Get Together Vegas/Southern Utah in Sept(TRIP REPORT posted)

[kmessinger]

Re: Get Together Around Vegas/Southern Utah in September 2010?

If I start EMT training as scheduled in August I will be off the grid until December. If not, the north rim sounds like a great destination.

Regards,

Keith

 

[Ford_6L_E350]

Re: Get Together Around Vegas/Southern Utah in September 2010?

Mike,
I could meet you as you head in on the 19th. Which route? Timing works for me to arrive the 18th or 19th.
Chris

I'm thinking about Zion for a couple of days before, then heading down through Fredonia.

Mike

 

[Ford_6L_E350]

Re: Get Together Around Vegas/Southern Utah in September 2010?

If I start EMT training as scheduled in August I will be off the grid until December. If not, the north rim sounds like a great destination.

Regards,

Keith

Well then Keith, are we supposed to hope your EMT training falls through? What is the training for? I thought you were retired.

Mike

 

[kmessinger]

Re: Get Together Around Vegas/Southern Utah in September 2010?

If I start EMT training as scheduled in August I will be off the grid until December. If not, the north rim sounds like a great destination.

Regards,

Keith

Well then Keith, are we supposed to hope your EMT training falls through? What is the training for? I thought you were retired.

Mike

No, just posting some irrelevant information :a3: The class is full so I am going to crash it. If I don't get in we most likely will make the trip.

Yep, I am retired but someone has to take care of SMBer's (including myself) hours away from any EMS response. :a1: I don't intend to go back to work . . . ever!

Regards,

Keith

 

[Ford_6L_E350]

Re: Get Together Around Vegas/Southern Utah in September 2010?

Put in a reservation for the Toroweap group site from 19th thru the 22nd of September.

I have a site on the North Rim from the 23rd to the 26th if anyone wants to join me there.

I'm planning on spending the 17th and 18th in Zion. But, I want to stay in the South Campground and it is first come first served, no reservations. I could reserve at the Watchman Campground, but I prefer the South.

Mike

 

[Christopher Thwaites]

Re: Get Together Around Vegas/Southern Utah in September 2010?

I will arrive on the 19th as well.
Chris

 

[REF]

Re: Get Together Around Vegas/Southern Utah in September 2010?

Sounds great, looks like we're in for all legs of the trip as well. Planning our fall trip to lake Powell around that time, so we would be able to combine the trips. I'll bring the margs and the handy blender!

What activities other than overlook drives are planned, any 4WD trails to do around toroweap? Water access? Fishing? Hiking trails?

Kieth- Alex and I both have wilderness first responder training, albeit a little out of practice, (not to mention expired cards) but should take a little weight of your shoulders

 

[Ford_6L_E350]

Re: Get Together Around Vegas/Southern Utah in September 2010?

Finally got confirmation on the group site at Toroweap, and it is a go!!!!

Anybody else want to spend some time with us at Zion (Sep 17-19, maybe the 15th and 16th also), Toroweap (Sep 19-22) or Grand Canyon North Rim (Sep 22-25). We have room for more, and the more the merrier.

Mike

 

[GreyDawg]

Re: Get Together Around Vegas/Southern Utah in September 2010?

Sounds really good.

Zion and North Rim are OK for 2WD -- how about Toroweap?

 

[macmcintire]

Re: Get Together Around Vegas/Southern Utah in September 2010?

Hi Grey Dawg. See Mike's post several posts back on road conditions to Toroweap. I have 2W drive and am hesitant to drive to Taroweap. However if I was going with other 4X4 Sportsmobilers I wouldn't be too concerned since they could pull me out of any problem. Unfortunately I won't be able to make this trip.

Hope to see you at Zion.

Mac

 

[Ford_6L_E350]

Re: Get Together Around Vegas/Southern Utah in September 2010?

Sounds really good.

Zion and North Rim are OK for 2WD -- how about Toroweap?

The road is rough, but I've never needed 4wd going to or from Toroweap. If it rains, then we may be limited to using the road from Fredonia. I don't expect rain in Sep, but I'm going rain or shine.

Mike

 

[Ford_6L_E350]

Re: Get Together Around Vegas/Southern Utah in September 2010?

Sounds really good.

Zion and North Rim are OK for 2WD -- how about Toroweap?

I forgot to mention, if you are going to be at Zion on the 18th, you can drive into Toroweap with us on the 19th.

Mike

 

[macmcintire]

Re: Get Together Around Vegas/Southern Utah in September 2010?

Bummer, I now can't go to my own camping get together. I've been schedule for a business trip at that time. Sorry I will miss connecting with all of you. Maybe sometime in the future!

Have a great time!!!

Regards,

Mac

 

[REF]

Re: Get Together Around Vegas/Southern Utah in September 2010?

So, is this trip still a go? Can we get a count of who's in and for what part of the trip: Zion, toroweap and North rim GC. We were planning on meeting up in Zion and going on to toroweap. Anyone else?

 

[Ford_6L_E350]

Re: Get Together Around Vegas/Southern Utah in September 2010?

I'm going to be there for sure.

Mike

 

[cellularSTEVE]

Re: Get Together Around Vegas/Southern Utah in September 2010?

I will be coming too. Still figuring out the arrival day.

I will likely stay in Zion one night and then head to Toroweap.

steve :c3:

 

[macmcintire]

Re: Get Together Around Vegas/Southern Utah in September 2010?

I'm hoping I can make it to the Toroweap get together since I will not be traveling on business that week. I would arrive on Monday, September 20th. Do you think my two-wheel drive Sportsmobile will make it? Is there a way to contact someone to find out what the road conditions are before I head out from Las Vegas? If I was driving in the same day as everyone else I wouldn't worry about it because one of the 4X4 Sportsmobiles could pull me out if I got stuck. So I'm not worried about coming back on the 22nd because of everyone who will be leaving at the same time.

 

[Ford_6L_E350]

Re: Get Together Around Vegas/Southern Utah in September 2010?

I'm hoping I can make it to the Toroweap get together since I will not be traveling on business that week. I would arrive on Monday, September 20th. Do you think my two-wheel drive Sportsmobile will make it? Is there a way to contact someone to find out what the road conditions are before I head out from Las Vegas? If I was driving in the same day as everyone else I wouldn't worry about it because one of the 4X4 Sportsmobiles could pull me out if I got stuck. So I'm not worried about coming back on the 22nd because of everyone who will be leaving at the same time.

Unless there has been rain, your 2wd will be fine. Basically, they are just dirt Forest Service roads.

Contact the Interagency office in St. George for current road conditions.

Mike

 

[macmcintire]

Re: Get Together Around Vegas/Southern Utah in September 2010?

Thanks Mike. Hope to see you there.

 

[Christopher Thwaites]

Re: Get Together Around Vegas/Southern Utah in September 2010?

Mike,
We will be there. Still planning to rendezvous with you on the 19th at Colorado City in the am.
Any changes?
Chris