UTAH ROC mini meet - Pics of first, plans for the next one

[Truckin']

RiverFisher, thanks for your suggestions. I have no way to make a decision between the roads, as I haven't been on any of them. I know the Alpine loop is a few area but I hope $3.00 wouldn't deter anyone. I found a good website about that road that intrigued me and my niece reported that it's a pretty drive. That's the extent of the reason I suggested it.

Obviously, we have no fear of getting our truck dirty, but there might be some that would rather stay on the pavement. That's one reason I thought meeting for lunch before heading out for our adventure might be wise. It would give us a central and hopefully, easily identifiable place to meet. Then those who were short on time or not wanting the challenge of dirt roads could double up and leave their truck behind (as Toobuku did in Sedona) or head out for whatever they wanted to do. Of course I'd want a photo shoot opportunity with as many trucks as possible, that's one reason I thought that a ski resort would be a good place to use as a gathering place. That was until I looked at the menu prices at Sundance.

I also liked your suggestion of doing a barbeque so that we're actually out enjoying the environment. It seemed that the park at the start of the Alpine loop by Sundance had BBQ facilities, but I'm not positive. It was so covered with snow and I wasn't thinking of a BBQ the day we drove up there. djdj, do you know about that?

Perhaps there are BBQ facilities on the side where we'd start the Guardsman Pass run. Are you aware of any?

Would one of you that lives closer be willing to take a drive before we get together to confirm road conditions? Is the BLM the best place to check to see if the roads are free of snow yet?

Any other ideas or suggestions? Aiming for a Sat. in July, do we want to avoid the 22nd because of it being the state holiday weekend, or will that matter to anyone? Will it make the mountain roads more crowded?

[RiverFisher]

The holiday weekend may complicate things as far as finding a bbq spot as well as pure numbers of people heading for the hills. It might be better to wait a week and shoot for the 29th.
I would be happy to recon some roads in early July. That is kind of like asking a dog if he wants to play ball.
As for bbq/picnic spots on guardsman, it is very limited. Mostly just a road surrounded by private property. The alpine loop would be a better bet in that regard, except for the holiday weekend. That canyon is full of camping and picnic areas. Not as many on the Sundance side, but there are plenty.

DjDj-I was thinking of driving up to Silver lake above Tibble. That would afford some nice pictures with a lake in the background. What do you think?

[Truckin']

Originally Posted by RiverFisher

I would be happy to recon some roads in early July. That is kind of like asking a dog if he wants to play ball.

Great, thanks for that offer. It will be good to have a report from you with the thought of a few of us getting together in mind as you look over the road and BBQ opportunities.

I think your point of avoiding the holiday weekend is right on the money. We are staying home this weekend and try to avoid travel on holiday weekends. However, we have been known to leave Utah on the weekend of the 24th to surrounding states where it's not a holiday.