All of this talk of Moab got us thinking

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Eric is on spring break, so we decided to head down to Moab. (it was either there or Vegas) I have not been out that way since November of 2007 – it was time. We got there Tuesday afternoon and stayed in town until Friday afternoon. 2 solid days of wheeling – 8 trails. Metal Masher, Gemini Bridges, Tusher Tunnel, Long Canyon, Klondike Bluffs, Hell’s Revenge, Fins N’ Things, Porcupine 4X4 Trail. The weather was cooperative, so we had the top down most of the time. Wish we could have stayed longer.



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all of the pics---> http://s1112.photobucket.com/albums/k490/smfwookie/MoabMarch2011/

[4finger]

post # 3,,,, 3rd pic. i have a few from that same spot, but looking more down. im afraid of heights and my wife laughed at me the whole time i drove across the top. i had it in 4lo/lo and let off the gas. white knuckle'n the whole way at .74mph. she says she never laughed so hard in her life.:frown:

does anyone know how high above the road it is at that point???

i swear at one time i saw the International Space Station float past us while we were up there!!!:lmao:

looks like you guys had a fun time. those are some cool scenery shots!!:thumb:

[4Runninfun]

Very cool steve. I will be headed down that way last week of april!

[Brody]

does anyone know how high above the road it is at that point???

Looks to be about 900-1100 feet if I had to make a guess.....

I am not afraid of heights, but hate shelf roads and that looks to be one. Give me some 1/8" edges on a technical rock climb 2,000 feet off the deck and I am cool. Stick me on a shelf road in a vehicle like that and I am not a happy camper. I simply don't like relying on a vehicle in situations like that...of any make or model.

Thanks for the nice photos and write up!

[Funrover]

Glad you had fun, I have yet to make it to Moab!

[Cr33p3r]

Sweet pics, thanks for posting them and I am like Pete & Stephanie on the shelf road thingy, hate them but am getting a bit better diving on them.

[Andrew]

Tusher Tunnel is pretty cool. Went there last year.

[Funrover]

Very cool steve. I will be headed down that way last week of april!

WHAT!!!!!!!!!!! Call me dude!

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It is a high one for sure off of the lookout on Metal masher. The breeze was a little stiff too, so that added to the experience.

Crazy thing - when we were at Gemini Bridges some nutwhack college kid jumped across the gap between the arches. Eric caught the whole thing. The kid was talking to his girlfriend about doing it. He then said, "Well, I'm done thinking about it" and took the leap. Nearly missed the landing. :eek:

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Tusher Tunnel is pretty cool. Went there last year.

There is a lot more to see if you explore down to the left and right of the tunnel opening on foot. Seems like most people only go through the tunnel, look and head back. I think we spent over an hour looking around. Spotted this guy too.

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[4finger]

HA- when i was at gemini bridges while doing the backwards bob trail, i wouldnt even walk out onto the top. i was fine over on the edge about 50 ft back.

[CR]

Thats crazy! Last time I was out there, a group of climbers was rapelling down the gemini bridges. Looked like fun.