Moab April 2016

[Hank]

Dates have moved, but are now locked in.

Arriving in Moab 4/23, leaving for home early 4/29 - so 5 days of riding (or whatever you want).

I have a condo reserved.  Its a bigger one - 1700 square feet with beds (if you consider the 3 sleeping pads) for 9 (see more thoughts on that below).

https://moabcondorentals.com/43243

No firm plans other than to go to Moab with dirt bikes and ride a lot of trails.   And grill steaks and drink, and maybe play poker.

The IN list as of 3/29:

Me (Hank)
Ryan (Ryani)
Cadet (Cadet1)
Paul (Bikeless)
Jay (Yakmulligan)
Lance (biker4ever)
Rob (Robmicgrn)
Ken (Chickenhauler)


Maybe list as of 3/29:
Dave (Lonesome)



Budget wise.. last year it cost us all in the 6-700 range for the same length of time for the entire trip, which is a real bargain.    IIRC lodging last year was 1300 split 4 ways.   Lodging is 2200 for the week with this place, so with 7+ that should cost less per person than we spent last year.
Gas might be cheaper.    Last year we didn't eat a single meal out, just cooked breakfast in, had a light lunch, and grilled at night.   Worked great.

If more than 9 want to come.. that's great, but someone will need to line up a 2nd place (I can help too).  There are still a lot available as of 12/15/15, but they are starting to book up.

If we end up with say 11 that want to go, I think it would be fair that 7 stay in this condo and 4 in the other (smaller) to keep the costs in line.  I'm just speculating that that'd be ok with the group, but if we keep lodging under 350/person it seems reasonable to me.

[Hank]

I could reserve a 2nd nearby condo, and cancel it before 30 days without charge I'm pretty sure.
If we end up with a dozen plus wanting to go, we're gonna need it.

[greatbuffalo]

Would love to do this but I am off to Austin for the Moto GP races earlier in the month. That will use up my monthly allowance plus some more.

Maybe next year.

Hank, I found the trail guide in my van the other day, if you'd like I could get it to Ryani and he can take it with him when you go.

[Hank]

Yeah give it to Ryan.. I've got my own copy but I'm sure he'd appreciate it.   Better come with next year!

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[Hank]

This is open to anyone that wants to go, so don't be shy about posting up .. please just post your confidence level so I or someone can work on lodging.

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[Robmicgrn]

Count me in! Work should be slow enough in March for me to disappear for a week.

[Hank]

Just to be clear it's late April..

Count me in! Work should be slow enough in March for me to disappear for a week.

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[Robmicgrn]

Just to be clear it's late April..

Count me in! Work should be slow enough in March for me to disappear for a week.

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I got it.............   

[Hank]

I can rent a 2nd 3 bedroom in same area for same price, or a 2 BR for about 75%.  Can cancel with no charge as long as we're 30 days or more out.  Thoughts?

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[chickenhauler31]

Me too! I'll bring some chickens

[Hank]

Does that mean you're IN?

Chickens are good.  We'll have a grill

Me too! I'll bring some chickens

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[chickenhauler31]

Yep count me in

[Hank]

OK cool.

That makes 9 IN and a few probables.   I think I'll reserve a 2nd spot.. I can always cancel it.

[Hank]

I got a second smaller condo lined up..

[Hank]

Waking this conversation up again.. any other takers?  Dave, are you IN?   Dr. P?
We're right at the point we need that second condo, but without more guys (or gals) 2 places might be a little expensive.  I have a while yet before the cancellation deadline gets here, but I don't want to be scrambling at the last second either.

It would also be great if someone else would take over that second reservation if we decide its needed..