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Blazer Bash 2012 OFFICIAL trail runs - trail leader volunteers needed
- Thread starter mrk5
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I think Miniwally should do this at the bbq with his KOH buggy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZIUGreqrCY&feature=share
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZIUGreqrCY&feature=share
Still need some trail leaders, get on it slackers
DickeysK5
1/2 ton status
I have been to the top of Wipe-out via Seven Mile Rim, but not down it. I will lead it if there is no one else willing.
Jack
Jack
Thanks, Jack.
A little word about being a trail leader. We prefer that you have run the trail before, but it's not a requirement. Primarily we need someone to take the headcount needed for the BLM & SITLA post event reports, get the group rolling down the trail, and make sure everyone makes it out okay. You'll also have a copy of the BLM permit in case a BLM official happens to see the group and asks.
It all boils to us being out there having fun exploring trails. If you get a little lost along the way, that's all part of the fun (at least IMO). I've been trail leader a number of times for my first run on a trail. Plenty here can attest to me getting the group on the wrong track and we have to turn around and go back. Some trails only have one way through, but several have different tracks crossing the trail. My groups get the benefit of seeing more of the Moab back country....
We are all adults here and we don't need/expect the trail leaders to baby sit. I would expect that if someone is doing something they shouldn't on the trail several people in the group would jump in and let that person know how to correct themselves. Same goes for all jumping in to help with a trail repair.
In other words, there's little reason to be concerned about volunteering to be trail leader. You get to take a count, carry a copy of the permit, get the group rolling down the trail, and make sure no one gets left on the trail alone. Heck you don't even need to be the guy in front.
And you get a cool Blazer Bash hat.
A little word about being a trail leader. We prefer that you have run the trail before, but it's not a requirement. Primarily we need someone to take the headcount needed for the BLM & SITLA post event reports, get the group rolling down the trail, and make sure everyone makes it out okay. You'll also have a copy of the BLM permit in case a BLM official happens to see the group and asks.
It all boils to us being out there having fun exploring trails. If you get a little lost along the way, that's all part of the fun (at least IMO). I've been trail leader a number of times for my first run on a trail. Plenty here can attest to me getting the group on the wrong track and we have to turn around and go back. Some trails only have one way through, but several have different tracks crossing the trail. My groups get the benefit of seeing more of the Moab back country....
We are all adults here and we don't need/expect the trail leaders to baby sit. I would expect that if someone is doing something they shouldn't on the trail several people in the group would jump in and let that person know how to correct themselves. Same goes for all jumping in to help with a trail repair.
In other words, there's little reason to be concerned about volunteering to be trail leader. You get to take a count, carry a copy of the permit, get the group rolling down the trail, and make sure no one gets left on the trail alone. Heck you don't even need to be the guy in front.
And you get a cool Blazer Bash hat.
I was telling them all they get to have a bull whip 
I have been to the top of Wipe-out via Seven Mile Rim, but not down it. I will lead it if there is no one else willing.
Jack
well you may be it, cuz nobody else is stepping up
So we need a official list of trail runs leaders
Friday Trails
Tech - no trail but Eric and I will be running it
BFE - you will kind of be on your own
Newby Run - will be Stephen
Saturday
Dome Plateau - ktm
Crack-n-Back - r3ddog, d d m, dickeysK5, ssyork
Trifecta - Chris(2insane), (Eric really as a spotter) NEED ANOTHER ONE
Moab Rim + Pritchett - Brandon
Pritchett - if we combine with Moab Rim we can figure it out
Sunday
Metal Masher - Powder Puff - is MrK5 and Mrsk5 (that's rather cute), ssyork, ddm, ktm
Wipe Out - Dickeysk5
Pritchett - r3ddog
Two for each trail would be nice
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Friday Trails
Tech - no trail but Eric and I will be running it
BFE - you will kind of be on your own
Newby Run - will be Stephen
Saturday
Dome Plateau - ktm
Crack-n-Back - r3ddog, d d m, dickeysK5, ssyork
Trifecta - Chris(2insane), (Eric really as a spotter) NEED ANOTHER ONE
Moab Rim + Pritchett - Brandon
Pritchett - if we combine with Moab Rim we can figure it out
Sunday
Metal Masher - Powder Puff - is MrK5 and Mrsk5 (that's rather cute), ssyork, ddm, ktm
Wipe Out - Dickeysk5
Pritchett - r3ddog
Two for each trail would be nice
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Jack is too humble to admit he's a good trail leader. He ran Steel Bender last year. I'm sure he's up for the challenge of Wipe-Out.
Hey Jack, maybe your wife could ride with mine on Metal Masher and I could ride shotgun with you on Wipe-Out. Now wouldn't that be a hoot.
Jack is too humble to admit he's a good trail leader. He ran Steel Bender last year. I'm sure he's up for the challenge of Wipe-Out.
Hey Jack, maybe your wife could ride with mine on Metal Masher and I could ride shotgun with you on Wipe-Out. Now wouldn't that be a hoot.
That wouldn't be fair, I don't want to be the only one getting my ass chewed by my wife for bad spotting!
DickeysK5
1/2 ton status
Lets's do it...Hey Jack, maybe your wife could ride with mine on Metal Masher and I could ride shotgun with you on Wipe-Out. Now wouldn't that be a hoot.
I was the last minute trail leader for Steel Bender last year. At the BBQ there were only 3 trucks signed up. When we ran it, there were eight that attended.
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That wouldn't be fair, I don't want to be the only one getting my ass chewed by my wife for bad spotting!
You won't be the only one getting chewed out.
I've never been on the trifecta, but my co pilot has many times. I'll ask Eric if he wants to be the trail leader for this. We plan on taking this trail. Not registered for it, but still plan on taking it.
Keep yal posted.
Keep yal posted.
dustin.dstroya.montoya
1/2 ton status
You been talking to yourself?
dustin.dstroya.montoya
1/2 ton status
Sometimes, It makes me feel better if I say good things about myself and if it's on the net then it's like somebody else said it.
That wouldn't be fair, I don't want to be the only one getting my ass chewed by my wife for bad spotting!
There's sure to be plenty of lively exchanges.
Eric said The Trifecta is an all day trail. We would like to start early in the morning. Bring extra parts, tools, fluids, food and lots of water. Make sure your full of fuel or gas before you leave town. A spare gas can would not be a bad idea. Try and be well prepared for a long run. This is the rig we will be traveling in...
Meet at the Poison Spider trailhead Saturday September 8th around 7am.
38.533585,-109.608414 (Poison Spider Trailhead)
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=38.533585,-109.608414 (Poison Spider Trail)
Hijacked these maps from utah4x4club.
Poison Spider
Golden Spike
Gold Bar Rim
Meet at the Poison Spider trailhead Saturday September 8th around 7am.
38.533585,-109.608414 (Poison Spider Trailhead)
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=38.533585,-109.608414 (Poison Spider Trail)
Hijacked these maps from utah4x4club.
Poison Spider
Golden Spike
Gold Bar Rim
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Don't overdo it. A Golden Spike trip is 40 miles roundtrip from town. Figure 1 gallon per hour on the trail, and a full tank ought to be plenty. When I ran it in April, I used 8 gallons...
Weight is one of the biggest detractors of 4WD performance. You might argue that on a 6000lb truck, it won't matter anymore. Still, no need to carry extra stuff you won't need.
