Utah Moab in May 2025

[jjvw]

Ok, you can add me

Now I need to figure out where to stay/camp. I feel way behind the ball on this one.

 

[Apparition]

Ok, you can add me

Now I need to figure out where to stay/camp. I feel way behind the ball on this one.

Added, @JMT was looking for companions...

 

[hosejockey61]

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That is my preference.

 

[JMT]

That is my preference.

I literally did that last trip. I ate, drank, drove 2,000 miles and it all cost me $1000. LOL. Had a great camping spot overlooking what I think was a portion of Steel Bender. Saw a few camped on the way in, but didn’t see a soul all week. Needed 33’s just to get there. It was pretty great till my tent blew down the last two days. I ended up boarding up with @NashvilleTJ for the last night.

 

[lBasket]

Such a beautiful area to camp, but I'd be in a shitty mood dealing with the sand and not showering for a week. I'm such a princess, I know

 

[JMT]

Such a beautiful area to camp, but I'd be in a shitty mood dealing with the sand and not showering for a week. I'm such a princess, I know

When the wind got blowing I got tired of the Bedouin life. I was showering at the Lazy Lizard in town for $2. We’d get in from wheeling. I’d go shower, change clothes, and go to dinner. That worked out really well.

 

[lBasket]

When the wind got blowing I got tired of the Bedouin life. I was showering at the Lazy Lizard in town for $2. We’d get in from wheeling. I’d go shower, change clothes, and go to dinner. That worked out really well.

Ah okay, I guess that's not so bad. Basically my routine but with more planning ahead. Meet any interesting lizards over there?

 

[JMT]

Meet any interesting lizards over there?

I saw some lizards laying around, but I steered clear of everyone but the guy behind the desk. I thought about staying there this year. It would about $50 for the week if I recall, but they don’t have a hot tub.

EDIT: Correction $17/night in dormitory. $43/night private room. But the no hot tub is still true.

 

[NashvilleTJ]

When the wind got blowing I got tired of the Bedouin life. I was showering at the Lazy Lizard in town for $2. We’d get in from wheeling. I’d go shower, change clothes, and go to dinner. That worked out really well.

Well, Jeremy, what I remember is that you were so run down from lack of sleep that you lost focus and rolled your rig…



Wait, I was sleeping fine…



Nevermind…



Really looking forward to seeing everyone.

 

[taylormade73]

Such a beautiful area to camp, but I'd be in a shitty mood dealing with the sand and not showering for a week. I'm such a princess, I know

 

[lBasket]

I saw some lizards laying around, but I steered clear of everyone but the guy behind the desk. I thought about staying there this year. It would about $50 for the week if I recall, but they don’t have a hot tub.

The hot tub is worth it for sure. I am still sad to not be at the KOA this year for that. Parties at your place!!!!

Did your son pick a date for the wedding then??

 

[lBasket]

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I will be the Belle of the Trail

 

[MagnumV8]

I'm such a princess, I know

You're a cabin princess now

 

[lBasket]

You're a cabin princess now

Absolutely bourgeoise. A minifridge AND microwave this year, even. Ryan might get to use his jeep fridge for something other than burritos this year

 

[JMT]

The hot tub is worth it for sure. I am still sad to not be at the KOA this year for that. Parties at your place!!!!

Did your son pick a date for the wedding then??

Come over for hot tub, beer, and stogies. Maybe burritos will find their way over! I’m a Mexican food addict. It looks like my son is going to pick a date in early June, so things look good so far!!

 

[lBasket]

Come over for hot tub, beer, and stogies.

Oh I definitely will

Maybe burritos will find their way over! I’m a Mexican food addict. It looks like my son is going to pick a date in early June, so things look good so far!!

You'll be eating burritos for lunch on the trail every day if I have anything to say about it

Glad to hear it's looking like you're gonna make it too

 

[Woodrow]

not skeered of a little weather (except the 100* shit that caused me to cancel last year).

It was fine. Dry heat and all that. I was able to run (mostly in the shade by the creek through town) most days mid-afternoon after we got off the trail. The only heat problem was the day I rode the "Whole Enchilada" trial on my mountain bike. Minimal shade on that and I nearly passed out by the end
I will say the Jeep's ambient temp gauge was often in the 120s while out on the trail

 

[hosejockey61]

I need to find time to figure out if something is wrong with my front diff. If there is and it isn't a cheapish fix I will be out but if it's fine I will go

Bring that shit over and let's fix it up. You're less than 90 minutes from me.

 

[lBasket]

Bring that shit over and let's fix it up. You're less than 90 minutes from me.

Thank you! I actually got off my ass and figured out it was my control arm spitting out a snap ring. Ended up not related at all, I just suspected my diff for no other reason than I had broken an axle shaft recently.

 

[Apparition]

Thank you! I actually got off my ass and figured out it was my control arm spitting out a snap ring. Ended up not related at all, I just suspected my diff for no other reason than I had broken an axle shaft recently.

You could regear twice as fast if you do both ends at the same time.