I did hit rocks on the undercarriage a couple times. And seems one of those times was at the top of Mt. Pleasanton. I need more/better skid plates.
I'll be back as soon as possible though. I think the air cleaned me out a little. If I had my choice that area is where I would go to live the remaining years of my life.
It's not for everybody, but for some, there is no better place to be
Pardon the thread Hi-jack Jon....
I think we should get a certain CO native ( ) to get a CCR meet put together for next September. Plan out a weeks worth of passes to run, a group dinner with reservations made, campgrounds at (cough..cough) acceptable elevations, pot luck meals, some EF swag, T-shirt's, etc... It's way past due, and someone needs to do something about it.
Ouray always worked great in the past, and has everything we need, but other areas also work. Heck, even a big loop thru the state, and camp as we go type of trip works for me. Either works, as no matter where you go, it's all gonna be awesome.
I second this!!! Who's the native you had in mind? (I'm originally from Nebraska, but moved here in 83, and now with the influx of new arrivals, the true natives claim me) I'd be more than happy to help in anyway I can, as would the better half. I've never done anything like that before and wouldn't know where to begin, but I'd be tickled to co-pilot such an undertaking!! I am the Adopt a trail clean-up coordinator for a local group I'm in, but that's nothing more than a contact point for the Ranger whose district our 2 adopted trails are in, and I set up a poll to see what day works best for everyone, and I do it twice a year. That's a pretty far cry from the prestigious CCR!! But if there's anyone that can step up and let me play a supporting role, I'm a quick study and could possibly take it on in the future.
I consider you a Native. At the very least, a long time resident.
I think if all you CO members banded together, you would successfully put a group meet together, for all of us.
The longer you spend coordinating it, the better success you will have. I would start a thread on it in November. This gives others time, to plan vacation, time away from work, in advance. Last minute threads only work for locals.
Labor day weekend?
Or the weekends after to avoid crowds, but yeah, Sept IMO, is the best time to go, as long as we camp below 8000 ft, like at Ouray KOA. Trip needs to be more about trails, than about camping.
I can agree with that. More trails. There are a lot of trails to go to there in Buena Vista also. easy ones for us Stock peeps and some for @gmanpaint Like Chinamens Gulch. I would like to be with 33s by then and I will attempt Chinamens Gulch. It is a fun trail and an all day trail.