Ultimate Jeep Summit 2012 / MOAB UT / May 14 -17, 2012 (pre-event thread)

[Adondo]

We've stayed in Canyonlands as well as Arch View before. (Moab is one of our favorite places on planet Earth) Canyonlands is at the south end of town, and it's a bit tight for a 40' coach. They do, however, have a pool! Arch View is maybe 10 miles north. It's almost directly across from the Deadhorse point highway though. (SR 13 I think)

I have the time blocked out on the company calendar, so it's official now. It'll work out good too, we'll have the whole weekend to drive the 850+ miles to Moab, then Jeepin' galore for most of the week, then home the next weekend.

I can thank Moab for getting the Jeep too. After 4-wheeling in my Ford F-350 diesel there, I decided that just doesn't work. A Kenworth would've been better, because at least a KW has an air ride seat! I rethought the entire truck/trailer idea and bought the motorcoach instead.

Edit:

Now it's really official! Canyonlands called back yesterday: We're nailed down for the 14th thru 18th. They called while we were Jeeping through snow on back roads by Helix Oregon on an MLK day trip.

[LWM]

I have sent e-mails to both Archview and Canyonlands as they are closed for the winter. I will let you know who responds first and what I am able to set up for us.

[LWM]

I'm down for this

Me and the old lady would make a trip from Missouri for this.

I would love Moab. It's closer to home for me (1 day drive instead of 2), and I am always up for exploring someplace new!

I'm down like an underwater .........

Sounds good hopefully this is the one I get to make

I won't know anything until after March..

I will be there. I may be a day or so late because we may have to drive straight there from my daughter's graduation in Kansas.

I'm still in. Looking forward to finding out where we all can stay so I can get a spot paid for.

I have the time blocked out on the company calendar, so it's official now.

The above list is not in stone but it appears we have some real interest.

[LWM]

Site selection is complete...

The Ultimate Jeep Summit 2012 will be held at Canyonlands Campground!



I have reserved space #86 so try to get close if possible, they are filling up fast so call 1-800-522-6848 and leave a message for Diane. Make sure to tell them you are with "The Ultimate Jeep Summit".

I will be arriving Sunday the 13th and departing on Friday the 18th, trail rides will be planned for Monday thru Thursday.

[Adondo]

I called and left a message as well as sent an email. (I did this too late, and they're a couple of time zones away) We'll probably come in on Monday, and leave Friday.

I'm glad it's Canyonlands, as it is a nice place with lots of shade trees.

[LWM]

I called and left a message as well as sent an email. (I did this too late, and they're a couple of time zones away) We'll probably come in on Monday, and leave Friday.

I'm glad it's Canyonlands, as it is a nice place with lots of shade trees.

She did tell me that she was off now for the weekend so she will call you back Monday or Tuesday.

[WanderingTs]

Life is very uncertain right now. Did you happen to ask them about a cancellation policy if we make a reservation and then can't swing it?

[LWM]

Life is very uncertain right now. Did you happen to ask them about a cancellation policy if we make a reservation and then can't swing it?

The cancellation policy is as follows if I understood correctly:

There is a $10.00 fee to cancel your reservation regardless of when unless you do it within three days of your arrival date in which case you pay a higher fee but you might need to confirm with the campground as to how much that would be (it might be your whole reservation amount but I am not sure, it might only be your deposit which is one nights stay).

[LWM]

I am going to start to put together the daily schedule so if there are trails you really want to include post them here (sorry Lions Back is closed).

[TrialByFire]

Recommendations/suggestions for the easy trails (stock XK/WK):
White Rim and Shafer Switchbacks
Gemini Bridges and Bull Canyon
Hurrah Pass and Chicken Corners

Moderate trails (2" lift & belly armor):
Seven Mile Rim
Metal Masher
Elephant Hill

Hard Trails (2" lift minimum with QDII):
Fins and Things
Poison Spider