The Trip:

The Moab trip will take a total of 5 days, (2 travel days and 3 days of wheeling). We have contracted a guide, Dan Mick (http://danmick.com/) who will lead us through some of the more popular trails, (Hells Revenge, Poison Spider, Gold Spike, and Gold Bar), other trails can be added depending on how we are doing on time.

 

Date:

October 15 — 19 (Wednesday to Sunday)

 

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Lodging:

Each evening we will be returning to town. There is a wide assortment of accommodations from camping and cabins to hotels or bed & breakfasts. A complete listing is available on the discovermoab Website, a couple of suggestions are:

 

∑      Campgrounds

Canyonlands Campgrounds & RV Park - 800-522-6848

 

∑      Motels

Big Horn Lodge - 800-325-6171

Red Stone Inn - 800-772-1972

 

∑      Free camping on state land

 

Location:

Moab is located in southeastern Utah, a region of desert sandstone and deep, winding canyons with fantastic examples of erosion. It is approximately 750 miles from Los Angeles. Information is available www.discovermoab.com.

 

Cost:

There is a guide fee associated with this trip - $200 per car - payment is required at the time of registration online; there may be an amount reimbursed if we have more than five cars.

 

Limited Number:

There is a limit of 15 cars, first come first serve. Members only.

 

Difficulty Level:

The trip can be rated an overall "intermediate"; however, there will be "advanced" obstacles with bypasses. This will give advanced drivers an opportunity to test their rigs and a safer route for everyone else.

 

Our guide has led stock Rovers through these trails, however, dragging trailer hitches is common and body damage is a real risk.

 

Mandatory Equipment:

Because this trip is rated as "intermediate" chances are good that you or someone close to you will get stuck. Which means some basic recovery gear is mandatory for this trip:

∑      Front and Rear Recovery Points-For those who donπt have any, there is no need to spend a lot of money. A rear receiver recovery point can be obtained from any off-road supplier and front recovery points can be obtained from www.landroverstuff.com/products.htm.

∑      Tow straps http://www.expeditionexchange.com/straps/

∑      Shackles

In addition each vehicle must have a FRS Radio.

Having plenty of water is recommended.

 

Lunch will be on the trail.

 

Climate:

Average high — 73 Average low — 39 (during the month of October)

 

Itinerary:

Wednesday, October 15

Travel day to Moab.

 

Thursday, October 16

Fill your gas tank, there are plenty of gas stations in Moab. Meet for breakfast at 8:00 a.m. at the Moab Diner. Our guide will meet us there at a.m. and we will spend the day enjoying the challenging trails and spectacular scenery.

 

Friday, October 17

Another day on the trail.

 

Saturday, October 18

One last chance to enjoy grand vistas and a range of challenge.

 

Sunday, October 19

Travel day home.

 

 

Meals:

Breakfast and dinner will be on your own. Group activities may be organized once we get there. As mentioned above, be prepared to provide your own lunch on the trail.