This ain't my first rodeo

[Ozbronco]

First was in Texas. I'd like to do a second, preferably in Moab. If you've done a second, is it basically the same experience, only in a different location, and a lot more expensive? $2K is a lot of money for a day. Granted, my first offrodeo cost $58K but I got a free Bronco out of the deal.

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[PSUTE]

Pockets are not deep enough for a second, especially since I can tap into this community, have a meet up and get an awesome experience with beer!

 

[Felix808]

Unless you really like the experience & are still uncomfortable with the Bronco, or just want to get a sticker from another location, it's a bit of a rip off. And if you want to bring a guest really break out the wallet.

As @PSUTE said, get know know members in the community & gain real experience on real trails.
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(Edit) if you want to go to MOAB, come out during the Bronco Safari in April 30- May 4th. You'll meet a lot of good people and get to run trails with experienced people. It's a good time.

https://www.broncosafari.com/WP/

 

[BlueBronco]

Since we are a multiple Bronco family we will probably go to another. I was actually screwing around on the Off-Rodeo website early this week checking out dates and filled out most the registration info without checking out or emptying my cart. Got an email a couple days later for $100 off the guest fee. With the $250 guest/swag credit figured in it would only cost me $150 for the wife and I. We already went to the Vegas location and we live in Texas so we plan on going there next. Probably make an extended weekend out of it and also visit TX wine country which is right next door.

 

[Sandbergo]

Couldn’t you go as a plus one with someone?

 

[Ozbronco]

Unless you really like the experience & are still uncomfortable with the Bronco, or just want to get a sticker from another location, it's a bit of a rip off. And if you want to bring a guest really break out the wallet.

As @PSUTE said, get know know members in the community & gain real experience on real trails.
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(Edit) if you want to go to MOAB, come out during the Bronco Safari in April 30- May 4th. You'll meet a lot of good people and get to run trails with experienced people. It's a good time.

https://www.broncosafari.com/WP/

I'll be in Moab soon, which is why I was thinking of the offrodeo. But I can use that $2K a lot of other ways. I'll just do some driving around and take pictures. The scenery is amazing, I'll keep that safari in mind. Thanks.

 

[Ozbronco]

Couldn’t you go as a plus one with someone?

Not sure how to make that match my schedule. But it's a thought.

 

[BlueBronco]

But I can use that $2K a lot of other ways.

Yes, 2K is absurd to have to pay to go to the Off-Rodeo. The experience is definitely not worth that and I can do a lot of mods for that kind of money.

 

[helifino16]

Having heard from several people that all are similar, but have unique elements, I'm not sure that hitting another is that worthwhile. Like @Felix808 said, hit other 4x4 events - they're all over and probably cheaper.

 

[userdude]

That's a lot of dough. If you know when you're going to be in Moab, go around to the clubs and Facebook etc. and see if you can put together a group.

There may also be tours you can join (Merus in Amarillo lets you go out in ad hoc groups). It seems like some of the Jeep groups are more organized, so you might look at that as an option, too.

At worst, maybe show up early and just approach some groups that are gearing up and see if they'll let you join. Unless I can find some folks to ride out to the Alpine Loop Oct 1/2, that's what I'll be doing.

 

[indio22]

First was in Texas. I'd like to do a second, preferably in Moab. If you've done a second, is it basically the same experience, only in a different location, and a lot more expensive? $2K is a lot of money for a day. Granted, my first offrodeo cost $58K but I got a free Bronco out of the deal.

Why not just go find some trails and start off-roading, are classes really necessary? Leastways that's how we did it starting out back in the stone age (1990's).

 

[Ozbronco]

There may also be tours you can join (Merus in Amarillo lets you go out in ad hoc groups).

I was wondering about that. A guide or something to take you around based on your skills and rig capability.

 

[Ozbronco]

Are classes really necessary?

Im pretty new to the game. Learned a lot at the first one. A refresher in a different local would be good if it wasnt so expensive.

 

[userdude]

I was wondering about that. A guide or something to take you around based on your skills and rig capability.

I have to believe a place like Moab's got private guides you can hire. Just doing a cursory search (not at all affiliated), I found this company (see the U Drive tours):

https://epic4x4adventures.com/you-drive-tours/

Edit: Nevermind, just realized that's side-by-side only. However, you might call and see if they can help find what you're looking for.

I'm sure there's others. There are also some forum members that live out there, some of them might take you out if you ask nicely.

Note that the tour guides you hire are going to be more conservative and try to guide you around damage. I'm sure it's an insurance thing. So most of them I would gather do more off road touring. You'd probably need to find a one-on-one guide if you really want to build skills. And skills are best learned when you're spotting others as well as driving. Listening is a skill in off roading.

In other words, if you're just getting started and gaining experience, the tours are probably fine (and try to join the intermediate ones). Learning to listen to spotters and not panic is a big part of the early learning experience.

 

[buckhorn_cortez]

Yes, 2K is absurd to have to pay to go to the Off-Rodeo. The experience is definitely not worth that and I can do a lot of mods for that kind of money.

Really? So, do you know the cost for Ford to supply the facilities, instructors, vehicles, insurance, and other direct costs? They also may want to make the price high enough to discourage people from doing the event multiple times so that new owners are not prevented from the event by people who have done the event previously taking up places.

There are a lot of reasons for the costs other than your personal opinion.

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