Raptor Assault Travel to:

[dc1gator]

Your thughts on driving 1,700 miles Vs flying. It would definitely be nice to visit Moab but who knows how much petro will be then? I know, if you can afford a Raptor you can afford $8.00 a gallon gas. Please don't go there. It will cost twice as much to drive as it will to fly. I have to make a decision on that shortly for planning purposes. Flights are disappearing pretty fast and the longer I wait the more they cost. Decisions, decisions! Responses appreciated.

 

[slv_]

Your thughts on driving 1,700 miles Vs flying. It would definitely be nice to visit Moab but who knows how much petro will be then? I know, if you can afford a Raptor you can afford $8.00 a gallon gas. Please don't go there. It will cost twice as much to drive as it will to fly. I have to make a decision on that shortly for planning purposes. Flights are disappearing pretty fast and the longer I wait the more they cost. Decisions, decisions! Responses appreciated.

One advantage of driving is you don't have to worry about flights being canceled. Several coworkers and family have had numerous issues with cancellations and delays recently. My brother in particular has been traveling extensively since mid January back and forth across the country and it's been a nightmare for him and he's not booking with the "value" airlines either.

 

[Gatica]

Fly in rent a Prius and show up. Best laugh you'll have all weekend

 

[Braaaaptor]

When I went to Raptor Assault I flew from NC and then drove from SLC to SF to visit family. I spent the day after RA rubbernecking all the cool trails in and around Salt Lake plus the salt flats nearby and wishing I had brought my truck. If my schedule had allowed I definitely would have preferred to drive and make a vacation out of it.

 

[2slo4u]

Not sure how much time you have but i would consider doing the Trans America Trail (TAT)on the way out. I flew to WV to pick up my Raptor and I still kick myself for not taking a few extra days. Also, plenty of places to use a Raptor in Utah. Dirt roads for miles in the west desert and as already mentioned, Bonneville Salt Flats is an hour away. If you’re going to Moab, you can pretty much do it all on dirt roads once you get to Price, UT. Plan on 3 weeks, at least….haha

 

[EMY92]

I'm flying, part of that is financial. I figure that fuel costs each way would be $400 to $500. Then, I'd need a hotel stay along the route each way. So, that would put my travel costs in the $1200 - $1400 range. It would also be 4 full days just for travel.

Instead, I got a plane ticket for $300, I'll rent a car and drive from SLC to Zion NP. Last time I went to the school, I went to Capital Reef and Bryce Canyons NPs.

 

[Grayson]

I will be flying from CLT to SLC

 

[dirtlvr]

We could do a Carolina Convoy of Raptors out to UT and @slv_ could join us as we pass though Arkansas.

 

[Donovan]

4 Days brother

Edgefield - Tennessee
Tennessee - Kansas city
Kansas City - Denver
Denver - Some open space in the middle of BUMDIKS UT baby!!

Airbnb or Hotel the entire time
Conceal carry in all of the above states and some open carry
Extra Tire
Bring an extra gallon of water per day and 2 tuna packets per day for emergencies

You scared?

 

[Oldfart]

I would fly out and rent one of the track capable Toyota Corolla's, tour around for a few days and race it at the salt flats, before you are done.