Moab - May 18 thru 27

[ichi-san]

My wife & I will be in Moab May 18 thru May 27 and looking for wheeling opportunities. (Well, it will be mostly me looking for wheeling). We were supposed to be coming with 2 or 3 other couples, but now it looks like it will most likely just be us. I see that the Memorial Weekend BBQ will be going on - I'm watching the forum for more info.

I'm trailering my Jeep from Virginia - about a 4000 mile round trip. It's a 98 TJ, 33" MTR's, RE Long Arm, Warn winch, Tera Low 4:1 kit in t-case, ARB's & 4.56 gears front & rear (among other things). I hope to have the stock A/C compressor converted over to air before I leave.

I've never wheeled in the west. I'm thinking try a mid-level trail like maybe Hell's Revenge and then move up in difficultly if it feels right. I like a challenge as long as it's not too crazy.

The original idea was to be part of a group and do our own thing. But with it being just one rig, I'll be looking for someone to tag along with.


Richard

 

[TJ2TAHOE]

I will be in Moab May 23 thru 30 with my wife & mt bike buds. I’ve been there many times with my bike but this year I’m bringing my jeep. I will be trailering my TJ from California. It’s a 2003 auto, 35’s w/4.88, RE short arm/tummy tuck, lockers, winch & compressor.

Not sure if I’m ready for Hell’s Revenge, but Poison Spider, Kane Creek & Elephant Hill are on my list.

It would be great if I could hookup with one or more jeeper..... I hate going alone.

-Bill
(goskibaily@gmail.com)

 

[Spidey]

I will be in Moab May 23 thru 30 with my wife & mt bike buds. I’ve been there many times with my bike but this year I’m bringing my jeep. I will be trailering my TJ from California. It’s a 2003 auto, 35’s w/4.88, RE short arm/tummy tuck, lockers, winch & compressor.

Not sure if I’m ready for Hell’s Revenge, but Poison Spider, Kane Creek & Elephant Hill are on my list.

It would be great if I could hookup with one or more jeeper..... I hate going alone.

-Bill
(goskibaily@gmail.com)

you will be more than fine on hell's revenge. all the obstacles are on the sidelines

 

[BroncoMama]

The RME BBQ will be Saturday, May 23rd and there will be some kind of trail run that day as well. As the time gets closer, I will be posting up the details for the BBQ. We would love to see you there!

 

[jeep-N-montero]

You will both be fine with Hell's Revenge and Poison Spider, I ran them on 33's, stock 3.73's, and open diffs. The steepness will get a rise out of you on Hell's if you have never wheeled on slickrock, but once you get used to it the trail is easy. With that 4:1 you will hardly even need to touch your brakes or the gas.

 

[ichi-san]

I will be in Moab May 23 thru 30 with my wife & mt bike buds. I’ve been there many times with my bike but this year I’m bringing my jeep. I will be trailering my TJ from California. It’s a 2003 auto, 35’s w/4.88, RE short arm/tummy tuck, lockers, winch & compressor.

Not sure if I’m ready for Hell’s Revenge, but Poison Spider, Kane Creek & Elephant Hill are on my list.

It would be great if I could hookup with one or more jeeper..... I hate going alone.

-Bill
(goskibaily@gmail.com)

Bill,

Maybe we can meet up at the BBQ/trail ride on the 23 and see what we want to do afterwards. I'm flexible on trail choice - my only criteria is the trail needs to be a day trip out of Moab and I want to feel like I did something worth the trip when I get back home.

Richard

 

[ichi-san]

The RME BBQ will be Saturday, May 23rd and there will be some kind of trail run that day as well. As the time gets closer, I will be posting up the details for the BBQ. We would love to see you there!

Thanks for the invite - I'm watching for the details.