Moab Maybe?

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
07/29/2014 at 16:58 • Filed to: cruisin

I just wanted to throw this out there again, to get your oppoinions on the matter.

So you may recall that I put it out there informally that I would like to do an Oppo Meetup in Moab in the fall for biking, trail rides and whateves. But I wanted to gauge interest again and ask what people might want from such a meetup.

I've been putting a lot of thought into it and I think I've ruled out the idea that this would be a sponsored event of any kind. For two reasons:

1. I'm not made of money and Oppo doesn't have any for me. I could hunt for some local sponsors and probably get a few...and the idea isn't out of my head entirely.

2. There are legal factors to consider when you do things as an organized group. Factors I don't want to deal with.

That leaves a friends meetup. Which is fine with me, we can plan day to day and play it by ear which allows more people to do the things they are comfortable with. I know Moab pretty well and there should be no shortage of things to do for any group.

As for timing, I was thinking early Nov. All the "safari's" and such are gone and the riding is sublime thanks to the cooler day temps...when its cold, you just do trail drives. Plus its easier to get the better camp sites. also, November sucks in Salt Lake, cold but not snowy.

I was thinking about taking 2 days from work and going wed night to sunday night.

Families are...maybe invited, not sure on this one yet.

Accommodations - I would be happy to reserve a group site, or we could just snag a few in the sand flats area. Camping. If its guys only i have a 8 person trailer we can use as home base.

So....who's even remotely interested?

Who's seriously interested?

What of the plan? suggestions?

Also, I'm probably doing this with VicariousiLive one way or another...so...I guess what I'm saying is; are there enough people that want to/can come to make it happen as an oppo thing?

DISCUSSION (17)

dinobot666 > HammerheadFistpunch
07/29/2014 at 17:00

I'm totally down with a trip to Moab, but it'd have to be next spring. I've burned up too much vacation time already.

Nibbles > HammerheadFistpunch
07/29/2014 at 17:01

I'm totes interested but my plans are up in the air right now. Depending on how the wife's rehab is/isn't going, I would love to stop by!

For Sweden > HammerheadFistpunch
07/29/2014 at 17:10

[raises hand]

Can I take my Miata rock crawling in Moab?

HammerheadFistpunch > For Sweden
07/29/2014 at 17:11

You can do anything once. Seriously though, there are some decent roads for cruising out there, and in Nov the cops are light. Plus there is still biking, hiking and various other things to do.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > HammerheadFistpunch
07/29/2014 at 17:13

I'd seriously consider going, I've been jonesing to go back since I left in 2010. Realistically I'd have to rent a truck though, which might make the whole thing cost prohibitive.

Alfalfa > HammerheadFistpunch
07/29/2014 at 17:13

I'm interested, but not to the point of commitment yet. I've pretty much decided on an XJ for our second car, if it happens by November I will have to go.

HammerheadFistpunch > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
07/29/2014 at 17:15

indeed. there is room in the cruiser if you flew into salt lake, but im not sure how you would like being a passenger in a cruiser...

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > HammerheadFistpunch
07/29/2014 at 17:19

I wouldn't be able to make it this year (just bought a house) next year fall does have potential. Always wanted to wheel out in Moab, I'll hopefully have my overland trailer built by then it's gonna be badass.

PowderHound > HammerheadFistpunch
07/29/2014 at 17:21

I'm remotely interested but have never been able to plan that far in advance.

HammerheadFistpunch > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
07/29/2014 at 17:21

is this the one with the PTO drive?

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > HammerheadFistpunch
07/29/2014 at 18:01

Count me in. Just need dates to lock it down.

TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising) > HammerheadFistpunch
07/29/2014 at 18:06

^^ Expresses interest

HammerheadFistpunch > TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising)
07/29/2014 at 18:09

sounds good, I need to make a list

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > HammerheadFistpunch
07/29/2014 at 18:13

Very interested, but not sure if I can swing it this year...

We'll be in Austin early in Nov. for the GP, and then will have Thanksgiving travels after.

If I can't join you all this time, I'd love to sometime down the line.

HammerheadFistpunch > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
07/29/2014 at 18:14

its funny, its either too soon or too late for people. it might be Oct too, but its a little more crowded then, but I am open to different dates.

desertdog5051 > HammerheadFistpunch
07/29/2014 at 18:25

Some interest. Since my MC accident, I do not think I could bike much. But I would enjoy a couple days 4 wheeling. I would probably come on Thursday afternoon thru Sunday morning. (I have a regular job now and free time is not dependent on my whims). Keep us up to date on plans.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > HammerheadFistpunch
07/29/2014 at 20:29

No my dad convinced me that would be a bad idea. They had them in the military and he saw a couple of 101 Forward Controls get pushed over by them. I'm planning to do a wedge shape with Nerf bars, leafs and same bolt pattern on the wheels as my truck.