Natl Rally-Moab, UT 2005 Dates???

[javelinadave]

Anybody know the dates for the 2005 Rally in Moab? I need to bid my vacations for 2005 this week. Any info would be great. Thanks!

[Davis]

The dates are not decided on yet. I believe the next meeting is this Tuesday--if it is discussed/selected, I will post for you.

[javelinadave]

Thanks!

[javelinadave]

Chris,
Was anything discussed???

[WhiteD90]

I don't think anything has been decided yet regarding dates; however, I have heard rumor that the event is going back to Colorado and will not be in Moab again this year.

Tis

[lwg]

Saw this thread and thought I would update everyone. The National Rally is being moved back to Colorado for 2005. The event will be held in Leadville from July 27th to July 30th. Check the Solihull Society website for more/updated information. http://www.solihullsociety.org

[dmarchand]

Any east coasters thinking about going out? I'd like to make the trip out.

[Mike Hippert]

Jimmy was thinking about it. No way I'm driving mine!

[DaveHuny]

Figures you guys move it back to CO after we move! Leadville is pretty cool and central to some nice 4 wheeling. Don't drink the water, though :crazy

[dmarchand]

Jimmy was thinking about it. No way I'm driving mine!


oh, c'mon Mike... :)

[Eric Siepmann]

Dave,

How serious are you about going? I could meet up with you guys in St. Louis and I think I can wrangel a couple of Discos to go as well.

EwS

[dmarchand]

Pretty serious. It's early (and things come up), but I'm making plans to free up the time now. Just was trying to gauge interest as driving out alone from the East is less enjoyable.

[Mike Hippert]

Oh come on! Jimmy wants to buy a trailer to tow his out with their Ford, I would have to drive mine, you know what happens when ever I drive mine more then 100 miles from home?

[dmarchand]

True. Towing? Would be nice but won't be what I will do. My subie would have a hard time pulling the truck. Although I've been thinking of ditching it for something with tow worthy qualities for projects. :idea

We could stash your truck parts along the way in different places. Bonnet in PA, top in IL, doors in Ohio, etc...

You can just pick them up on the way back home... Hell, if Jimmy tows, we can unload our spare parts and heavy crap in his truck and make him pull it all!

[jimmy salmon]

i am serious about going and as Mikes says i will be towing the 90
although i'm a carefull driver off-road:grin i would like to make sure i could get it home
if Mike goes we could give his a rest and tow his 90 for a while
Dave Souza wanted to be kept informed,i know he would tow as well
as long as we don't get more than two break downs we'll be all set

[Eric Siepmann]

Sounds cool. I'll see what the vacation schedule looks like. I've done the LT100 a couple times and would love to drive there as well.

If there's interest there's some sweet condos for rent on the lake outside of town. I'll see what I can dig up as its been awhile since I have been there.

EwS

[dave_lucas]

I am right here in Colorado but the wife and I are planning to attend. Hopefully we will get to meet some of you in person at the rally.

[dmarchand]

i am serious about going and as Mikes says i will be towing the 90
although i'm a carefull driver off-road:grin i would like to make sure i could get it home
if Mike goes we could give his a rest and tow his 90 for a while
Dave Souza wanted to be kept informed,i know he would tow as well
as long as we don't get more than two break downs we'll be all set


I guess two tow rigs and two drivers betters our chances! And Uhaul does rent one way...

[scoloco]

Ok, so I'm still new to the land rover thing. What is the attraction to driving 3/4 across country for a few days wheeling in Co? What is the really cool stuff I'm missing?
Not sure if I'd be able to make it (either still looking for a job - got the time but not the money, or I'll have found one - no time but I could then afford it).

[Eric Siepmann]

Well, Colorado is is incredible. I try to make it out there as often as my schedule permits. It's just fun to wheel in an all Rover event. Last year they had some vendors as well. Just sounds like a fun roadtrip.

EwS

[jabber]

This will personally be my first rover event, but I can tell ya... Man the wheelin out here is amazing; and I've only scratched the surface! I just moved about a month ago and have already met a ton of LR ppl in the area. It's always great meeting up and talking shop. I'm really looking forward to meeting y'all! Hope evryone can make it out this year!

[dmarchand]

Ok, so I'm still new to the land rover thing. What is the attraction to driving 3/4 across country for a few days wheeling in Co? What is the really cool stuff I'm missing?
Not sure if I'd be able to make it (either still looking for a job - got the time but not the money, or I'll have found one - no time but I could then afford it).

Scott, I think it's a combination of things. The people, the wheeling, the cross country trip, etc. Make an enjoyable little holiday.

[DaveHuny]

Plus it takes half as much beer to get tippy at high altitude :toast

[jimmy salmon]

Scott, I think it's a combination of things. The people, the wheeling, the cross country trip, etc. Make an enjoyable little holiday.i'm with you on that Dave its a combination of it all
cross country trip i'm looking forward to,and the wheeling,and the people(any order)
was going to the UK but will cancel if we doing this(well i wont,will just make it a long w/e on my own)
I'M GOING

[scoloco]

Sounds like it should be longer than a few days wheeling then. :grin
Although I have driven hundreds (couple times thousands) of miles on black top to wheel a few miles of trail and then return. Both of the long ones were week long trips though.
-scott

[dmarchand]

I'm in Jimmy. I've got the time all set. I'm planning at least a week. Maybe a few days extra. We can work it all out.

[jimmy salmon]

sounds like time for another D90 meet

[WhiteD90]

I've driven out for the past five events since we moved back east from CO. I'll be headed out again this year. There is a small contingency talking about heading to CA to run the Rubicon directly after the rally if anyone is interested.

Tis (just returned from a 26 hour drive back from wheeling in New Mexico)

[dmarchand]

Tis, I've been watching the discussion on the Rubicon. I'm considering it. But the rally is a definitely in.

Application anyone? :)

[TDI Guy]

Tis, Did you trailer your rig? I would think the Krawlers would be bald by the time you got home.

[WhiteD90]

oooooh yeah, trailered now. Krawlers see as few pavement miles as possible, I still have a set of MTRs for that. I don't miss the drive out west in the 90...mostly for fear of having to get home if something breaks.

Tis

Dave-

come on to the con!

[KevinNY]

OK Dave I found the thread and registered.


I am driving out from NY before the rally, or at least thats the plan right now. I'd like to convoy if possible and meet up to run some of the pass trails before the rally. I am a lowly Disco driver?! I'll keep an eye on this thread if anything starts to come together.

[dmarchand]

Hey! Welcome aboard Kevin. I think a few of us are planning the same. We were going to meet up at Jimmy's some weekend to plan it all out. Not that you want to drive up to NH. But, we'll lay down some preliminary ideas and figure it out.

[KevinNY]

I'm still in Dave. The BWO thing has had a hard time getting off the ground but it looks like some folks are heading out. I'll keep an eye on the VTXS list for updates. I have already figured out a 6 day intinerary starting at Red Cone and ending at Ouray with minimal pavement stretches.

[dmarchand]

Wow Kevin. Sounds like you've got some solid plans already. Are you coming up for Greenup day for VTXS? We could chat then possibly in person.

[jimmy salmon]

Dave pick a weekend which is good for you to meet up we'll get a few round and have a drink and plan it out

[KevinNY]

I am in reserve for Greenup as it's booked up. We'll stay in touch,

[KevinNY]

Actually it now looks like I will be at Greenup, light green 04' Disco.

[dmarchand]

Cool, see you then.

Jimmy, how about the first weekend in June?

[jimmy salmon]

Cool, see you then.

Jimmy, how about the first weekend in June?

A D90 meet on the 4th June,is that good for everybody

[dmarchand]

Time to revive this. Question. If you trailer out, what's a good place to stash the truck and trailer while you cruise some trails in CO for a few days before or after the event?

[Rod Hayward]

If you're not too picky where you park, you are more than welcome to park in my horse pasture. Plenty of room and far enough off the beaten path noone would be messing with your stuff. If Larkspur is too far away from where you'll be playing, let me know what area you will be around, maybe I'll have some ideas.

[dmarchand]

Great, thanks Rod. I'll be in touch.

[sheki]

Hey guys, I am 99% down to attend the Rally. David are you still thinking of doing the rubicon? If so I will definetly go with you. Would like to do it before they close it. The cross country drive sounds like it would be fun; however, I would be heading out from LA. Are you planning on camping, hotel or renting a house. Would be great to finally meet you guys in person. Let me know your plans.

[dmarchand]

David, I'm doubtful on the rubicon. It's just a lot to do in one trip and while I want to get there before it closes, I don't know if this is the trip to make that happen. A few D-90s and DII's from the east are driving out together a day or two before the rally, then staying through the week after to knock down some trails throughout CO.


But the plans are still coming together. What are you thinking of doing?

[sheki]

Have no plans and no itinerary, I'm down for whatever. I can stay a few days longer and run trails. Keep me posted on what you guys plan on doing, if you don't mind having another in the group.

[jimmy salmon]

I'm goint to trailer my truck down and plan to leave saturday morning 07/23/05.
I have a site booked at Sugar Loafin Camp ground from the 26th July to 3rd Aug.
There is a place on site to park the trailer,even if we don't stay at site after the National Rally its a cheap way of parking the trailer for a few days.I'm interested in any trails you would like to do after the Rally.Anyone know the itinerary for the rally???

[mhansen]

:)
http://www.solihullsociety.org/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=579
:)

[sheki]

This will be my first rally, what are people planning on doing as far as accomidations? Camp, motel, rent a house? I was leaning towards camping, but am open to recommendations.

[jimmy salmon]

There's a few of us camping at sugar loafin camp site about 3 mls out of leadville



This will be my first rally, what are people planning on doing as far as accomidations? Camp, motel, rent a house? I was leaning towards camping, but am open to recommendations.

[dmarchand]

Camping with Jimmy and crew.

[dmarchand]

Eric, you still in?

Looks like Kevin, Jimmy and I will be staying for the week after the rally to do a bunch of trails.

I think Kevin and I will convoy out, Jimmy will head out a little before us.

Anyone else from the East/New England?

[sheki]

Does anyone know if you need to make a reservation at the Sugar Loafin camp site?

[dmarchand]

Yes, you should.

[Sergeant_V]

I'm in. I'll be camping at the Sugar Loafin. It will be nice to finally meet some of you.

Abe

[sheki]

Just spoke to Don at Sugar Loafin, he is holding a spot in tent area A for me, what section are other people in?

[jimmy salmon]

I'm in the tent area, site F.Hopeing to get there Mon night/Tue morning

[sheki]

I'll be at tent site "A", Should be there on Monday night. Anyone else other than Jimmy and I staying at the Sugar Loafin camp ground?

[jimmy salmon]

There should be quite a few.David do you want to do some trails Tuesday if you get there Monday night.

[Roadsiderob]

My family has 2 tent sites booked at Sugarloafin' and several more club members from the High Desert Rovers in New Mexico will be there...I think we have 4 or 5 sites total...probably 7-8 Rovers.
Looking forward to meeting you all.
Rob

[sheki]

Would love to run trails on Tuesday! There is a chance I may ride with Pendy on Tuesday as he may do some trails beyond my trucks limits. Let's talk Monday night/Tuesdasy morning at the camp ground and figure out the details. Look forward to meeting everyone, see you there.