lodging & which trails for 07

[seth]

I saw the link to the lodging and was wondering how it has gone in years past. I'd like to do the hotel thing (chipeta sun lodge is nice in Ridgeway) what time and where does everyone usually meet in the mornings before the ride?

[bigun]

here you go When looking for thread you can go to where it says display options and tell it to display all and the thread you were looking for can be found.
Also read through the main thread it will answer a lot of questians
http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=61119

[fulsizjeep]

It is our desire to be headed to the trails by 9am from KOA. If you cruise to the back aspen area around 8am, you should have no trouble finding FSJ friends that you can join for the fun. :cool:

[kennyh]

It is our desire to be headed to the trails by 9am from KOA. If you cruise to the back aspen area around 8am, you should have no trouble finding FSJ friends that you can join for the fun. :cool:

Around 8 a.m. last year, it sounded like a plethora of hibernating bears back there...

I agree on getting out of camp earlier. I am planning on a Black Bear to Telluride to Ouray via Imogene again this year, if anyone's interested. Maybe we'll miss a thunderstorm or two, eh?

[fulsizjeep]

I will be up and at it by 8am. Those who are not ready to hit it by 9am can run with the second shift. I will be up for that run with you too Kenny. Black Bear is a kick in the pants! :thumbsup: And I have not run Imogene from the other side yet, so that sounds effin bueno!

[bigun]

I still need to do Engineers

[fulsizjeep]

I still need to do Engineers

We keep talking about wanting to run the loop to Lake City via Engineer and Cinnamin passes. Maybe we should make that another run. It is an all day ride and I hear it is just as wonderful with the views.

[bigun]

We keep talking about wanting to run the loop to Lake City via Engineer and Cinnamin passes. Maybe we should make that another run. It is an all day ride and I hear it is just as wonderful with the views.
Sounds like a winner to me

[bigun]

About this invasion, how would a factory cherokee do? Does it need anything special or would it make it with factory specs and lift? I might attend, just don't have any special equipment vehicle, just stock.
All questians can be answered here
http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=56799
The biggest problem is vapor lock and over heating yiou are climbing pretty much all the time. Rather than fill this thread up since it is about lodging, why don't you start a thread yourself asking your questians that way others can chime in if they know what you are asking.

[kennyh]

We keep talking about wanting to run the loop to Lake City via Engineer and Cinnamin passes. Maybe we should make that another run. It is an all day ride and I hear it is just as wonderful with the views.

Yessir, that sounds like a great plan. I've never done that entire loop before either. If we leave early enough we can have lunch in Lake City. I think it's quite a bit longer than the Black Bear then Imogene loop, so we'll have to get an early start.

[fulsizjeep]

Agreed Kenny. For this one, I think we want to leave KOA between 7am and 8am. :cool:

So, 2 days are accounted for. I know this thread about lodging, but we are on a roll now. Anyone want to speak up for day 3? Poughkeepsie is always in discussion and it provides a nice obstacle for those that want to test their FSJ rock climbing skills at around 12000 feet... ;)

[bigun]

Yessir, that sounds like a great plan. I've never done that entire loop before either. If we leave early enough we can have lunch in Lake City. I think it's quite a bit longer than the Black Bear then Imogene loop, so we'll have to get an early start. Sweet looks like a fun run
http://www.coloradodirectory.com/maps/atvalpineloop.html#map

[Ralph Rogers]

Did the lake city loop with Phil last year. It was a nice drive, but took only about half a day with a few stops and late lunch. Just before lake city you can cruise 40 for a few miles. And after lake city to the other side of cinamoniman you can cruise too for a few more miles. Really don't know why they say it takes all day. It's good smooth road.
We hit rain so didn't stop at a few places.
I'd like to do it again.
Ralph

[fulsizjeep]

Did the lake city loop with Phil last year. It was a nice drive, but took only about half a day with a few stops and late lunch. Just before lake city you can cruise 40 for a few miles. And after lake city to the other side of cinamoniman you can cruise too for a few more miles. Really don't know why they say it takes all day. It's good smooth road.
We hit rain so didn't stop at a few places.
I'd like to do it again.
Ralph

If I remember right, it seems to me Ralph gets in a hurry on the trail. :rolleyes: Ralph, I love ya man, but you can drive slower ya know. :p

[Ralph Rogers]

What?!?!?!? Well, could be. But that loop still doesn't take all day.
Ralph

[fulsizjeep]

Hey Ralph, I could just shut up too... ;) Since you have run it and I haven't, I will have to take yer word on that. :p

[Don S]

What?!?!?!? Well, could be. But that loop still doesn't take all day.
Ralph
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Ralph;

You are correct!
But on some days oncoming traffic can add to the time to do the trails.
We already have PICs and videos and don't have kids and dogs to worry with. At my age I have to hurry 'cause there ain't that much time left...:D

... I don't like to make a lot of stops, in fact I kinda like to race to the top of the passes, stop, look around for a minute, then see how fast I can go down with out sliding more than one wheel over the edge of the cliff. This is while eating chips, dips and with a hot cup of coffee between my legs!.

... With Doris in the truck I have to slow down because she can reach the ignition switch. I removed the locking pin in the steering column so I wouldn’t crash.:rolleyes: I think it’s because I’ve done these trails more times than I can count. On the other hand city freeways scare some good sense into me. :omfg:

Have a good one, ;) and Carry on.. Don S..

[bigun]

So Don does this mean you and Doris will be up this year?

[Ralph Rogers]

No, no, no, Flint, you don't have to shut up. You bring up a valid point (not that the passenger side has ever complained about it:D ). I do get in a hurry sometimes to get to where I'm getting to. We'll work on that this year.
Ralph

[BRUTUS]

Around 8 a.m. last year, it sounded like a plethora of hibernating bears back there...

I agree on getting out of camp earlier. I am planning on a Black Bear to Telluride to Ouray via Imogene again this year, if anyone's interested. Maybe we'll miss a thunderstorm or two, eh?

I am down for Black Bear this year... :thumbsup: I also would like to come up Imogene from the Telluride side too. We will definately have to be out of camp before 9 to pull it off though.

"El Juapo... I am not a smart man... I do not know what a 'plethora' is?" - Three Amigos :D

[bigun]

"El Juapo... I am not a smart man... I do not know what a 'plethora' is?" - Three Amigos :D
I don't know either but it sounds like an insult to me!!:huh::huh:

[kennyh]

And Brutus, when with your "Current Jeep Status" change to "kicking Great Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley Moogley & takin' names?"

[Don S]

I am down for Black Bear this year... :thumbsup: I also would like to come up Imogene from the Telluride side too. We will definately have to be out of camp before 9 to pull it off though.

"El Juapo... I am not a smart man... I do not know what a 'plethora' is?" - Three Amigos :D
..

Gee partner I have an abundance of plethora if you need some.:eek:

Have a good one, and Carry on with the insanity.. Don S..

[fulsizjeep]

I am down for Black Bear this year... :thumbsup: I also would like to come up Imogene from the Telluride side too. We will definately have to be out of camp before 9 to pull it off though.

Agreed! Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed does not mean scrubbing your mouth out with road kill bunny to get your day started at 10AM. It means raring to go by 8:30! :D

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Gee partner I have an abundance of plethora if you need some.:eek:

Have a good one, and Carry on with the insanity.. Don S..

I can vouch for the plethora which is Don's. :D ...and can certainly take the order to Carry on with the insanity! :thumbsup:

[Ralph Rogers]

Ya know, I think I heard about this starting early stuff the last two years also.
I'm still confused by what it means.
Ralph

[BassnTruck]

I am going to try to make it this year. Not 100% at this point.

[BRUTUS]

And Brutus, when with your "Current Jeep Status" change to "kicking Great Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley Moogley & takin' names?"

Hopefully tomorrow night when I wire from the hot terminal on the battery to a switch in the cab and then back to the hot side of the coil. For some reason Brutus won't stay running with 6.00V at the hot side of the coil... I just don't get it :banghead:

I am going to try to make it this year. Not 100% at this point.

If you can't make reservations with KOA or one of the local hotels, best contact someone with a site and see if you can share. I couldn't believe how packed the KOA was last year. No wonder they only hold the reservations for the "Full Size Jeepers" until the first of the year.

[fulsizjeep]

Ya know, I think I heard about this starting early stuff the last two years also.
I'm still confused by what it means.
Ralph

It's OK to be cornfused Ralph. I have a tent I keep pitched in the Land of Cornfusion. ;)

So, what this means is we hit the black top for the trailhead no later than 9AM each morning. Those who don't make muster can stay at the KOA and play checkers or take on one of the many trails on their own! :thumbsup:

I am going to try to make it this year. Not 100% at this point.
Like said...If you put off reservations too long you could miss a spot near us. BUT if that happens, each tent site IS allowed up to 2 tents and 2 vehicles. That means asking to share a spot. No Problemo.

I also hear the Agave Brothers (Kenny & Jaime) will have the Party Spot at 47D this year!
http://frontier.net/~mystkblu/07ouray/koamap.jpg

[BassnTruck]

At the moment right now it is up in the air. I want to go but not sure if I can get away. I guess worst case I can split the lot rent with someone.

[BRUTUS]

And Brutus, when with your "Current Jeep Status" change to "kicking Great Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley Moogley & takin' names?"

Is that better?

[ne715]

Like said...If you put off reservations too long you could miss a spot near us. BUT if that happens, each tent site IS allowed up to 2 tents and 2 vehicles. That means asking to share a spot. No Problemo.



Hmm, that is interesting. We tried that last year with my aunt and her friend, and was told the "If they are not immedate family, or children they have to get their own site" We were going to share a site with them and KOA basically said "NO"

[BassnTruck]

We are all immedate family in the eyes of the FSJ Gods. LOL You just omit some of the truth.

Hmm, that is interesting. We tried that last year with my aunt and her friend, and was told the "If they are not immedate family, or children they have to get their own site" We were going to share a site with them and KOA basically said "NO"

[fulsizjeep]

We are all immedate family in the eyes of the FSJ Gods. LOL You just omit some of the truth.

Now, there is a certain truth in this. Dave never threw up the "immediate family" thing with us before. Now that we know, we can just tell them we are all one big immediate family! Brothers, sisters, in laws, out laws, etc... Don and Doris S can be parents for a few of us. "so, who is yer Daddy?" :cool: Heck Yeah... :thumbsup:

[bigun]

Just send him a copy of blackbart's Ouray observations LOL
http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=57237
Hmm I just had a thought do you suppose Dave comes here to check out what we say about our experinces at his place?

[HOOT]

HOOT'S YOUR DADDY ?!?!?
HOOT'S YOUR DADDY ???!!!!.....

OOPS :o :o
WRONG WEB SITE, SORRY:o

[Jeepstress]

HOOT'S YOUR DADDY ?!?!?
HOOT'S YOUR DADDY ???!!!!.....

OOPS :o :o
WRONG WEB SITE, SORRY:o

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GAWDANGIT, TOM! Wine all over the keyboard. :grumble:

[SVO42]

Around 8 a.m. last year, it sounded like a plethora of hibernating bears back there...

I agree on getting out of camp earlier. I am planning on a Black Bear to Telluride to Ouray via Imogene again this year, if anyone's interested. Maybe we'll miss a thunderstorm or two, eh?

:lol:

I don't know the trails very well, but what I do know is that I want to do Black Bear and Poughkeepsie at some point. :fsj:

BassnTruck, that's not exactly a common name. Aren't you on TurboFord, too?

[BassnTruck]

Yes that would be I. Have not been over there in a while tho. My XR has been sitting waiting for me to replace the HG for years. One day I will get around to it.
:lol:

I don't know the trails very well, but what I do know is that I want to do Black Bear and Poughkeepsie at some point. :fsj:

BassnTruck, that's not exactly a common name. Aren't you on TurboFord, too?

[bigun]

http://frontier.net/%7Emystkblu/smilies/spit

GAWDANGIT, TOM! Wine all over the keyboard. :grumble:
I have learned not to drink anything while reading on the board!!!:funny::dancingbanana::dancingbanana: