3rd Annual Colorado Jeep-CJ Trail Report

[007]

Each year I get low turnout even though there is always lots of interest in the beginning. I think a lot of people are thinking they''ll wait till next year. I am hoping to get a good turnout this one last year.
Get you jeeps ready. It'll be a good time.
Next year Ouray will be the base. It will be the last week of August. I will start a new thread announcing the details before spring.

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We'll I can understand that but I hate to see it disappear. I mean Ouray is the Jeep capital of the world and I cannot imagine anyone with a CJ not being just completely in awe of the San Juan. That said, I go there every or every other year and my Jeep hasn't been there due to work making it trailable. Perhaps if more would show and rent Jeep it might be just as good a time. Well as for me I'll just have to see how the year goes.

 

[Kilo19]

If this will be the last ill have to rent a jeep or bring my truck (ford) if anyone can handle it will hate to see it go

 

[007]

I'm working out having my CJ shipped to Colorado Springs or Grand Junction, then flying out there for the weekend and then shipping it back. NOT going 2600 miles round trip with a bikini top. Sounds crazy (and perhaps it is), but there are deals to be found if your flexible on shipping dates...

 

[BusaDave9]

I'm working out having my CJ shipped to Colorado Springs or Grand Junction, then flying out there for the weekend

Sounds great but take some time off. There won't be any trail rides on the weekend. Trail rides will be Aug. 25 to Aug. 29. Weekends will be for traveling.

If this will be the last ill have to rent a jeep or bring my truck (ford) if anyone can handle it will hate to see it go

How big is your Ford truck? A full sized pickup should be able to handle most trails. Black Bear will be tight.

 

[007]

Ah, I was thinking this was a Wednesday thru Saturday deal. Well I can do most of it but not the whole week. I'd prefer the early part but I don't suppose it matters. So do you start out with more moderate trips earlier in the week and work up or what's the plan? I plan on getting air lined up soon.


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[Kilo19]

How big is your Ford truck? A full sized pickup should be able to handle most trails. Black Bear will be tight.

It's an 07 f150 reg can. But not 4wheel drive

It does have good clearance. Don't know if that'll help

 

[007]

It's an 07 f150 reg can. But not 4wheel drive

It does have good clearance. Don't know if that'll help

There are several trails you'd be just fine on, there are just as many that you shouldn't even attempt, and then there's the rest in the middle. Some places a lack of 4WD will be the issue, other places just not having weight on the rear will be the issue. I'd say go on out and enjoy and do what you can and ride or rent the others.

One thing is FOR SURE - you'll go home with a renewed vigor to get your Jeep squared away and then take it back sometime. It's breathtaking out there...

 

[Old Dog]

Dave, Are you going to do Poughkeepsie gulch this year?

 

[BusaDave9]

Dave, Are you going to do Poughkeepsie gulch this year?

I'd really like to do it but I usually wait to see who's going and if they are equipped. You need lockers to get up Poughkeepsie.
One option is to split up and have part of the group go around but it's a long way around.
Are you going to make it, Paul. You have a long way to go.

 

[Old Dog]

I'd really like to do it but I usually wait to see who's going and if they are equipped. You need lockers to get up Poughkeepsie.
One option is to split up and have part of the group go around but it's a long way around.
Are you going to make it, Paul. You have a long way to go.

The wife an I are going to try to make it this year, but it won't be cheap
so I won't know for sure till the time get's closer.
Hopefully life won't throw me a curve ball before than.

 

[Torxhead]

I hope you go too, Old Dog, so I can read about how much fun you guys had and seeing the great pics that Dave takes.

 

[Old Dog]

The wife an I are going to try to make it this year, but it won't be cheap
so I won't know for sure till the time get's closer.
Hopefully life won't throw me a curve ball before than.

Well life already started with me. Had a water line freeze and burst in the upstairs bathroom. The house insurance is $1000 deductible so there goes enough gas money to get me out there. Hopefully things go better between now and ride time.

 

[mtnwhlr]

Well life already started with me. Had a water line freeze and burst in the upstairs bathroom. The house insurance is $1000 deductible so there goes enough gas money to get me out there. Hopefully things go better between now and ride time.

I sorry to hear that hope everything works out for you and it starts warming up soon.

 

[Torxhead]

Hope that it didn't do too much damage there Old Dog.

 

[007]

Well life already started with me. Had a water line freeze and burst in the upstairs bathroom. The house insurance is $1000 deductible so there goes enough gas money to get me out there. Hopefully things go better between now and ride time.

Yeah that's . Very sorry to hear that. That happened to my mother-in-law while she was out of town a few years ago. What a mess...

We'll my crazy a55 has priced and booked a hauler to get mine to Colorado Springs, then me and a buddy will fly in go to it and head to Ouray. Can't wait!


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[Old Dog]

Yeah that's . Very sorry to hear that. That happened to my mother-in-law while she was out of town a few years ago. What a mess...

We'll my crazy a55 has priced and booked a hauler to get mine to Colorado Springs, then me and a buddy will fly in go to it and head to Ouray. Can't wait!


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Looks like Indy was a mess to.
The broken pipe could have been worse, my wife woke up when she heard the water running, so I got it shut off before things got real bad. Some new drywall in the bathroom is the worse of it.
Still hoping to make the ride, I love the mountains.

 

[007]

Looks like Indy was a mess to.
The broken pipe could have been worse, my wife woke up when she heard the water running, so I got it shut off before things got real bad. Some new drywall in the bathroom is the worse of it.
Still hoping to make the ride, I love the mountains.

Well that's good it was to a lesser degree. Hope you can make it.


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[IOPort51]

you have your priorities confused. Paper covers rock, scissors cut paper and adventure trumps plumbing.

 

[Old Dog]

you have your priorities confused. Paper covers rock, scissors cut paper and adventure trumps plumbing.

I like that. I can just take the drywall out and go for the "industrial look"

 

[Petescj]

I like that. I can just take the drywall out and go for the "industrial look"

Glad you can laugh about it a bit. Hope it doesnt spoil your chances tomake the ride.