UTAH (and Surrounding Areas) BS Thread

For driving where he shouldn’t because he’s happy to ruin for everyone else. That stupid shit is what gets trails/areas closed. End rant.

 

Went to high school with this guy, crazy this happened.
https://www.ksl.com/article/50465398/family-friends-mourn-layton-man-killed-in-off-road-race

 

Not gonna speak too broadly on it, but it was a freak accident as a result of a rollover. Car and all his protective gear passed inspection Friday night before the race Saturday morning.

Unfortunately, it happens from time to time in racing, and its never not tragic.

 

Yeah man freak accidents happen in racing, sometimes it doesn't matter how much equipment you have. Tragic for everyone involved.

 

Hey all, I'm looking to rent a room this winter season in SLC. If you will have something available or know anyone who might have something available, please reach out. I'm happy to provide more details about myself.

 

"Jeep" trails are called out on a lot of maps and denoted by the famous jeep sign

Back in the 90's, the Forrest service closed ~95% of them in the Uintas because of environmental groups and proximity to the wilderness area.

Closed road or off designated road. Basically being out of bounds.

 

Hey there guys, just got my truck lifted with new tires excited to finally take out the taco to go off-roading after owning it for 10 years. Anyone willing to show a noob around the trails in the salt lake valley? Kind of want to learn how to do things the right way and to stay away from making 1st time mistakes people make when going out…

 

I go out on the west side of Lake Mountain a few times a week and five mile pass every couple of weeks. You're welcome to join me anytime!

 

Just following some dirt

 

Nice! I was thinking about checking out the Indian Peak, Wah Wah area. Have you gone over there? I've driven through the valley before and thought there could be some good 4x4 trails around there.

 

Will be in Moab Oct. 1st. Going to be doing Top of the World. Anyone else?

 

My brother got the most basic stripped down 4 door Wrangler to replace a worn-out side by side, and I tried to hate it but absolutely loved it. Full-on freudian identity crisis for me. If my beloved regular cab hadn't departed this earth, I'd never have needed to get within spittin' distance of a Heep.

 

Ive spent a little time out there and know a few people that live in campers out that way. last time it was a bit muddy still so I turned back instead of jacking up the trails

The sunsets out there can be incredible.

 

My air intake temperatures were peaking around 118°f when crawling slow in direct sunlight

 

I would love to join you! I’ll DM you!

 

What sux is when you feel like the season is over, and it was the first game.

I really wish I didn’t care about U of U football. It would make my life more enjoyable. I would spend the entire fall in my truck, and/or riding my new MTB somewhere.

Im ready to go the Swell and do Devils Racetrack and then head to Moab, and then…

 

Just tell yourself every day that you don't care about U of U football and next thing you know, you won't. Easy for me to say, I've never participated in nor cared about sports. I do prefer the U to win holy war games, though.

 

Another Utah trip on the books this weekend.

Wife and I had a backroads camping adventure planned for this weekend but she is in a boot for a foot injury. So no climbing RTT ladders for her.

At the last minute we decided on Moab. In part because we got a great deal on a hotel room. And oddly Moab was super quiet this weekend.

I wanted to explore some mild trails we hadn’t done up there since she can’t get out and spot.

So Saturday we did about 75 miles of dirt. Left Moab up and over La Sal Pass, random dirt roads behind the La Sals and back to Moab via Onion Creek. Onion Creek was interesting, the rest was pretty bland.


Today was 45 miles, we went up Long Canyon, side trip to Day Canyon Point (rated 5, low end of hard, one big set of steps give it that I think. The rest was moderate), then down Shafer Trail, which we’ve done but is always beautiful.

 

So I have 2 sets of OEM Audio+ speakers still brand new in an unopened box(1 box is opened) that I can't use on my new truck. They are good for model years '16-'19 w/JBL system.

Would anyone be interested in buying them?
They were $600 new so I'd give someone here a pretty sizable discount.
Just send me a message.

 

Looking for a Welding shop in the SLC area or near by! Need to get something fab'd up so I can mount my bumper. Someone that can figure out a solution to beef up the mounting points. TIA!