2024 Black Sheep Week, Hurricane, UT - Mar 31-Apr 5

[okcrewed]

Haven't been on the forum for quite some time, but it's been huge fun reading this thread on BSW. I live in St George, and though I have other commitments during BSW (!) if I can be of any assistance with "local information", just ask. Might be able to join ya'll the first few days.

 

[Kurt]

Any recommendations of where in Hurricane to look for a vacation rental? I Know in Moab I usually grab a place in Spanish Valley, is there somewhere similar in Hurricane.

Been daily driving my truck lately so everything is more or less running fine, I just need to re-sort my toolbox, and redo my aux lighting/radio setup in the next month.

 

[rascole]

In this area.
The Outpost is the same next year as I already made my AirBnB reservation: https://www.google.com/maps/@37.1354142,-113.3722021,15.29z?hl=en

 

[4Lo-Tank]

Any recommendations of where in Hurricane to look for a vacation rental? I Know in Moab I usually grab a place in Spanish Valley, is there somewhere similar in Hurricane.

Been daily driving my truck lately so everything is more or less running fine, I just need to re-sort my toolbox, and redo my aux lighting/radio setup in the next month.

We got a place at the resort really cheap

 

[alrock]

Working on a proposed trail schedule for this year. As always, it's a suggestion and the daily preference of the group can override this - if people want something easier, harder, different, etc.

Thursday is an open day this year, so groups can choose a day at the lake, or others do some trails, others play tourist, etc. Friday is a trail that was scheduled for last year but couldn't be started, and is the trail choice most likely to change.

Read about the trails and trail ratings. A 6 challenges a stock H3, and a 7 challenges a lightly built H3 (i.e. my H3 with a lift and front/rear lockers). Most obstacles in Sand Hollow State Park have obstacles and a trail rated a 6 might have 8+ rated obstacles on it, with varying options ranging from 4-8.

Please provide any feedback you may have and any recommendations or requests.

	Trails	Rating
Sunday, March 31	West Rim	5-6
Monday, April 1	Sliplock Gulch	6, with tough optionals
Tuesday, April 2	Tocquerville Falls and Rattlesnake Gulch	2 and 7
Wednesday, April 3	Wayne's World	6
Thursday, April 4	Open
Friday, April 5	Michael's Loop	4

 

[jakesz28]

When we run Wayne's World can we cut across and run the chute? It runs real close to the chute.

 

[rascole]

When we run Wayne's World can we cut across and run the chute? It runs real close to the chute.

I was looking at that possibility also. Another possibility is on the open day Thursday. I am open to whatever.
1. Run it how we did last year and run straight to the Chute and back and have a short day to still run around town
2. Run Double Sammy with the Chute and make it a full day.
3. Add the Chute to Wayne's World on Wed.

 

[jakesz28]

Any of those options work. I was looking and Wayne's World is real close, just don't know how big the obstacles are between them.

I have to try out the Garmin Tread and see if it works better than my cell phone.

 

[rascole]

Any of those options work. I was looking and Wayne's World is real close, just don't know how big the obstacles are between them.

I have to try out the Garmin Tread and see if it works better than my cell phone.

Obstacles will be minimal, we took part of Wayne's World last year to get to the Chute. We came from the Sand Dune Hwy to the left. Wayne's World looks like the intersection is at the star in the middle running S to N. The intersection we would make a right and the Chute would be @ 1,000 feet.

 

[alrock]

Going to have some H3 parts for sale and some free to take items when we're at Sand Hollow. This is almost all of it but I haven't double-checked yet. Not looking to ship anything at this time.

3/12/24 Edited list of remaining parts

Item	Condition	Sale Price	Retail	Claimed
Eaton rear locker rebuild kit	New	$140	$210	4lo-tank
AC Delco water pump	New	$25	$48
Aftermarket power steering pump	New	$50	$110
Air filters	New	$5
H3 open front diff, 4.56	Used	ask Rascole

 

[reaper]

I have a slightly used disassembled transfer case (all good parts) if anyone wants to make a deal and I'll bring it... (I gave up and just bought an assembled one installed... )
*adventure 4:1 ratio transfer case that is

 

[jakesz28]

Going to have some H3 parts for sale and some free to take items when we're at Sand Hollow. This is almost all of it but I haven't double-checked yet. Not looking to ship anything at this time.

Item	Condition
AC Delco CV shaft	New
AC Delco CV shaft	New
AC Delco CV shaft	New
AC Delco CV shaft	Used
Steering rack with tie rods	Used
Cardone CV Shaft	New
AC Delco front rotors	New
Eaton rear locker rebuild kit	New
AC Delco water pump	New
Aftermarket power steering pump	New
Air filters	New
GM Power steering cap	New
GM radiator cap	New
Dorman CV joint	New
Misc ujoints	New
Misc axle seals	New
Rhino traction boards	Used
Wipers	New
Center caps	Used
Front turn signals	Used

Did you start a solid axle swap? Or unloading a big stash?

 

[reaper]

So I'm considering... do I lift my [censored] before black sheep week without trail-testing it first... or just bring it stock? I did Poison Spider on it just fine (with some great spotting, and a LOT of sliding). It's the rubicon so it's not super low, but its only got baby 33s on it right now. I do hesitate to mod something right before a week long offroading week... (Ignore that this question is not about a hummer LOL)

 

[rascole]

So I'm considering... do I lift my [censored] before black sheep week without trail-testing it first... or just bring it stock? I did Poison Spider on it just fine (with some great spotting, and a LOT of sliding). It's the rubicon so it's not super low, but its only got baby 33s on it right now. I do hesitate to mod something right before a week long offroading week... (Ignore that this question is not about a hummer LOL)

Do you have protection? (Insert sarcasm) Will help with lack of clearance and no testing needed.

 

[reaper]

Do you have protection? (Insert sarcasm) Will help with lack of clearance and no testing needed.

Yeah it has pretty good sliders. Probably safer to slide than to lift and drive 9 hours to Utah! Either way I expect yall to make fun of my girlie jeep.

 

[reaper]

Yeah it has pretty good sliders. Probably safer to slide than to lift and drive 9 hours to Utah! Either way I expect yall to make fun of my girlie jeep.

fuckit I did buy a 3.5 inch lift kit... will see if it gets installed before or after the trip, but I'm really looking forward to this.

 

[alrock]

Did you start a solid axle swap? Or unloading a big stash?

Unloaded a 6000 lb project a couple of months ago. (Sold the H3.) Am now w/o a trail vehicle.

 

[alrock]

Minimally, one needs good protection for Rattlesnake Gulch. Lots of river crossings with hidden boulders. Difficulty will depend on the height of the water.

 

[EndeavoredH3]

Going to have some H3 parts for sale and some free to take items when we're at Sand Hollow. This is almost all of it but I haven't double-checked yet. Not looking to ship anything at this time.

Item	Condition
AC Delco CV shaft	New
AC Delco CV shaft	New
AC Delco CV shaft	New
AC Delco CV shaft	Used
Steering rack with tie rods	Used
Cardone CV Shaft	New
AC Delco front rotors	New
Eaton rear locker rebuild kit	New
AC Delco water pump	New
Aftermarket power steering pump	New
Air filters	New
GM Power steering cap	New
GM radiator cap	New
Dorman CV joint	New
Misc ujoints	New
Misc axle seals	New
Rhino traction boards	Used
Wipers	New
Center caps	Used
Front turn signals	Used

I would like the Eaton rebuild kit, unless of course it’s the Sandhallow crews first Pickens.

 

[alrock]

I would like the Eaton rebuild kit, unless of course it’s the Sandhallow crews first Pickens.

Yeah, that's the plan. Sand Hollow crew first. Get some privileges for making the trip.

 

[3Hummers]

Reaper, I would not make major changes right before a big trip. Get some 35" tires and leave the lift for later.

 

[rascole]

Reaper, I would not make major changes right before a big trip. Get some 35" tires and leave the lift for later.

It's a Jeep, what could go wrong?

 

[reaper]

Unloaded a 6000 lb project a couple of months ago. (Sold the H3.) Am now w/o a trail vehicle.

If you can't get a hummer... I'd recommend a Gladiator, it's real nice.

 

[reaper]

Reaper, I would not make major changes right before a big trip. Get some 35" tires and leave the lift for later.

The real debate is... 35s or 37s. If it all goes terribly wrong... then I'll bring the H3!

 

[4Lo-Tank]

Going to have some H3 parts for sale and some free to take items when we're at Sand Hollow. This is almost all of it but I haven't double-checked yet. Not looking to ship anything at this time.

Item	Condition
AC Delco CV shaft	New
AC Delco CV shaft	New
AC Delco CV shaft	New
AC Delco CV shaft	Used
Steering rack with tie rods	Used
Cardone CV Shaft	New
AC Delco front rotors	New
Eaton rear locker rebuild kit	New
AC Delco water pump	New
Aftermarket power steering pump	New
Air filters	New
GM Power steering cap	New
GM radiator cap	New
Dorman CV joint	New
Misc ujoints	New
Misc axle seals	New
Rhino traction boards	Used
Wipers	New
Center caps	Used
Front turn signals	Used

Ill take that eaton rebuild kit