TheSamba.com :: View topic - Syncro Solstice - May 7-10, 2015

Fri Jan 16, 2015 2:05 pm

Fri Jan 16, 2015 2:24 pm

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Fri Jan 16, 2015 2:59 pm

Yeehah! I'm absolutely going to make it to either Solstice or Fest this year depending on which weekend I don't have parental obligations. I've been wanting to do this every year but it's hard to do so close to TBF.

Fri Jan 16, 2015 4:18 pm

:D =D>

We will be there!! No planned van surgeries so it should be a solid GO.

I will try to add another day or 2 to our usual schedule in order to hit some more driving trails and a Fruita stop on the way.

Spectacular Moab - can't wait!

Thanks Johnny!

Fri Jan 16, 2015 10:31 pm

Count on me being there. It will be #5 for me. :D

Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:15 pm

Was just talking with Mrs. Ranchero about this a few hours ago, Did it in 2012. Count us in for three!
Steve

Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:34 pm

Must...find...a way!
Especially since I can't go to MogFest this year. :cry:

Sun Jan 18, 2015 9:37 pm

Sweet, it is going to be another busy May. Thanks to all those who organize the event.

Sun Jan 18, 2015 10:17 pm

Sweet! I will be there for sure. After all the off road exploring we did last year this is my new favorite event. Who is in for the epic trip from Hollister to Moab? I will be leaving from Portland if any other PNWers want to caravan to SOCAL or continue on to Moab let me know. The more the merrier! No bull horns allowed though. I am getting my tranny cooler together specifically for this trip.

Mon Jan 19, 2015 9:12 am

I'm in! I'm bringing my brother from Baton Rouge this year in an attempt to convert him to Vanagon worship. :D

Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:49 am

I'm headed to Syncrofest from Texas and hope to get in on the caravan from SF to SS since I'm headed that way anyways.

Unfortunately I won't be able to make all of SS since I gotta get back to work in Texas but I can't wait for what little I do get to experience.

Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:56 am

Is this the new Syncro De Mayo? Or is that still happening?

Mon Jan 19, 2015 12:21 pm

BavarianWrench wrote: Is this the new Syncro De Mayo? Or is that still happening?

I believe "Syncro Fest" is Syncro de Mayo...name change is a long story from what I have heard. Syncro Solstice is a whole different beast. I want to attend both but not sure I am going to be able to (one or the other is even unlikely for me :cry: ).

Mon Jan 19, 2015 1:22 pm

91syncro wrote: BavarianWrench wrote: Is this the new Syncro De Mayo? Or is that still happening?

I believe "Syncro Fest" is Syncro de Mayo...name change is a long story from what I have heard. Syncro Solstice is a whole different beast. I want to attend both but not sure I am going to be able to (one or the other is even unlikely for me :cry: ).

Yup, Solstice is totally different. Unfortunately, if we did actually hold it in June, it would be too hot! So mid May has worked out pretty well. Weather has been pretty good, but it can still get hot in the afternoons.

Lots of fun though! I'd like to make it to SyncroFest as well but not enough time off.

I'm working on a couple routes inside Utah for detours along the way to Moab. So many fun roads to drive it's hard to choose!

Mon Jan 19, 2015 1:56 pm

hans j wrote: I'm working on a couple routes inside Utah for detours along the way to Moab. So many fun roads to drive it's hard to choose!

On our way to Telluride from the West coast, We've been going through Heber and taking the pass on 191 (from Duchesne to Price) to avoid taking the stretch of I-15 through Salt Lake which is no fun in a vanagon. I've always wanted to do more exploring in that area. Know anything fun in that area that we might be able to hit on the way in?

Mon Jan 19, 2015 2:58 pm

GWTWTLW wrote: hans j wrote: I'm working on a couple routes inside Utah for detours along the way to Moab. So many fun roads to drive it's hard to choose!

On our way to Telluride from the West coast, We've been going through Heber and taking the pass on 191 (from Duchesne to Price) to avoid taking the stretch of I-15 through Salt Lake which is no fun in a vanagon. I've always wanted to do more exploring in that area. Know anything fun in that area that we might be able to hit on the way in?

I did a fun road from essentially Vernal UT (Bonanza, UT) to Fruita CO (Mack, CO). I know there are more roads that put you into the Book Cliff area that will dump you out right near the I-70/191 junction.

There are honestly hundreds of miles of dirt roads along the way. What direction are you coming from? Idaho? How many days do you have to get to Moab :D

Mon Jan 19, 2015 3:11 pm

We come from Oregon on I-84. Instead of getting on I-15, we stay on 84 to 80 and go through Park City and Heber. On our way to Telluride, we are usually trying to get there as fast as possible and then take a week to get home and do some exploring. I'm not sure how much time I will have if I can make it to Solstice. Maybe an extra day or 2 if I'm lucky. I know I will have to pretty much book straight home afterwards. I would like to explore that area more as we are usually just passing through.

Mon Jan 19, 2015 3:35 pm

hans j wrote: I'm working on a couple routes inside Utah for detours along the way to Moab. So many fun roads to drive it's hard to choose!

I still love going down through the San Rafael on the way. It is much more fun than just grinding miles out on the highway. Lots to see and the roads are 2WD easy and very well maintained.

Let me know your route Hans, and I will try to get with the group this year! :wink:

Fri Jan 23, 2015 7:55 pm

Hans,
I would love to go with you as well. Keep me posted! Would love to see the final route.

Wed Jan 28, 2015 8:51 am

Looks like I'm in, and my wife wants to come too. Setting off from the front range so it there is a crew going from this side of the hills, let us know and we can meet up for the drive.

johnny