Rocky Mountain High Uinta MTN Scenic Byway Cruise.

[MKIIVR6]

The main Vortex Rocky Mountain thread is in the link below:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1903696

I have thought about maybe hitting up a drive in either late May or early June to cruise up the Uinta Mountain Scenic byway once the road opens, usually on or shortly after Memorial Day. For those of you who have not been on this drive, it is awesome. Gorgeous scenery, lots of corners and twisty's, and some elevation. The high point on this drive is +/- 10,000 feet at Bald Mountain Pass, descending to Mirror Lake, and then climbing again to Hayden Pass.

This would be a longer drive, similar to the Utah Lake cruise last year. We could drive to Hayden Pass from the Kamas/Park City area, then turn around and go back the way we came, or continue on to Evanston, Wyoming and then drive back to SLC via I-80.

Post up if you are interested, I usually drive this every year once the road opens up, and just do not want to go alone anymore. :D A nice bonus to going early in the season is a drastic decrease in traffic, on last years drive I saw four cars over a thirty mile section of road up there.

Pics for views of last years drive on Memorial Day:

http://www.hostdub.com/albums/92VR6JETTA/DSCN0225.sized.jpg

http://www.hostdub.com/albums/92VR6JETTA/HaydenJet.sized.jpg

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Here is a list of people planning on and expressing interest in this cruise:

hansj
chewy'sjetta
TisforTurbo
VR6GTI'00'
groverone
AUDIPWRD
GRMNMSL
speedy841
Provocyclist
2002maniac
DieselTorque
mt30V
90jett
JonnyD
04GTI1.8
uaovr6
jettaboy5506
salteatervw
E30toVR6
bubbagti
EOD_93SLC
gli87jetta
got_16V
SavageRocco
thavok
FalconFixer
AF Crew Chief
92vr6Jetta
sleeper
30/20
8v deathsquad
B_Heezy
GrandMasta
Nord1899
wasskuh**ti
euro4life1



I will edit the list periodically as more or less people express interest. Thanks, Cory.

[2002maniac]

would it be cool if I invited the Bmw club? That would be a huge caravan! If not, I'll just tag along and get rides.

[Gotturbo]

I dont see why anyone would have a problem with it.

[MKIIVR6]

would it be cool if I invited the Bmw club? That would be a huge caravan! If not, I'll just tag along and get rides.

8) That would be cool, Cameron. I posted a link with Audiworld also. Last time we had a quick cruise about a month ago there were about as much Audi's in the group as VW's. Is it ClubDa? 8)

[2002maniac]

Yup, its dA. They are some cool guys with fast cars. I'll see if they are down.

[Salteatervw]

dont forget Saltervw ill hitch a ride wit someone and pay some for gas, any one wanna give a dub-less person a ride, i could take my sis Jetta but she's a **** so that won't happen

*Edited by gotturbo for content*

[Salteatervw]

nevermind i see my name

[2002maniac]

Cory it is now officially on the driveAddict calendar. Should be about 5-10 cars! This is going to be fun!

[MKIIVR6]

Cory it is now officially on the driveAddict calendar. Should be about 5-10 cars! This is going to be fun!

Awesome! SaltEater & those of you with car's having issues or will not be ready for the drive, my car may have some space. Plus, I think there will be some other cars that accomodate some people as well. I think Clark mentioned bringing the Vanagon, so we can haul dead animals/carcasses for a BBQ. Damn, if there is going to be 30-40 cars (not to mention the Audiworld group of folks) We are either going to need several BBQ's or just go somewhere to eat. Opinions?

[Salteatervw]

yeah i could get clark to haul my BBQ i got two propane tanks, he's been to my house before. im up to bring it. i say a BBQ over a resturant prop less of a hassle unless it rains.

[Provocyclist]

I can haul 2-5 more passengers, depending on how much stuff we bring. This is going to be so awesome! How fast are ppl going to drive?

[2002maniac]

Faster than you DOOD!! You need MORE NAWS!!!!

[MKIIVR6]

I think that cell phones, Nextels, or just plain walkie-talkies might come in handy on this drive. I know some people are going to haul ass, and others not. My car is slow, so I will probably hangs toward's the back of the group. :roll:

[Mr_Diesel]

I think that cell phones, Nextels, or just plain walkie-talkies might come in handy on this drive. I know some people are going to haul ass, and others not. My car is slow, so I will probably hangs toward's the back of the group. :roll:

*bee beep*

Nextel is the shiznit!


I'm totally there... I hope my MkIII 16V is done by then... Probably not.. I'll end up riding with somebody. (1st dibs on shotgun in cory's VR)

[MKIIVR6]

I did get a chance to call the ranger station and they stated that the road should be open in the second week of June. I will keep calling as time goes on to make sure it is open in time for the drive. The girl at the ranger station also told me that if we stop and take photos/BBQ, there is a $3.00 charge per car. Not too big of a deal, I am sure a lot of people will want to stop and get photos here and there.

P.S. Pic of her for fun:

http://www.hostdub.com/albums/92VR6JETTA/jessica_biel007.sized.jpg

[Salteatervw]

My car is slow, so I will probably hangs toward's the back of the group. :roll:
:roll:
hey i own this one b******!

*edited by gotturbo for content*

[MKIIVR6]

It looks like Tim with the 2.0T Rabbit will be making this drive, along with Cameron from 30/20 motorsports. I doubt Cameron will have his VR6T mkII done by then, but if he does bring it I call first dibs on a ride in it. :twisted:

[Salteatervw]

yeah i heard the dude with the rabbit is coming im riding with a fellow MKIer

[MKIIVR6]

Werdy. Added four more people to the list on the first post. Salteater your riding with Clark? It looks like Cody will be shotgun in my car, I need him to hold my hand... oops, take pictures and video and all of that crap. :lol:

More pics from last year's solo run:

http://www.hostdub.com/albums/92VR6JETTA/DSCN0242.sized.jpg

http://www.hostdub.com/albums/92VR6JETTA/DSCN0240.sized.jpg

Pics dating back from 1993 on Hayden Peak overlooking Mirror Lake and the road below: 8O

http://www.hostdub.com/albums/92VR6JETTA/C_5.sized.jpg

http://www.hostdub.com/albums/92VR6JETTA/Hayden_Peak_1.sized.jpg

And a map:

http://www.byways.org/library/display/9192/MirrorLake_UT_map.gif

[Salteatervw]

yeah i don't care who i ride with, as long as its a dub.

[MKIIVR6]

Bump. Two more people on the list. :D

[MKIIVR6]

Ok, this is the plan. On the 18th we should meet at Sugarhouse Park (1300 E 2100 S) in Salt Lake at 10:00 A.M. Originally I had thought that meeting at Streamline would work, but with this many cars there is no way in hell that Streamline can accomodate us. Also, I don't want to cause any animosity between the different VW shops around town by meeting at one over the other, ...etc. Sugarhouse Park is huge, so there should be no problem. Also the I-80 on-ramp is just up the road about two blocks, making the trip up Parley's a cakewalk.

Also this will most likely be a "bring your own meat" event, if I bought steaks for 50+ people I would have to re-finance already or some crap like that. When the cruise get's closer I will try and fill in the small details.

:twisted: Those of you planning on attending get ready for a badass cruise. :twisted:

[Provocyclist]

Just an FYI: The 18th is also the High Uintas Classic Bike race, going between Kamas and Evanston on hwy 150. The riders should be out of the way by the time we get up there, but just be careful. Remember the new Utah law, give bikers at least 3' of space.

[Salteatervw]

If any one's from Park City, try not to get pulled over in Kamas, Heber City area, those cops hate people that live there, i forgot why, i used to live up there. I think it's cause we can read and have black friends.

[MKIIVR6]

Bump. 2 more cars/people on the list.

[Mr_Diesel]

Bump. 2 more cars/people on the list.

Fixed the Jet.... I'm driving now.

[Gotturbo]

I call shotgun in coreys vr cause I dont think I can afford the gas.

[MKIIVR6]

I call shotgun in coreys vr cause I dont think I can afford the gas.

Sounds like a plan. Here is the updated list. I hope everyone is getting excited about this, I am. (Just like a kid on Christmas Eve)

hansj
chewy'sjetta
TisforTurbo
VR6GTI'00'
groverone
AUDIPWRD
GRMNMSL
speedy841
Provocyclist
2002maniac
DieselTorque
mt30V
90jett
JonnyD
JonnyD Friend #1
JonnyD Friend #2
04GTI1.8 (Work)
uaovr6
jettaboy5506
salteatervw
E30toVR6
bubbagti
EOD_93SLC (Out of town)
gli87jetta
got_16V
SavageRocco
thavok
FalconFixer (Out of town)
AF Crew Chief
92vr6Jetta
sleeper
30/20
8v deathsquad
B_Heezy
GrandMasta
Nord1899
wasskuh**ti
euro4life1
18tin801
WARCHILD
derek2079
teejdOrk
neilm
yellow97

Also keep in mind that there will probably be about 10 people out there who never post or are online.

+ 5-10 BMW's, and the same for Audi's.

Hopefully there should be 65-70 cars on the drive, with a few stranglers aside.

[MKIIVR6]

Well it was a blast. Lot's of insects became a part of my car today, as well as a bunch of Wyoming road base. Also this info: 272 miles, 11.02 gallons, 24.86 mpg. Pics:

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I hope everyone got home safe, and also without any problems with cops. Fun drive. :cool: The drive through the Uinta's was pretty well mannered, then we hit I-80.

[MKIIVR6]

Some other pics I am hi-jacking:

http://www.fox302.com/userdata/nord1899/files/VWVortex/MirrorLakeDrive007Small.jpg

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[Salteatervw]

i was there. :D

[MKIIVR6]

Cool. There is another one in the works perhaps, the Mt. Nebo scenic route. Any Utah county takers? 8)

[Gotturbo]

Yea that would be nice! I only live 2 blocks from the road that goes up the canyon!

[Salteatervw]

yeah im totally down. :D

[MKIIVR6]

Here is an interesting fact. Pictured here is Mt. Olympus above all of the car's in this photo, with the black line. It's summit is 9,026 feet in altitude. The red line, above, is roughly our high point at Bald Mountain Pass at the highest point on the drive. 10,687 feet . Just kind of an eye opener! :eek:

http://www.hostdub.com/albums/92VR6JETTA/uinta2.sized.jpg

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I was wondering what you people think about this one: The Mt. Nebo scenic byway, a longer cruise, not a long as the Mirror Lake run, maybe half as long depending on how far away you live. Very pretty scenery, another high altitude drive. Lot's of corners and twisties similar to Mirror Lake. Here is a map and some photos. Let me know what you all think.


http://www.byways.org/library/display/9377/NeboLoop_roadmap_web.gif

Mt. Nebo, the tallest summit along the Wasatch front, 11,928 feet.

http://www.hostdub.com/albums/92VR6JETTA/mt_nebo_1.sized.jpg

This is Devil's Kitchen, on the drive. The walk to it is less than the length of a football field. A miniature Bryce Canyon. :P

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[Gotturbo]

The nebo loop is a really fun road I go on it very often... Its not open yet ill keep you informed as to when it opens.