July 27, 2022 OURAY Trip, planning and plotting thread

[Chargingstar]

Much appreciated. Will keep my fingers crossed the timing works out, otherwise if something like this happens again with more notice for me I will 100% pencil it into the schedule.

Also looking to join Whistling Pines so perhaps I'll see y'all there too. Will be speaking to a guy there about some NFA purchases that I'm interested in making now that I'm in place for an extended period of time!

DCF from Castle Rock recently bought Pines out but the Pines employees at the east location have remained mostly the same and they are good dudes. They've hosted some good training like Ronin Tactics (Tu Lam lives local) and even have USPSA night every week. Let me know if you want to get some range therapy on

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[Frank...]

Looking for a little insight installing the GMRS today. No cigarette lighter, so I’ll be wiring it to one of the 6 wires under the passenger’s side footwell. Have 4 wires for the auxiliary switches, an ignition wire, and one straight to the battery. Which would be the best option? I see most of the videos using the battery wire.

 

[DocMike]

Man, I apologize. I thought I had answered this for you.

Looking for a little insight installing the GMRS today. No cigarette lighter, so I’ll be wiring it to one of the 6 wires under the passenger’s side footwell. Have 4 wires for the auxiliary switches, an ignition wire, and one straight to the battery. Which would be the best option? I see most of the videos using the battery wire.

 

[Frank...]

No apologies, this is just my OCD kicking in trying to figure out why everyone uses the battery direct wire…

 

[Jeefo]

Bummed I won't be able to join y'all this upcoming week, but wanted to let you guys know that i just went up with a group and we hesitated attempting Mineral Creek on our way through Engineer Pass.
We successfully accomplished Mineral Creek. Two friends in near stock Tacoma TRD Offroads (one with a small suspension upgrade but still stock tires and one on 33s.) And another buddy with a Lexus LX470.
I'm in a stock JTR, only used my rear locker once to limit any potential wheel spin. But the entire trail is doable in a stock Gladiator Rubicon. Just be prepared for quite a few skid scrapings and choosing a good line up a few of the obstacles.
Hope y'all have a blast!

 

[Wylie E]

Bummed I won't be able to join y'all this upcoming week, but wanted to let you guys know that i just went up with a group and we hesitated attempting Mineral Creek on our way through Engineer Pass.
We successfully accomplished Mineral Creek. Two friends in near stock Tacoma TRD Offroads (one with a small suspension upgrade but still stock tires and one on 33s.) And another buddy with a Lexus LX470.
I'm in a stock JTR, only used my rear locker once to limit any potential wheel spin. But the entire trail is doable in a stock Gladiator Rubicon. Just be prepared for quite a few skid scrapings and choosing a good line up a few of the obstacles.
Hope y'all have a blast!

Thanks Jeff, excellent info...gonna miss ya...be chill Bro!

 

[Chargingstar]

down to one week. Spent today on a mountain road for work and hopefully the next time it’ll be with our crew and in Jeeps

 

[BUZZHEAD]

Gentleman I want to thank you for the invite. I cannot think of a better group to follow into the unknown to me. I hope I don't slow you down or chicken out .Not familiar ground to me but I will be there. Leaving out on the 23rd. arriving in SALIDA on MONDAY.
WATER,RECOVERY GEAR WINCH,CAMPING EQUIPMENT ,PORTABLE COMP.,TRACTION BOARDS
BEAR SPRAY, TWO HAND HELD RADIOS, MELLOW ATTITUDE . WHAT AM I MISSING ? OR DONT NEED?
Just installed shock skids yesterday.

 

[DocMike]

Skids always help. Group trip. Everyone starts and finishes together. You get the least bit nervous you ask for a spotter. You will not slow us down. I'll assume you have food and know to lock food in truck at night.

Gentleman I want to thank you for the invite. I cannot think of a better group to follow into the unknown to me. I hope I don't slow you down or chicken out .Not familiar ground to me but I will be there. Leaving out on the 23rd. arriving in SALIDA on MONDAY.
WATER,RECOVERY GEAR WINCH,CAMPING EQUIPMENT ,PORTABLE COMP.,TRACTION BOARDS
BEAR SPRAY, TWO HAND HELD RADIOS, MELLOW ATTITUDE . WHAT AM I MISSING ? OR DONT NEED?
Just installed shock skids yesterday.

 

[BUZZHEAD]

Skids always help. Group trip. Everyone starts and finishes together. You get the least bit nervous you ask for a spotter. You will not slow us down. I'll assume you have food and know to lock food in truck at night.

Damn no delivery from PAPA JOHNS . Chewing on the bit ,I cant wait

 

[DocMike]

Shit....we should try that. Grubhub some food.....

Damn no delivery from PAPA JOHNS . Chewing on the bit ,I cant wait

 

[molevich]

Anything can be an offroad vehicle if you don't care enough

 

[Offroadnewbie]

No apologies, this is just my OCD kicking in trying to figure out why everyone uses the battery direct wire…

I've got mine wired up to AUX 4 currently

 

[DocMike]

I think this dude was clogging Mini Moab when @Chargingstar and I went.

Anything can be an offroad vehicle if you don't care enough

 

[DocMike]

Here you go....

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