Zu Zoo VIII - Trail List

[lttlbddy]

Check in and register has always been at Portal. The difference this year is that you will need to stop at Portal to sign up for trails as well.

Steve G

[Triathlete]

So, what trails are everyone thinking about doing?
Here is what I am thinking...
Tue...VX only run
Wen...7 mile rim or metal masher (might need some convincing for this one)
Thur...kane creek
Fri...gold bar rim
Sat...steel bender
Made reservations today for camping at the portal camp ground (waiting for comfirmation) for the 16th-21st.
Will arrive in the p.m. of the 16th and depart in the a.m. of the 22nd.

[Green Dragon]

Some thoughts on currently listed trails:

A lot of the tougher trails are on Friday & Saturday which gives little time to get parts & effect repairs if necessary.That is if your leaving Moab on Sunday.

Todd is leading Elephant Hill on Thursday & that's a nice trail for stock VXers but it takes 1.3 hours just to get there.

Kane Creek is OK for stock VX (Just one rough spot)but same day as Elephant Hill.

Fins & Things is fun trail for VXs

Possibly we could set a meeting (Dinner Monday night) before registration on Tuesday & decide as far as trail selection-who- what- when- where.

[Locomigo]

Kane Creek is OK for stock VX (Just one rough spot)but same day as Elephant Hill.

Hey Bob, how you doin?

Wanted to clarify something on Kane Creek, and find out the last time you were on it?

I ran it in November, and it has gotten VERY eroded and nearly a full rating point higher than the last time I ran it three and a half years prior. Then I felt it was over rated and was between a 3-3.5. Now I feel it is deserving of a 4.

The group we took up had seom decently built rigs, and it wasnt the cake walk I remember it being. There was definitely effort, finesse, and sheer brute force displayed by a lot of veteran rigs/drivers to get through.

Just an FYI for a recent run of things. Not saying that it is impossible. It IS do-able with a stock rig, just be mindful of things like rockers, and willingness to take a strap... YMMV

[Swordy]

Good Choices Billy. I think you will enjoy them all. I'll probably do several of those myself.

Bob, Wanna do Pritchett and Hells revenge????

[Triathlete]

I may change my mind but those are the ones I'm leaning towards from all the reading and photos I've seen. I like the trail to be a little challenging and my ego is not to big to take a strap if it is needed or someone with more experience thinks its a good idea!

[Swordy]

I have a theory about that. It goes like this....

"If you don't get stuck once in a while, you're not having enough fun."

[Green Dragon]

Hey Bob, how you doin?

Wanted to clarify something on Kane Creek, and find out the last time you were on it?

I ran it in November, and it has gotten VERY eroded and nearly a full rating point higher than the last time I ran it three and a half years prior. Then I felt it was over rated and was between a 3-3.5. Now I feel it is deserving of a 4.

The group we took up had seom decently built rigs, and it wasnt the cake walk I remember it being. There was definitely effort, finesse, and sheer brute force displayed by a lot of veteran rigs/drivers to get through.

Just an FYI for a recent run of things. Not saying that it is impossible. It IS do-able with a stock rig, just be mindful of things like rockers, and willingness to take a strap... YMMV

Thanks for the update. Haven't run it lately, Sounds like a good time challenge too me. I will put Kane Creek on my list.

Bob

[lttlbddy]

It's been a long time coming but registration is up!

Zu Zoo Registration

You can register for the event and buy apparel. Trail registration will happen at the event.

Sorry for the delay.

Steve Gardiner

[Green Dragon]

Logged in but cannot register for event. Place 1 in # of party but not accepted????

Mac Powerbook with Safari.