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Mon Nov 11, 2024 7:05 am

Save the date!

Syncro Solstice 2025
Arrive Thursday May 15, 2025
Depart Sunday May 18, 2025
Lone Mesa CG Canyonlands, Moab, Utah

Ad hoc trail rides Friday and Saturday as usual. (and Thursday for early arrivals!)

We typically provide some meals with the event and that will be detailed in the registration. Johnny will post registration details in the spring.

We are limited by the BLM to 50 buses and this event usually fills up.

I have personally reserved group site D for any that want to arrive on Wednesday and/or leave on Monday. Contact me for details. This is not part of the Syncro Solstice registration. We will share the cost for the group site among those that are present for the extra day or two. Expect about $15 to $30 per night per bus.

Only six months!

Dave O

Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:20 pm

Never made it for “The Solstice” but I recall talk of it being 2wd friendly, yes?

I’ve been there & done several easy trails on my own (Gemini Bridges, Long Canyon,
several switchbacks…) but I think it could really work with my schedule in retirement!

:twisted:

- Dave

Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:43 pm

Absolutely 2wd friendly trails available. I have been 2wd the past 8 events.

Mon Nov 11, 2024 7:30 pm

dobryan wrote:
Arrive Thursday May 15, 2025
Depart Sunday May 18, 2025

Might be able to finally return!

And with rear discs, might finally do the Schafer Trail!

:D

Provided the engine doesn't blow before then... :?

Mon Nov 11, 2024 7:46 pm

:D

For others not familiar you can drive down Shafer trail with stock brakes. Discs not really needed.

Mon Nov 11, 2024 9:06 pm

I hope my van will make it this time, planning some major work.

Mon Nov 11, 2024 9:45 pm

Are you coming in a Syncro Van this year, Dave?

Stacy

Tue Nov 12, 2024 6:52 am

16CVs wrote: Are you coming in a Syncro Van this year, Dave?

Stacy

Really hope so! :lol: :lol:

Tue Nov 12, 2024 7:10 am

If Kammy and the Daves are coming, we might just have to.

So far as Shafer Trail, piece o’ cake, about 700 lbs. of us three guys once did it in a Buick Skylark (rental though). Dave O and probably Kam would know one from Speed, including the Trans-Am series.

We won’t know where we’ll be in May until it’s too late, but Hmmm…

Tue Nov 12, 2024 11:36 am

dobryan wrote: kamzcab86 wrote: And with rear discs, might finally do the Schafer Trail!

For others not familiar you can drive down Shafer trail with stock brakes. Discs not really needed.

I should've been more specific: Last time I was at SS (2019), I discussed doing Shafer with I-don't-recall-who, and it was stated that the brakes must be operationally good. My upgraded drums had always sucked regardless of how much they were monkeyed with, so I was advised not to do Shafer out of safety concerns; went mountain biking instead. Finally ditched the [bleep]ing drums for discs, which work fantastic, so, if I get up to Moab next May, Shafer is finally in the cards for my van. :wink:

Tue Nov 12, 2024 12:17 pm

kamzcab86 wrote: so, if I get up to Moab next May, Shafer is finally in the cards for my van. :wink:

:thumbsup:

Tue Nov 12, 2024 3:45 pm

Dang. Always wanted to do this get together. Timing conflicts with an annual event I already partake in. I can’t recall. Is Syncro Solstice always the weekend after mother’s day?

Tue Nov 12, 2024 5:12 pm

Xevin wrote: Dang. Always wanted to do this get together. Timing conflicts with an annual event I already partake in. I can’t recall. Is Syncro Solstice always the weekend after mother’s day?

Not always but it often is.

Bummer.

Wed Nov 13, 2024 2:30 pm

In! Might be in the 2wd club this year :D

Wed Nov 27, 2024 7:20 am

Sat Dec 07, 2024 3:31 pm

Great to know it's still happening! I wonder if the old 112i DJ would make it that far...better odds than to SyncroFest I guess!

Sat Dec 07, 2024 3:35 pm

tarandusVDub wrote: Great to know it's still happening! I wonder if the old 112i DJ would make it that far...better odds than to SyncroFest I guess!

Bring it!

Sat Dec 07, 2024 3:48 pm

kamzcab86 wrote: dobryan wrote:
Arrive Thursday May 15, 2025
Depart Sunday May 18, 2025

Might be able to finally return!

And with rear discs, might finally do the Schafer Trail!

:D

Provided the engine doesn't blow before then... :?

After the 2018 Solstice I got a job with "NavTec" in Moab doing 4wd backcountry tours in Arches & Canyonlands. The Schafer Trail is actually not a real problem up or down. Going down you want ventilated front discs!

Sun Jan 12, 2025 8:59 pm

I might finally get there :D

Mon Mar 10, 2025 11:55 am

Early registration for past attendees has opened up. Check your email.

Registration will open for everyone on March 15, 2025. I will post info then. :D