Tie Rod Bender trail, October 3rd

[White Stripe]

Anyone up for doing the Tie Rod Bender trail on October 3rd?

[Jim]

That's a new name to me - where is it?

Trails Offroad doesn't show it.

[White Stripe]

That's a new name to me - where is it?

Trails Offroad doesn't show it.
Its past Vail just a bit. Its a newer trail. Probably 5 years old or so.
https://www.trailsoffroad.com/trails/2030-tierod-bender-rock-crawling-trail

[White Stripe]

Ive never done it before but the videos look cool of it from what Ive seen.

[Tom]

Link says ohv permit required...

[Jim]

In addition to the two trails that TrailsOffroad shows nearby, is Trough Trail - perhaps either a LONG day or maybe a weekend run...

[open_circuit]

In addition to the two trails that TrailsOffroad shows nearby, is Trough Trail - perhaps either a LONG day or maybe a weekend run...

Sounds like a plan for a future camping trip, perhaps while I still have the Jeep setup for overlanding...

[Jim]

Well - if setting up for some camping - Adams Lake isn't too far away ;-)

[White Stripe]

Quite a few trails in that area. Many of which I haven't done, I don't typically go past vail too often. I believe ohv permit is required for all 4x4's on all the trails in Colorado technically. The other trail I want to do is the one called Middle Middle, but I don't want to bite off more I can chew in a day of wheeling. Would rather take my time on one trail rather than rush through two. Both trails look like lockers front and rear are a good idea and 33s or so for tires.

[Rocrawlr]

I may be interested, I'm trying to get some folks together to run Holy Cross on Friday October 2nd. I would stay overnight and run Tie Rod Bender on Saturday October 3rd. I'll see what I can put together.

[FINOCJ]

I may be interested, I'm trying to get some folks together to run Holy Cross on Friday October 2nd.

I'd be interested in HC on 10/2 - assuming its not all a bunch of super built rigs flying through it. I've never run it, and with my little jeep it might be a bit slow going.

[Rocrawlr]

assuming its not all a bunch of super built rigs flying through it
That's why I'm looking to go on a Friday, the folks that may be coming with me are not super built and not trying to prove anything. Slower the better picking some good lines.

[White Stripe]

I may be interested, I'm trying to get some folks together to run Holy Cross on Friday October 2nd. I would stay overnight and run Tie Rod Bender on Saturday October 3rd. I'll see what I can put together.
OK great!

[jayson44]

I may be interested, I'm trying to get some folks together to run Holy Cross on Friday October 2nd. I would stay overnight and run Tie Rod Bender on Saturday October 3rd. I'll see what I can put together.

oooo...how many rigs you got going with you? I've been wanting to do this trail for years now. I finally got the 4Runner almost where I want it, minus sliders, for now. but I think it could handle it.

are you going to make an official posting for the run?

J.

[Rocrawlr]

oooo...how many rigs you got going with you?
Jay as of this minute if you go then it's two, me and you :lmao:. I will be posting when I'm sure I can take the day off from work.

[Rocrawlr]

Anyone up for doing the Tie Rod Bender trail on October 3rd?
Michael - any updates on running Tie Rod Bender on Saturday Oct. 3rd? Looks like we are running Holy Cross on Friday Oct. 2nd and I will stay over somewhere closer to Gypsum if Tie Rod is a go.

[White Stripe]

Michael - any updates on running Tie Rod Bender on Saturday Oct. 3rd? Looks like we are running Holy Cross on Friday Oct. 2nd and I will stay over somewhere closer to Gypsum if Tie Rod is a go.
Unfortunately I broke an axle on my rig Saturday. So I'm going to have to cancel or reschedule. Sorry man.

[Rocrawlr]

I broke an axle on my rig Saturday
That's a bummer...we will catch up with you on the next run

[Jim]

I've not looked at the trail reviews but I'm curious...

[Jim]

Gerald, if I say yes to TieRod - are you going? I'm considering two hotel nights (Thu/Fri).

[Jim]

Quite a few trails in that area. Many of which I haven't done

What's your thinking? Going?

[FINOCJ]

I don't think I am up for Tie-rod - If I make it through Holy Cross that will be good enough! You guys can give me the low down on Tie rod. If someone is looking to spend the night, I might be up for back to back days....There are some other trails in the area that I am interested to run such Halfmoon Creek just south of Leadville and McCallister Gulch area just north of Camp Hale.

[Rocrawlr]

Jim and James - I'm up for staying overnight, camp or hotel, somewhere Friday night after Holy Cross and then running any of the above mentioned trails on Saturday. I haven't been on any of the other trails mentioned so I will leave it up to you two seasoned Jeepers to recommend a trail for Saturday.

[Jim]

Seasoned - but I've not much even looked at any of them.

I looked at temps and think I might bail and pull out the wallet for two nights in Eagle. I'd share a room but as a snorer nobody might wish to share with me.

Essentially, if anyone wishes to do a Saturday trail - I'll pull the trigger and reserve for two nights and get it settled.

[White Stripe]

What's your thinking? Going?

No I cant go now. Unlikely I'll be up and running by then.

[Jim]

As nothing's happening here I started a new thread for Saturday, here:
www.FrontRange4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?28306

[FINOCJ]

With both you and gerald set up for sat, seems like both of you are good to go for TRB....

[Jim]

and then running any of the above mentioned trails on Saturday. I haven't been on any of the other trails mentioned so I will leave it up to you two seasoned Jeepers to recommend a trail for Saturday.

Gerald's up for something on Saturday. I'm up for something on Saturday. We just need to decide WHAT on Saturday.

You (James) will be in the area - do you wish to trail ride on Saturday or are you heading home? I'm game for anything. If Gerald wishes to run TRB, I'm game for it (you're not). IMO - it's Gerald's call. I'll follow about anything.

[Rocrawlr]

Let's run McAllister Gulch on Saturday. It's close to Holy Cross. I know Jim is in. How about James? When James replies, I will post it on Planned Trails and the Calendar.

[FINOCJ]

You (James) will be in the area - do you wish to trail ride on Saturday or are you heading home?

I am thinking I will not be wheeling on Sat. Jen is off this Sat and we are heading out of town on Sunday, so thinking its a good 'family' day. Pick whatever works best for you....

[Jim]

Spin the steering wheel - I'll follow Gerald...


(now to see what hits the RSVP page to see where I'll go!)