Just finished Off-Rodeo Moab

[scratchhax]

My brother and law and I just wrapped the Moab session in all of it's 110F Glory and it was outstanding. From the first moment to the last, it was an entertaining, professional and fun trip. We're currently stuck in airport hell thanks to our friends at crowdstrike, so I thought it was a good moment to write up a little of my thoughts while they are fresh. The highlights

• Our guide , Dave, was outstanding and clearly an enthusiast. Our group had a great mix of experienced folks and newbies and he let us push the challenges as far as we wanted while keeping everyone and the rigs safe.
• The heat, believe it or not, while it was way over 100F it made for a great, clear day with lots of traction on the rocks.
• We did a detour or two when we got out ahead of the other groups (we did 5 rigs to a group) and got to do fun things like exploring dinosaur tracks on the trails and having our lunch in a cave and seeing petroglyphs.
• The Red Cliffs lodge. I can't say enough about this place. The rooms were amazing, clean, had fantastic views and were right at the venue. The staff was great when it all went to hell (more on that shortly) and I will 100% be returning to see what else they have to offer.
• The food was on point. From the easy lunch in the cave to the dinner of tri-tip with live music, it was such a well run production you totally forgot how hot and dirty and sunburnt you were by the end of the day.

The Red Cliffs staff really got to show themselves when we got back from the ride. Evidently, the power had gone out and had only come back on around an hour before we arrived, and remember it was an easy 110 outside. The power stayed on just long enough for dinner to be made and us to sit and eat before it went out again and things started getting really toasty. The staff, crushed it. Other hotel guests were a little bent out of shape, but watching the staff handle folks who were hot, in the dark and unsure what to do next was a treat. Professionals at this event from top to bottom.

The low lights.
Honestly, I know how this is gonna sound, but I would do this again in a heartbeat. I don't regret a minute of it, I can't believe how smooth even the rough stuff went and I have an entirely new appreciation for what my Bronco can do. +1 would go again

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[Grumparoo406]

Thanks for the write up.

I'm going Nov. 1, so probably won't have to deal with more than 105 degrees.

 

[scratchhax]

Thanks for the write up.

I'm going Nov. 1, so probably won't have to deal with more than 105 degrees.

I hope not, it was brutal. If you get a chance I highly suggest asking to see the dino tracks, I don't think it's on every route and it's very cool.

 

[Felix808]

Glad you had a great time

 

[stampede1]

Great write up. It echoed my original Off Roadeo experience in Moab. I stayed at Red cliffs, which although a bit pricey, was top notch. I attended again recently as a non-driving guest and the experience was just as great, but really neat having a different instructor that took us on a course that combined some terrain from before but with new trails, including Waterfall. And no there is no water in Waterfall, just huge boulders that I am still amazed could be successfully traversed/ascended (and descended) by an unmodified vehicle off a showroom floor. Kudos to Ford for bringing back this iconic vehicle and having the foresight to roll out the Off Roadeo program.

 

[scratchhax]

Great write up. It echoed my original Off Roadeo experience in Moab. I stayed at Red cliffs, which although a bit pricey, was top notch. I attended again recently as a non-driving guest and the experience was just as great, but really neat having a different instructor that took us on a course that combined some terrain from before but with new trails, including Waterfall. And no there is no water in Waterfall, just huge boulders that I am still amazed could be successfully traversed/ascended (and descended) by an unmodified vehicle off a showroom floor. Kudos to Ford for bringing back this iconic vehicle and having the foresight to roll out the Off Roadeo program.

waterfall was a blast, we got to roll over that one too and it was impressive watching the bronco just crawl it's way up. The only part of the trail that sucked honestly is that first stretch that I think they call the sluice box, it beats the hell out of you, but then it's all fun.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

My brother and law and I just wrapped the Moab session in all of it's 110F Glory and it was outstanding. From the first moment to the last, it was an entertaining, professional and fun trip. We're currently stuck in airport hell thanks to our friends at crowdstrike, so I thought it was a good moment to write up a little of my thoughts while they are fresh. The highlights

• Our guide , Dave, was outstanding and clearly an enthusiast. Our group had a great mix of experienced folks and newbies and he let us push the challenges as far as we wanted while keeping everyone and the rigs safe.
• The heat, believe it or not, while it was way over 100F it made for a great, clear day with lots of traction on the rocks.
• We did a detour or two when we got out ahead of the other groups (we did 5 rigs to a group) and got to do fun things like exploring dinosaur tracks on the trails and having our lunch in a cave and seeing petroglyphs.
• The Red Cliffs lodge. I can't say enough about this place. The rooms were amazing, clean, had fantastic views and were right at the venue. The staff was great when it all went to hell (more on that shortly) and I will 100% be returning to see what else they have to offer.
• The food was on point. From the easy lunch in the cave to the dinner of tri-tip with live music, it was such a well run production you totally forgot how hot and dirty and sunburnt you were by the end of the day.

The Red Cliffs staff really got to show themselves when we got back from the ride. Evidently, the power had gone out and had only come back on around an hour before we arrived, and remember it was an easy 110 outside. The power stayed on just long enough for dinner to be made and us to sit and eat before it went out again and things started getting really toasty. The staff, crushed it. Other hotel guests were a little bent out of shape, but watching the staff handle folks who were hot, in the dark and unsure what to do next was a treat. Professionals at this event from top to bottom.

The low lights.
Honestly, I know how this is gonna sound, but I would do this again in a heartbeat. I don't regret a minute of it, I can't believe how smooth even the rough stuff went and I have an entirely new appreciation for what my Bronco can do. +1 would go again

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with the community. We hope you have many more with your Bronco!

 

[Wrongco]

we just did Dome Plateau solo last weekend, stopped to see Red Cliffs and say hello but no one ws at the Off Roadeo part . Moab definitely feels like it has more content than the Texas one I have been too. Probably going to do it sometime in winter as well

 

[hilmerdm]

Thanks for the write-up - makes me even more excited for our trip Labor Day weekend!

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Thanks for the write-up - makes me even more excited for our trip Labor Day weekend!

Hope you have a blast! Thank you for being a part of the Ford family.

 

[Nextgenbroncfan]

We went to Moab in November and had excellent weather. It was 75 degrees that day! It was a great trip. I'm a novice off-roader, so this was a truly great experience. I would love to spend more time in Moab. Such a great little town.

 

[UNBROKN]

The Red Cliffs staff really got to show themselves when we got back from the ride. Evidently, the power had gone out and had only come back on around an hour before we arrived, and remember it was an easy 110 outside. The power stayed on just long enough for dinner to be made and us to sit and eat before it went out again and things started getting really toasty. The staff, crushed it. Other hotel guests were a little bent out of shape, but watching the staff handle folks who were hot, in the dark and unsure what to do next was a treat. Professionals at this event from top to bottom.

This piece of your write-up is my favorite. I love how you praised the staff of RC. They had no control over the power and it sounds like they made the best of a really bad situation.

 

[Brian_B]

I'd agree Red Cliffs Lodge was a top notch location, beautiful views and had great staff. Offseason rates were very reasonable: we also went in November and the weather was fantastic.

 

[Onestepmore]

My brother and law and I just wrapped the Moab session in all of it's 110F Glory and it was outstanding. From the first moment to the last, it was an entertaining, professional and fun trip. We're currently stuck in airport hell thanks to our friends at crowdstrike, so I thought it was a good moment to write up a little of my thoughts while they are fresh. The highlights

• Our guide , Dave, was outstanding and clearly an enthusiast. Our group had a great mix of experienced folks and newbies and he let us push the challenges as far as we wanted while keeping everyone and the rigs safe.
• The heat, believe it or not, while it was way over 100F it made for a great, clear day with lots of traction on the rocks.
• We did a detour or two when we got out ahead of the other groups (we did 5 rigs to a group) and got to do fun things like exploring dinosaur tracks on the trails and having our lunch in a cave and seeing petroglyphs.
• The Red Cliffs lodge. I can't say enough about this place. The rooms were amazing, clean, had fantastic views and were right at the venue. The staff was great when it all went to hell (more on that shortly) and I will 100% be returning to see what else they have to offer.
• The food was on point. From the easy lunch in the cave to the dinner of tri-tip with live music, it was such a well run production you totally forgot how hot and dirty and sunburnt you were by the end of the day.

The Red Cliffs staff really got to show themselves when we got back from the ride. Evidently, the power had gone out and had only come back on around an hour before we arrived, and remember it was an easy 110 outside. The power stayed on just long enough for dinner to be made and us to sit and eat before it went out again and things started getting really toasty. The staff, crushed it. Other hotel guests were a little bent out of shape, but watching the staff handle folks who were hot, in the dark and unsure what to do next was a treat. Professionals at this event from top to bottom.

The low lights.
Honestly, I know how this is gonna sound, but I would do this again in a heartbeat. I don't regret a minute of it, I can't believe how smooth even the rough stuff went and I have an entirely new appreciation for what my Bronco can do. +1 would go again

Thanks for the heads up on everything...my wife and I are leaving August 15th for a 16th class. We are both really looking forward to it and our stay for four days at the Red Cliffs Lodge...I'm glad you had a Great Experience!!!

 

[BCKMRKR]

Doesn't look there is any shade there (went to LV in November and it has lots, but haven't been to Moab since the 70s or so).

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