jbjeep

He's rumored to be a really good guy, but...oh man, if he just had an off switch for
his mouth...

Go talk to the boys at Moab Off Road - they also can help you out and get you
connected. They are really good/nice folks! Also, check in Canyonlands RV Park (its
right in the middle of town) and see if Winnie & Bashful or Grey Fox is still camped
there. They were some good guides for our group. They stay there a good part of
every year, so you just ask at the campground office - they know them by
name/handle/rig/etc.



On Fri, 07 Nov 2003 05:20:46 GMT, Dean <do.not.email.me@post.it.to.the.group.com>
wrote:

>>I've heard good things about this guy from people I know and trust.
>>
>>http://www.danmick.com/
>>
>>I'd guide you, but I don't know what I'm doing next week, let alone 2 years from
>>now <lol>
>>
>>Dean
>>
>>On Fri, 07 Nov 2003 02:43:35 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote:
>>
>>>Our club is planning a trip to Moab, October 2005. I know it's a ways off,
>>>but need to plan early. Being from the east coast, and have never been
>>>there, it will be a big excursion for us. It would be great to have a guide
>>>from RAMJ+W!

jbjeep

He's rumored to be a really good guy, but...oh man, if he just had an off switch for
his mouth...

Go talk to the boys at Moab Off Road - they also can help you out and get you
connected. They are really good/nice folks! Also, check in Canyonlands RV Park (its
right in the middle of town) and see if Winnie & Bashful or Grey Fox is still camped
there. They were some good guides for our group. They stay there a good part of
every year, so you just ask at the campground office - they know them by
name/handle/rig/etc.



On Fri, 07 Nov 2003 05:20:46 GMT, Dean <do.not.email.me@post.it.to.the.group.com>
wrote:

>>I've heard good things about this guy from people I know and trust.
>>
>>http://www.danmick.com/
>>
>>I'd guide you, but I don't know what I'm doing next week, let alone 2 years from
>>now <lol>
>>
>>Dean
>>
>>On Fri, 07 Nov 2003 02:43:35 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote:
>>
>>>Our club is planning a trip to Moab, October 2005. I know it's a ways off,
>>>but need to plan early. Being from the east coast, and have never been
>>>there, it will be a big excursion for us. It would be great to have a guide
>>>from RAMJ+W!

jbjeep

He's rumored to be a really good guy, but...oh man, if he just had an off switch for
his mouth...

Go talk to the boys at Moab Off Road - they also can help you out and get you
connected. They are really good/nice folks! Also, check in Canyonlands RV Park (its
right in the middle of town) and see if Winnie & Bashful or Grey Fox is still camped
there. They were some good guides for our group. They stay there a good part of
every year, so you just ask at the campground office - they know them by
name/handle/rig/etc.



On Fri, 07 Nov 2003 05:20:46 GMT, Dean <do.not.email.me@post.it.to.the.group.com>
wrote:

>>I've heard good things about this guy from people I know and trust.
>>
>>http://www.danmick.com/
>>
>>I'd guide you, but I don't know what I'm doing next week, let alone 2 years from
>>now <lol>
>>
>>Dean
>>
>>On Fri, 07 Nov 2003 02:43:35 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote:
>>
>>>Our club is planning a trip to Moab, October 2005. I know it's a ways off,
>>>but need to plan early. Being from the east coast, and have never been
>>>there, it will be a big excursion for us. It would be great to have a guide
>>>from RAMJ+W!

Kevin Sperle

I live about 2 hours from there and know most of the trails. Unfortunately
I am getting ready to tear my CJ-7 down and I'm not sure how much time I'm
gonna spend putting it all back together. Just depends on how serious I
get, and how many additional projects I decide to do while I'm at it. That
and I'm saving for a wedding, so the funds for the rebuild will be a little
harder to come by this year. I should be done by then though!!! I don't
think I'd be your best choice as a guide, but if you need somebody
desperately, let me know. If nothing else maybe I'll tag along for a day
just to meet a fellow RAMJAW guy. I LOVE going in October or even in the
dead of winter. The trails are practically empty and the weather is fine.
I'm also getting married in 05 so I'll probably burn most of my vacation on
my honeymoon.... and NO, she won't want to go to Moab :-)

What kinda trails will you guys be doing? Easy/Moderate/Difficult/Extreme
Are you gonna be camping, RV'ing, or moteling it?
How long are you staying?

"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
news:rFDqb.22041$%G3.10684@news01.roc.ny...
> Our club is planning a trip to Moab, October 2005. I know it's a ways
off,
> but need to plan early. Being from the east coast, and have never been
> there, it will be a big excursion for us. It would be great to have a
guide
> from RAMJ+W!
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
>
>

Kevin Sperle

I live about 2 hours from there and know most of the trails. Unfortunately
I am getting ready to tear my CJ-7 down and I'm not sure how much time I'm
gonna spend putting it all back together. Just depends on how serious I
get, and how many additional projects I decide to do while I'm at it. That
and I'm saving for a wedding, so the funds for the rebuild will be a little
harder to come by this year. I should be done by then though!!! I don't
think I'd be your best choice as a guide, but if you need somebody
desperately, let me know. If nothing else maybe I'll tag along for a day
just to meet a fellow RAMJAW guy. I LOVE going in October or even in the
dead of winter. The trails are practically empty and the weather is fine.
I'm also getting married in 05 so I'll probably burn most of my vacation on
my honeymoon.... and NO, she won't want to go to Moab :-)

What kinda trails will you guys be doing? Easy/Moderate/Difficult/Extreme
Are you gonna be camping, RV'ing, or moteling it?
How long are you staying?

"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
news:rFDqb.22041$%G3.10684@news01.roc.ny...
> Our club is planning a trip to Moab, October 2005. I know it's a ways
off,
> but need to plan early. Being from the east coast, and have never been
> there, it will be a big excursion for us. It would be great to have a
guide
> from RAMJ+W!
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
>
>

Kevin Sperle

I live about 2 hours from there and know most of the trails. Unfortunately
I am getting ready to tear my CJ-7 down and I'm not sure how much time I'm
gonna spend putting it all back together. Just depends on how serious I
get, and how many additional projects I decide to do while I'm at it. That
and I'm saving for a wedding, so the funds for the rebuild will be a little
harder to come by this year. I should be done by then though!!! I don't
think I'd be your best choice as a guide, but if you need somebody
desperately, let me know. If nothing else maybe I'll tag along for a day
just to meet a fellow RAMJAW guy. I LOVE going in October or even in the
dead of winter. The trails are practically empty and the weather is fine.
I'm also getting married in 05 so I'll probably burn most of my vacation on
my honeymoon.... and NO, she won't want to go to Moab :-)

What kinda trails will you guys be doing? Easy/Moderate/Difficult/Extreme
Are you gonna be camping, RV'ing, or moteling it?
How long are you staying?

"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
news:rFDqb.22041$%G3.10684@news01.roc.ny...
> Our club is planning a trip to Moab, October 2005. I know it's a ways
off,
> but need to plan early. Being from the east coast, and have never been
> there, it will be a big excursion for us. It would be great to have a
guide
> from RAMJ+W!
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
>
>

JimG

Thank you folks for the info! So far there is just four that have
committed, so any one else would be welcomed (jenn & Dean).

Kevin, we would do trails in the range of Difficult to Extreme. We are all
experienced, locked F&R with at least 35" tires, and properly geared, you
tell me what we would be capable of. We will probably ride 3-4 days and be
staying in motels.

Thank you Gerald for your wise comments, a couple of us would be running
mapped GPS systems and we would be very serious and professional.

I am sure as time goes on we will talk more about this trip.

JimG

JimG

Thank you folks for the info! So far there is just four that have
committed, so any one else would be welcomed (jenn & Dean).

Kevin, we would do trails in the range of Difficult to Extreme. We are all
experienced, locked F&R with at least 35" tires, and properly geared, you
tell me what we would be capable of. We will probably ride 3-4 days and be
staying in motels.

Thank you Gerald for your wise comments, a couple of us would be running
mapped GPS systems and we would be very serious and professional.

I am sure as time goes on we will talk more about this trip.

JimG

JimG

Thank you folks for the info! So far there is just four that have
committed, so any one else would be welcomed (jenn & Dean).

Kevin, we would do trails in the range of Difficult to Extreme. We are all
experienced, locked F&R with at least 35" tires, and properly geared, you
tell me what we would be capable of. We will probably ride 3-4 days and be
staying in motels.

Thank you Gerald for your wise comments, a couple of us would be running
mapped GPS systems and we would be very serious and professional.

I am sure as time goes on we will talk more about this trip.

JimG

Dean

With that kind of equipment and experienced drivers you'll be just fine on
anything Moab can dish out.

As for finding your way around the trails it is relatively easy lately, all the
named trails are pretty clearly marked. Now if you are exploring the old mining
roads that is another story entirely. <lol> There are thousands of miles of
back roads and while you can find your way around with a compass and a topo map
it is a real skill test. Nowadays a GPS takes some of the fun out of it, but at
least you always know where you are. <g>

As for choosing October for your trip I can't think of a better time to go. The
temps are more comfortable, the crowds are gone, and you are almost guaranteed
good weather. One thing you might want to consider is renting a condo for your
group. My last trip was a couple of weeks ago and my group rented a 3 bedroom 2
bath, 1 car garage condo for about $190 / night. (Oh, and did I mention that
October isn't the high season so you can pick up steals on lodging?)

Dean
<I tried to convince my family to spend Thanksgiving in Moab again this year,
but nooOOOooo they want to go to Las Vegas, sheesh, some peoples tastes ;-)



On Fri, 7 Nov 2003 11:22:47 -0500, "JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote:

>Thank you folks for the info! So far there is just four that have
>committed, so any one else would be welcomed (jenn & Dean).
>
>Kevin, we would do trails in the range of Difficult to Extreme. We are all
>experienced, locked F&R with at least 35" tires, and properly geared, you
>tell me what we would be capable of. We will probably ride 3-4 days and be
>staying in motels.
>
>Thank you Gerald for your wise comments, a couple of us would be running
>mapped GPS systems and we would be very serious and professional.
>
>I am sure as time goes on we will talk more about this trip.
>
>JimG
>
>