. Cost me just over a $100 to get them fixed and Casey should have them done tonight (which is a good thing, I have to work tonight in SL, I don't like riding the train).


I was talking to a friend last night on yahoo messenger. He told me of a few places for me and the kids to check out. I wrote them all down at home and will share tomorrow.

I AM SO EXCITED!! :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :five: :cool2:

[abirken]

I am for sure in!

Just the front breaks. Cost me just over a $100 to get them fixed and Casey should have them done tonight (which is a good thing, I have to work tonight in SL, I don't like riding the train).


I was talking to a friend last night on yahoo messenger. He told me of a few places for me and the kids to check out. I wrote them all down at home and will share tomorrow.

I AM SO EXCITED!!


Bless you child!! haha!! sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy to hear this!!!! yay!! yay!!! yay for good car juju!!! looking forward to it. :2thumbs:

[Cirrus2000]

I am for sure in!

Just the front breaks. Cost me just over a $100 to get them fixed and Casey should have them done tonight (which is a good thing, I have to work tonight in SL, I don't like riding the train).


I was talking to a friend last night on yahoo messenger. He told me of a few places for me and the kids to check out. I wrote them all down at home and will share tomorrow.

I AM SO EXCITED!!
Excellent! Glad you can come! :2thumbs:

There was a chance this afternoon that I would be out, but after a trip to emergency, and some x-rays, looks like I'm still in, too! :2thumbs: (I just may be limping a bit...)

[denaliguide]

movers came yesterday and now i'm in a near empty house for 2 days then i'm outta here. will be good to get back to the good ol usa. i will be rollin in thursday afternoon sometime. see you all there.

[abirken]

movers came yesterday and now i'm in a near empty house for 2 days then i'm outta here. will be good to get back to the good ol usa. i will be rollin in thursday afternoon sometime. see you all there.

That is so awesome!!! Going to be great to meet you. :2thumbs:

[blueeyes]

Cirrus - Glad everything is ok.

Denali - Can't wait to meet you.



I bought new sleeping bags today and a car topper so I can camp this summer. Getting everthing organized today and tomorrow for the first camping trip of the year MOAB!!!!

[accadacca]

It is THIS week! :rockon:
I gotta call up the boys and see if we are leaving Thursday night or Friday morning. :popcorn:

[KapitanSparrow]

I still don't know if we're going. My New York friends now think that it would be cool to drive to LV. They might even get hitched :ne_nau:

[blueeyes]

Weather is going to be fantastic in Moab. I have everything packed except a few food items I don't want to buy until Tues night.

So a friend was telling me that a good trail to ride with the kids would be Monitor Mitmac, and a swimming hole Joe's Reservoir.

What other trails would be good for kids?

[cachehiker]

I've ridden the Monitor and Merrimac trail a few times. There's a both bike loop around Courthouse Rock and a jeep trail out to the actual buttes. The bike loop is OK but the playground around the buttes is much better. Unfortunately, the jeep trail is like riding through a 2 mile long sand trap to get there and then again to get back out. I won't usually consider it unless it's a weekday, it has rained recently, and we're likely to beat most of the ATV's and motorcycles out there.

I like the Left Fork of Tusher Canyon better. It isn't a difficult trail but it involves some improvisational route finding and a few portages up to the next ledge before you're on top at the playground. Here's the view from there with Courthouse Rock on the left, Monitor Butte dead center, and Merrimac Butte just to the right of Monitor. You can see the giant sand trap of a jeep trail winding its way out there.

I hope you've got beefy tires and good sand skills. :wink:

[moab mark]

Weather is going to be fantastic in Moab. I have everything packed except a few food items I don't want to buy until Tues night.

So a friend was telling me that a good trail to ride with the kids would be Monitor Mitmac, and a swimming hole Joe's Reservoir.

What other trails would be good for kids?
I would not recommend taking kids out around monitor biking. There is a ton of sand out there. Not familiar with Joe's Reservoir for swimming?

If your kids want to do a fun climbing activity. Head down the kane creek road side of the colorado. When you come to the first campground on the left pull in by the anazasi ruins. There is a cool slot right there with logs jammed in it that you and your kids can climb.

For a fun kid hike that is off the beaten path start at the bridge crossing courthouse wash coming into town. There is a parking lot there. It's easier to start if you cross the bridge and then walk up stream for as far as you want to go. In 100 yards you go from civilization to pristine red rocks. If they have teva's they can walk in the stream. Kids love it. Another great kid hike is start at the bottom of negro bill canyon and hike up until they get bored. That one can be a little crowded.
One more is go down the kane creek road to hunter wash and head up it. Fun and easy. There is a arch up there you can climb up into. Climb-Utah has a couple of family hikes on that same road I think they are called birthing stone and funnel arch?
I haven't done this one in years but if you go down from where you guys are camping there is a canyon (day canyon) that has a gate across it. Whether you are tresspassing I do not know, but the hike up the botttom use to be awesome. Climbers head up that drainage to climb all over the walls.
Wish I was going.
Mark

[moab mark]

I've ridden the Monitor and Merrimac trail a few times. There's a both bike loop around Courthouse Rock and a jeep trail out to the actual buttes. The bike loop is OK but the playground around the buttes is much better. Unfortunately, the jeep trail is like riding through a 2 mile long sand trap to get there and then again to get back out. I won't usually consider it unless it's a weekday, it has rained recently, and we're likely to beat most of the ATV's and motorcycles out there.

I like the Left Fork of Tusher Canyon better. It isn't a difficult trail but it involves some improvisational route finding and a few portages up to the next ledge before you're on top at the playground. Here's the view from there with Courthouse Rock on the left, Monitor Butte dead center, and Merrimac Butte just to the right of Monitor. You can see the giant sand trap of a jeep trail winding its way out there.

I hope you've got beefy tires and good sand skills. :wink:

I am pretty sure that road is the one the blm closed recently. What people use to due with kids. If you had a fourwheel drive they would drive out to that big slick rock patch in the picture and then let there kids ride around. But I think there is a gate now.

From the dead horse road you can go along the spring canyon road and then head towards dubinky well, when you come to the intersection where bartlet wash road goes north there is a bunch of flat slick rock there that people ride with kids.
The actual bartlet wash slickrock is fun to, kind of a pain to get up on it but it's good.
Cashehiker, did you notice if motorcycles had been riding on the tusher slick rock dome?

Mark
Mark

[cachehiker]

The Sevenmile Rim Trail is still listed as a jeep safari route and the BLM Travel Management Plan still shows that one as "dirt road, unmaintained". I wouldn't be surprised if it's gated off during the winter though. There's always been some muddy sections going back and forth across the streambed when I've ridden it. In any case, I've always parked and ridden it on a mountain bike. My aging Toyota 4x4 is capable enough but it is still 100% stock and I'm sure it would have its share of difficulties.

Last time I rode Monitor and Merrimac it was a Monday after a rainstorm and I was on big floaty 2.3" Specialized Roll-X tires at 35 psi and had no problem. My ex-expert class racer buddy was on some POS Hutchinson 2.0 somethings with minimal tread pumped up pretty hard for the slick rock and he wore himself to death stepping off, walking, getting back on, catching back up, stepping off, walking, getting back on, catching back up, and repeat, and repeat, and repeat. :frustrated:

I rode Tusher Canyon solo last time and there was no evidence of anybody anywhere up on the dome. There was no evidence of motorcycles after the initial portage either. I know I wouldn't want to hoist a downhill bike up there let alone an actual motorized version. :haha:

[moab mark]

Is that road the one past the dino tracks or up tusher wash? The dino track road is what they closed. As far as the motorcycles I had heard they had found a different route up there?

[cachehiker]

I've passed the Dino Trailhead but have never hiked it. I don't even remember on which dome in particular one was supposed to find them. The preceding pic was taken from where the red X is in the following pic so I guess that wasn't Courthouse Rock on the left after all. The playground was approached from Tusher Canyon to the west.

In any case, I'd be inclined to assume one could still find one's way to Monitor and Merrimac on a mountain bike by taking the Sevenmile Trail, after looping around to the north side of Courthouse Rock and back to the road, or by simply climbing the gate and getting back on your bike. I couldn't find anything mentioning a closure involving non-motorized vehicles and the notice I found involving motorized vehicles was somewhat indistinct about which road and what parts of it.

[moab mark]

I've passed the Dino Trailhead but have never hiked it. I don't even remember on which dome in particular one was supposed to find them. The preceding pic was taken from where the red X is in the following pic so I guess that wasn't Courthouse Rock on the left after all. The playground was approached from Tusher Canyon to the west.

In any case, I'd be inclined to assume one could still find one's way to Monitor and Merrimac on a mountain bike by taking the Sevenmile Trail, after looping around to the north side of Courthouse Rock and back to the road, or by simply climbing the gate and getting back on your bike. I couldn't find anything mentioning a closure involving non-motorized vehicles and the notice I found involving motorized vehicles was somewhat indistinct about which road and what parts of it.

Here is a link to the blms new travel plan. It shows the gate. It is only for motorized traffic. I think the map you want is page 16 or 17
http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/moab/recreation/motorized_routes/copy.html

[DiscGo]

I have to work Friday night, so I am headed down on Saturday morning and I'll be there Saturday and come back on Sunday afternoon. Are there going to be any designated hikes or get togethers on Saturday? I saw on the first post that there was talk of doing dinner on Saturday night but I didn't see a finalized time and location.

[cachehiker]

Same set of maps I've been looking at. Not sure where I'm supposed to see a gate on page 16. The legend doesn't include a symbol for gates, just which roads are for what purpose. It doesn't show the Mill Canyon Road as being open for motorcycles or ATV's either so I wouldn't be surprised to find a gate that used to be open is now closed or an entirely new gate.

I haven't ridden that road out to Monitor and Merrimac in about 2 years. At that point, ATV's and motorcycles outnumbered bicycles by five to one.