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Title: MOAB in a SUV
Post by: ningram1 on April 05, 2005, 10:22:19 PM

Hi all
we are vacationing in Utah and Colorado this year, in between we will have a few days to visit Moab!

Unfortunately it will cost too much to ship the Vitara over from the UK.... so we are hiring a SUV / 4WD.

Can anyone recommend any books / maps / whatever that will tell us where we can drive? A few years ago we had a similar holiday in Arizona, drove the apache trail, down into the canyon du cheyne, and some others, would like to do the same again!

Any help appreciated.

Cheers

Nick

Title: Re: MOAB in a SUV
Post by: Zukipilot on April 05, 2005, 11:22:16 PM

Nick,
When you ge tto Moab go streight to the Visitors center located one block east of the main highway in the middle of town (There are "Visitors Info" signs showing you the way). They had all kinds of great info, books, maps etc  for the entire area. There should be plenty for you to do in a stock SUV to see the area.

Zig

Title: Re: MOAB in a SUV
Post by: Zukipilot on April 05, 2005, 11:23:56 PM

Oh Yea, If you check out the different links in the Zukfari 2005 section you could probably find somewhere to order you some info before you go. If I get a chance later today, I will try to remember to look for you.

Zig

Title: Re: MOAB in a SUV
Post by: mesjr2004 on April 06, 2005, 10:49:00 AM

a friend of mine met us in moab and rented a jeep that had a rear locker and BFG ATs and got around really good . he did hells revenge , gold barr, and goldin spike,fins and things and a few more .

Title: Re: MOAB in a SUV
Post by: hcgalvin on April 06, 2005, 12:44:21 PM

Charles A. Wells Guide is an AWESOME book. It's easy to read and follow. Also, you can buy it at pretty much any store you come across in Moab, if you can't get it before then.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0966497627/104-7934597-9910313

(http://www.cohvco.org/ca4wdci/gifs/cw_moab.jpg)

Title: Re: MOAB in a SUV
Post by: Drone637 on April 06, 2005, 01:58:11 PM

Good book, but the trail descriptions are a bit off.  Prichett is not a nice afternoon run.  ;D

Title: Re: MOAB in a SUV
Post by: locjaw on April 07, 2005, 12:06:07 PM

just ask bobzuki about how to make axel soup in prichett canyon ;D ;D ;D

jason

Title: Re: MOAB in a SUV
Post by: ningram1 on April 11, 2005, 06:32:12 PM

Thanks for all the replies.

We have decided to hire a jeep for the only full day that we are there.....

I will be buying the Wells guides to Utah and Colorado so we can get off the tarmac during the other2 weeks.

Thanks Again

Cheers

Nick

Title: Re: MOAB in a SUV
Post by: Natebert on April 12, 2005, 03:40:11 AM

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Good book, but the trail descriptions are a bit off.  Prichett is not a nice afternoon run.  ;D

I guess it depends on your type of equipment and what your definition of 'nice afternoon run' is.   8)

I think the book lists Pritchett Canyon as the most difficult trail in Moab.  If that doesn't give a clue, then I'm not sure what else would work.

~Nate

Title: Re: MOAB in a SUV
Post by: Whipp on April 12, 2005, 11:24:00 AM

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I will be buying the Wells guides to Utah and Colorado so we can get off the tarmac during the other2 weeks.

What parts of Colorado will you be visiting, and when?  I may have a few trail recommendations, depending on the season, along with other points of interest, if you're interested.

- Craig

Title: Re: MOAB in a SUV
Post by: Bobzooki on April 13, 2005, 02:54:45 AM

Well, if you're going to be wheeling along the I-70 corridor, it would be great for some of us to join you!  Hey, stop by Casa Bobzooki for a Guinness!

Title: Re: MOAB in a SUV
Post by: ningram1 on April 15, 2005, 06:59:47 PM

We will be in Brian Head (near Cedar City) Utah from 24th - 30th June, Moab first 3 days of July, then Pagosa Springs (near Durango) Colorado for a week after that.

So I guess we will be near the I70 in Utah, but not when in Colorado (?)

Cheers

Nick

Title: Re: MOAB in a SUV
Post by: madvitara on April 24, 2005, 09:09:01 PM

Im hopefully visiting the Moab on this years holiday and want to go exploring in an SUV, I was considering early November but whats the weather like at that time of year?

Title: Re: MOAB in a SUV
Post by: Natebert on April 26, 2005, 07:44:16 AM

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Im hopefully visiting the Moab on this years holiday and want to go exploring in an SUV, I was considering early November but whats the weather like at that time of year?

We visited Moab in early November and had a great time.
Bring a light jacket as the weather is cooler.  But we were able to run a lot of trails, no mud.

Still  too early for real deep snow.

~Nate

Title: Re: MOAB in a SUV
Post by: Craw4x4PH on June 06, 2005, 10:28:29 PM

Don't forget the pics ;D

Title: Re: MOAB in a SUV
Post by: ningram1 on August 04, 2005, 06:51:38 AM

Well we had a fantastic time.
Sorry for the late reply have been unable to access the site for a while.

Moab pics are up at
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=7909193&uid=1287625


Pro Rock Crawling event we went to see are at
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=7909342&uid=1287625


Cheers

Nick

Title: Re: MOAB in a SUV
Post by: Cwkick on August 05, 2005, 08:01:21 AM

Wow that looks like fun! 

I need to go!!!

Cwkick

Title: Re: MOAB in a SUV
Post by: keith on August 06, 2005, 08:09:44 PM

How did you like the Wrangler compared to your Zuk?

Title: Re: MOAB in a SUV
Post by: ningram1 on August 08, 2005, 01:47:54 AM

Reckon my Zuk would have tackled most things that the wrangler did.

And I'll stick with my IFS for road work....

Loved the rock crawler gears on the jeep tho. It's got me thinking of 413 / sammy xfer box conversion...

cheers

Nick