Solihull Society - Denver, Colorado

Moab, Utah - The Solihull Society kicked off the official 2004 4-wheeling season with its annual spring trip to Moab, Utah During the weekend of April 16 th . This trip was a special trip for the Vali’s as Ali and Kirsten had their 21month old son (Peyton) with them for the first time in Moab and boy did he have a good and safe time. The spring trip participants were the Vali’s in the green camel Rangie, Mark Stolte in his very clean D-90, Larry Grubbs in the monster Rangie, Mark Handlovitch, Jim and Mary Molter in their D-90, Yousef Hamzeh and family in their Series II Discovery and Brian in his Series II Discovery.

It was beautiful Friday Morning in Moab. Breakfast was served at the Moab Diner and we headed to the City Market to meet people. We were greeted by Jim Molter who along with Mary spend some months out of the year in Moab. As a group we decided to run a moderate and scenic trail that none of us had done before. We decided on Klondike Bluffs. Jim Molter was our trail leader for the day. He was joined by the Vali’s, Mark Stolte, Larry Grubbs and Mark Handlovitch. Klondike Bluff trail is known for the Dinosaur tracks and markings and crosses interesting, varied terrain, which climbs to a high point overlooking Arches National Park. One also sees relics of an old copper mine near the end of the trail. The trail is located north of Moab off of hwy 191 a little bit past the airport. Halfway through the trail we stopped for lunch under beautiful blue skies and very comfortable temperatures. After lunch we headed back towards Highway 191 and to town for couple of Coldies at Jim and Mary Molters.

Another beautiful Moab morning brought us to the City Market. We were greeted by Mark Stolte, Jim and Mary Molter, Larry Grubbs, Mark Handlovitch, Yousef and family, and Brian and his wife (sorry forgot the name). We had decided to run the S&M trail north of Moab. Jim Molter had offered to lead this trail for us. Again none of us had run this trail before so were excited. Jim had warned us that some of the longer wheeled vehicles could drag the back bumpers, etc. We managed to get through the day with just a little bodywork to the two stock disco’s which decided to come anyway. This trail is rated a moderate trail with couple of difficult sections. With the excellent spotting and leadership of Jim Molter we all had a good time and managed to get through the rough spots. Sunday was the day to drive back home to Colorado. Hope to see you all on the trails soon.

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