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

[rockgremlin]

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

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

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

Tom

Thanx for the detailed description Tom.

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

[shaggy125]

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

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

[Iceaxe]

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

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

[Iceaxe]

Groups have been split:

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

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

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

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

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

[Alex]

Thanks Ice,

Anyone wants to meet on Friday night?

[Iceaxe]

Anyone wants to meet on Friday night?

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

[Don]

Thanks Ice,

Anyone wants to meet on Friday night?

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

[Alex]

Anyone wants to meet on Friday night?

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

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

[abirken]

Anyone wants to meet on Friday night?

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

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

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

[AJ]

To get to Smith Mesa from Springdale:

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

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

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

Tom

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

[Alex]

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

[Sombeech]

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

Thanks.

[rockgremlin]

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

Thanks.

[Iceaxe]

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

[abirken]

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

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

[Sombeech]

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

These permits are refundable, right?

[tanya]

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

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

Meeting places and times....

Friday Night Get-together


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

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

Saturday Night Get-together


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

Sunday - Lower Subway Trailhead - 7:00 am

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

Don't be late, we will not wait.

Even for the late party goers.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday's Break-away Groups

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

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

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

There is a lot of fun climbing (up and down) in Red Cave!
Ice Man in Red Cave....


Read below before asking questions:

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

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

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY!

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

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

[nelsonccc]

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[nelsonccc]

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

[tanya]

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


Friday Night Get-together


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

Saturday Night Get-together


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