The guy does have a redundant system in place so it wasn't a completely crazy idea.
TJ Fest 2021 - Moab (April 24 – May 1, 2021)
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It still has Darwin Award written all over it, and I can't say I'd be disappointed if it happened
Maybe that's my twisted sense of humor
Wait till you see that drop first hand. It's a 2000ft basically straight down cliff. @JMT was a brave man leading us all to the edge.It still has Darwin Award written all over it, and I can't say I'd be disappointed if it happened
Maybe that's my twisted sense of humor
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That's one I can't wait to see for sure!
So just to help balance the numbers, count my kid's and my TJ's OUT, that way in the rare event we show, it will bring the TJ Moab world some-what into balance w/ all the no-shows.
My wife just bought a '97 motorhome, so I have a feeling I'll still be restoring it (financially).
It has VHS!...And a 7" TV that weighs 30 pounds!
My wife just bought a '97 motorhome, so I have a feeling I'll still be restoring it (financially).
It has VHS!...And a 7" TV that weighs 30 pounds!
We'll need to see a picture of it.
I agree. Hell’s is a great trail for a caravan. We should all do it first, then break up into groups other days.
Top is incredible. It’s really worth seeing. My heart sank. It’s so amazing I’d think about doing the trail again.
LONGJP2
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The planned events I've been to usually have one night where everyone gets together for dinner, usually a restaurant or for larger groups catered. Everyone gets a ticket, with an option to buy extras, for a raffle of donated items. Most companies will give you stuff, especially if you let them advertise on the event site. Probably comes down to how much effort you want to put into this.
I guess it would be neat to do at least one trail together, good opportunity for a group shot. After that keeping it simple sounds good too.
While there's plenty to do, maybe the 'organized' dates could be consolidated so people would be able to better plan their non-wheeling activities. Example 4/24 - 4/28
My only other request would be that the shirts include "1st Annual" on them.
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Oh yes, the shirts are coming, and they will say, "1st Annual" on them.
As for the sponsorship, I don't think it's going to be anything huge, but this was my idea as well. A raffle with a bunch of donated items from sponsors, and some discount codes for everyone else.
This won't be any EJS. However, even if 30 people show up, I think it will be fun
We needed something official anyways.
That's not brave, that's STUPID!
I might do Top, just to say I did, but I'd prolly be crawling on all fours in the middle
The IsARubicon
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Good to see you aroundHe still comes around here from time to time
I like the nightly raffle, I think that would be great idea for a few reasons. One it gets group together each night so not only do you get a chance at the raffle, but it gives everyone a check-in opportunity to figure out what they want to do the following day and/or possibly change groups. We are still doing the three groups correct?
What would be nice is a one day WTJF Run on Hell’s Revenge that all could run as it has wheeling from totally stock to modded out rigs. It would be a great way to wheel as a group and also some could tackle some iconic obstacles like Hell’s Gate, Mickey’s Hot Tub, Escalator, Tip Over Challenge and more. This would be a Great all day meet and greet trail IMHO.
Edit: and the rest of the group will definitely be entertained and possibly learn some spotting, driving, recovery, and social skills (@jjvw )
Second this!
I actually think this is a wonderful idea. The first day would allow everyone to see what each person's rigs are and you would have the most eyes on the noice and first timers to Moab to catch any issues early in the week, especially if it's something that can quickly fixed.
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I think so too.
That's my plan, three wheeling groups. Novice, intermediate, and advanced. I'll have to find someone to lead each group, but I think this works out nicely, as it caters to all levels of wheeling.
When I used to track race my motorcycles, they would do it the same way and have those three exact groups out at the track, that way you could ride with guys that were your same skill level. It worked out very nicely.
LONGJP2
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As far as a nightly raffle, I don't care either way. Keep in mind, different groups will get off the trail at different times; and some will have to deal with repairs, kids, or various dinner plans. Just a thought. With a small group, it might be a non-issue.
morning meetup raffle might work well for several reasons.
Yeah that makes sense for multiple reasons now that I'm thinking about it . . .
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