4x4 TRAILS CAMP SYNCRO PHOTOS PARTICIPANTS
Trip Description
This event was a gathering of Syncronauts (owners of all-wheel-drive, Vanagon Syncros) from near and far to do some off-road trail driving and get to know fellow Syncronauts. This is believed to be the first event of it's kind in the USA, held in early April, 1998..
Why was the Syncro SafariTM held in Moab during Easter?
Because that's when the Red Rock 4-Wheelers hold their giant Easter Jeep Safari. Contrary to the implication in the name, the annual Easter Jeep Safari is open to all 4-wheel drive vehicles.
When was Easter, 1998?
Easter Sunday was April 12th and was the last day of the event. The Easter Jeep Safari began Saturday, April 4th lasted the entire week through Easter Sunday. The Syncro SafariTM was a portion of that time, with Syncronauts arriving Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday & staying through Sunday the 12th.
What's the relationship between the Syncro SafariTM and the Easter Jeep Safari?
There's no relationship. In fact no one at Red Rock 4-wheelers had ever heard of the "Syncro Safari" until we registered with "Syncro SafariTM" as our "club" name. A lot of 4-wheel-drive clubs attend the Easter Jeep Safari and many do it year after year without giving a name to their attendance. I gave our Syncronaut's attendance at the Easter Jeep Safari a name (Syncro Safari TM), so as to personalize it for Syncro owners.
What's so great about Moab, Utah?
Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Colorado River, Green River, & the Manti-La Sal National Forest to name a few attractions. Also not too far off are Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, & Zion National Park. What to do? Off-Roading, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Photography, River Rafting, .... need I go on?
Where can I find out more about Moab?
Try this: The Official Moab, Utah Home Page
or this: MoabUtah.com - your guide to Moab & Canyon County
Where the heck is Moab?
Moab is located in south eastern Utah, amongst some of the most beautiful national parks in the nation.
To see how close (far?) you are from Moab, click here: DISTANCES
How do I get to Moab?
Look at Google Maps to assist in navigation to Moab: GOOGLE MAP
More Moab Trail Descriptions:
For another set of descriptions of these trails try the 4X4NOW page on Moab area trails: 4X4NOW - MOAB
Easter Jeep Safari:
For those Syncronauts interested in the Syncro Safari Moab '98, here's some information about the Red Rock 4-Wheelers' Easter Jeep Safari:
Each Easter four wheelers descend on Moab for the Easter Jeep Safari put on by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers. While "Jeep" is in the title, the event is open to all 4WD vehicles. They organize a bunch of trail runs rated from 2.5 (fairly mild, 4WD required) to 4+ (BIG tires, LOW gears, locking differentials and winches!).
This sounded like an ideal time for Syncronauts from all over to gather at Moab and do some wheelin'. There were a TON of other 4-wheelers there at this event, and that was part of the point. I really enjoy seeing the jaws of Jeep drivers drop when I meet them on the trail. Having a whole group of us multiplied the effect and was especially fun!
Our Syncro Safari was a tiny part of the Red Dock 4-Wheelers Easter Jeep Safari. The Red Rock 4-Wheelers publish an extensive guide to this annual event (1998 was the 32nd). If you're considering attending a future Easter Jeep Safari, you need to request a guide. They sadly have no email address, but you can write or call. Simply say that you're interested in attending the Easter Jeep Safari and would like to be sent their guide to the event. This guide is a 56 page newspaper.
Red Rock 4-Wheelers, P.O. Box 1471, Moab, Utah 84532-1471
(435)259-ROCK (ROCK = 7625), 8:30AM - 10:00PM Mountain Time
Their guide says: "...don't be surprised if you just get a "hello." The person answering doesn't know whether you called his number or the club number".
They don't do answering machines or faxes, or email. They typically mail out the the guide in late January.
The 1998 32nd annual event newspaper had these articles among many others:
- General:
Map - Trail Locations, Meet Your Trail Leaders, Over-Tipping,
Vehicle Safety Equipment, Moab's Weather,
Safe and Sober, etc.
- Trails:
Schedule of Trails, Difficulty Ratings, What You Need on the Trail, etc., plus - Trail Descriptions of 31 trails
- Registration:
How to Register, Registration Information, Registration Packets,
Who's First at Registration, Refund Policies, etc.
Syncro Safari, Moab '98 Costs:
The registration costs for the 1998 event were: $30/vehicle for the first day that a trail is requested and $15/vehicle for additional days that trails are requested. Partifipating in 4 days of trails means $75/vehicle. Much of the fees go to the BLM for land-use fees - totaling over $19,000 for 1997. Other costs cover RR4-Wheelers postage, publishing, dash plaques & other expenses. Red Rock 4-Wheelers operate as a not-for-profit enterprise, so no-one's getting rich over this.
Why was the Syncro SafariTM held in Moab during Easter?
Because that's when the Red Rock 4-Wheelers hold their giant Easter Jeep Safari. Contrary to the implication in the name, the annual Easter Jeep Safari is open to all 4-wheel drive vehicles.
When was Easter, 1998?
Easter Sunday was April 12th and was the last day of the event. The Easter Jeep Safari began Saturday, April 4th lasted the entire week through Easter Sunday. The Syncro SafariTM was a portion of that time, with Syncronauts arriving Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday & staying through Sunday the 12th.
What's the relationship between the Syncro SafariTM and the Easter Jeep Safari?
There's no relationship. In fact no one at Red Rock 4-wheelers had ever heard of the "Syncro Safari" until we registered with "Syncro SafariTM" as our "club" name. A lot of 4-wheel-drive clubs attend the Easter Jeep Safari and many do it year after year without giving a name to their attendance. I gave our Syncronaut's attendance at the Easter Jeep Safari a name (Syncro Safari TM), so as to personalize it for Syncro owners.
What's so great about Moab, Utah?
Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Colorado River, Green River, & the Manti-La Sal National Forest to name a few attractions. Also not too far off are Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, & Zion National Park. What to do? Off-Roading, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Photography, River Rafting, .... need I go on?
Where can I find out more about Moab?
Try this: The Official Moab, Utah Home Page
or this: MoabUtah.com - your guide to Moab & Canyon County
Where the heck is Moab?
Moab is located in south eastern Utah, amongst some of the most beautiful national parks in the nation.
To see how close (far?) you are from Moab, click here: DISTANCES
How do I get to Moab?
Look at Google Maps to assist in navigation to Moab: GOOGLE MAP
More Moab Trail Descriptions:
For another set of descriptions of these trails try the 4X4NOW page on Moab area trails: 4X4NOW - MOAB
Easter Jeep Safari:
For those Syncronauts interested in the Syncro Safari Moab '98, here's some information about the Red Rock 4-Wheelers' Easter Jeep Safari:
Each Easter four wheelers descend on Moab for the Easter Jeep Safari put on by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers. While "Jeep" is in the title, the event is open to all 4WD vehicles. They organize a bunch of trail runs rated from 2.5 (fairly mild, 4WD required) to 4+ (BIG tires, LOW gears, locking differentials and winches!).
This sounded like an ideal time for Syncronauts from all over to gather at Moab and do some wheelin'. There were a TON of other 4-wheelers there at this event, and that was part of the point. I really enjoy seeing the jaws of Jeep drivers drop when I meet them on the trail. Having a whole group of us multiplied the effect and was especially fun!
Our Syncro Safari was a tiny part of the Red Dock 4-Wheelers Easter Jeep Safari. The Red Rock 4-Wheelers publish an extensive guide to this annual event (1998 was the 32nd). If you're considering attending a future Easter Jeep Safari, you need to request a guide. They sadly have no email address, but you can write or call. Simply say that you're interested in attending the Easter Jeep Safari and would like to be sent their guide to the event. This guide is a 56 page newspaper.
Red Rock 4-Wheelers, P.O. Box 1471, Moab, Utah 84532-1471
(435)259-ROCK (ROCK = 7625), 8:30AM - 10:00PM Mountain Time
Their guide says: "...don't be surprised if you just get a "hello." The person answering doesn't know whether you called his number or the club number".
They don't do answering machines or faxes, or email. They typically mail out the the guide in late January.
The 1998 32nd annual event newspaper had these articles among many others:
- General:
Map - Trail Locations, Meet Your Trail Leaders, Over-Tipping,
Vehicle Safety Equipment, Moab's Weather,
Safe and Sober, etc.
- Trails:
Schedule of Trails, Difficulty Ratings, What You Need on the Trail, etc., plus - Trail Descriptions of 31 trails
- Registration:
How to Register, Registration Information, Registration Packets,
Who's First at Registration, Refund Policies, etc.
Syncro Safari, Moab '98 Costs:
The registration costs for the 1998 event were: $30/vehicle for the first day that a trail is requested and $15/vehicle for additional days that trails are requested. Partifipating in 4 days of trails means $75/vehicle. Much of the fees go to the BLM for land-use fees - totaling over $19,000 for 1997. Other costs cover RR4-Wheelers postage, publishing, dash plaques & other expenses. Red Rock 4-Wheelers operate as a not-for-profit enterprise, so no-one's getting rich over this.
