Re: Newfoundland Mountains November 21st and 22nd

by **Kevin** Thu Nov 20, 2014 11:17 am

Also,

offroad_medic wrote:new baby coming.

WTF? Congrats!

by **offroad_medic** Thu Nov 20, 2014 11:54 am

Swasey peak area. There's an old abandoned homestead in the mountain range down there, I just can't remember the name right off the top of my head.

by **offroad_medic** Thu Nov 20, 2014 12:45 pm

http://desertsurvivor.blogspot.com/2008/12/desert-destination-ibex-practice-rocks.html?m=1

It's a climbing website but has a little info. You can look up about "jack Watson" he is the homesteader that had a ranch called ibex.

by **Kevin** Thu Nov 20, 2014 1:52 pm

That's a little far for a day trip, but you guys should totally go.

by **offroad_medic** Thu Nov 20, 2014 1:57 pm

I would sleep overnight and explore. you should just not have the sniffles and come sleep overnight too whipped

by **offroad_medic** Thu Nov 20, 2014 2:05 pm

According to the rangers, UDOT has the road closed at MM15 on the Mirror Lake Highway. not sure exactly were in the forest that is though....

by **Kevin** Thu Nov 20, 2014 2:32 pm

That's the Soapstone Basin gate. There's some dirt roads before that point, I've never been on them though.

by **offroad_medic** Thu Nov 20, 2014 5:40 pm

im okay with camping around soapstone and driving up the snowmobile roads.....brady you in? kevin? everyone else?

by **offroad_medic** Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:14 pm

Brady and I are stuck with two options we came up with. Camping at soapstone and hoping that there isn't a ton of snow on the road so they are drive able. Or two go on PET out to Simpson springs area with no trees. Thoughts?

by **Kevin** Fri Nov 21, 2014 7:44 am

All the campgrounds up Mirror Lake are closed. You'd have to drive up a road to find a spot, and hope there wasn't too much snow.

I wont be camping, but wherever you guys go I'll come meet you in the morning.

by **dutchman** Fri Nov 21, 2014 8:26 am

Should we just head out west towards PET so we can get some gun time in?

by **offroad_medic** Fri Nov 21, 2014 8:29 am

That's what I'm leaning towards.

by **dutchman** Fri Nov 21, 2014 8:31 am

I don't have much ammo for my 9mm, but I'll bring my AR. Bonus: depending on when head for home on Saturday we can hit the gun show on the way back!

by **offroad_medic** Fri Nov 21, 2014 8:33 am

I should probably pick up a box or two of .40 and run the pistol I picked up last night.

by **offroad_medic** Fri Nov 21, 2014 8:34 am

Tentatively should we plan on camping somewhere around Simpson springs or where would it be easy to meet up for you Kevin?

by **Kevin** Fri Nov 21, 2014 8:41 am

No sense driving all the way out to Simpson Springs just to shoot. I vote for Little Moab.

by **offroad_medic** Fri Nov 21, 2014 8:47 am

If we head that far south then I might be tempted to stop in Orem and grab my rifles to play with. I was thinking PET to just get away from people and explore out there.

by **dutchman** Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:02 am

Can we shoot out by Little Moab? If we head there I may bring the runner in tow.

by **Kevin** Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:15 am

dutchman wrote:Can we shoot out by Little Moab? If we head there I may bring the runner in tow.

BLM land. Lots of shooting.

If we go out to Simpson Springs, I'm going to want to explore down in the Sheeprocks. I saw a road out that way I wanna check out. What time do you have to be back up north, Brad?

by **offroad_medic** Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:16 am

Right around 1600 Saturday. So depending on how early you meet us it shouldn't be too big of a problem.

by **Andrew** Fri Nov 21, 2014 11:15 am

Kevin wrote:
dutchman wrote:Can we shoot out by Little Moab? If we head there I may bring the runner in tow.

BLM land. Lots of shooting.

If we go out to Simpson Springs, I'm going to want to explore down in the Sheeprocks. I saw a road out that way I wanna check out. What time do you have to be back up north, Brad?

Be careful when shooting out there. There is a "temporary" ban on shooting in areas West of Utah Lake. Make sure you study the maps:

http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/salt_lake/recreation/target_shooting.html

I do shoot down there quite a bit, but as far South as Little Moab. What you'll notice on the map, is that the western shooting boundary follows the power lines. I make sure I am West of the power lines and then I know I am safe...and I've never had a problem.

by **offroad_medic** Fri Nov 21, 2014 1:04 pm

Sounds like Brady and I are going to be camping in the area of five mile. If anybody is going to come tag along or meet up, let us know.

by **Kevin** Fri Nov 21, 2014 1:09 pm

So what's the plan tomorrow? Are you guys going to wheel Snakes, or head out the PET?

by **offroad_medic** Fri Nov 21, 2014 1:23 pm

Brady is only going to be in his truck so some exploration is in order. That and shooting things.

by **Kevin** Fri Nov 21, 2014 1:34 pm

I'm highly in favor of exploration and shooting things. Where should we hook up Saturday morning?

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