July 27, 2022 OURAY Trip, planning and plotting thread

[BUZZHEAD]

Everyone has stuff they don't care for....Shelf roads for me are fine, for the most part. but getting tipped sideways is not my jam. I do plan to ask for a spotter on the steps of Black Bear. No shame in it.

Time flies it was two years ago I did the academy and pee wee ,guardrail in mo.
I am all in ,I will be the mountain rookie on this adventure.

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[DocMike]

I felt Pee Wee was not too bad. Just hated being sideways.

Time flies it was two years ago I did the academy and pee wee ,guardrail in mo.
I am all in ,I will be the mountain rookie on this adventure.

 

[molevich]

To be honest, time and time again I am hearing that a stock jeep is more ideal for black bear than a lifted with wide tires lol It is not a hard trail just the trail has serious consequences. Most people don't go off of the side of the road but instead get psyched out by the drop and unintentionally drive up the side of the mountain and flip the rigs over blocking the road. We will definitely use spotters on the steps part and at the first switch back. With gladiators or any mid-size truck we will have to do 3 point turn at a minimum, but we will take our time and will be safe doing it while enjoying beautiful scenary.

 

[DocMike]

@BUZZHEAD
I assume you can park in a parking space, so you will be fine. You have GMRS. We will use them to communicate. It used to be a lot worse.

 

[BUZZHEAD]

@BUZZHEAD
I assume you can park in a parking space, so you will be fine. You have GMRS. We will use them to communicate. It used to be a lot worse.

2 midland hand held ,j2000 the old farm truck. I was taught back in jr.high how to tuck and roll by professor TOM BURDINE (JIU JITSU INSTRUCTOR )
I am pretty sure that would be a kiss your ass good bye fall.

 

[BUZZHEAD]

2 midland hand held ,j2000 the old farm truck. I was taught back in jr.high how to tuck and roll by professor TOM BURDINE (JIU JITSU INSTRUCTOR )
I am pretty sure that would be a kiss your ass good bye fall.

Ill bring the bike along.

 

[molevich]

Ill bring the bike along.

Maybe I should bring mine too ?

 

[Offroadnewbie]

So they got it back a lot faster then I thought. They checked the shocks out and found that while one had paint missing it was operating normally with no leaks. I'm going to clean off the shocks myself and double check to make sure there isn't any leaks, but they know about my concern. Other wise all brand new tires and wheel spacers which stick out just enough to clear everything now.

Ran it through an empty parking lot and everything seems as good as new. Amazing how my turning radius improved when the tires aren't grinding against my shocks.

 

[BUZZHEAD]

Maybe I should bring mine too ?

Now that would be a two wheel competition .You have to have a blast living in the mountains. This is the first time in 13 years I am not riding to DEADWOOD SOUTH DAKOTA. I was considering to put her up for sale so I can focus on my new hobby.

 

[molevich]

Now that would be a two wheel competition .You have to have a blast living in the mountains. This is the first time in 13 years I am not riding to DEADWOOD SOUTH DAKOTA. I was considering to put her up for sale so I can focus on my new hobby.

It would be, a two-part competition. Who is going to bust their oil pan first and who will do more damage to the bike lol I absolutely love riding in Colorado minus the crazy drivers around here. I absolutely love riding so it is always toss-up what I am taking to work every day. Mostly my gladiator wins because my pup goes with me

 

[BUZZHEAD]

It would be, a two-part competition. Who is going to bust their oil pan first and who will do more damage to the bike lol I absolutely love riding in Colorado minus the crazy drivers around here. I absolutely love riding so it is always toss-up what I am taking to work every day. Mostly my gladiator wins because my pup goes with me

80/94 is interesting to ride on 5 lanes of idiots
I cant wait to pick up my new pup in 6 wks ,she will be coming to work with me also.

 

[BUZZHEAD]

OK GENTS booked a room for MON. 7/25 at THE GREAT WESTERN COLORADO LODGE .
Now just need to drive the 1200 miles to get there.
A couple questions on what to bring and not bring.
portable air comp.- ammo can set -up ?
traction boards -?
water jugs - ?
fuel jugs -?

 

[molevich]

Just do a tally and put all of the information in one place. Here is the list of people that confirmed.

Mike "DocMike" - Colorado Springs, CO
Andrey "Molevich" - Colorado Springs, CO
Frank - New Jersey, NJ
Jared "Offroadnewbie" - Colorado, CO
Joseph "Chargingstar" - Peyton, CO
Tate "Wylie E" - Abilene, TX
Bob "Buzzhead" - Lake Station, IN

Maybee
Austin "Metzger" - Denver, CO hopefully you get your truck out of the shop and can join us.

The best place to get gas before hitting the campground is Conoco in Telluride. Adress is 100 Society Dr, Telluride, CO 81435

I am leaving on July 25th ahead of the main body. I want to get to the campground and reserve a spot just in case. Tentative, the area marked with a red square where I am thinking would be ideal. I will be on the radio on the 26th so when you getting close give me heads up.

 

[molevich]

OK GENTS booked a room for MON. 7/25 at THE GREAT WESTERN COLORADO LODGE .
Now just need to drive the 1200 miles to get there.
A couple questions on what to bring and not bring.
portable air comp.- ammo can set -up ?
traction boards -?
water jugs - ?
fuel jugs -?

I would bring recovery gear. I don't think we will need it but it is always nice to have and not need it.
Definitely yes on water cans and spare water. I don't see fuel being an issue, but a jug of it wouldn't hurt.

I am bringing pretty much all my camping gear. Two water cans and one water purifying jug. 4 way air up and down system that I am more than happy to share. Skottle, jet boil genesis for cooking. I have a Dometic Fridge, so I am set for food the whole week. Bear spray. Lots of tools. But most importantly my year and half old Cane Corso pup and good attitude

 

[BUZZHEAD]

I would bring recovery gear. I don't think we will need it but it is always nice to have and not need it.
Definitely yes on water cans and spare water. I don't see fuel being an issue, but a jug of it wouldn't hurt.

I am bringing pretty much all my camping gear. Two water cans and one water purifying jug. 4 way air up and down system that I am more than happy to share. Skottle, jet boil genesis for cooking. I have a Dometic Fridge, so I am set for food the whole week. Bear spray. Lots of tools. But most importantly my year and half old Cane Corso pup and good attitude

I have recovery gear doesn't leave the truck , I have bear spray in my survival kit ,tools , damn no pup yet they are only 2 wks old.
No on fuel cans ,portable comp. thank you

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