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skygear the Roaming Pirate Install Trip Dc to AZ and beyond?

Discussion in 'Travel' started by skygear, Mar 18, 2015.

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  1. Mar 20, 2015 at 4:57 AM
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    Mach375

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    Mach375 Habitual Violator of Wheeling Rule #2

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    Too much to list, but enough to get me in trouble. Repeatedly.
    Gorgeous drive to get you started on your way back. Takes you through Cottonwood Canyon and right up to the cockscomb. Kodachrome Basin SP, Grosvenor Arch, and you're right by Bryce Canyon NP, Capitol Reef NP, Zion NP (of the three, Zion is the best!), all right around there. UT12 is among the most scenic drives you'll ever encounter.

    https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Pho...94fa7054d065eec!2m2!1d-111.993982!2d37.516149

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    As far as interstates go, I70 from Denver on west is also among the best scenery around.
     
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  2. Mar 20, 2015 at 5:00 AM
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    ThomasMore66

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    ThomasMore66 We can't stop here, this is bat country!

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    Now I want to take this drive. Where is that first pic?
     
    ThomasMore66, Mar 20, 2015
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  3. Mar 20, 2015 at 5:00 AM
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    Mach375

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    Mach375 Habitual Violator of Wheeling Rule #2

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    Too much to list, but enough to get me in trouble. Repeatedly.
    And of course there's the Antelope slot canyons near Page.

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  4. Mar 20, 2015 at 5:05 AM
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    Mach375

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    Mach375 Habitual Violator of Wheeling Rule #2

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    Too much to list, but enough to get me in trouble. Repeatedly.
    That's the cockscomb along Cottonwood Canyon, in Grand Staircase-Escalante, between Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef.

    No picture does it justice. One can get a rough idea of it, but to see it in person is another story. The whole drive is amazing. And it goes near Grosvenor Arch (the second pic), and hits pavement at Kodachrome Basin SP, which is a great place to camp at (if you like campgrounds).

    GSE is itself an amazing place that could take a lifetime to explore. Slot canyons, Hole In The Wall, mild wheeling in gorgeous country, the Grand Staircase, isolation, vast scenic views. Absolutely wonderful place.
     
    Mach375, Mar 20, 2015
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  5. Mar 20, 2015 at 5:14 AM
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    skygear

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    I have to see where the money situation is. It will be a whole ballet of cogs falling into places to make this happen.

    Rock therapy might be a stretch. I do not feel the truck is in the right place as far as Armor goes right now. Needed ->

    Full skids
    sliders
    HCRB?

    Things just have not fallen into place financially to complete those tasks yet. Other things have inevitably 'jumped' the list as they fail or other factors come into play.

    If sales on the boxes go better, then theres more potential for trips. If people cover some of the 'get me to you' expenses - then it will be a much better position for me/ us.
     
    skygear, Mar 20, 2015
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  6. Mar 20, 2015 at 5:14 AM
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    Those are great places and I am looking over them now.
     
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  7. Mar 20, 2015 at 7:12 AM
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    I'm going to toss my climbing gear in the truck too.. and a bone saw to cut an arm off :facepalm::laugh:
     
    skygear, Mar 20, 2015
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  8. Mar 20, 2015 at 7:27 AM
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    skygear

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    Yep. Thats the danger. So might just do some simple bouldering then. Might be some People along the way that want to "hang".
     
    skygear, Mar 20, 2015
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  9. Mar 20, 2015 at 3:01 PM
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    Hey skygear,

    Are you sure you want to drive :turtleride: that far? A plane :plane: is much faster and you can fly over the ugly parts :eek: of the trip. :)

    My rig will be happy :woot: to see you no matter what you decide and we can go wheeling in some cool :cool: spots afterwards.
     
    Velociraptor, Mar 20, 2015
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  10. Mar 20, 2015 at 3:06 PM
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    You can always take the northern track and stop in Tulsa and we can craba bite to eat. I'm sure a few guys here in town would love to check out your rig
     
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  11. Mar 20, 2015 at 4:36 PM
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    skygear

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    Your the reason i am making the trip! Want to finish what I started. :D

    ^ this guy here. AWESOME! Plus a killer rig.
     
    skygear, Mar 20, 2015
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  12. Mar 20, 2015 at 4:37 PM
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    I'l make it a circle. Not going back the same way. So there will be some extra scenery \
     
    skygear, Mar 20, 2015
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  13. Mar 20, 2015 at 4:50 PM
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    bridaw The light was yellow, Sir.

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    I hope some installs bring you to the Left Coast. If not I could probably drive to Yuma AZ or Gila Bend. I'll be watching to see how the timing works out.
     
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  14. Mar 20, 2015 at 5:01 PM
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    skygear

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    I'm going to see if I can get a tour of the RigidIndustries Headquarters while I'm there in AZ.

    So Cal . If someone pays the 'Get me to you' (fuel costs) to that side of the states. I do not mind driving. I'll have all my gear on board for instals.
     
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  15. Mar 20, 2015 at 6:14 PM
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    Dude, this journey is epic! You're like a modern day Johnny Appleseed, except instead of apple seeds you're sowing auxiliary fuse boxes. Pretty cool man!
     
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  16. Mar 20, 2015 at 7:52 PM
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    skygear

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    If theres any fab shops looking for a little help along the way. Wouldn't mind getting some plate armor for the truck in exchange for hard labor and or boxes or something... I could work a week or so. No job is too big or small.
     
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  17. Mar 20, 2015 at 10:31 PM
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    ThomasMore66

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    ThomasMore66 We can't stop here, this is bat country!

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    Have you told your wife yet?
     
    ThomasMore66, Mar 20, 2015
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  18. Mar 20, 2015 at 10:48 PM
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    Had to ask the hard question. :spy:
     
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  19. Mar 21, 2015 at 6:35 PM
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    Consider Niagara Falls after this trip if you still have traveling left in you!
     
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  20. Mar 22, 2015 at 11:30 AM
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    I'm looking forward to this trip!
     
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