The 3rd Annual Redrock GTG Apr. 17-22, 2008

02/04/2008 01:56:40 AM · #76

Looks like my youngest son (26 so that shows how old I am) will be coming along with me. I welcome the company for my explorations down there and now I'll have a sherpa!

02/08/2008 01:14:51 PM · #77

Updating the latest info - and a reminder to reserve your rooms even if you are not sure you can go. There are a limited amount of rooms and the places fill. The rooms are no longer on hold! It's 1st come, 1st served with the general public now.

Interested:

Nald,

dsidwell,

LanceW Some,

dacrazyrn,

Zeuss and

SkylerCall maybe.

Reservations made:

nikolai1024,

yakatme maybe,

dwterry maybe,

jbsmithana and son,

rjkstesch and hubby,

Agaricus, and Chad Smith and wife

Wowwy - Zowwy! We have an inexpensive place to stay in Torrey, Utah, for our Capitol Reef leg of our GTG

We'll be staying at the Capitol Reef Inn & Cafe in Torrey. It is an older, small, motel with well rated food at the cafe and very nice reviews on the rooms. The rooms go for $44/night + taxes for 1 person, and $48/night + taxes for 2 people. Most rooms have 2 beds.

They have only 10 rooms and are holding them for us until the end of January. Make your reservation on the web site under Motel, and then Motel Rooms. You need to give a credit card number, but it will not be charged until the day of check in. We will be staying at the Capitol Reef Inn & Cafe in Torrey on April 17 & 18.

We have a place to stay in Moab for a very reasonable price($54.95/night + tax) (and with good reviews). It's the Inca Inn. We have 10 rooms being held for us until the end of January. After that, you're on your own. Use the registration form on the web site (no one is at the Inn right now), and include that you are with the Tesch group on April 19 - 22. You'll have to give a credit card number, but it is not charged unless you do a no show.

So, make your reservations for Moab and Torrey, right now(even if you're not sure you can go)! Cancelling is much easier than getting reservations later on.

Message edited by author 2008-02-14 13:00:11.

Canon EOS-5D

02/11/2008 08:43:37 AM · #78

Hey all,

Still thinking of attending this, but sorting through logistics. Is everyone renting cars, or are people pairing up? If anyone is looking to split something like a car rental pls shoot me a message or leave a post here.

Thanks,
Mike

jrtodd

Nikon D850

02/11/2008 08:50:58 AM · #79

I guess I'm out, I spent 3 weeks there last month and it has taken the wind out of my sails to go back. That and my wife wants to go to the Keys for the Conch Republic Independence Celebration that week!

Hope you guys have a great time!

Canon EOS-5D

02/13/2008 10:05:58 AM · #80

Just a bump to see if anyone had thoughts on the car rental thing?

Thanks!

02/14/2008 01:02:01 PM · #81

Originally posted by jrtodd:

I can understand it, but it doesn't mean I like it. John, you were our example of how to get shots from the top of a cliff. ;-)

Nald

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

02/14/2008 01:23:00 PM · #82

Hey guys,

I'm going to have to sit this one out as well. I'm really bummed; but I just have way too much going on at work and in the family life (with the new little one) to be taking any more precious time away from home. I'm really sorry, and I hope you guys all have a fantastic time!

Steve

02/14/2008 06:03:46 PM · #83

There is going to be a Full Moon on April 20th while we are at Arches. I would love to shoot it coming up through Delicate Arch if it is possible. I did a little internet searching but was unable to find info on the Moonrise time and / or location on the hoizon at Arches that time of the year.

Can anyone help?

02/14/2008 06:34:06 PM · #84

Never mind. I think I found it, used my GPS. Moonrise is 9:44 PM slightly north of true east.

Nikolai1024

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

02/14/2008 10:08:08 PM · #85

Can I get a ride from Salt Lake City and back with anyone?

It seems that plane tickets are cheaper if I fly there.

02/14/2008 11:18:00 PM · #86

Originally posted by Nikolai1024:

Can I get a ride from Salt Lake City and back with anyone?

It seems that plane tickets are cheaper if I fly there.

Sent you a PM.

02/14/2008 11:21:00 PM · #87

Originally posted by jbsmithana:

I had seen that we'd be experiencing the full moon while we're in Moab. Were you able to figure out if that shot is possible? Were you able to find out when the moon sets. There are some wonderful scenes toward the west that would look great with a full moon.

Becky

02/15/2008 01:14:26 AM · #88

Originally posted by rjkstesch:

Not yet but I will as soon as I have a little time to get out a map and take a look. If I remember moonset is around 7AM but I will confirm it all and post later.

cryan

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Nikon

02/15/2008 01:48:53 AM · #89

Wish I could join you guys, I grew up not far from there in Castle Rock. Beautiful country.

jrtodd

Nikon D850

02/19/2008 07:51:44 AM · #90

In case anyone is interested here is the guide I put together for the 2006 GTG(OMG it's been that long ago)for Arches.

Disclaimer: I am no expert on shooting in Arches. If you have more knowledge about shooting here please forward me your ideas and I will add them. I am only trying to put together a guide for everyone on the outing to use.

On Sunday you can choose to spend the day in Arches National Park.

//www.nps.gov/arch/index.htm
Download Arches Visitor Guide 1.2mb PDF

There are many wonderful places to shoot in Arches and there is no way to do everything in one day. I wanted to put together this guide so everyone can spend the day shooting as they wish or form smaller groups to spend the day together. We should meet for lunch and reform for the afternoon. We should have an early dinner in order to regroup for an evening outing.

The entrance fee is (and donâ��t quote me on this) $10.00 for 7 days, we may be going to multiple parks, so you may want to buy the $50.00 annual national park pass.

Bring polarizer filters!
Stay on the trails and off the cryptogamic soil, you will see signs
Bring water, food, good shoes, first aid kit, and a hat
Don't forget the sun screen

May temps
Average High 82
Average Low 51
Extreme High 105
Extreme Low 33

Updated for 4/20/2008
What about DST???
Sunrise 6:35AM
Sunset 7:58 PM

The 20th is a full moon
Moonrise 8:44 pm
Moonset 8:19 pm

SUNRISE 6:45
SUNSET 8:08

Moon Rise 12:56 AM
Moon SET 9:36 AM

Notable Locations in Arches

Double O Arch
Morning
Long Hike but rewarding shot is from behind the arch, looking up or through. Wide angle a must

Landscape Arch
Early Morning
Photograph before it falls, best pictures come from the wrong side of the fence, right side of arch looking up

Double Arch
Late morning

The Windows & Turret Arch
Early or late in the day
Morning shots are best, could be the best morning shot in Arches in front of North Window or through the south window

Wolfe Ranch
Morning
Petroglyphs are only a short hike off the Delicate Arch trail

Wall Arch
Morning

Sheep Rock
Morning

Three Gossips
Early morning
Look for the light on the cliffs behind

Dark Angel
Sunset

Moab Fault
Morning

The Spectacles
Morning

Cache Valley
Morning

Sand Dune Arch and Broken Arch
Late afternoon
2 mile loop trail

Park Avenue Viewpoint
Mid morning and middle to late afternoon
View to valley below is good morning; Valley in shadows but the wall is magnificent, Bring 200 - 300 mm lens. 1 mile hike down to Three Gossips

Courthouse Towers Viewpoint
Anytime but noon
Very good early morning

Balanced Rock
Anytime but noon
Evening shots highlight the La Sal Mountains. Wide Angle or up to 200mm from across the road for a La Sals back drop. Great full moon shot.
Also shoot from Windows and Garden of Eden with long telephoto

Garden Of Eden
Late Afternoon, evening

North & South Window
Late Afternoon, evening

Delicate Arch
Late Morning, Late afternoon, Sunset
This time of the year sunset may be best, bring a light 1 1/2 mile hike, up hill

Fiery Furnace Viewpoint
Late afternoon, best at sunset
Good views from the view point also closer photos of the fins

Skyline Arch
Morning/late afternoon

Devils Garden
Early morning/late afternoon
Try for setting sun to light the fins

Petrified Dunes Viewpoint
Morning, late afternoon, evening
Park at pull out and hike into dunes and find a spot that suits your eye. Morning shot, wall of Park Avenue. Evening shot La Sals offer a beautiful back drop

Klondike Bluffs
Late Afternoon, evening
Marching Men, 1 hour to 45 mins before sunset
Tower Arch
Late Afternoon, evening
Shoot through arch

Nikolai1024

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

02/27/2008 02:55:59 PM · #91

Who else flying to SLC? What time are your flights?

02/27/2008 04:44:43 PM · #92

Originally posted by Nikolai1024:

Who else flying to SLC? What time are your flights?

PSUlion01is flying in from the NJ/NY area. I didn't get the the general post updated.

Message edited by author 2008-02-27 16:45:08.

dacrazyrn

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

02/27/2008 08:02:01 PM · #93

It looks to me that I may be out of this. My grandmother passed away a week and a half ago. Just got baack from the funeral in San Antonio (18+ hour drive without problems), and will be making a trip down again in April to finish work on emptying and fixing up the house to sell.

Canon EOS-5D

02/28/2008 08:22:39 AM · #94

Originally posted by rjkstesch:

Originally posted by Nikolai1024:
Who else flying to SLC? What time are your flights?

PSUlion01is flying in from the NJ/NY area. I didn't get the the general post updated.

Ya, I'm still trying to sort everything out, but I really hope I'll be able to attend.

Nikolai: We met at a DPC G2G in NYC about a year ago... It was when Skip Rowland came into town. Assuming I can get all this stuff cleared through the wife, maybe we should try to sync up our travel schedules. Are you flying out of LGA, JFK, or EWR?

Nikolai1024

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D

02/28/2008 11:04:32 AM · #95

Originally posted by PSUlion01:

Originally posted by rjkstesch:

Originally posted by Nikolai1024:
Who else flying to SLC? What time are your flights?

PSUlion01is flying in from the NJ/NY area. I didn't get the the general post updated.

Ya, I'm still trying to sort everything out, but I really hope I'll be able to attend.

Nikolai: We met at a DPC G2G in NYC about a year ago... It was when Skip Rowland came into town. Assuming I can get all this stuff cleared through the wife, maybe we should try to sync up our travel schedules. Are you flying out of LGA, JFK, or EWR?

Yep. I remember you.

I'll be flying out of JFK. Maybe LGA if prices is much cheaper.

03/18/2008 09:11:48 PM · #96

It's been several weeks since we've brought this thread up.

I must admit that I'm starting to get antsy for this GTG. The sun has been out. The flowers are starting to bud, and the clouds have been wonderful. Spring is a great time in the red rocks.

There is a wonderful dirt road that heads through some very unusual country near Goblin Valley. If the weather is good, and we have at least 2 vehicles with 4-wheel drive, we'll be taking that road on the way to Moab from Capitol Reef. Greg and I have a 4 wheel drive. Does anyone else? Are you interested in a day of dirt roads? and interesting sights?

Becky

03/18/2008 09:47:49 PM · #97

I'm bringing our Prius so no 4 wheel this time. How dirt is the dirt road. Any chance I can drive it in the Prius? I've driven over the moutnains between Arizona and New Mexico in a 2 wheel drive before but it was a fairly calm gravel / dirt road.

And yes, I'm getting excited about the trip, can't wait!

Message edited by author 2008-03-18 21:48:26.

dwterry

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

03/18/2008 10:30:15 PM · #98

Well, sorry to say... I'm bowing out. I'll miss Moab this year. But ... as a consolation prize, I just booked airfare to Brazil. Yeehaw!!! :-)

03/18/2008 10:36:32 PM · #99

Originally posted by jbsmithana:

There is a sandy section. The guide said it can be traveled in a high clearance 2 wheel. Does the Prius qualify?