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Frank Sullivan

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Moab, Utah - Requesting advice from the Treehouse
« on: August 21, 2011, 10:31:53 PM »
Hello everyone!

I am heading to Moab in May with a friend to go hiking/camping/etc.... 

I would appreciate some recommendations on places to play while I am in the area.  I will play Redlands Mesa, but beyond that I am in the dark.  I tried searching the forum, but was unable to come up with a comparable thread.  Thanks in advance, as always!

Best,

Frank

Garland Bayley

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Re: Moab, Utah - Requesting advice from the Treehouse
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2011, 10:38:09 PM »
Forrest Richardson's course The Hideout is Monticello, south of Moab. I also say you would be remiss if you did not hike in the Needles of Canyonlands near there.

I enjoyed The Hideout, but most would prefer to take a cart there.
"I enjoy a course where the challenges are contained WITHIN it, and recovery is part of the game  not a course where the challenge is to stay ON it." Jeff Warne

Andy Troeger

Re: Moab, Utah - Requesting advice from the Treehouse
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2011, 10:38:48 PM »
How far are you willing to drive? And/or which direction are you coming in from?

I haven't played either one, but folks are generally high on The Hideout in Monticello, UT and there's also a course in Moab itself. The rest might depend on your willingness to drive.

(Garland beat me to the punch on Hideout)

Pete Balzer

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Re: Moab, Utah - Requesting advice from the Treehouse
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2011, 11:28:45 PM »
I prefer the Moab Muni over the Hideout, by far.
When in Grand Junction, the redo of Tiara Rado is worth a look, I actually prefer it over Redlands, not an Engh fan..

Kalen Braley

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Re: Moab, Utah - Requesting advice from the Treehouse
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2011, 01:21:14 AM »
I've played the Hideout and would certainly recommend it, especially given that its only a 1 hour drive away.  Its got some really neat holes out there and a few quirky ones to boot.  As its off the beaten path, its rarely crowded...and that was certainly true on the day I played it.

On the Moab side, what are your plans?  Hiking?  Biking?  4x4 Off-roading?  I can give a few recommendations for some cool trails to do as there as well.

Adam Clayman

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Re: Moab, Utah - Requesting advice from the Treehouse
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2011, 08:49:11 AM »
The Moab course is interesting for a few reasons. The setting is beautiful and it was virtually designed by a high school drafting class.

Conquistador in Cortez Co. is not that close, but worth the drive if you are a gca geek. The front was built in '61 and the back in '81. It's a museum piece for much of what gca has gone through in construction techniques and philosophies over the decades.
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Frank Sullivan

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Re: Moab, Utah - Requesting advice from the Treehouse
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2011, 11:12:55 PM »
Hey guys!

Thank you very much for the info and the recommendations!  After checking out some GCA threads on Lakota Canyon, I will certainly make it over there for a round or two.  I also hope to get to The Hideout.

I appreciate it!