Moab is as challenging as you want it to be. I highly doubt your buddy is telling the whole truth. He cant even fit into some of the difficult trails in Moab.
You should just come on down and see why every 4x4 video and magazine revolve around Moab.
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Time to start planning for Blazer Bash 2009
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You should just come on down and see why every 4x4 video and magazine revolve around Moab.
blazerboss 85
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blazerboss 85
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i just migt have to do that
Your buddy's rig is even too big to do the obsticle in my avatar....i just migt have to do that
lol
blazerboss 85
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i told him that my blazer was a fairly tight fit on slick rock road i bashed my door in at one spot and he said he made it threw perfectly. i just think hes full of crap because this truck is spotless, its a maximum of a foot and a half off the ground..... and i thought i had clearance issues.Your buddy's rig is even too big to do the obsticle in my avatar....
Thats because he is.
blazerboss 85
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well ill be rolling out there when the time comes. i still think all the northern california guys should all meet up and train there i believe i mentioned this in an earlier b.b thread
chevysmithz71
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"Train" there???
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We're gonna roll this truckin' convoy, cross the USA
Convoy... Convoy...
Convoy... Convoy...
blazerboss 85
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I think a lot of people don't really understand what Moab is, especially people coming from areas where the only wheelin' available is in private offroad parks.
Technically speaking, Moab is just a town in southeastern Utah. All the wheelin' is done in publicly owned BLM land surrounding, or at least 90% of it. There is some wheelin' on National Park land and there is the privately owned Area BFE. Some of the trails are within 10-15min of the town of Moab and some of them are as far away as 30min or more - it kinda depends on what you want to call the "Moab area". Here is a list of the more common trails:
1. Behind The Rocks
2. Chicken Corners
3. Cliff Hanger (aka Amasa Back)
4. Copper Ridge
5. Crystal Geyser
6. Secret Spire
7. Dolores Triangle
8. Dome Plateau
9. Fins and Things
10. Flat Iron Mesa
11. Gold Bar Rim (including Long canyon and Gemini Bridges)
12. Golden Spike
13. Hell Roaring Rim
14. Hell’s Revenge
15. Hey Joe Canyon
16. Hotel Rock
17. Kane Creek Canyon
18. Lockhart Basin
19. Metal Masher
20. Moab Rim
21. Poison Spider Mesa
22. Porcupine Rim
23. Pritchett Canyon
24. Rose Garden Hill
25. Secret Spire
26. Seven Mile Rim
27. Steel Bender
28. Strike Ravine
29. Top of the World
30. Wipe Out Hill
31. 3-D
Each of those trails is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 (used to be 1 to 4++). So you can do stuff that is a "1" (or easy trail) or the hardest stuff rated "10". The easy trails can be done with a factory truck.
If you travel to Moab on your own you can run virtually any trail just by driving to the trail, locking in the hubs, and going. A couple of the trails - Hell's Revenge for example - do have an entry fee of about $5 IIRC but no other restrictions. You can run the trails any day of the year and any time of day.
The advantage to going with Blazer Bash is that you get to experience some of the more popular trails with people that know the area. Plus you are sharing the trails with people that understand how to navigate the obstacles with a fullsize truck. Not to mention getting to check out some of the ideas and concepts other guys have come up with for their trucks AND you can see how well they actually work on the trail. And as it's already been addressed, if something happens to you on the trail, everyone always pitches in to help you get back to town. I know there's a good story about last year's Pritchett Canyon run. The really cool thing is that the Watson's from ORD carry just about everything you could ever need to fix a rig - including an onboard welder - and they never hesitate to help out.
In '05 I had the misfortune of breaking my rear axle at the beginning of the second day. I was able to get the truck fixed in Moab so we could drive it home, but not before Blazer Bash was finished. We didn't have any trouble finding a ride for myself, wife, and 3yr-old son on the final trail of the event.
We try to offer trails that will suit the needs of everyone. It's hard to do because for one thing what's easy and what's hard is all subjective. Some of the stuff advertised as "hard" isn't really all that. Then when you think you're on the "easy" road, things turn out a bit more complicated than you expected. But that's why it's nice to have the experienced guys along with you on the trail. Either way, we can pretty much guarantee everyone will have fun.
Technically speaking, Moab is just a town in southeastern Utah. All the wheelin' is done in publicly owned BLM land surrounding, or at least 90% of it. There is some wheelin' on National Park land and there is the privately owned Area BFE. Some of the trails are within 10-15min of the town of Moab and some of them are as far away as 30min or more - it kinda depends on what you want to call the "Moab area". Here is a list of the more common trails:
1. Behind The Rocks
2. Chicken Corners
3. Cliff Hanger (aka Amasa Back)
4. Copper Ridge
5. Crystal Geyser
6. Secret Spire
7. Dolores Triangle
8. Dome Plateau
9. Fins and Things
10. Flat Iron Mesa
11. Gold Bar Rim (including Long canyon and Gemini Bridges)
12. Golden Spike
13. Hell Roaring Rim
14. Hell’s Revenge
15. Hey Joe Canyon
16. Hotel Rock
17. Kane Creek Canyon
18. Lockhart Basin
19. Metal Masher
20. Moab Rim
21. Poison Spider Mesa
22. Porcupine Rim
23. Pritchett Canyon
24. Rose Garden Hill
25. Secret Spire
26. Seven Mile Rim
27. Steel Bender
28. Strike Ravine
29. Top of the World
30. Wipe Out Hill
31. 3-D
Each of those trails is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 (used to be 1 to 4++). So you can do stuff that is a "1" (or easy trail) or the hardest stuff rated "10". The easy trails can be done with a factory truck.
If you travel to Moab on your own you can run virtually any trail just by driving to the trail, locking in the hubs, and going. A couple of the trails - Hell's Revenge for example - do have an entry fee of about $5 IIRC but no other restrictions. You can run the trails any day of the year and any time of day.
The advantage to going with Blazer Bash is that you get to experience some of the more popular trails with people that know the area. Plus you are sharing the trails with people that understand how to navigate the obstacles with a fullsize truck. Not to mention getting to check out some of the ideas and concepts other guys have come up with for their trucks AND you can see how well they actually work on the trail. And as it's already been addressed, if something happens to you on the trail, everyone always pitches in to help you get back to town. I know there's a good story about last year's Pritchett Canyon run. The really cool thing is that the Watson's from ORD carry just about everything you could ever need to fix a rig - including an onboard welder - and they never hesitate to help out.
In '05 I had the misfortune of breaking my rear axle at the beginning of the second day. I was able to get the truck fixed in Moab so we could drive it home, but not before Blazer Bash was finished. We didn't have any trouble finding a ride for myself, wife, and 3yr-old son on the final trail of the event.
We try to offer trails that will suit the needs of everyone. It's hard to do because for one thing what's easy and what's hard is all subjective. Some of the stuff advertised as "hard" isn't really all that. Then when you think you're on the "easy" road, things turn out a bit more complicated than you expected. But that's why it's nice to have the experienced guys along with you on the trail. Either way, we can pretty much guarantee everyone will have fun.
All that and I forgot to mention the camaraderie. 
That's probably one of the biggest reasons for going back every year. It's a lot of fun to get to meet, wheel, and hang out with a bunch of people you've chatted with on CK5. 
That's probably one of the biggest reasons for going back every year. It's a lot of fun to get to meet, wheel, and hang out with a bunch of people you've chatted with on CK5.
Yes.All that and I forgot to mention the camaraderie.
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Moab is everything from a little sight seeing that could be done in a passenger car with views you will never forget all the way to trails you aren't sure can be done at all.
No matter what type of vehicle you are in you can go and have one heck of an adrenaline rush or be as safe as in a shopping mall parking lot.
Just research your trails and if you don't feel you or your rig are capable enough then ride shotgun. The buggy guys love to see the color drain out of the face of their passenger!!
I have gone and ridden shotgun, taken a bomber total stock ford explorer with over 200k on the odometer, and taken the cherry bomb on 37's with 6 inch lift and lockers. Before I even leave the city limits of Moab to head home I am already looking forward to when I can return.
No matter what type of vehicle you are in you can go and have one heck of an adrenaline rush or be as safe as in a shopping mall parking lot.
Just research your trails and if you don't feel you or your rig are capable enough then ride shotgun. The buggy guys love to see the color drain out of the face of their passenger!!
I have gone and ridden shotgun, taken a bomber total stock ford explorer with over 200k on the odometer, and taken the cherry bomb on 37's with 6 inch lift and lockers. Before I even leave the city limits of Moab to head home I am already looking forward to when I can return.
Perspective of a newbie.
I went in 06 for the first time. I had seen all of the videos of the area and always wanted to go. But I own a desert pre-runner. So never went. Got talked into going by some Co. CK5 guys. First thing I heard when I got there was "can you stiffen that thing up?" (They were talking about the suspension)
So I was as nervous as all get out. After Hell's Revenge and seeing one roll over (sorry Brian), I was OK to go the next day. So I get talked into doing Metal Masher.
What the heck was I doing? I did not sleep all night. With the help of the guys on the trail and the taking the bypasses, it was fun.
Last year I tried to do a little more. Can not wait to go back. Caught the Moab bug so bad I started the 1939 truggy.
So I say go. Nobody laughs at your rig. Wait, they did laugh at mine when I drove it into the parking lot. But it is all in good fun. I have made good friends and will have many stories to tell when I am in the old folks home someday.
I went in 06 for the first time. I had seen all of the videos of the area and always wanted to go. But I own a desert pre-runner. So never went. Got talked into going by some Co. CK5 guys. First thing I heard when I got there was "can you stiffen that thing up?" (They were talking about the suspension)
So I was as nervous as all get out. After Hell's Revenge and seeing one roll over (sorry Brian), I was OK to go the next day. So I get talked into doing Metal Masher.
What the heck was I doing? I did not sleep all night. With the help of the guys on the trail and the taking the bypasses, it was fun.
Last year I tried to do a little more. Can not wait to go back. Caught the Moab bug so bad I started the 1939 truggy.
So I say go. Nobody laughs at your rig. Wait, they did laugh at mine when I drove it into the parking lot. But it is all in good fun. I have made good friends and will have many stories to tell when I am in the old folks home someday.
VikingWarlord
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I didn't laugh wade, especially not after I looked underneath that animal !
bp71k5
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Yea, I wished I had a more flexible suspension when I saw that thing flying across that dirt trail at what seemed like 60mph+ from way back where I was.
