Moab Bogleyfest - May 1st-3rd 09

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03-17-2009, 02:14 PM
blueeyes

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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.
03-17-2009, 08:01 PM
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:
03-18-2009, 06:53 PM
greyhair biker

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Originally Posted by blueeyessmiling

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:
03-18-2009, 09:28 PM
blueeyes

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Originally Posted by greyhair biker

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Originally Posted by blueeyessmiling

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.
03-19-2009, 11:53 AM
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.
03-19-2009, 05:40 PM
greyhair biker

I would like to do Amasa Back - awesome trail, but of course, I'd do any trail really :nod: including Slickrock.
03-19-2009, 07:38 PM
accadacca

Porcupine Rim...

I gotta get in shape quick...shit. :help:
03-19-2009, 08:34 PM
greyhair biker

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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:
03-19-2009, 10:44 PM
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?
03-20-2009, 10:06 AM
cachehiker

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Originally Posted by Cirrus2000

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:
03-22-2009, 01:32 PM
moab mark

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Originally Posted by 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?

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
03-23-2009, 06:37 PM
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:
03-23-2009, 08:30 PM
IntrepidXJ

figures....I'll be in the Swell that weekend.....maybe next time
03-27-2009, 06:45 PM
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:
03-27-2009, 07:55 PM
abirken

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Originally Posted by 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:
03-27-2009, 09:27 PM
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...
03-28-2009, 02:44 PM
greyhair biker

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Originally Posted by abirken

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Originally Posted by 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:
03-29-2009, 10:38 AM
abirken

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Originally Posted by greyhair biker

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Originally Posted by abirken

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Originally Posted by 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:

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.
03-29-2009, 08:27 PM
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:
03-29-2009, 08:30 PM
abirken

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Originally Posted by 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:

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:
03-29-2009, 08:36 PM
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.
03-30-2009, 08:07 AM
cachehiker

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Originally Posted by abirken

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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.
03-30-2009, 08:54 PM
greyhair biker

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Originally Posted by cachehiker

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Originally Posted by abirken

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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!
03-31-2009, 09:38 AM
cachehiker

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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
03-31-2009, 12:18 PM
blueeyes

X200!!!!

I WANT THE SUN TO COME OUT AND STAY OUT!
03-31-2009, 02:26 PM
abirken

x300...............................not loving the snow right now. I want warm sun on my body. :nod:
03-31-2009, 03:26 PM
moab mark

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Originally Posted by abirken

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Originally Posted by 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:

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
04-01-2009, 08:14 PM
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:
04-02-2009, 10:26 AM
greyhair biker

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Originally Posted by 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:

I'll make myself a note to remember a couple flagpoles...and an american flag too :mrgreen:
04-03-2009, 08:34 AM
accadacca

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Originally Posted by 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:

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?
04-03-2009, 10:27 AM
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.
04-04-2009, 08:36 PM
greyhair biker

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Originally Posted by 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.

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:
04-04-2009, 09:43 PM
KapitanSparrow

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Originally Posted by greyhair biker

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:
04-11-2009, 08:10 PM
Luce

Please add me + 1 to the campsite.
04-12-2009, 10:32 PM
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!
04-12-2009, 10:41 PM
KapitanSparrow

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Originally Posted by 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 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.
04-13-2009, 08:16 AM
Don

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Originally Posted by 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:
04-13-2009, 08:25 AM
abirken

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Originally Posted by Don

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Originally Posted by 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!
04-13-2009, 12:37 PM
accadacca

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Originally Posted by Luce

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:
04-13-2009, 02:01 PM
Alex

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

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