I am reserved for Friday the 29th of October. If anyone needs a ride from the strip, I'll have a rental car.
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My friends an I were there saturday (8am) too, the group of 4 of us from Cali (trucks 8, 10, 12, 13. Mine was the white 2 door badlands). We were in your group because I recognize the people in your 1st pic .
I was the guy in the red plaid jacket with the short blond in a black puffy; Erik and Mary BethMy friends an I were there saturday (8am) too, the group of 4 of us from Cali (trucks 8, 10, 12, 13. Mine was the white 2 door badlands). We were in your group because I recognize the people in your 1st pic .
It was fantastic, we had so much fun. Collin and Joe were awesome, I was lucky enough to ride w/ Collin from place to place and I got to dig into his head more than I would have otherwise. The whole thing was so well organized, I saw complete novices make it thru challenging areas and get huge smiles. My friends and I are probably intermediate skill level, but some at the rodeo were totally new to the experience, it was fun to see them getting into it.
I did overhear that one person had a bad time, he was upset that at some points there were waits while everyone made it thru an area before the whole group could move on. But for those that have been to crowded trails before or especially organized events, this is how it works. Everyone else seemed to be super exctied when it was over.
I went into it hoping it would make me more patient for my truck, but its actually made me want it now now now. That said, I have a JK thats as capable as the bronco, but I felt like the bronco did it better. I drove my JK this morning and while I still love it, I was kinda already missing my badlands.
Ha ha wise guy! Lifelong Californian here. I drink my coffee nice and strong, thank you very muchWe were at the Off-Roadeo this weekend. We had a great time. To clear a few things up. We were the second group out for the day. They had a group of 13 broncos at 8am, and a group of 13 broncos at 9am. They said eventually they want to get it to 4 groups of 8 every day. This would really help, we didn't have a ton of wait time, but we were 11th in line and they would call something out and we wouldn't see it for 5+ minutes and it would get confusing when it's a rock to avoid or a ledge to stay away from. The Nevada location specifically is being leased from the Boy Scouts for rumored 2-3 years currently.
We stayed at Mandalay Bay, we get free/discounted rooms through MGM and they had a rental car agency on site(Avis). Avis was open at 7am, and we were down there about 7:20 and got our rental(Mitsubishi Outlander). I thought it would take longer to find the car and navigate to the roadeo. We were there before 8am(we would have had time to be the first group) and had to wait quite a while. It was only a half hour from Mandalay Bay. When we got there the first group wasn't even on the shuttle yet. It was pretty cold out... I would dress warm for a while. Most people were prepared for this, but us from Michigan thought it would be warm, but they're up in Mt Potosi a few thousand feet above vegas, and 10-15 degrees cooler. Thankfully they let me buy a sweater from the mercantile early. My wife was freezing the whole day as were many. They had us outside quite often. We had long introductions in the beginning outdoors, followed by a long (ORX?) course. By the time we got into our Broncos it was after 11am. I chose the Velocity Blue 2 door Basequatch. Every bronco in Nevada is a Sasquatch. They had I think 2 Badlands, a ton of OB and 1 BB, 1 BD and 1 Base in my group. 2021 colors available were AMB, VB, Black, White, Rapid Red, Cactus and A51. There were no Race Red, CO, Iconic Silver or Carbonized in my group. I was the only 2 door. I chose it for a few reasons, there were no CO available for our group, and I have a second reservation for a Base or BD 2 door. I loved it. The Bronco was entirely capable of everything we wanted to do and then some. I honestly kinda feel stupid for ordering a CO Badlands because at this point I think I would prefer a Race Red or white 2 door Base/BD. I liked the Iconic silver display and the VB I drove as well but I don't really care much for the orange I ordered or the CG/A51. The CG/A51 looked great in certain lighting and circumstances then the next lighting I didn't like it. On and off all day. I also never liked the AMB, so I'm happy I didn't get on that train, but the Rapid Red was beautiful. The White popped and was gorgeous all day and wasn't overpowering even on a 4 door. The interior was definitely more comfortable than my JKU's, even offroading it didn't hurt my back. The quality felt about the same as my JK but probably lower than a JL(except the door handles felt more sturdy). Given the proportions of the Bronco the 35's looked good. I think 37's would look great, like how 37s on a Gladiator look awesome. But my wife ( ~5'5" 98lb) was already complaining about getting into the basequatch, and complaining about the grab handle locations. Anyway, about 1pm we had lunch for an hour, then at about 2pm we got back in the broncos and went for recovery training which lasted until about 3pm, then we spent the last 3 hours on the trails. Between the second to last and the last obstacle, my bronco did break, and I was the only bronco that broke. Not really sure what happened, just my ABS light came on and it gave me a StabiliTrak warning and my lockers wouldn't engage anymore(I was told I was the 3rd bronco this had happened to with this guide in 9 weeks). I had to do the last obstacle the easy way and was able to get out without any issues. Side note, The trail cruise control/hill decent was amazing and basically an Easy Button. Loved that. Friday was my wifes birthday and she wanted Hot Pot for dinner so we bailed out and didn't get the steaks or campfire, we left about 6pm.
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Come prepared with answers for questions and you'll get a bunch of cool free stickers.
They will provide as much snacks and water as you want(and free bronco offroadeo branded yeti bottles)...So don't be like me and spend $42 on drinks and snacks at the Mandalay Bay gift shop then leave them in the room at checkout.
EDIT: We aren't coffee drinkers but they didn't have any coffee available so if you are prepare to bring it yourself. Lots of complainers from Cali in Nevada they couldn't get their mocha latte double espressos on a mountain in the desert.
Did you ever get your "guest" credit back for you merchandise purchase at the Off-Roadeo? I haven't seen anything nor do I know how to start the processI was back at the Hotel by 7pm, but I stuck around ate dinner and then purchased some goodies. Plenty of time to see a show! Have fun!
The Silverton is probably the closest hotel to the site, and they did have free airport shuttle service. It is also connected to Bass Pro Shops. I always stay at the Silverton when in Vegas, and will be there for New Year's Eve, as they invited me to their party with free room for 3 nights.I am going out from PA. Trying not to rent a car. Any suggestions on a hotel that shuttles in from the airport and suggestions on how to get to the Off Rodeo? I am guessing Uber is my only option.
I appreciate any suggestions.
Thank you. I appreciate the information.The Silverton is probably the closest hotel to the site, and they did have free airport shuttle service. It is also connected to Bass Pro Shops. I always stay at the Silverton when in Vegas, and will be there for New Year's Eve, as they invited me to their party with free room for 3 nights.