Maze Run 2011, Nov. 9-13

[wesintl]

There is a really nice quiet bar in the dtc... whoa, I mean... probably vail pass. you probably don't want to follow me up the hills doin 35 when you can do 80

9:30 vail pass rest area for the rest of us.

 

[MountainGoat]

... you probably don't want to follow me up the hills doin 35 when you can do 80

Did you get your induction situation handled? That 50-55 on a 75 mph highway sucked.

 

[bh4rnnr]

Dont even know why I check this thread. Majorly bumed with big Envy. Currently have big cravings for Beef Basin. Hope you guys had a good time Marco!

 

[wesintl]

no.. i really need to put the waste gate back on so I don't push over 15psi but I don't remember doin 50-55 unless it was uphill just trying to maximize mpg

feel free to meet at 2(latest) then at island in the sky visitor center. I don't really mind how slow i go. i'm in a diesel 70 series

 

[Romer]

where would we meet at 2?

 

[wesintl]

feel free to meet at 2(latest) then at island in the sky visitor center. I don't really mind how slow i go. i'm in a diesel 70 series

Here is the route for tues. how and when you get there is np. you can even get there early or later just let me know. i'll be on 146.460. 2pm leave island in the sky VC. If you feel like puttin along with me it's 9:30 at VP rest area. I'll probably be on 146.460 mostly but I might put my FTM350 in the cruiser too so I can arps, CC and 146.460

I got guns, fireworks and booze.. going to be a fun night

 

[Caribou Sandstorm]

Just checked the 10 day for Hanksville..Looking good for all Sun next week, so far mid 50s during the day.

http://local.msn.com/ten-day.aspx?q=Hanksville-UT&eid=1349573&zip=84734

 

[Romer]

Thats a lot different than the weather channel web site thats shows lows in the mid 20's vs the mid 30's like your link.

How long will it take to get home Sunday? I have an early morning meeting andnot sure if I would have to bug out earlier to make sure I make it

 

[Caribou Sandstorm]

Either way you will be warm in your RTT..If it is anything like my RTT, they seem to hold the heat pretty well.

Return to Denver on Sunday logistics
Probably 5-6 hours from Green River and I70, add another hour from getting on the road south of Hanksville...But that is just once we get to the paved roads...

Sunday;s route will take roughly 4 hours+ to get from the Maze to the Paved road. There really is no shortcut out..

The other route by way of Hans Flat Ranger station is roughly the same about 4+ hours to Ranger station then another hour or more to Green River.

The plan is to head out by 8AM-ish on Sunday and get to Greem rRver between 1-2pm, that gets us back to Denver between 7-9pm...

 

[farnhamstj]

Very jealous I cant make it. However you can think of me trying to ride my ktm up Pritchet this Sat. I'll let you know how it goes.

FWIW the restrooms at Vail Pass are closed.

 

[60wag]

Very jealous as my KTM will be at home while I'm in the Maze.

 

[Caribou Sandstorm]

I just realized next Friday was Veteran's Day. So in addition to being an important day in our country, looks like I am only taking 2 days off from my new job!

Sweet!

 

[wesintl]

I called the Hite ranger station to verify fuel/provisions. There is 24hr pay at the pump gas and diesel (Visa,MC). The convenience store will be open from 8-12. There is a water station there if we want to top off water and soda machines outside.

We would probably be there close to 12 but i'd say don't count on buying anything at the convenience store. I don't know how much they have anyway.

 

[wesintl]

The plan is to head out by 8AM-ish on Sunday and get to Greem rRver between 1-2pm, that gets us back to Denver between 7-9pm...

anyone stopping at ray's? That's like tradition and s***

 

[Caribou Sandstorm]

I am stopping at Ray's fo sho..

I think the important thing to understand about this year's run is there are several days that will make the trip pretty special..

The RIM will be really cool, I will miss.. The other days that are highlights are Thursday and Sunday...Thursday because we loop from needles to the Doll House in a single day..Sunday because we exit via Poison Springs Road and cross the Dirty Devil River..A highly reccommended route. Sunday we may encounter terrain that is impassible, just won't know until we are in it.

This is the designated route and we won't be in a hurry to get home. So we may be home by 7,8 or midnight or later..

I am not in favor of splitting the group for the exit day, but Ken if you feel more comfortable going out via Hans Flat, we can guide you at the time to turn for a guaranteed Denver arrival of 8pm-ish, it is a no brainer and you could do it solo with zero issues. It is just a dirt road at that point.

However, if you do take the Hans Flat route, whom am I going to share a cigar with on the best part of the trail??

 

[Jacket]

I called the Hite ranger station to verify fuel/provisions. There is 24hr pay at the pump gas and diesel (Visa,MC). The convenience store will be open from 8-12. There is a water station there if we want to top off water and soda machines outside.

We would probably be there close to 12 but i'd say don't count on buying anything at the convenience store. I don't know how much they have anyway.

Thanks Wes. That's good info. Did you happen to get a price quote for the gas?

 

[OilHammer]

Bummer for me...looks like I am definitely out for Tuesday departure. I took the day off, but the diesel shop says the turbo parts don't even come in until Monday. Pretty much no way I can get it back from them until Tuesday to bolt it back on....and that's assuming it doesn't have any issues at all, which it does. They said they couldn't find a new blow off valve and mine is toast. Not a huge deal, but it means I'm doing the Wes thing on the big hills and letting off to keep from jumping too high in the boost. Ack....probably could have bought a new turbo and had it quicker than this.

 

[wesintl]

ouch.. bummer. I just replaced the alternator in my BJ. Those aren't cheap either.

 

[Jacket]

I think you can get a blow off down on E. Colfax.

 

[wesintl]

Thanks Wes. That's good info. Did you happen to get a price quote for the gas?

yeah, I didn't ask. if you have to ask you don't want to know, right?
although I doubt they will be that bad
http://www.lakepowellmarinas.com/fuel.html

If anyone need fuel cans i have like 6. maybe I should fill them all and sell gas along the way

also on another note. last year we burned 2 20lb propane bottles in 3 nights of campfire. This year we have 2 fire pits and 5 nights. Dan and Chris will have one. I will try to bring one but you guys in wagons have way more room. we probably need 6 if we burn them like last year. When it's 20-30* it's nice to have some warmth.