Some thoughts/suggestions regarding the Moab VX ONLY run....

[Ldub]

Too hung to wheel?? Wow.....gotta see that!

Whaddya MEAN?...

You were the little bug in my ear, while I was getting all greasy & dirty, making funny about my fly being down (it wasn't, I wear button fly)...didn't you see it then?

....

[Etfren]

Staying at the Stoop certainly does help to be in on the plans, but I remember one night we had 2-3 trail options we were discussing at midnight and I don't think we really settled on one until the next morning as we were lining up to head out. Personally though, I enjoy that style of organization (or lack there of) because like others said, I'm on vacation and its way more fun and spontaneous that way.

As for trying to figure out what trails to run and with who, that's one nice thing about the big beginner run on Tuesday to feel out how your rig and driving abilities line up with others so you can find trail buddies. I mostly stuck with the same group all week, running a few trails with Mark, Kat and Jon. I had it easy because, while I don't have much trail experience, I have a really modded truck so my driving experience was my limiting factor and not my trucks capabilities.

[Gizmo42]

that's one nice thing about the big beginner run on Tuesday to feel out how your rig and driving abilities line up with others so you can find trail buddies. I mostly stuck with the same group all week,

Thats what I did when I first started. Now that I know the trails better I have a better idea of which ones I shouldnt run but still dont know on all of them. Even with being lifted and a rear locker I still have more trouble then others because my gas tank is on the side and hangs low. That with long wheel base means I get high centered easier and have much less break over angle then others.

One other thing to mention, if you do miss out on trail runs there are many very easy (bumpy dirt road easy) trails you can go do that are very scenic. I did that sort of thing saturday since I was tired and got to the stoop late. Also didnt feel like beating up on my truck anymore. So I just went sight seeing by myself.

[Scott Harness]

. Also didnt feel like beating up on my truck anymore. So I just went sight seeing by myself.

X2!! I'm doing that more and more.I like it

[JoFotoz]

This thread seems to have morphed from the original questions/comments about the "VX only run"....

...to discussion about the organization of runs for the entire week !!


As far as the VX only run is concerned...
Comments seem to favor retiring the "VX Only" run and putting on an easy ( "newbie" ) run on the Tuesday..
......led and tail gunned by a couple of more experienced wheelers...
...and it seems there are plenty happy to take the lead/tail.

So I guess that will sort its self out nearer the time next year.


Regarding the rest of the weeks runs...
Staying at the "stoop" may have its advantages ( and may not!!)...
..but it seems most runs start & end up back there...
...if only for the post run stories/chat/cocktails /wrenching-fixes...etc

To me, it seems to work as a direct result of its ad lib nature...

After that first Tuesday run, it has become 'tradition' to have the Monkey shake party at the stoop....

What better time to solidify new aquaintances made that first day, catch up with
past years friends,and get some plans laid for the following day?

In my experience, after that...the following days runs seem to pretty much
sort themselves out based on the usual skill/modifications/scenic/gnarly/friendships basis.

No scenario is going to suit everyone...
BUT.... the Stoop seems to be a good general meeting place...
...and short of "sign up sheets" the night before (), the overall results seem pretty good.

Maybe I'm biased...cause I get almost as much pleasure talking VX , learning VX..fixing VX stuff...
....and meeting new & veteran Moab'ers at the stoop as I do driving the trails!

Lets not over organize this...

....and being on holiday means ..RELAX!



jo

[Ldub]

Ya may as well try to herd cats...

[arcobarco]

MeeeOwwww.
meow, meow,meow
Wheres the litter box?

[Ldub]

MeeeOwwww.
meow, meow,meow
Wheres the litter box?

Now THERE is a Dude I met recently...that "gets it!"...