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Re: Ann Redner......
« Reply #15 on: October 20, 2017, 12:27:08 PM »
RIP Ann!  I will certainly miss you!

I found several videos (from Jeeps) and other info about the Shafer Trail. Pretty scary in places for us acrophobiacs!

http://www.dangerousroads.org/north-america/usa/591-shafer-trail-road-usa.html

https://youtu.be/li7d-PEb4XU    (2 mins)

https://youtu.be/yMMP2pSDLHk    (26 mins, best part starts ~4 mins in)

Here's a helmet-cam view riding a Triumph Explorer (7 mins):
https://youtu.be/iFUgx5eiMNI

And a Dual-Sport ride (14 mins). Also do read author's comment:
https://youtu.be/m39No89o-Ug

I would definitely not attempt this road alone!

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Re: Ann Redner......
« Reply #16 on: October 20, 2017, 02:05:04 PM »
Turns out the accident occurred on Potash road SW of Dead Horse Point.

Updated info from Michael Jones: "The man who was with her issued a statement and he said the potash road soon after it turned dirt and rough." Based on this more detailed information, this is what I see...

Allan Skinner, Tim Zimmer and I rode Potash road many times as a more fun way to get to the White Rim trail, so I know that road pretty well. From the main road north out of Moab, Potash road goes west along the north shore of the Colorado river. It's paved until it reaches the potash plant, then turns to rocks, gravel and dirt. It winds around the potash evaporation pools, then heads west toward the White Rim trail. I remember several places where the road passes near cliffs, most of which are about 150 feet high. (using the Google distance measuring tool.)

Looking on the 3D Google map and following potash road, I located the first cliff, and it turns out to be a bit southwest of Dead Horse Point as stated in the description. You can see the location marked with the arrow in the first screen grab. The second grab is zoomed in in 3D mode. The road itself is rocky here- not just gravel. It's also a right hand bend with the dropoff on the outside of the bend. CAN'T SAY for sure that it happened here, but there's only a couple more cliffs next to the road between here and where Potash road joins White Rim trail. The apex of the curve is right where the 142 tag had to place itself in the screen grab. I will link the Google Maps page below for those who want to explore.

IMHO, Potash road is a much more understandable place for the accident to occur.

Here's a link to the google map for those who want to look around.

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« Last Edit: October 20, 2017, 02:06:35 PM by normkern »

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Re: Ann Redner......
« Reply #17 on: October 21, 2017, 12:13:20 AM »
Norm, I believe that this is a picture of the crash site as posted by Ann's riding buddy on his Facebook page.  Does that fit with what you remember of the place you describe?
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Re: Ann Redner......
« Reply #18 on: October 21, 2017, 08:52:39 AM »
Norm, I believe that this is a picture of the crash site as posted by Ann's riding buddy on his Facebook page.  Does that fit with what you remember of the place you describe?

I know that spot. Fell down there once and bent my rear brake lever. It's on the way to Chicken Corners, which is on the South side of the Colorado River. Trail is wide there and there is no big dropoff. I can probably find a pic or two of that location from my collection.

Ann's crash was on the North side of the river, probably at the location shown in my post above.

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Re: Ann Redner......arrangement details
« Reply #19 on: October 26, 2017, 11:05:31 AM »
Anyone wishing to attend that lives in the Cincinnati area or north and needs a ride, please let me know.  I plan to atttend (weather permitting) and will drive up the morning of the 16th.

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Re: Ann Redner......arrangement details
« Reply #20 on: October 26, 2017, 12:48:12 PM »
In case the details didn't make it to the forum, here's what my brother gave me as posted on FB.

There will be a service for Ann on Saturday Dec 16, at Orchard Lake Community Church, 5171 Commerce Rd, West Bloomfield, Mi 48324.

Visitation will start at 10am with a service at 11am.

All who knew Ann that wants to come and celebrate the life of Ann, are welcome!
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Re: Ann Redner......arrangement details
« Reply #21 on: October 31, 2017, 12:10:41 PM »
Just now seeing this . . . OMG.  My prayers will include Ann's loved ones.
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Re: Ann Redner......arrangement details
« Reply #22 on: December 10, 2017, 08:50:38 PM »
Bump and reminder that this is coming up this next Saturday the 16th of December.  I hope that many MSTA people are able to make it.
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Re: Ann Redner......arrangement details
« Reply #23 on: December 11, 2017, 05:29:39 PM »
I so wish I could attend!


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