2012 Moab VX Run

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02/19/2012, 08:47 PM
VX KAT

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Originally Posted by Ldub

You bring em', I'll crunch test em' for you...:yesgray:

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Originally Posted by vt_maverick

If you bring 'em and they save me from some damage I'll gladly make a donation. :)

Hmmmmmm.....tempting......anybody think we could get by with any of the SAND ladders?
I've got to see if I can find out the weight limits on those two sand ladders.....(yes, I know they're not supposed to be used for bridging)....
02/21/2012, 10:06 AM
VX KAT

Anybody know if this is the exact same obstacle on Gold Bar Rim???

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Originally Posted by pbkid

Gold bar rim-
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/P1010077.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...-20-11_541.JPG
02/21/2012, 11:28 AM
Triathlete

Yes it is the wall on GBR.
02/21/2012, 12:28 PM
VX KAT
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Originally Posted by Triathlete

Yes it is the wall on GBR.

BTW....any of you other NEW VXers or those that haven't done GOLD BAR RIM looked at the description in the Wells trail book? (see page 86) .....:freek::freek::freek:

I know Wells always makes them sound harder than they are (as both Hell's Revenge and Fins&Things are both also rated as Difficult, and all stock VXs can do them).....but ledges .:thumbdn:...I'm going to pass on this one, I hate ledges....:o
DIFFICULTY: Difficult. Many difficult ledges, especially at the top. For modified vehicles with very high ground clearance, lockers, large tires and good articulation.

FEATURES: Popular hardcore trail with great view at top. Often driven downhill as a continuation of Golden Spike.

...drop down very large ledge at 2.3 miles

...more difficult ledges to follow.

...big ledge on right at 3.7 miles
I was looking thru last year's pics....HOW ABOUT DOING 7 MILE RIM for the Tuesday/VX run? It has such absolute spectacular scenery & viewsl Rated as "Difficult", 12.5 mile loop, 3 - 4 hrs -but double that, so 8 hrs, has bypasses on difficult ledges, has Wipe Out Hill for the harder core gang and others can bypass it. I made it last year, basically unscathed and a few stock VXs also made it OK last year.
See page 59 in Wells book.

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http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/...4/DSC_7611.jpg

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http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/...4/DSC_7704.jpg

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02/21/2012, 02:17 PM
Scott Harness

I really enjoyed 7 Mile Rim last year:yesb:
02/22/2012, 06:49 AM
mcaramb

Ok,

Total off road virgin here. I live in louisiana. Not a lot of mountains here. I have however, done some pretty crazy stuff with my VX through swamps, hills, etc. My poor VX has been sitting up with a blown engine for a few months, yet I finally saved enough to get the engine replaced (again).

I've been to Moab before for ATVing, climbing, hiking, and it's gorgeous. I would like to attend this Moab event and drive up there, possibly with my two kids (3 & 10).

Where do I go for more info and is this generally a family friendly event? And my VX is pretty much stock, including the wheels. Do I need anything special for the moderate trails? What do I bring? etc...

Thanks,

Really looks awesome

-Mike
02/22/2012, 06:54 AM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcaramb

Ok,

Total off road virgin here. I live in louisiana. Not a lot of mountains here. I have however, done some pretty crazy stuff with my VX through swamps, hills, etc. My poor VX has been sitting up with a blown engine for a few months, yet I finally saved enough to get the engine replaced (again).

I've been to Moab before for ATVing, climbing, hiking, and it's gorgeous. I would like to attend this Moab event and drive up there, possibly with my two kids (3 & 10).

Where do I go for more info and is this generally a family friendly event? And my VX is pretty much stock, including the wheels. Do I need anything special for the moderate trails? What do I bring? etc...

Thanks,

Really looks awesome

-Mike

Start reading friend...:yesgray:

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ight=moab+2012

After wading through the "musical opinions" part, it gets more interesting...:smilewink
02/22/2012, 06:59 AM
vt_maverick

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcaramb

I would like to attend this Moab event and drive up there, possibly with my two kids (3 & 10).

Where do I go for more info and is this generally a family friendly event?

It better be - I'm planning to bring my 3 year old and baby along. :) Maybe our 3 year olds could keep each other company?
02/22/2012, 10:38 AM
VX crazy

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcaramb

Ok,

Total off road virgin here. I live in louisiana. Not a lot of mountains here. I have however, done some pretty crazy stuff with my VX through swamps, hills, etc. My poor VX has been sitting up with a blown engine for a few months, yet I finally saved enough to get the engine replaced (again).

I've been to Moab before for ATVing, climbing, hiking, and it's gorgeous. I would like to attend this Moab event and drive up there, possibly with my two kids (3 & 10).

Where do I go for more info and is this generally a family friendly event? And my VX is pretty much stock, including the wheels. Do I need anything special for the moderate trails? What do I bring? etc...

Thanks,

Really looks awesome

-Mike

Re: 'family event'.....of course as long as you can tolerate your 3 yr old on an all day trail during the day in your vx. Nightly activity at the stoop can be somewhat R rated, heck actually X rated. But I doubt you will have a 3 yr old up that late! LOL
02/22/2012, 10:50 AM
vt_maverick

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Originally Posted by VX crazy

Re: 'family event'.....of course as long as you can tolerate your 3 yr old on an all day trail during the day in your vx. Nightly activity at the stoop can be somewhat R rated, heck actually X rated. But I doubt you will have a 3 yr old up that late! LOL

How often do you guys stop on these all day trails?
02/22/2012, 11:06 AM
VX KAT

Quote:

Originally Posted by VX crazy

Re: 'family event'.....of course as long as you can tolerate your 3 yr old on an all day trail during the day in your vx. Nightly activity at the stoop can be somewhat R rated, heck actually X rated. LOL

Only if you're there....:p
02/22/2012, 11:07 AM
BigSwede

Elephant Hill is awesome, but last time you guys did it in a large group you were only able to do the main loop in time. It is a crime to go there without hiking the Joint trail and/or Confluence overlook.

I like Gold Bar Rim a lot, but the prospect of getting 20+ vehicles down and back up that big wall in less than 8 hours is daunting.

Top of the World would be nice if it isn't snowing like last time...

Fins 'n Things is a good overall choice, and intro to Moab wheeling for the noobs.
02/22/2012, 11:17 AM
VX KAT

Quote:

Originally Posted by vt_maverick

How often do you guys stop on these all day trails?

Ash- it varies of course according to the trail, but when there's an "obstacle" of any significance, everything slows/stops, spotters hop out and help everybody get over it.
With the CB radios, someone will often ask "when" next stop is.....so it's not really a problem.

Plus we always stop for lunch somewhere, so bring a bag lunch for your gang....and lots of water.

p.s. - The trail rules are girls on the right, guys on the left.:wave:
02/22/2012, 11:18 AM
VX KAT

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigSwede

Elephant Hill is awesome, but last time you guys did it in a large group you were only able to do the main loop in time. It is a crime to go there without hiking the Joint trail and/or Confluence overlook.

I like Gold Bar Rim a lot, but the prospect of getting 20+ vehicles down and back up that big wall in less than 8 hours is daunting.

Top of the World would be nice if it isn't snowing like last time...

Fins 'n Things is a good overall choice, and intro to Moab wheeling for the noobs.

What do you think of doing 7 Mile Rim?
02/22/2012, 11:51 AM
BigSwede

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Originally Posted by VX KAT

.....but ledges .:thumbdn:...I'm going to pass on this one, I hate ledges....:o

Hey Sue, might wanna make a mental note to avoid Steelbender...
02/22/2012, 11:54 AM
BigSwede

7 Mile Rim is decent, if a bit easy for the leader to get lost on (I'll say no more...).
02/22/2012, 02:34 PM
pbkid

Sue, those pictures are not taken on the same 'wall'...

I did gold bar my first year and the only place I hit was on the wall where the ml is pictured, and I was bone stock with bald tires... Just fyi.

Either way doesnt matter much to me, theres a likelihood that I wont even be the for the group run
02/22/2012, 03:26 PM
VXorado

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Originally Posted by pbkid

Either way doesnt matter much to me, theres a likelihood that I wont even be the for the group run

Are you getting to Moab late or planning a different run?
02/24/2012, 03:35 PM
pbkid

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Originally Posted by VXorado

Are you getting to Moab late or planning a different run?

just getting there late, probably thurs night or friday night, depending on when i can get off work.
02/24/2012, 08:14 PM
VXorado

This thread really illustrates how many good choices we have... and so little time to enjoy them.

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Originally Posted by pbkid

just getting there late, probably thurs night or friday night, depending on when i can get off work.

Boo. Its alright, we'll start planning a CO pre-run soon.

We should get together in a couple weeks and discuss this...:)
02/25/2012, 09:40 AM
pbkid

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Originally Posted by VXorado

Boo. Its alright, we'll start planning a CO pre-run soon.

We should get together in a couple weeks and discuss this...:)

agreed, there definately isnt enough snow up there to stop us :)
Plus i wanna see how those 35's perform on the VX.
maybe the weekend of the 10th?
02/25/2012, 10:31 AM
VX KAT

Anybody recall/know which trail this is on?
....probably kinda obvious why I want to know....:rollo:
Ash, and other noobs coming to Moab...take note! :eek:....

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_2469.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_2471.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_2473.JPG
02/25/2012, 11:56 AM
Triathlete

Fins?

Sue, your going to have everyone scared before they even get there! It's not that bad.
02/25/2012, 12:15 PM
VX KAT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triathlete

Fins?

Sue, your going to have everyone scared before they even get there! It's not that bad.

Those rocks tell a different story :eek:.....:p.....just kiddin'.....
If it's Fins & Things, it' STILL a great first trail. This pic is from either Fins or Hell's Revenge.

Since I have my "sacrificial" 18" Superbumper now, which sticks out about 12" from the rear cladding (specifically to save my tail end!), I'm reviewing/evaluating my old pics so I know what I can expect, etc...

I'm sure those scrapes were made by longer wheelbase trucks like Jay's FJ or my Hubby's FJ here, prolly the trailer hitch does a lot of that. I recall hubby's scraped it good! and IIRC you do a real good face plant into that sand at the bottom and ya have to kinda power out of it:?:...am I recalling it right?.
02/25/2012, 12:45 PM
VXorado

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbkid

agreed, there definately isnt enough snow up there to stop us :)
Plus i wanna see how those 35's perform on the VX.
maybe the weekend of the 10th?

I work that weekend... :(

Soon though.
02/25/2012, 02:34 PM
MSHardeman

Sue, I think that is Fins and Things. It is a pretty good first trail. Good pucker factor and shows off the capabilities of the VX well. It starts out easy enough, unlike Hell's Revenge, so new drivers can gain confidence.
02/25/2012, 03:46 PM
Triathlete

Hells Revenge is no harder as long as you stay off the optional stuff (no fun).
02/26/2012, 01:08 PM
JoFotoz

Even though I voted for elephant Hill....

..I am now leaning towards Fins & Things.

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http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...THE_LIGHT_.jpg
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Its easily do-able for non modified vehicles.
Has a couple of 'pucker' points....:eek:
And some optional Gnarly stuff...for some spectator fun.

Plus...its close.

Just my 2 cents..

jo
02/26/2012, 01:57 PM
tjh

I voted for Gold Bar Rim .
I'm also leaning towards Fins & Things for the same reasons that Joe posted.
02/26/2012, 03:03 PM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoFotoz

Its easily do-able for non modified vehicles.
Has a couple of 'pucker' points....:eek:
And some optional Gnarly stuff...for some spectator fun.

Plus...its close.

Just my 2 cents..

jo

Get'n back to the stoop for happy hour IS a factor...:yesgray:

Speshully after the first trail of the week...:_beer:
02/26/2012, 06:04 PM
VX KAT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ldub

Get'n back to the stoop for happy hour IS a factor...:yesgray:

Speshully after the first trail of the week...:_beer:

Sounds like it's time to print the UNofficial schedule of activities for 2012:

2012 Let's DO IT!!!

Little of this.....:bla:

Lots of this.... :_group2:

Little of this... :_steering

Little of this, er um, a lot of this...:_beer:

Hopefully not too much of this...:_wrench: :smack: or this....;puke2;

Little more of this..:_steering

Maybe some of this...:driver:

Some more of this...:_beer: :yeso:

None of this.....:argue:

Some of this....:slap:

Oh my, maybe even this....:dan_ban: :naughty:

And lots and lots of this......:laugho:

And hopefully, some of this....:snooz:
02/26/2012, 06:25 PM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by VX KAT

Sounds like it's time to print the UNofficial schedule of activities for 2012:

2012 Let's DO IT!!!

Little of this.....:bla:

Lots of this.... :_group2:

Little of this... :_steering

Little of this, er um, a lot of this...:_beer:

Hopefully not too much of this...:_wrench: :smack: or this....;puke2;

Little more of this..:_steering

Maybe some of this...:driver:

Some more of this...:_beer: :yeso:

None of this.....:argue:

Some of this....:slap:

Oh my, maybe even this....:dan_ban: :naughty:

And lots and lots of this......:laugho:

And hopefully, some of this....:snooz:

I'm in...:dance:.:dan_ban:.:dance:
02/27/2012, 09:02 AM
pbkid

Quote:

Originally Posted by VX KAT

I'm sure those scrapes were made by longer wheelbase trucks like Jay's FJ or my Hubby's FJ here, prolly the trailer hitch does a lot of that. I recall hubby's scraped it good! and IIRC you do a real good face plant into that sand at the bottom and ya have to kinda power out of it:?:...am I recalling it right?.

definately looks like fins to me Sue. Those scrapes are from long wheel base vehicles like hummers, 4runners, troopers, maybe an FJ. Those types of scrapes usually come from trailer hitces.

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Originally Posted by tjh

I voted for Gold Bar Rim .
I'm also leaning towards Fins & Things for the same reasons that Joe posted.

Sounds like the group is feeling fins and things. If by some chance of god i can make it im excited...if not, ill see you guys just after you break the newbs in :naughty:
04/17/2012, 07:31 PM
JoFotoz

SO.....

Fins & Things....

....if I read this thread right, that seems like a consensus.

Its a great "starter" trail..close, fun, and VERY doable by ALL.

And some (:dance:) might decide to do the gnarly stuff...

...just cause!

I wish it was May 12th already...

If all goes well..I will be SINGLE (:thumbup:)..and have a birthday again...

...thats the best way to start a new phase of life.

:LineWave:

Jo
04/17/2012, 08:20 PM
Triathlete

Don't forget to hit up Baby Lion Back on the way out (and if you really want to play Potato Salad Hill is on the way out also)!

Baby Lions Back
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...oabday1194.jpg

Potato Salad Hill
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...oabday5038.jpg
04/17/2012, 08:25 PM
pbkid

have fun guys!!! wish i could be there with ya! see ya at the end of the week.

Ill just have to make up for it next year ;)
04/17/2012, 08:27 PM
Triathlete

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbkid

have fun guys!!! wish i could be there with ya!

Ill just have to make up for it next year ;)

x2
At least you get to be there some this year Jack!:(
04/17/2012, 08:28 PM
pbkid

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triathlete

x2
At least you get to be there some this year Jack!:(

cmon old man!! your retired! whats stoppin you?!?!
04/17/2012, 08:56 PM
JoFotoz

Umm...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triathlete

Don't forget to hit up Baby Lion Back on the way out

...thats on the way in...at least the way in I go.

Its a great intro..!!

Jo
04/17/2012, 09:03 PM
Triathlete

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbkid

cmon old man!! your retired! whats stoppin you?!?!

Uncle Sam (the tax man taketh away) and racing.

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