June 4-7 Colorado Trip And Bachelor Party

[DRAGOONRANCH]

That's right folks, the hippy is takin the plunge and what better way to send him off to the abyss than to haul your ass to Colorado and get fawkin wasted!!! This is going to be my big trip this year since I have a wedding the next weekend and I will not be coming back stateside until then. I don't know what day I can leave out yet, but with that big of a drive I want to make sure I get up there for more than just a couple of days of good wheelin. The hippy suggests going to Buena Vista and run Carnage Canyon. Now, just have to see how to get some strippers out on the trail with us. :beer:

RIGS (9)
TEXAS RIGS (7)
Ed
Mudgod's GN
yella goat
Scotti's Buggy
Cruiser

Jerry
Schubing's GN
GrandTheftAuto
The General


Creighton
red GN
Yella Goat
The Beast

COLORADO RIGS (2)
Uglytruck
Ben's
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Riding (10)
Ed
Brady
Scotti
Sharpe

Jerry
Doug
J
Dave

Creighton
Garrett

Coloradoans (4)
Eric
Ben
Curry
Doug's Mystery Friend...


Flying (4)
Southwest Flight 609/696(return flight) (Nonstop Houston to Denver)
Coop
David O
Seth

Continental Flight 399 (Nonstop Bush IAH to Denver)
Brian (only flying up, riding back with me)

Driving up (1)
Brandon (Driving in, just don't know when)

TRAIL LINKS

http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=178

http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=1

http://www.traildamage.com/trails/bv_carnage/_walked/v-notch.jpg

Some others that might be worth looking into time permitting.

Mount Princeton (more of a scenic drive I believe)
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=121

Iron Chest (short but has decent obstacles and an old mining facility at the top)
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=8

Mount Antero (You can drive to 13,800 ft. on this one)
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=51

Tincup (another scenic drive)
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=120

Grizzly Lake (looks like it might be good to get some fishing in on this one)
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=55

[uglyota]

This will be Hippie Bachelor Party #2, BTW. If you were hoping for something a little more "traditional" keep your eye on the CORR website and budget for a plane ticket to Vegas sometime late March/early April :D

edit: and if anyone wants to just take a cheap trip for the weekend, look for tickets into DIA or Colorado Springs the afternoon of the 4th and out the evening of the 7th and I'll pick you up

[breckboarder55]

I actually might be living in Colorado by then.
Have some friends in Buena Vista, love that town.
I know a guy that lets me stay on a cabin on his ranch for free. (well I have to help him with some work for an hour a day)
Heres what it looks like:
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/P1030914.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/P1030916.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/breckboarder55/P1030917.jpg

Its on a ranch with something like a 14k sq/ft house, 10 car garage, and 300 acres or so. The owner is really cool, used to develop shopping centers or something. House was so big I couldn't fit it in one picture.

[uglyota]

sweet blog :flipoff2:
or are you saying that we're invited? :D

[breckboarder55]

sweet blog :flipoff2:
or are you saying that we're invited? :D

I was suggesting a possibility of us staying there if he would let us. As long as we do our one hour of work. It has four beds in it, an out house, sun shower. Huge fish in his lake for fishing.

[8Runner]

I am definitely going to make one of these - if not both! The CO trip in June is more likely considering the timing of the new baby.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

sweet blog :flipoff2:
or are you saying that we're invited? :D

That would be cool beans for sure! I am pretty sure I could setup a strippers pole on that porch with out having to actually nail anything in. ;)

[redcagepatrol]

hmmm - we plan on being in Alaska that week...

[uglyota]

well, there's still Vegas (right, Lynda?)

[JeepPhisherman]

Oh snap! You're getting married? Congrats!

I'm going to put this on my calendar, sounds like a blast.

[73bronco]

with any luck I may have a job up there by then

[J Cooper]

you know im down for this.


my boss told me i could move to colorado last week

[uglyota]

So get your ass up here! Colo Spgs or Denver?

[J Cooper]

springs... not sure about it though

95% says yes, i still need to think about it

your buddy still have that crazy house in manitou springs?

[uglyota]

oh yes. He'd probably sell it to you for a cool 400 gs at this point. Or you could rent for $500/day. (His fiance and him own like 6 other rental properties though, all downtown Springs. Want me to find out what they've got opening up?

[J Cooper]

400gs???

ill just cut back on beer :rolleyes:


you can if you want... like i said i dont know what i am going to do

[uglyota]

Yeah he thinks he's going to retire on that house. I think he's crazy

[uglyota]

bump...
Luis says he's coming, and I'm working on setting dates for the "traditional" bachelor party. Will post the date soon.

[uglyota]

Vegas. Weekend of April 18. Come one, come all! I may fly down thursday afternoon, probably friday though. Shoot autos, gamble, and drink! Among other things...

[J Cooper]

april 18th? as in like 2 1/2 weeks?

i thought it was in june?

im more than likely out then.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

His 'official bachelor party' is in April in Vegas, the wheelin trip is still in June up in Colorado.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Link to where we are planning on going.

http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=178

http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=1

http://www.traildamage.com/trails/bv_carnage/_walked/v-notch.jpg

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Some others that might be worth looking into time permitting.

Mount Princeton (more of a scenic drive I believe)
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=121

Iron Chest (short but has decent obstacles and an old mining facility at the top)
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=8

Mount Antero (You can drive to 13,800 ft. on this one)
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=51

Tincup (another scenic drive)
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=120

Grizzly Lake (looks like it might be good to get some fishing in on this one)
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=55

[uglyota]

I gotta get my rig in order! So excited!

[uglyota]

Looks like Turtle Rock campground is the ticket. Off CR 375 outside of Buena Vista

[uglyota]

chinaman's and holy cross are good options...

[redcagepatrol]

Carnage Canyon is still my favorite.

Make sure your winch works... The first year we ran it, was like the second weekend it was open and there were no bypasses... I thought I was going to die winching up a 15 foot 90 degree wall:gigem:

The second time we ran it, it rained, it was SWEET! but my camera fell out of the Patrol and then got run over. DavidO caught a few pics

[redcagepatrol]

some pics of Carnage Canyon

[redcagepatrol]

some other trail - and the first time we went - SWFWDA Memorial day Trailride in 2003

[redcagepatrol]

a few more

[DRAGOONRANCH]

chinaman's and holy cross are good options...

You talkin camping or for trails to run?


Carnage Canyon is still my favorite.

Make sure your winch works... The first year we ran it, was like the second weekend it was open and there were no bypasses... I thought I was going to die winching up a 15 foot 90 degree wall:gigem:

The second time we ran it, it rained, it was SWEET! but my camera fell out of the Patrol and then got run over. DavidO caught a few pics

Killer pictures, that looks like some pure D sweetness right there!!! Winching shouldn't be a problem, just sourced a brand new warn 15k, just need to get it mounted and some wire put on it. :D

[savvyaggie]

did ya'll go to Vegas??? Im headn there in the morning

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Yes they did, and came back with tales of shenanigans at the gun range and no pictures of dead prostitues...

(Whanna know how I know their all ghey???) :fliopff2:

[AggieTJ2007]

sweet now I am all excited and need to go work on the jeep it still has plenty of work that need needs to be done

Ed we need to make sure that we get your brake lights wired before we head up there, it shouldn't be more than about 30 mins of work

[DRAGOONRANCH]

sweet now I am all excited and need to go work on the jeep it still has plenty of work that need needs to be done

Ed we need to make sure that we get your brake lights wired before we head up there, it shouldn't be more than about 30 mins of work

That should be a somewhat quick job there. I had wire run back there at one time, but don't remember if some of it got pulled out or not. I have plenty of 4-wire trailer lighting wire to use.

[AggieTJ2007]

here is a good video of Carnage Canyon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN2GJUhq3pU&feature=PlayList&p=748CC5499359AD2C&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=9

[uglyota]

are you guys' rigs registered and stuff? Apparently we have some sort of green sticker program...working on finding out more info...

ed yeah I was talking about chinaman's and holy cross for wheeling

[breckboarder55]

I am doing the May mini-mester. So it looks like I wont be making this trip now. The final is June 5th...

Its a bummer, but I am sure I will make it up to Colorado Later in the Summer.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Mine is not registered, bit if I don't have to have a current inspection to get it registered, then it should be no problem. :D

I am sure we can rig lights on it pretty quick though, just need to source a turn signal switch.

[uglyota]

It may just be a donation and a sticker, don't know yet.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

If I remember correctly, that's about all it is. Just a way to keep the 'rifraff' out and make a little coin.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

http://parks.state.co.us/parksstore/

order it here if needed.

[uglyota]

ah, sweetness

[73bronco]

so who all is going?

[AggieTJ2007]

Do you need a sticker if the vehicle is registered?

Me and Ed for sure

[DRAGOONRANCH]

List so far.

Eric
Creighton
Brady (my bro)
Garrett
Coop

Haven't heard from:
Scotti

Yep, I will order my sticker when I get into the office this morning.

[uglyota]

My friend Ben from up here is coming too. Garrett you 100%? Coop too? Sweet!

[eight]

I want to go. Most likely no jeep. If I didn't have unpredictable work coming up I'd say I'm in for sure and buy some plane tickets. How are others getting there and back?

[DRAGOONRANCH]

As of now, Coops flyin. Creighton, Garrett, Brady and myself are drivin up on that Tuesday/Wednesday w/ my truck and Creightons Jeep (and Coops jeep if we can fit it on the trailer or find a 40'er to borrow/rent).

[uglyota]

awesome. I have room for 4 passengers from Denver. We should have plenty of trail seats too. You guys get Luis drunk and make him buy a plane ticket.

[eight]

What time's Coop flying in and out of Denver. I see a nonstop southwest leaving houston at 1:45 and arriving denver at 3:15 that would allow me to work a half day and make it for the evening festivities.

[uglyota]

I gotta work thursday so no need to arrive any earlier than that

[J Cooper]

i just booked a flight up there for next week... is that too early? :flipoff2:

[uglyota]

ruh roh...I don't know that I have any more house projects to work on...better buy more beer!

[DRAGOONRANCH]

List so far.

Eric
Creighton
Brady (my bro)
Garrett
Coop
Scotti
Kopeki
Ryan Curry
Ben

Maybe's:
Louis

Yep, I will order my sticker when I get into the office this morning.

Updated!

Oh, and 6 rigs wanting to go now also!
Eric's Uglytruck
Creightons Jeep
Curry's Yota
Coop's CJ
Scotti's Buggy
My Chevy

Hellz yeah!!!

[DRAGOONRANCH]

It's awn like Donkey Kong!!! I just acquired the services of a 40' GN from Mudgod on tx4x4!!!

Coop, Scotti, get yo **** ready!!!

[Doug Krebs]

Holy crap! Whats the arrangement?

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Read my post in the Movie Thread. ;)

Truthfully I don't know. I hooked him up w/ some Amsoil a while back and I am sure it won't be much. :D

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Oh, if you meant what the towing arrangements are, then it will be Creighton pulling my 32'er, and me towing the 40. Guess Creighton's going to have to snatch his camper off for this one.

[AggieTJ2007]

Sweetness

[J Cooper]

It's awn like Donkey Kong!!! I just acquired the services of a 40' GN from Mudgod on tx4x4!!!

Coop, Scotti, get yo **** ready!!!

oh SNAP!!

.... 4:1 ordered :eek:




so this thing needs to be "street legal"? correct?

[AggieTJ2007]

as for the permit I am just going to pick mine up there in Buena Vista, there are several place that sell them locally

[DRAGOONRANCH]

oh SNAP!!

.... 4:1 ordered :eek:




so this thing needs to be "street legal"? correct?

I would just say it needs to be able to drive on the street. I think they are somewhat lenient on it up there.


as for the permit I am just going to pick mine up there in Buena Vista, there are several place that sell them locally

Ok, glad you looked that up. I will just do the same. We should have plenty of time when we get there.

[Doug Krebs]

So are ya'll leaving the 4 and coming home the 7th or are those the days for wheeling? If I can't get the class I want first summer session, I'd be down for this. I'm assuming I could ride along in a tow rig and a wheeling rig?

[DRAGOONRANCH]

We are actually going to try to leave my place on the 2nd or 3rd if possible, and then head back on the 7th. Yes, we will have plenty of room with two crew cabs towing.

[redcagepatrol]

this sucks - I would so try to make this but have to be on an Alaskan Cruise... There are just too many fun things going on at the same time it seems:D

[AggieTJ2007]

yeah as or right now I have one seat in the Jeep and 3 on the truck for the way up there

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Unless you have weighed anchor, then what's stoppin you from canceling/rescheduling??? :flipoff3:

[uglyota]

This is getting ridiculous! We have enough people for a full keg yet or are we still just at a pony?

[jerryg79]

yeah as or right now I have one seat in the Jeep and 3 on the truck for the way up there

George Carlin: "I'm getting IN the truck. Let Evel Knievel get ON the truck!"

[DRAGOONRANCH]

This is getting ridiculous! We have enough people for a full keg yet or are we still just at a pony?

That is the question of the year!!! Just exactly how many TAMORites does it take to justify a keg?!!?!!!


[tater salad]I don't quite know how many it would take (where's Chadnutz and his infamous mathematical skills when you need them???), but I would be willing to bet there are enough already. ;) [/tater salad]

[Doug Krebs]

So, would be be camping, hotel, hippies house(bed for me)?

[uglyota]

Hippie's house is 3 more hours north, so we'll be camping. Don't worry Ed will keep you warm.

[jerryg79]

hmm this intrigues me if krebs is going, let me talk to the wife. It doesnt look like i will be able to make it to SEMA with Lu so maybe i do this instead.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

[Mr. Burns]This is shaping up nicely Smithers[/Mr. Burns]

[Shaggy]

you have enough for a keg... 166 1/3 12 oz beers or 8 9/10 cases

[jerryg79]

you have enough for a keg... 166 1/3 12 oz beers or 8 9/10 cases

166 1/3 / 24 is not even 7

[Shaggy]

i ment 6 9/10 typo error sorry

[J Cooper]

We are actually going to try to leave my place on the 2nd or 3rd if possible, and then head back on the 7th. Yes, we will have plenty of room with two crew cabs towing.

what time do you plan to leave on sunday?



going up on thursday 5:45-7:20 non-stop

non-stop coming back is either 1:05 or 7:45

[DRAGOONRANCH]

I don't know exactly, but probably try to leave out somewhat early. Creighton has to be back at work Monday morning and he has a few hours to drive even once we make it back down to my place. Having not made that drive before, I can only guess at the time it will take. I figure around 15 hours of driving though with out trying to break any speed records. Maybe some of the folks who have gone before can post up.

[J Cooper]

I drove from SA to colorado springs straight through with my brother like 2 years ago and it was 16 hours.

so corpus to denver i would say ~19-20 hours if you drove straight through the entire time.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

You got to remember he will be draggin a heavy 32' GN w/ a couple of rigs and he aint got no turbo in that truck of his. Coming back out of the hills/mountains ought to help on the speed/mileage somewhat though.

Say, while I have you here, will you be able to meet us in College Station w/ the Jeep on the 30th or 31st? I figure I can come down and pick up Scotti's buggy too at that time. If not, I can drag it up with me when I fly in on the 28th if you can get a trailer.

[J Cooper]

ya i am sure i can work that out.

[eight]

The 5:45 would be the one to take to get there. Gives the hippie time to get there if he's working all day.

How's the "Wanna Get Away" work with Southwest? How early do you have to book travel? I'd like to wait as long as possible before booking. Looks like I should make it.

[eight]

I thought Creighton had an early powerstroke?

[DRAGOONRANCH]

I dont' think so, but I have been known to be wrong before. This would only be the second time though... :flipoff2:

[bcolman]

i thought he had a powerjoke to

[jerryg79]

fork i'll put a gooseneck on my truck and pull with mine. Mike's truck was sucking ass just in NM much less CO. Ask doug.

PS i have a hall pass from the wife, just need clearance from work.

[J Cooper]

The 5:45 would be the one to take to get there. Gives the hippie time to get there if he's working all day.

How's the "Wanna Get Away" work with Southwest? How early do you have to book travel? I'd like to wait as long as possible before booking. Looks like I should make it.

that price is going to change the longer you wait.

i have 2 free round trip flights on southwest i need to use by the beginning of August, and weeks of free parking. :beer:

[Shaggy]

If I were to be able to come... would there be any trails my 1 locker jeep could handle seems like all other rigs going are much more built

[bcolman]

If I were to be able to come... would there be any trails my 1 locker jeep could handle seems like all other rigs going are much more built

you have a month, swap in the tons from your bronco and you should be good to go

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Yes (and we will have plenty of straps and winches to drag you along!!!)

[DRAGOONRANCH]

you have a month, swap in the tons from your bronco and you should be good to go

In Shaggy time, a month is barely long enough to put a new steering wheel cover on. :flipoff2:

[jerryg79]

fork i'll put a gooseneck on my truck and pull with mine. Mike's truck was sucking ass just in NM much less CO. Ask doug.



I was serious about this.

A b&W hitch is only $330 delivered and ive been wanting one anyway.

Unless creighton just really wants pull it.

[Shaggy]

that is a good one ed.... may have to think about this.... anniversery on the 2nd and she gets off work the 5th for only 1 week before summer school starts... might get kicked in the junk for even asking... not to mention we are "pulling the goalie" around that time... will see though

[J Cooper]

no offense to creightons truck but do you think it can make that kind of haul that long?

i would say go for jerrys truck.... ill throw in a bottle of jim

[DRAGOONRANCH]

I am pretty sure it would be fine with him. You going to be able to leave out on the 2nd/3rd with us?

If you do, then maybe you can just bring up Coops CJ when you come hook up to the GN.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

no offense to creightons truck but do you think it can make that kind of haul that long?

i would say go for jerrys truck.... ill throw in a bottle of jim

His truck has led a pampered life before he got it, and he pretty much just DD's it to work. I would not think twice about convoyin with him if it matters any. Either way, this is going to be a hellufa trip!

[jerryg79]

yeah our end of the month close ends on the 1st so after that im free as a bird. Im still waiting on confirmation that I have the time off. They never really told me how long i have to be here before i can take vacation. It may be monday before i hear anything, as we finish this month's close tomm and its all crazy right now.

[bcolman]

ed, you getting new 19.5's before the trip?

[DRAGOONRANCH]

yeah our end of the month close ends on the 1st so after that im free as a bird. Im still waiting on confirmation that I have the time off. They never really told me how long i have to be here before i can take vacation. It may be monday before i hear anything, as we finish this month's close tomm and its all crazy right now.

Ok, just let us know when you get it hammered out.


ed, you getting new 19.5's before the trip?

Yeppers, just waiting on the steel inners to get in and then it's off to our tire shop to get the shoes put on. :D

[eight]

that price is going to change the longer you wait.

i have 2 free round trip flights on southwest i need to use by the beginning of August, and weeks of free parking. :beer:

Figure out what trip I need to book for the return. I will use the free park and ride. Park at your house and ride with you.

[J Cooper]

i assume you guys are not going to go back up to denver sunday before heading back to Texas.

those of us that fly in can just ride back to Denver with Eric.

i am guessing the later flight????

1:05 might be pushing it, unless we get up early as crap and drive back to denver and drop of the ugly. the flights in between take twice as long so might as well just hang out for the later flight. at 7:45.... then sleep on the plane

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Yeah, we will be making a b line back to tejas pretty much.

[uglyota]

coop you might as well just leave your jeep in my backyard and plan on some more long weekends up here this summer :beer:

[BMFScout]

Yeah, and Eric will keep the cobwebs out of it. :)

[J Cooper]

coop you might as well just leave your jeep in my backyard and plan on some more long weekends up here this summer :beer:

Hutch: I like your style.
Starsky: I like your moves.

[uglyota]

You know, start er up from time to time, take a spin around the block to keep everything properly lubed ;)
I would either end up totally neglecting uglytruck, or dumping a lot of money into upgrading her displacement :D

[uglyota]

Oh and there is the very very remote possibility of option C, which ends with me buying coop a new tub and roll cage :)

[DRAGOONRANCH]

and by very, very remote, do you really mean a sure thing depending on alchohol consupmtion by weekend??/

[DRAGOONRANCH]

http://www.texas4x4.org/gallery/albums/Mudgoddess-Rig-pics/img024.sized.jpg

[uglyota]

hell, it's hard enough to keep body panels off the rocks when you're sober!

[uglyota]

oh wow that's a whole lotta trailer! You're gonna high center going over raton pass!

[DRAGOONRANCH]

no problem, I will just hit it fast enough and it won't be a problem!

(is it really that bad up there?)

[uglyota]

naw the breakover's not too bad...it's on I-25 :D. You might have to three-point a few turns though!

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Sweet! I guess I should call my brother and ask him about the route, I think he has made trips up that way a few times now. I may have to invest in the new speedbrake from Banks for this trip though (it would be as good a reason as any to get it :D )

[AggieTJ2007]

I thought Creighton had an early powerstroke?

its a 97 w/ turbo it will pull it great

[AggieTJ2007]

no offense to creightons truck but do you think it can make that kind of haul that long?

i would say go for jerrys truck.... ill throw in a bottle of jim

I don't have concerns with dragging a Gooseneck up there and back with my truck, it runs great and has low miles. I drove hauled almost 100o miles last may with no issues

[J Cooper]

I don't have concerns with dragging a Gooseneck up there and back with my truck, it runs great and has low miles. I drove hauled almost 100o miles last may with no issues

i didnt say it could not do it, im sure its a great truck.

i meant more of the 97 vs 06 truck, more room, bigger back seat, smoother ride, more cup holders. SRW vs DRW.

if somebody asked me if i wanted to ride 2200 miles round trip in an older truck vs a newer truck i would go with the newer.

i am flying so i really dont care what you guys do :gigem:

[bcolman]

unless jerrys truck is a mega cab then i would bet that creightons ford actually has more room in the cab/bigger back seat

[J Cooper]

unless jerrys truck is a mega cab then i would bet that creightons ford actually has more room in the cab/bigger back seat




i am flying so i really dont care what you guys do :gigem:

:flipoff2:

[jerryg79]

here is a good video of Carnage Canyon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN2GJUhq3pU&feature=PlayList&p=748CC5499359AD2C&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=9

just watched this video. Those guys are really gay about touching the vehicles as they go down the trail!

I hope i can get off work cause watching the rigs lined up do this trail will be awesomeness!

Me and dougy might drive ourselves. I will think on it.

Room for my replacement friend J if I can convince him to come? He's the little guy that rode around with us in CS that night with the "fawk your mother" incident, ED.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

just watched this video. Those guys are really gay about touching the vehicles as they go down the trail!

I hope i can get off work cause watching the rigs lined up do this trail will be awesomeness!

Me and dougy might drive ourselves. I will think on it.

Room for my replacement friend J if I can convince him to come? He's the little guy that rode around with us in CS that night with the "fawk your mother" incident, ED.

For J, we make room!!!

(Yes, as of now, we will have plenty of spots even if you three ride with us.)

I wonder if they have dooshes like that in Co.??? Maybe we drive around and see if we can have a repeat! Paging Seth... :beer:

[J Cooper]

cant beat that

(so others that wish to fly know when i am coming in and someone can pick me up)

[DRAGOONRANCH]

dat's about as cheap as yous gonna get der!!

[jerryg79]

really excited about a free ticket huh:rolleyes::)

[J Cooper]

really excited about a free ticket huh:rolleyes::)

Bluto: Grab a brew. Don't cost nothin'.

[uglyota]

sweet ass!

[DRAGOONRANCH]

sweet ass!

why thank you...

[uglyota]

has sharpe given a valid excuse yet? :D

[DRAGOONRANCH]

no, but my money is on 'sand in the vag' again. He's got to know that one is played out already...

[Doug Krebs]

I'm 99% sure I'm in! You *****es ready for some mad camera action?

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Hell yes! We need a good camera man to document the debauchery!

[jerryg79]

I'm 99% sure I'm in! You *****es ready for some mad camera action?

schweet!

[Sharpe]

has sharpe given a valid excuse yet? :D

I'm being vaguly evasive right now.

[uglyota]

[Lloyd Christmas]so you mean there's a chance!?

[Sharpe]

Maybe.

[AggieTJ2007]

is it a light maybe, or a definite maybe

[Sharpe]

I'll leave that to speculation.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Propane in BV
719 395 8445
Monday - Friday / 7-4

[uglyota]

someone bringing a grill? :flipoff2:

[jerryg79]

someone bringing a grill? :flipoff2:

check yo grill, nugga!

[AggieTJ2007]

ive got one that I can bring

[uglyota]

I was making a crack on the 'pane...but a grill couldn't hurt in case it rains or something and we can't do charcoal

[davido]

holy hell. just saw the trailer. is there still trailer room?

[DRAGOONRANCH]

As of right now, no. It's all booked up. If you can find us another 40'er, then we should be able to sqeeze it on that one. :D

[DRAGOONRANCH]

or, just throw some rollers on there and we will flat tow it behind the red trailer!!!

[jerryg79]

im going to try to work something out so maybe coop's jeep never has to goto rosebud, and then there would be an open spot on one of those trailers. I'll let you know.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Cool, I am sure we can find a willing participant to fill it up.

[AggieTJ2007]

that hasn't seemed to be a problem. Why isn't Brian Colman coming again

[DRAGOONRANCH]

He hasn't said one way or the other yet.

Jerry, find a GN to borrow from somebody and tow Scotti's buggy too, then we will have room for Brian's blazer AND David's FJ. I know some folks who are faggin out on this trip to go to Alaska that might have one.... :D

[BMFScout]

cant beat that




I bet I can! :flipoff2:

[bcolman]

that hasn't seemed to be a problem. Why isn't Brian Colman coming again

im still up in the air, i am trying to figure out my profs for summer school and see what i may miss if i miss the days, it is the first week of class, so i am leaning towards going, but am not sure yet

[8Runner]

Finally getting caught up - I am pumped about this trip...

I have tons of camping & grilling stuff, so let me know what is needed.

[AggieTJ2007]

just tell them it is very important and we all know you won't miss much

[DRAGOONRANCH]

just tell them it is a family wedding and we all know you won't miss much

:gigem:

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Creighton, Jerry, yall need to make sure you get 'towrig' stickers for this trip!

[AggieTJ2007]

whose got them, ed can you pick one up for me in CS

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Yeah, I will grab one. I dont know who the t-shirts and stickers got handed off to.

EDIT Looks like Frat Ryan is the new PR man, so maybe he's got em.

[bcolman]

when are yall(we) going to get back? if there is a spot for my blazer i am thinking that i might be able to fly up and then ride back if i will be back for class on monday.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

We will be back Sunday evening, so that will work fine. As long as Jerry is still going to haul Coops CJ then you definitely have a spot!

[bcolman]

well i need to know for sure(jerry) so that i can book my plane ticket, it will be on the same flight as coop and kopecki

[bcolman]

also, how street legal do the rigs need to be? or will that ohv permit be enough?

[jerryg79]

Dammit i meant to ask karl if i could borrow his trailer on sat when i was at his house.

I'll talk to my boss on mon. about time off.

[JB]

I kinda want to go. Hauling the Bronco there seems like the opposite of enjoyable though.

[bcolman]

Dammit i meant to ask karl if i could borrow his trailer on sat when i was at his house.

I'll talk to my boss on mon. about time off.

what about finding a gooseneck so that you could split the fuel more ways

[jerryg79]

what about finding a gooseneck so that you could split the fuel more ways

i was just thinking pull coop's jeep, and then you can put yours on ed's trailer. Easier for me since coop's jeep is in houston.

[bcolman]

i figured that, but if you pulled two rigs then there would be a spot for john brown's or david o's rig

[jerryg79]

3 things would have to happen for that to occur:

1) I would need definites from two more people
2) I would need someone to find another gooseneck
3) I would have to install a gooseneck hitch.

#3 doesnt occur until 1 and 2 do.

Additionally if i have to pay for a hitch, the two people on the trailer would be fitting the bill for fuel. As it is now I was just going to ask coop to pay over what it would cost for me to go up empty.

2050 miles at 19 mpg vs 10-12ish with all those hills in co. so prob about $100.

[bcolman]

so does that mean that you are for sure towing coop? and if you cant find a trailer in houston i may be able to help with that

[J Cooper]

I bet I can! :flipoff2:

so you have no excuse to not be there....

[J Cooper]

Additionally if i have to pay for a hitch, the two people on the trailer would be fitting the bill for fuel. As it is now I was just going to ask coop to pay over what it would cost for me to go up empty.

2050 miles at 19 mpg vs 10-12ish with all those hills in co. so prob about $100.

reading through i was going to say... the whole point of me wanting to get on with 2 other vehicles is to split fuel 3-4 ways.

but as long as i do not have to pay for it all my self i am down, it would make since for it to just leave straight from Houston.

we can talk about it more later.

[redcagepatrol]

FYI - you know there is a gooseneck in Houston that ya'll could probably use for free... It's actually been up there before too...

I'd so be coming if we didn't already have plans, but would be glad to help everyone else have some fun without me:D

[DRAGOONRANCH]

FYI - you know there is a gooseneck in Houston that ya'll could probably use for free... It's actually been up there before too...

I'd so be coming if we didn't already have plans, but would be glad to help everyone else have some fun without me:D

You da man Scott!!! :beer:

[DRAGOONRANCH]

I updated the first post. Here's how I see the trailers shaking out....



Ed
Red GN + carhauler
Beast
General
Swamp Donkey

Creighton
Mudgod's GN
Yella Goat
Curry's Yota
Scotti's Buggy

Jerry
Schubing's GN
GrandTheftAuto
Cruizer

JB, I have you up there behind me so I can tug all three of the foolsizes. I may rethink this later after talking with Creighton about it. You have a bumper pull trialer correct? And does it have brakes?

[Doug Krebs]

How the hell does red GN plus a car hauler work?!?

[bcolman]

i would guess like this
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showpost.php?p=9776304&postcount=2080

[Doug Krebs]

i would guess like this
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showpost.php?p=9776304&postcount=2080

Yeah, but Ed's is a 32' and I believe Johns is 18', thats 50' of just deck. So figure at least another 6' for both trailers tongues, thats well, interesting...

Edit: That thing has stacks! No way anyone can do this without stacks. Ed's SOL!

[DRAGOONRANCH]

i would guess like this
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showpost.php?p=9776304&postcount=2080

Yeppers ;)


Yeah, but Ed's is a 32' and I believe Johns is 18', thats 50' of just deck. So figure at least another 6' for both trailers tongues, thats well, interesting...

Edit: That thing has stacks! No way anyone can do this without stacks. Ed's SOL!

The Dmax no needum stacks. Pulling it won't be the problem, stopping is another story. But I will just get this bad boy to remedy that. :D

http://www.bankspower.com/products/group/14-SpeedBrake

[DRAGOONRANCH]

I will be a few feet over the 'suggested' maximum length, but I don't see that as a problem.\

Just a note, everyone will need to supply their own binders/straps as I do not have near that many.




Ed
Red GN + carhauler
Beast
General
Swamp Donkey

Creighton
Mudgod's GN
Yella Goat
Curry's Yota
Scotti's Buggy

Jerry
Schubing's GN
GrandTheftAuto
Cruizer

or do it this way, which I think would be better.


Ed
Red GN + carhauler
Beast
General
Cruizer (or another comparable sized vehicle)

Creighton
Mudgod's GN
Yella Goat
Curry's Yota
Scotti's Buggy

Jerry
Schubing's GN
GrandTheftAuto
Swamp Donkey (or the General, which ever would be the easiest to get to H-town for Jerry)

[uglyota]

holy crap this thing's growing like the swine flu! Ed are you sure you can't get a CDL in time?

[eight]

I'd put the lightest vehicle on the carhauler, Scotti's buggy.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Yeah, pretty sure. I don't know how hard it is in aggieland (maybe one of the bus trolls can chime in), but you cant even schedule your driving test until you take your written in Temple.

Kopecki, I was thinking this would be best, but I was worried about the weight Creighton's truck was going to have to tote. I think he is working an exhaust brake solution that will help him a bunch, and make scotti's buggy on the car hauler the best choice.

[jerryg79]

Emailed my boss this morning hopefully I'll know something soon.

If I pulled Scott's gooseneck my plan would be this:

Meet up with Scott Sunday night (if he hasnt left for Alaska already) get trailer and coop's jeep.

After work on Monday head to CS, put whatever other rig on trailer, sleep at doug's (if he'll have me).

Tues leave early in the morning, put on condom, meet up with yall in Fort Worth or so fill up and head to CO.

On the way home I would go straight to CS drop off krebs and other vehicle, take 290 to Scott's drop off trailer and coop's rig, go home, take off condom.

[Doug Krebs]

Emailed my boss this morning hopefully I'll know something soon.

If I pulled Scott's gooseneck my plan would be this:

Meet up with Scott Sunday night (if he hasnt left for Alaska already) get trailer and coop's jeep.

After work on Monday head to CS, put whatever other rig on trailer, sleep at doug's (if he'll have me).

Tues leave early in the morning, put on condom, meet up with yall in Fort Worth or so fill up and head to CO.

On the way home I would go straight to CS drop off krebs and other vehicle, take 290 to Scott's drop off trailer and coop's rig, go home, take off condom.

Oh, I WILL have you:rainbow:

[mudtoy67]

Jerry, if you need to pick up Scott's trailer earlier and your neighborhood won't allow it you're welcome to keep it at my place.

[jerryg79]

Jerry, if you need to pick up Scott's trailer earlier and your neighborhood won't allow it you're welcome to keep it at my place.

sweet, im not sure which way it'll work, i may need to drop it there on sunday if they are not back.

My other plan had been to keep it in the equipment yard here at work as it is locked up, but I still really wasnt keen on that.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Emailed my boss this morning hopefully I'll know something soon.

If I pulled Scott's gooseneck my plan would be this:

Meet up with Scott Sunday night (if he hasnt left for Alaska already) get trailer and coop's jeep.

After work on Monday head to CS, put whatever other rig on trailer, sleep at doug's (if he'll have me).

Tues leave early in the morning, put on condom, meet up with yall in Fort Worth or so fill up and head to CO.

On the way home I would go straight to CS drop off krebs and other vehicle, take 290 to Scott's drop off trailer and coop's rig, go home, take off condom.

Ok sounds good. If we leave out Tuesday morning at the right time, we can meet up in Waco and get our convoy on from there!!!

:beer:

[bcolman]

i just booked my flight, i am on flight 399 on continental, it departs and lands at the same time as the southwest flight, but IAH is closer to me and the ticket was cheaper

[DRAGOONRANCH]

:smokin:

[jerryg79]

Looks like I'm in! Not supposed to take vacation until after the following month but the boss man let it slide.:gigem:

Let me talk to the other boss man, and confirm she doesnt care about me buying a hitch.

[Doug Krebs]

Looks like I'm in! Not supposed to take vacation until after the following month but the boss man let it slide.:gigem:

Let me talk to the other boss man, and confirm she doesnt care about me buying a hitch.

sweet!:gigem:

[jerryg79]

just got an email back from J, he is interested and "thinking about it." I'll get him to come!

I showed him that video creighton posted of carnage canyon, as an auto insurance adjuster, that was a little disconcerting to him:p

[jerryg79]

I will be a few feet over the 'suggested' maximum length, but I don't see that as a problem.\

Just a note, everyone will need to supply their own binders/straps as I do not have near that many.



or do it this way, which I think would be better.


Ed
Red GN + carhauler
Beast
General
Cruizer (or another comparable sized vehicle)

Creighton
Mudgod's GN
Yella Goat
Curry's Yota
Scotti's Buggy

Jerry
Schubing's GN
GrandTheftAuto
Swamp Donkey (or the General, which ever would be the easiest to get to H-town for Jerry)

So who on this list is definite?
JB and Davido have only expressed interest at this time right?

Do we even need another gooseneck for sure?

[davido]

I have about 8 tie downs and a few chains, so plenty for all of mine and most if not all of another.

[jerryg79]

I have about 8 tie downs and a few chains, so plenty for all of mine and most if not all of another.

so are you a definite?

[Doug Krebs]

Ed/Eric, how about some more logistics:

Are we only camping in one spot? Where is that?

Even though I'm not driving at all, lets make sure everyone has CB's in the tow and trail vehicles. I've got a CB with a cig lighter plug and a magnet mount antennae. I'll also take care of the 2m HAM:flipoff2:

Cooking? Are we eating out? Cooking at the campsite? I've got a propane cast iron 3 burner stove.

Are we just bringing one tent?:flipoff2:

Etc...

I'm excited!

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Ed/Eric, how about some more logistics:

Are we only camping in one spot? Where is that?

Even though I'm not driving at all, lets make sure everyone has CB's in the tow and trail vehicles. I've got a CB with a cig lighter plug and a magnet mount antennae. I'll also take care of the 2m HAM:flipoff2:

Cooking? Are we eating out? Cooking at the campsite? I've got a propane cast iron 3 burner stove.

Are we just bringing one tent?:flipoff2:

Etc...

I'm excited!

I was just worried about getting everybody nailed down on if they were going or not so I could try to make sure we had enough trailer space and towrigs. So cut a canadian some slack! :flipoff2:

Camping:

Looks like Turtle Rock campground is the ticket. Off CR 375 outside of Buena Vista

I may have an extra cb or two stashed away in the shed somewhere, but not sure. I definitely have one that will just get swapped from tow to trail rig.

Bring your grill. I should have enough propane tanks to keep up cooking for no bigger of a group than we have. We haven't got into food planning stages yet, but maybe I can get somebody to pick up some slovaceks from snook for one night, but if we are going to just do hamburgers and such, the camp ground is just out of town so we should be able to pick up supplies there.

I have my campground condominium that I can bring (Coop should remember this one :D ) and it will sleep all of us (we will just have to get real cozy is all, but that's the idea right??? ). :beer:

[bcolman]

i may have a cb or two that i can bring, but i dont have any extra antennas

[jerryg79]

Let's plan to go into town for dinner at least once and goto at least one bar for some local flavor (ie lefthand oatmeal stout:gigem:)

This place got showers and chitters?

[jerryg79]

i may have a cb or two that i can bring, but i dont have any extra antennas

I got cb and magnetic antenna.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

I never could find any info other than there is a rock climbing area there/nearby. Maybe Eric can update us on this.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Let's plan to go into town for dinner at least once and goto at least one bar for some local flavor (ie lefthand oatmeal stout:gigem:)

This is a must!

Showers and Sh!tters, have to wait for hippie to post up.

[jerryg79]

This is a must!

Showers and Sh!tters, have to wait for hippie to post up.

sweet, I'll get J drunk and try to get him to taste a bit of the local "flavor", he always comes back with good stories:p

[jerryg79]

any interest in spending a couple of days in buena vista and then heading to telluride/ouray area, there's alot of stuff out that way too. About 180 miles southwest of buena vista.

Just making suggestions, dont know if there is enough to keep us occupied around buena vista for 4 days, but ive never been there.

[AggieTJ2007]

got brake controller and exhaust brake installed ready to go, this trip is going to be awesome

[DRAGOONRANCH]

any interest in spending a couple of days in buena vista and then heading to telluride/ouray area, there's alot of stuff out that way too. About 180 miles southwest of buena vista.

Just making suggestions, dont know if there is enough to keep us occupied around buena vista for 4 days, but ive never been there.

I am really up for anything. :beer:

I just need to hurry up and hop on a plane already... :mad:


got brake controller and exhaust brake installed ready to go, this trip is going to be awesome

godamn that was quick!

[Doug Krebs]

Are we sure carnage canyon is open? I keep finding tidbits that say it's closed.

EDIT: Looks like it must have opened up in april sometime?

[jerryg79]

Are we sure carnage canyon is open? I keep finding tidbits that say it's closed.

EDIT: Looks like it must have opened up in april sometime?

there are two i saw that earlier, there is one called carnage canyon bv that is still open.

[JB]

Not sure on the elevations in that area, but I have gone to CO in mid June before and snow is still blocking alot of the trails....might check to see what is really open.

[73bronco]

whats the leave date on this thing?

[Reckless]

Ed, if you get the speed brake, let me know and ill get it put in. mom got one for her 08 and its bad ass

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Ed, if you get the speed brake, let me know and ill get it put in. mom got one for her 08 and its bad ass

Ok, will do. Do you know where she got her's and what she paid for it by chance?

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Are we sure carnage canyon is open? I keep finding tidbits that say it's closed.

EDIT: Looks like it must have opened up in april sometime?

Yes, it's open. See Jerry's post below.


there are two i saw that earlier, there is one called carnage canyon bv that is still open.

Yep, (BV) is the one we will be at.


Not sure on the elevations in that area, but I have gone to CO in mid June before and snow is still blocking alot of the trails....might check to see what is really open.

Eric was going to check on that I believe. He has some connections w/ the BLM in that area I think. :beer:

[DRAGOONRANCH]

whats the leave date on this thing?

Those of us driving plan to leave out on the morning of the 2nd. Creighton and I are planning on camping/stopping in Amarillo for the night and finish the drive in on Wednesday and hopefully get some wheeling in on that day. We are going to try to leave out on Sunday morning so everyone can get home in time to get to work on Monday morning. As of now on Tuesday morning, Jerry is going to be leaving from Aggieland , I will be leaving from Rosebud/the ranch, and Creighton is going to head down to Hutto to pick up Curry's Yota and leave from there. We will try to meet up in Waco or Ft. Worth and convoy up from there.

Those flyin in are coming in on the 4th (Thursday) and flying back out on Sunday evening.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

I updated the first post with all the info I could find.

http://www.tamor.org/forums/showpost.php?p=218458&postcount=1

I took JB off the towing list until he can confirm one way or the other (either way we are set on towing needs )

David, just need confirmation of wether you are flying or not.

Is there anyone else I am missing that might be going up with us?

[jerryg79]

Whoa, Whoa, stop in amarillo? Poosies! Im gonna stop and get me some of that horny goat weed and keep on truckin'! I was planning on rolling out on tues at 5 or 6 AM.

But seriously depending on how i feel i may keep going, plus krebs can always take the wheel. We'll see, i didnt realize creighton had to goto Hutto.

I havent heard anything out of lu, unless hippie has. Jones is interested. Only problem is if Jones, krebs, and j all go, I'll have 5 in the truck counting JB until we meet up.

[jerryg79]

How many rigs do we have to fork around with on wed afternoon/thurs? We arent going all the way to denver and coming back are we?

Is curry riding or flying?

DaveO you should ride and then we have more rigs to wheel on wed and thurs.:gigem:

[DRAGOONRANCH]

:laughing:

I can meet yall over on 6 in Marlin if needed to grab some passangers.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

How many rigs do we have to fork around with on wed afternoon/thurs? We arent going all the way to denver and coming back are we?

Is curry riding or flying?

DaveO you should ride and then we have more rigs to wheel on wed and thurs.:gigem:

Curry is already living up in those parts, I don't know when he will be joining us.

We will have all the rigs available because I aint loadin one up w/ out keys to it. ;)

Creighton and me will be the actual only owners of rigs on the trip up (unless John comes), but I am sure we can weasle the use of a couple of rigs. :D

[Reckless]

Ok, will do. Do you know where she got her's and what she paid for it by chance?

Directly from banks. Price, I dunno. Bout to call banks anyways for the performance kit for their motor home.

[jerryg79]

http://www.scenicbuenavista.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=66

Looks like we may be in luck, according to this they havent had much snow out that way this year so hopefully it will be nice and thawed out.

[J Cooper]

i thought everybody was planning to roll in on thursday night??

wish i would have known this i would have just come in earlier. not a big deal.



if you guys are already going to be down in wheelin territory i say that those of us flying in just catch a ride with eric down thursday night, that way friday morning we are ready to go.

i dont see the point in you guys pulling 3 huge trailers up to denver for no reason.... plus there is no way 1 trailer could even park at erics house... maybe even fit down the street.

[JB]

If I went, (doubtful) I would have to fly up Wednesday night, and let someone haul Bronco there and back.

I think you are a little optimistic on leaving Amarillo in the morning and wheeling that afternoon.

If you drive straight through, hauling that heavy, I would really plan on 20-22 hours. Thats alot of driving. I have driven to CO alot. It is about 17 hours with a group of 4+ people in a car from CS to SW CO. BV is farther, but you get to stay on 25 for a while.

[JB]

I bet 9-10 hours from Amarillo to Colo Springs.

[jerryg79]

Got motel 6's in Trinidad?

That's where I'm thinking I'll stop on day 1.

edit: I like this idea. It 750 miles from CS so even at 60 mph that's 12.5 hrs. So 14 probably worst case. Get up around 7ish. save the pretty part of the drive for the morning, roll into BV a little after lunch.

[Reckless]

10 sounds right from amarillo to CO

[jerryg79]

Raton, NM seems to have cheaper hotel rooms than Trinidad.

$45.99/night at the no-tell motel 6.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

No Motel 6, but there is a Super 8((719) 846-8280), Holiday Inn ((719) 846-4491), Best Western(719) 846-2215), and Budget Host((719) 846-3307).
The Best Western is the one in the middle of town, Super 8 on the north side, and the other two on the south.

There is a Marriot there too, but I am sure us pulling in with the three tow rigs would go over like a sh!t sandwich in the pot luck after church...


Got motel 6's in Trinidad?

That's where I'm thinking I'll stop on day 1.

edit: I like this idea. It 750 miles from CS so even at 60 mph that's 12.5 hrs. So 14 probably worst case. Get up around 7ish. save the pretty part of the drive for the morning, roll into BV a little after lunch.

[jerryg79]

No Motel 6, but there is a Super 8((719) 846-8280), Holiday Inn ((719) 846-4491), Best Western(719) 846-2215), and Budget Host((719) 846-3307).
The Best Western is the one in the middle of town, Super 8 on the north side, and the other two on the south.

There is a Marriot there too, but I am sure us pulling in with the three tow rigs would go over like a sh!t sandwich in the pot luck after church...

yeah i checked those hotels, they were pricey, super 8 was like $75 after taxes and it was the cheapest. Raton, nm is a few miles south and the motel 6 is cheap.

edit rooms at the motel 6 are $35.99.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Raton, NM seems to have cheaper hotel rooms than Trinidad.

$45.99/night at the no-tell motel 6.

Ok, make sure we have adjoining rooms. ;)

[jerryg79]

Ok, make sure we have adjoining rooms. ;)

we're getting two rooms?!? Why not 6-10 dudes in one room!

I saw a pic, it looks chitty, this should be awesome like the one me and krebs stayed in when we picked up el borracho!

I'm In.

[J Cooper]

Buena Vista is off highway 24... you know what else is off highway 24...













i dont think we will have trailer room to bring it home

[73bronco]

Looks like I'm riding with you Creighton, where did you plan on leaving from? I'm going to have to drive down from Kerrville to meet ya'll anyway so just let me know

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Coop, we are leaving Curry's yota up there, so we will definitely have room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!

[DRAGOONRANCH]

we're getting two rooms?!? Why not 6-10 dudes in one room!

With that many, we will need a break room. ;)


I'm In.

That's what she said!

[jerryg79]

Coop, we are leaving Curry's yota up there, so we will definitely have room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!

ahh sweetness! I know what we are going to do on sat, once everyone breaks their rigs on fri. Load up coops new rat rod!:gigem:

I say we head all the way upto pueblo and cut over on 50. Canon City is where Royal Gorge (I'm surprised they named it that, I thought karl's mom had that name trademarked ...eww!) is, should be pretty country, looks like some windy ass roads, i'll do some investigating.

edit: blah, nevermind looks lame.

maybe upto colorado springs and over there is a bunch of national forest over there and some passes i think.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Looks like I'm riding with you Creighton, where did you plan on leaving from? I'm going to have to drive down from Kerrville to meet ya'll anyway so just let me know

Your best bet to be able to park a vehicle will be at my place I think, unless Creighton knows a place down in Hutto.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

ahh sweetness! I know what we are going to do on sat, once everyone breaks their rigs on fri. Load up coops new rat rod!:gigem:

I say we head all the way upto pueblo and cut over on 50. Canon City is where Royal Gorge (I'm surprised they named it that, I thought karl's mom had that name trademarked ...eww!) is, should be pretty country, looks like some windy ass roads, i'll do some investigating.

50 sounds good. Here is what I got from tx4x4 on the route.


As far as route, I might suggest getting off I-40 in amarillo and head up 87 thru clayton. It's a wide 2-lane and easily passible for you. It does get windy, but that really won't change either way you go. If by some slim chance it's snowing, better have all the weather report #'s handy. We go caught in Clayton one time coming home for Christmas. I have been up hwy 69 to gardner and it was a small 2-lane and I can't tell you what the condition is like now. A good alternate is hwy 50 from Pueblo. It's probably another 40 minutes to pueblo from Walsenburg and then West. Maybe costing you 20-40 minutes of travel time, but the hwy 50 is much better. If you decide on 69, fuel up in Walsenburg as everything else to Salida is small one-horse towns.



oh, and I always thought the nickname was grand canyon

[jerryg79]

50 sounds good. Here is what I got from tx4x4 on the route.




oh, and I always thought the nickname was grand canyon

ok probably better, if i was in a car with no trailer i'd probably head to co springs but with the bigass trailers 50 is prob better. google shows 50 to be a major thoroughfare all the way to ocean city, md!?! 2 lane road will be nice when i need to pass your turd uphill:flipoff2:

[J Cooper]

ahh sweetness! I know what we are going to do on sat, once everyone breaks their rigs on fri. Load up coops new rat rod!:gigem:



location
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=38.893705,-105.277605+&sll=39.057584,-105.537415&sspn=1.501446,2.471924&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A

not sure if i should get into another project right now

[DRAGOONRANCH]

ok probably better, if i was in a car with no trailer i'd probably head to co springs but with the bigass trailers 50 is prob better. google shows 50 to be a major thoroughfare all the way to ocean city, md!?! 2 lane road will be nice when i need to pass your turd uphill:flipoff2:

yeppers. Say, what gears you got in that goat of yours anyways?

[DRAGOONRANCH]

not sure if i should get into another project right now

Horse Pucky! I guarantee there will be no better time to get it than this trip!

[DRAGOONRANCH]

It looks about 60 miles from BV. Maybe we take an early morning trip to get it.

[bcolman]

you could go pick it up thurs morning

[DRAGOONRANCH]

It looks about 60 miles from BV. Maybe we take an early morning trip to get it.

or, what about spending Saturday night in the area and pick it up that night and then we can just jump to Colorado Springs and run down 25. I am just talking out loud right now,

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Yeah, we could pick it up just about any time, and if you need a place to store it and 218 is full ( :laughing: ) then I could probably store it out at my place for a while.

[jerryg79]

you could go pick it up thurs morning

if ed's in for that it's fine, but im not big on going on to someone else's property unannounced. Plus i plan on ****ing off on thurs on trails and shat, as I will have just driven a 1000 miles to get there.

[bcolman]

Yeah, we could pick it up just about any time, and if you need a place to store it and 218 is full ( :laughing: ) then I could probably store it out at my place for a while.

if you get it to my ranch in round top you can store it there

[jerryg79]

so do we need to make any kind of camping reservations? There is a big hot air balloon thing going on that weekend, so we should probably insure we have a place to stay.