LR national rally in Colorado or Moab?

[ougrad1]

So my wife is on board with celebrating our anniversary(July 30) at a location/event of my choosing this year since she picked the last few years locations. I would like to go to Moab to camp/off road for a week but i'm wondering if going it alone is smart without another off road "buddy."

The dilemma I have is that I can't decide between going to Moab alone and any potential risks that it involves vs going to Colorado for national land Rover rally where there would be support...etc incase I get myself into a jam on the trails. I anticipate keeping my truck on the beginner and intermediate trails and looking more for trails that will take me through and to scenic views - no bouldering.

Any opinions on whether I would be ok going it alone in Moab or should I just do the safer LR rally? I will have some basic equipment with me but don't have a winch so hopefully my LR roadside service is up to the task ;-)

I would greatly appreciate feedback from anyone who has made the trek to Moab. Thanks in advance!!

 

[NASdiesel]

You can go to Moab and if not feeling completely up for it, hire someone to show you finer points like Dan **** (if he's still kicking it) to guide you. You'll get better coverage of the best trails and stuff most tourists miss. He's the guy with the white beard from Day 4 in the pics from this link (these are my pics), hope he's still around. His commentary is not for the those with thin skin or if you are easily insulted:
http://www.pbase.com/dmarchand/2008_national_rally_and_colorado

Colorado is about as nice as it gets and I would also advocate joining the Solihull rally as the folks are terrific, run a great event and you always meet great people. I attended the CO one in '05 in the San Juans and it was fantastic for a guy from the East...

http://www.pbase.com/dmarchand/colorado_offroad_expedition_and_rally

I would not do Moab alone unless you plan to get a guide or convince someone else to join you.

 

[Finlayforprez]

I would opt for Colorado, as that would be an awesome experience. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Moab and we travel to UT all the time, but I would not go it alone.

 

[ougrad1]

Nas, awesome pictures! Thanks guys for the feedback.