Classics go to Moab?

I also like the idea of later in the year, like the October dates people have mentioned. While I am a warm weather kinda' guy, it might be a bit much out there in mid-summer. I was out there around the beginning of March, and it was great weather--I imagine Fall would be similar.
 
Definitely BYOB on this one.
When I was young and actively skiing, I spent a lot of time in Salt Lake. California wine in stores was readily available. Forget about the beer, it's 3.2% or less like a few other states (W. Va. due to the Whiskey lobby, probably Kentucky for the same reason, Florida due to the retiree voters, etcetera). Is that true for Moab today?
 
Nope. You can buy 3.2 beer at a convenience store or grocery. For regular beer, liquor, or wine, you have to find a state liquor store.
 
Sweet. Looks like we have some dates. I figured most people would start their travel back on the Sunday and a couple of people mentioned a few extra days before that weekend.

Who is gonna be the Trail Guide? Someone wanna step up and pick a meet spot? I have no idea where to even begin.
 

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We'll probably want to rendezvous wherever we decide to camp at. I believe Area BFE allows primitive camping in return for a suggested donation, I'll check on that. They're not far from town, in case we have any wimps that decide to hotel it.

Before we can talk trails though, we need to know what folks are driving and your skill level. Post up what you're bringing, and I'll update this post, or FoG can update the OP.

KidV - moderately skilled - IFS on 31s with stock gears, locked rear and LSD front.
 
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Im in Idaho just outside of Boise. Google says it should take me just over 11 hours to get to Moab. This sounds like an awsome idea. I can't commit for another couple of months... probably July before I know for sure. I will be keeping it in mind fo sho. My rig is an 87' and she's bone stock on 235s. Hope I can hang with you guys!
 
Im in Idaho just outside of Boise. Google says it should take me just over 11 hours to get to Moab. This sounds like an awsome idea. I can't commit for another couple of months... probably July before I know for sure. I will be keeping it in mind fo sho. My rig is an 87' and she's bone stock on 235s. Hope I can hang with you guys!

This will be for fun, we won't let you break you rig.
 
Im in Idaho just outside of Boise. Google says it should take me just over 11 hours to get to Moab. This sounds like an awsome idea. I can't commit for another couple of months... probably July before I know for sure. I will be keeping it in mind fo sho. My rig is an 87' and she's bone stock on 235s. Hope I can hang with you guys!

Half the routes out there are more scenic than brutal, and with a group, we could always strap people across a few rough spots. The main thing is just getting out there, because it really is a beautiful area, one not to be missed if it can be helped. We can work with stock rigs!
 
Start on the 10th or 15th?

I am confirmed either way.

Foot of God, 91 T4R red

I'm gonna plan to get there on the 9th. It look like everyone that mentioned dates was good with wheeling the weekend but some others mentioned wanting add a few extra days. I'm in the extra days boat, it's gonna take me 2 days to get there, so I was thinking getting there earlier in the week.

I hope a few others can join somewhere around the 10th as well. Best part is we are so early with the planning we can tweak it if we need to. Are you better with the next week? I though I had you down for 12th through the 15th but I may have put that down wrong.
 
I'm gonna plan to get there on the 9th. It look like everyone that mentioned dates was good with wheeling the weekend but some others mentioned wanting add a few extra days. I'm in the extra days boat, it's gonna take me 2 days to get there, so I was thinking getting there earlier in the week.

I hope a few others can join somewhere around the 10th as well. Best part is we are so early with the planning we can tweak it if we need to. Are you better with the next week? I though I had you down for 12th through the 15th but I may have put that down wrong.

I probably won't head out till Friday the 12th, but I can leave early in the morning and wheel all day.
 
Im in Idaho just outside of Boise. Google says it should take me just over 11 hours to get to Moab. This sounds like an awsome idea. I can't commit for another couple of months... probably July before I know for sure. I will be keeping it in mind fo sho. My rig is an 87' and she's bone stock on 235s. Hope I can hang with you guys!

11 hours? No way, more like 9. It's 4 hours from Salt Lake to Moab, and I do Salt Lake to Boise in 5.
 
Im gonna have to jump in on this.. October should work well for me. I'm gonna have to build up my rig this summer!! I don't want to be holding all you guys back.
 
I actually live here in moab and recently bought a 86 t4r to start getting into some of the local fun. Don't have to much experience but would love to join you guys.
 
I actually live here in moab and recently bought a 86 t4r to start getting into some of the local fun. Don't have to much experience but would love to join you guys.

You are more than welcome!

Helo you rock!!!

So the list so far:

Foot of God
Helo
SV Dude
Bucknutbob
KidV
Ziggs
PittDawg
mpleitez
94runner4
Gerdo

Did I miss anyone or put someone on that is not interested?

I'm gonna start researching camping spots unless someone who has been there has a good reccomendation. Must be dog friendly.
 
Some more great video of Moab can be seen on Rick Russell's Sidekick Offroad DVDs. Naturally, these guys are taking the toughest trails, so you can see what the most difficult stuff looks like. For those with stock rigs, have no fear, though--there are plenty of great, scenic trails without the higher difficulty ratings. If you can swing it, however, I would highly recommend at least one locker--it will greatly increase the number of trails you can take, even in an otherwise stock rig. The slickrock out there, which is anything BUT slick (it's more like sandpaper...at least when dry, anyway), can give you incredible traction when you air down--it will blow your mind how steep of an angle you can drive up! For the record, Pritchett Canyon is widely considered the toughest trail, so if you see video of that one, you've seen some of the best obstacles out there.
 
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