rjlougee
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I wanted to get some info down before it's too late and I forget it all... Had a great time as usual, always good to spend time with the "regulars" and to meet some new friends.
Right off the bat I want to address the incident on Pritchett on Friday. For those that have not heard, or heard conflicting stories here's the skinny.
Kevin, Eric, Marc and myself (4 rigs) went out to do Pritchett and made it about 1.5 miles in. Kevin was in the lead and had stopped to tighten a strap on his Bronco. As he was doing that, the strap broke and he lost his balance and stumbled backwards a couple of steps, where he fell about 15' off a ledge, landing on a rock. He hurt his back pretty bad and required a Lifeflight out from Pritchett. He suffered 4 broken vertebra and a collapsed lung, but was released from the hospital today and is back home. He should make a full recovery, but it'll be a few months before he's back out on the trails.
We're looking at starting a Paypal fund for those who'd like to donate, more to follow, I'll edit this post as it comes together.
Other than that, we had a great time the whole week.
Sunday some of the regulars did Hells revenge, this was a nice run, just a few of us, but we were pressed for time and missed some of the fun. Plus, no one wanted to end up on their roof in the hot tub this early! Mike B. let my brother Shawn drive, including a bad attempt at Escalator.
Monday we did Moab Rim and Cliffhanger. I had redone my suspension and the coils were just too soft. Mike drove my rig and it just about layed over sideways on him! I called my Wife and had her send me some of the coilover springs I had in the shop (thanks Honey!).
The Official MBS began Tuesday, so I Lead Poison Spider. I rode with Bronco Bob in his Cummins 4BT half-cab. VERY torquey!
Lead Hells Revenge on Wednesday, rode with Marc D. We did the long trail and had some fun. Most of the guys did Hells Gate, with only a couple of small wheel-stands! Kevin and Eric played in the big hot-tub and several guys did the small one at the top. Both Kevin and Eric ended up on their lids in the hot-tub down from the top, but no major damage.
Thursday Kevin, Eric and I did Behind the Rocks (all the way out to the end, drove down White Knuckle Hill and turned around and drove up it, then all the obstacles going back), then hit the Show and Shine. The hole at the bottom of WKH has grown, it's probably better than 4' vertical. The BBQ and Raffle were great, I have a couple of nice new additions!
Friday was the ill-fated Pritchett run, Sat we had to head back home.
As usual the Sponsors came through big time. A special thanks to Jim Creel, he seemed to have a never ending supply of donations!!
I was in charge of the trail runs this year and for the most part we did a good job, although there were some challenges. Several guys who signed up to lead trails didn't even come to Moab, and some ended up too broken to continue. If you missed a trail run, all I can say is "I'm sorry"; however, you can sign up and lead one next year!
Already looking forward to next year!!!
Joe
Right off the bat I want to address the incident on Pritchett on Friday. For those that have not heard, or heard conflicting stories here's the skinny.
Kevin, Eric, Marc and myself (4 rigs) went out to do Pritchett and made it about 1.5 miles in. Kevin was in the lead and had stopped to tighten a strap on his Bronco. As he was doing that, the strap broke and he lost his balance and stumbled backwards a couple of steps, where he fell about 15' off a ledge, landing on a rock. He hurt his back pretty bad and required a Lifeflight out from Pritchett. He suffered 4 broken vertebra and a collapsed lung, but was released from the hospital today and is back home. He should make a full recovery, but it'll be a few months before he's back out on the trails.
We're looking at starting a Paypal fund for those who'd like to donate, more to follow, I'll edit this post as it comes together.
Other than that, we had a great time the whole week.
Sunday some of the regulars did Hells revenge, this was a nice run, just a few of us, but we were pressed for time and missed some of the fun. Plus, no one wanted to end up on their roof in the hot tub this early! Mike B. let my brother Shawn drive, including a bad attempt at Escalator.
Monday we did Moab Rim and Cliffhanger. I had redone my suspension and the coils were just too soft. Mike drove my rig and it just about layed over sideways on him! I called my Wife and had her send me some of the coilover springs I had in the shop (thanks Honey!).
The Official MBS began Tuesday, so I Lead Poison Spider. I rode with Bronco Bob in his Cummins 4BT half-cab. VERY torquey!
Lead Hells Revenge on Wednesday, rode with Marc D. We did the long trail and had some fun. Most of the guys did Hells Gate, with only a couple of small wheel-stands! Kevin and Eric played in the big hot-tub and several guys did the small one at the top. Both Kevin and Eric ended up on their lids in the hot-tub down from the top, but no major damage.
Thursday Kevin, Eric and I did Behind the Rocks (all the way out to the end, drove down White Knuckle Hill and turned around and drove up it, then all the obstacles going back), then hit the Show and Shine. The hole at the bottom of WKH has grown, it's probably better than 4' vertical. The BBQ and Raffle were great, I have a couple of nice new additions!
Friday was the ill-fated Pritchett run, Sat we had to head back home.
As usual the Sponsors came through big time. A special thanks to Jim Creel, he seemed to have a never ending supply of donations!!
I was in charge of the trail runs this year and for the most part we did a good job, although there were some challenges. Several guys who signed up to lead trails didn't even come to Moab, and some ended up too broken to continue. If you missed a trail run, all I can say is "I'm sorry"; however, you can sign up and lead one next year!
Already looking forward to next year!!!
Joe
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What a flukey accident. Many videos and a daily file of pics posted throughout the week on the SoCal forum, if interested. Gotta try to make it next year.
