Topic: S E D O N A

[RBduffer]

Sounds like fun Christiaan!
Count me in, and thanks for coordinating with the other clubs.  You da man
PS I just got back from summiting Kilimanjaro, so Sedona dosen't sound that cold

[xxSVxx]

W O W.

I.....I'm speechless.  A lifelong goal of mine is to summit Everest and I was hiking my a$$ off before re-injuring my knee. 

I really can't wait to talk to you about that....how awesome!!!  So stoked for you Randy!!!!

[Adio.]

That's awesome Randy!

My goal since childhood has been Everest, actually I really wanna summit the highest peaks on every continent but Everest has been something I've been fixed on for the longest time. I used to be really freaking fat but then I remembered my goal and that's why I lost a ton of weight haha.

[RBduffer]

Thanks guys.  I'll tell you about it at a camp fire or a Mod Day.  Sorry for the thread jack

[roadinspectress]

I will be I Az that week, will make the arrangements to stop by for a few days to check out the trails with you folks.

[xxSVxx]

**UPDATE**

I have reserved a site; specifically, site # 9 in the Manzanita Campground in Sedona:

http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Manzanita/r/campgroundDetails.do?parkId=75143&contractCode=NRSO&chkAg=y&clCr=y

I plan on getting to Sedona early Wed, the 27th and leaving sometime during the day on Sunday, Dec 1.

Hope I get to see some of you out there!!!

Feel free to post any questions or PM if you wish!

Thanks,

-Christiaan
xxSVxx

[xxSVxx]

Selfish bump...

[RBduffer]

Good call on the bump.  I got it on my calendar now
Not sure about Nilda yet

[knightrider]

i tried booking a site at the campground a while back but it was full up on the reserved spots, so ill try my luck at a first come first serve spot. worse comes to worse(or better, depending on your outlook), ill be roughing it in the woods

[xxSVxx]

**ONE WEEK OUT**

I will be arriving in Sedona around 10/11 am Wednesday the 27th.

If you want to get a hold of me, my cell is 949-310-0211

I will be in the MANZANITA campsite, site # 9

MAP HERE:

http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Manzanita/r/campsiteDetails.do?siteId=146983&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=75143&chkAg=y


I will have a better idea as to what trails I'll be doing as we get closer.

If you are interested in any of the days, please let me know and I'll do my best to make it happen!!

Thanks,

-Christiaan

[xxSVxx]

WEATHER REPORT FOR RANDY DUFFMAN:




Wed
Nov 27
Partly Cloudy
High:60

[Ghost65]

Have fun guys...stay warm and dry...I'll be serving it up for a house full of rellies. 

[xxSVxx]

We made it back safe and sound!!!

Unfortunately, due to computer issues <oh, a nasty virus that ate my entire HD while I was gone  >, I have not been able to upload pictures or videos of our amazing time, but WE ROCKED THAT PLACE'S FACE OFF!!!

Trails conquered include:

Broken Arrow

Soldier's Pass

Schnebly Hill

Diamond Back Gultch

Mingus Road

Dry Creek Road


We shot tons of GOPRO footage and many cell phone pics....they'll get posted soon enough.

Things we learned:

The campsite map on reserve.gov was a bit.....misleading.  But, it worked.

There is TONS of free camping just outside the city if you know where to look, and now we do...

Thanksgiving morning was not as empty as we expected.....in truth, it was probably the busiest day on the trails.....too many pink jeep tours to mention....plus the odd scrub in a rent-a-heep telling me to slow down....(YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME BUDDY)

Jordan (Knightrider) was brave enough to accept the challenge and I had a friend who was willing to tag along.

We met up with Eric from AZXC on Saturday when we mastered 3 trails; Mingus Rd, Broken Arrow at dusk and then Diamond Back Gulch.....quite the trifecta!

All in all a great time was had.....and, even though no CHEWDONKEY'S were seen on the trials (probably too cold for them), we did manage to paint our rigs pink from all the clay we plowed.....err.....slowly drove over.

Another awesome SCCX event in the books!!!

xxSVxx

Christiaan

[steve c]

Pixors, MEOW!   


Glad to hear you guys had a good time.  I went on one of those pink jeep tours when I was a teenager. 

[SoCalXTerry]

Wow Christiaan,

Really happy you guys had such a great time, got to do so many trails and got back safely.

Couple of questions:

   Did you guys cook on Thanksgiving?

   Did I understand you resorted to a motel or other accommodations during the weekend?   Something happen?