ComancheClub Goes To Moab

[89 MJ]

This topic got started in this thread here:

 

Let's start thinking about ComancheClub going to Moab. Mainly, time of year and what kind of wheeling we want to do. I'm not sure if I can do Spring 2027 for sure, but any of the other times work for me. I'd prefer mild stuff, but I should have a set of rock sliders by then and I won't be afraid to use them.

 

Anyways, fill out the poll if you're interested so we can come up with a rough number of CC folks.

[ghetdjc320]

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Id love to run trails like “Fins and Things” or similar. Mild trails where it’s really just about picking lines. Fall is probably a bit more reliable for precipitation. But May would be great but maybe not Labor Day weekend. 

 

 

[rokinn]

Spring in Moab is gorgeous.

[derf]

I've been a trail leader for EJS and I've done a bunch of trails from easy to difficult over the last 15 years.  I haven't done the more extreme trails but it's looking like few people would want to run those trails.  I'm happy to offer to be a trail leader if people want.

 

FWIW, I did Hell's Revenge (6 out of 10 on their scale) in an XJ on 3.5" lift and 32" tires.   Just TrueTracs front and rear.  I did bypass the harder lines but had zero trouble.

 

If people are interested, I can spot them up Hell's gate.  It's a fun side trail on Hell's Revenge and a good opportunity to get good video.

[ghetdjc320]

55 minutes ago, derf said:

I've been a trail leader for EJS and I've done a bunch of trails from easy to difficult over the last 15 years.  I haven't done the more extreme trails but it's looking like few people would want to run those trails.  I'm happy to offer to be a trail leader if people want.

 

FWIW, I did Hell's Revenge (6 out of 10 on their scale) in an XJ on 3.5" lift and 32" tires.   Just TrueTracs front and rear.  I did bypass the harder lines but had zero trouble.

 

If people are interested, I can spot them up Hell's gate.  It's a fun side trail on Hell's Revenge and a good opportunity to get good video.

That would be nice . I'm up for most anything up to about a level 4 trail with the MJ. I enjoyed some tougher stuff with the YJ and TJ but it. I was thinking it would be nice to have a meet and greet and maybe 3 days of trails or so. 

[89 MJ]

16 minutes ago, ghetdjc320 said:

That would be nice . I'm up for most anything up to about a level 4 trail with the MJ. I enjoyed some tougher stuff with the YJ and TJ but it. I was thinking it would be nice to have a meet and greet and maybe 3 days of trails or so. 

I agree, that seems like a great timeline

[89 MJ]

1 hour ago, derf said:

I've been a trail leader for EJS and I've done a bunch of trails from easy to difficult over the last 15 years.  I haven't done the more extreme trails but it's looking like few people would want to run those trails.  I'm happy to offer to be a trail leader if people want.

 

FWIW, I did Hell's Revenge (6 out of 10 on their scale) in an XJ on 3.5" lift and 32" tires.   Just TrueTracs front and rear.  I did bypass the harder lines but had zero trouble.

 

If people are interested, I can spot them up Hell's gate.  It's a fun side trail on Hell's Revenge and a good opportunity to get good video.

Perfect! I’m only on 31s with an LSD rear in my MJ, but I’m willing to use rock sliders a little bit. If we end up doing more aggressive trails, I’d be just as happy parking my truck and jumping in with someone else too. 

[derf]

I'll encourage people to push their comfort level on trails.  You'll be surprised what you and your Jeep can do.

 

But when it comes down to it, you shouldn't feel that you're being pushed beyond your personal limits.

 

The slickrock out there got its name when the pioneers in wagons with steel rimmed wheels were trying to get through.  The steel would just slide all over the hard rock.  But it's basically petrified sand dunes and it gives great traction to rubber tires.  Imagine rock covered in sandpaper.  It's very grippy and you can climb things that you wouldn't think you can.