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02-17-2009, 05:18 PM
any MCer's from the Northeast interested in heading out to GSW 09?
I'm seriously considering taking the trip out this year while gas prices are still manageable.
I live minutes from where I95 crosses the Delaware River at the PA / NJ state line.
I prefer not to make the trip solo. Let me know.
Ron
02-17-2009, 05:29 PM
i dunno about driving my heap out there ... but if you have an extra seat i might consider going
02-17-2009, 06:26 PM
How many days are you planning to drive out there and back? How many days are you staying there? Would you be going down 70 most of the way?
Last edited by SirFuego; 02-17-2009 at 06:29 PM.
Originally Posted by SB406
02-17-2009, 07:49 PM
Google Maps = 2114 miles / 32 Hours
I want to arrive Thursday (June 4) mid-day so I would make my trip plans accordingly.
Raw travel time breakdown: (from 19067 – just outside Philly)
3 day travel time = 704.6 miles / 10.6 hours per day
4 day travel time = 528.5 miles / 8 hours per day
route:
476N (from Philly) to pickup 80W (just north of Hazleton)
80W to Colorado border – split off 80W to 76W near border
76W to 70W in Denver
70W to 191S in Utah
I plan to stay all 3 days – June 5, 6, and the 7th (if this is a 3 day gig)
Head back either Monday or Tuesday (maybe Tuesday – I would like to spend Monday decompressing, prepping for the ride east, and checking out some of the local stuff – picture taking, etc)
Of course this is all tentative
02-17-2009, 07:49 PM
No tow rig and I'm too much of a wuss to drive my jeep all the way there, wheel (successfully), and drive back. Sry
02-17-2009, 08:01 PM
C'MON - adventure time, bro! - you only live onceNo tow rig and I'm too much of a wuss to drive my jeep all the way there, wheel (successfully), and drive back. Sry
i believe matt made the trip in his ZJ a fews times and survived
besides, we gotta hit the redrocks before the great depression sets in
02-17-2009, 08:48 PM
Won't be able to make it this year due to going to gsmw but I'm definitly down for next year.
02-17-2009, 09:46 PM
I'm not sure I'd use the term "survive" to describe Matt's trips out here!! LOL
02-17-2009, 09:57 PM
Yeah... Year one: rear ring KABOOM. Year two: unibody KABOOM. Year three: truck trailer and buggy KABOOM.
02-18-2009, 02:10 AM
It's really not fair to compare GSMW in Attica, IN to GSW in Moab, UT. Trust me, I've done both spots (wheeled Attica in a smaller group, never as a GS). If GSW is something you want to do (and can afford to do) and GSMW is getting in the way, DROP GSMW faster than a virgin gets off his first time.
....unless you like body damage from trees, pinstriping, mosquitos, and mud.
Just my $.02
02-18-2009, 08:02 PM
It's really not fair to compare GSMW in Attica, IN to GSW in Moab, UT. Trust me, I've done both spots (wheeled Attica in a smaller group, never as a GS). If GSW is something you want to do (and can afford to do) and GSMW is getting in the way, DROP GSMW faster than a virgin gets off his first time.
....unless you like body damage from trees, pinstriping, mosquitos, and mud.
Just my $.02
Your right, its not right to compare the two but the price tag on the GSW makes the gsmw look a whole lot better. Hopefuly next year things will be a little better when it comes to money.
02-18-2009, 08:06 PM
My .02: if you've never done Moab, and want to... go as soon as you can...
02-18-2009, 08:51 PM
Yup.
With all the different things going on out there from government agencies to greenies, the sooner you can get out there the better.
02-18-2009, 11:40 PM
I agree – I feel a sense of urgency to get out there this year + the timing feels right
02-18-2009, 11:44 PM
There's a chance I'll make it out there this year... but it depends on a lot of thigns, so don't quite count me in
02-19-2009, 01:34 AM
Agreed on the urgency thing but money is a major factor right now with trying to put the 60's under the jeep.
02-19-2009, 08:51 AM
it's all good joe, everyone's time frame is different - i've been chomping at the bit for a few years now to make this trip.
the rubicon is also on my to-do list.
02-19-2009, 02:45 PM
Agreed, been wanting to get out there for quite some time now. I'll be heading out spring 2010. Afraid to put it off any longer..
White Rim has been calling me in my sleep.
02-20-2009, 03:27 PM
drive or trailer out? - i can't flippin' decide
02-20-2009, 07:57 PM
How is the Jeep's road drive for thousands of highway miles? Seems like it might be nice to have the insurance of the trailer in case something goes bad or you need extra space for spares, etc. I don't trailer mine because I don't have a truck but there are at least a half dozen times I was shitting bricks on whether I'd make it back because shit went wrong and I worried about having or being able to get the parts I needed or being able to fix or replace what was acting up. Actually, seems like every freaking year I'm sweating over something. Shit, I need a truck and trailer!drive or trailer out? - i can't flippin' decide
04-13-2009, 01:14 PM
last call - anyone interested in riding shotgun?
i'm covering fuel & lodging - starting out from the 19067 area
i submitted my vacation request this morning
04-13-2009, 01:18 PM
Damnit for seriously tempting me....
What are your travel / return dates, and I assume you're taking 70 west out there (which is 15 miles out my back door...)
04-13-2009, 01:53 PM
Do it Matt. Fawking do it.
Hotel MC may live again!
04-13-2009, 04:24 PM
PM sent
11-24-2010, 01:42 PM
fast forward 19 months
any yankee's here considering GSW 2011?
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