Fall Color Run

[gm4x4lover]

I am thinking we should meet in St elmo (the parking area just before you get into st elmo on the right) at 10:30. The trail run will be sept 27.

The 2 trails we are going to run are in this order Tin Cup Pass

http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=120

We will use Cumberland Pass (graded dirt road) to hop over to Hancock Pass.

Then we will use Hancock Pass to bring us back to St Elmo.

http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=245

Remember there is a good chance of snow fall so make sure you bring your winter gear.

Directions to St. Elmo Via the springs.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Colorado+Springs&1s=CO&1z=80922&2c=St.+Elmo&2s=CO


Directions to St. Elmo Via Denver.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Denver&1s=CO&2c=St.+Elmo&2s=CO

I think i am going to be in the white Cherokee and i am going to be pulling it out there with a black f350 dually (if i can fix it in time).:thunb:

[Funrover]

Gonna talk to Jess, her rig should be able to handle all of this just fine.

[Smash]

Will not be able to attend, take photos!

[Chris]

I'll know when I get back from Ouray!

[colomil]

Count me in! Can we agree on a CB channel?

[Funrover]

Count me in! Can we agree on a CB channel?

Always use 4, Won't have a CB with me if we go.

[gm4x4lover]

I wont have a cb in either rig i might take.

[colomil]

Do you guys have any objections to "cross-pollination" with some CK5.com guys? A few of them might want to go on this run.

[Roostercruiser]

i wanna go but ill be in a meeting:(

[gm4x4lover]

I am also a member on CK5.com. I wouldnt mind at all just wish i would have the burb on that run. Do you do much with the k5 guys?

[colomil]

I have not gone on official runs with CK5, but one of thier guys races in XSCORR (ktmoutfront).

[gm4x4lover]

I have been a member their since i was 17. Its been like 12 years. I have never gone on a ck5 run. went to a few meet and greets though.

[SubaCool]

Just a thought; wouldn't it be wiser to meet in St Elmo earlier than 10:30? Running three trails (with me or without) can get pretty long, especially if people stop often for pictures.
I'm not sure how long of a drive it is to get out there from Denver, but just thinking that 10:30 might be a bit of a luxury here ;) I mean last time you guys had a Stockers run you didn't actually start the trail til about noon (correct me if i'm wrong) which resulted in a long day.
We also have to take into consideration that Fall is here, and the pm weather can be a bitc*.

I'm thinking no later than 9am in St Elmo?

[gm4x4lover]

I wouldnt be opposed to an earlier start. Its just, to saint elmo, a 2 1/2 hour drive. Its a little hard to get the kids going at that time. But i am not opposed to bumping it up.

[Air Randy]

I wont have a cb in either rig i might take.

When are you going to install the FREE CB I gave to you?

[gm4x4lover]

I am not sure i had to put the bottom of the cherokee back together after Kim ripped it apart last weekend. are you going to grace with your presence on this trip randy?

[colomil]

If you guys want to move up the meeting time, why not meet at the Gunsmoke gas station in Johnson Village? There is more room to park, gas, air, and better cell phone signal. It is probably 50 min from there to St Elmo.

[gm4x4lover]

I think subacool was more interested in making sure we finish earlier as opposed to late at night. We can change it but i want to leave a weeks notice for everybody.

[Funrover]

If you guys want to move up the meeting time, why not meet at the Gunsmoke gas station in Johnson Village? There is more room to park, gas, air, and better cell phone signal. It is probably 50 min from there to St Elmo.

Not even that long, but I believe that is a much better meeting spot

[gm4x4lover]

I need somewhere to ditch the truck and trailer. I dont mind meeting their and parking it in st elmo.

[scoutfam]

this sounds like I might finally be able to make a run with some of the front range folks........ sounds like a good run to me and the boys.....

[gm4x4lover]

So do we want to bump up the meeting time and change the meeting place? Or leave it as it is?

[colomil]

I think Johnson Village seems to be the place everyone would like to meet. As far as meeting time, leave it as is for now.

[SubaCool]

So what do you think, how much snow will be up there? :D

[Funrover]

So what do you think, how much snow will be up there? :D

BV seems to be in the Bannana Belt, the MTNs will most likely get a coating today but you should be fine!

[colomil]

It is snowing right now at my house (6700ft elev) so who knows how the snow will be out there.

I would recommend bringing tire chains if you have them.

[Chris]

There was fresh snow around BV today when we passed through but it didnt look like much that was going to stick around.

[gm4x4lover]

I was looking its suppose to be in the high 50's for the trails. I dont think snow fall will be an issue. So 10:00 at johnsons village? I think we should nail it down by tomorrow.

[SubaCool]

I'm out. Few reasons, but the biggest are the distance and wife's schedule :(

[sunk]

Ill be there, 10am johnson village right?

[Brody]

Providing that Jeff (DMSfab) gets the parts to get my 3rd member done and can bring it on this run, anyone living in the Denver area want to do me and Jeff a favor and babysit it back to Denver for me? It would be appreciated. If you can get it to your house, I'll make arrangements to pick it up.

[Chris]

I see three people going, is this right?

http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2009-9-27&e=128&c=1

[Brody]

Four. Sunk hasn't RSVPd on the calendar post yet...don't know if he picked up on how to do it...Nick, Jeff, Greg, and Sunk so far, plus assorted family members.

[gm4x4lover]

Ill be there, 10am johnson village right?


Yes 10 am johnsons villeage.

I am horrible about being on time but my goal is to leave C springs at 8. Look for the black f350 dually pulling the white cherokee.

[gm4x4lover]

2 jeeps for me.

[colomil]

I am just bringing my suburban and the kids. I would have taken the blazer but it needs a T-case & rear driveshaft :(

[sunk]

I will be there, Itll be the first long haul on the new engine. +1 possibly 3

[gm4x4lover]

I will be there, Itll be the first long haul on the new engine. +1 possibly 3


I need to get off my arse and put the motor in the burb. I really miss that thing.

[sunk]

Has anyone heard if there will be snow up there on sunday...I was hoping not to put the top on my truck.

[colomil]

Sunk,
I bet it will be cold up there so I would recommend putting the top on.

DmsFab, I am running a NP208 and T400. The tailshaft housing has a worn bushing.

[colomil]

We are all heading to Johnson village at 10:00AM right? If so, gm4x4lover can you put this on the calender page as it still shows 10:30 at St Elmo.

[gm4x4lover]

I cant figure out how to edit it. I tried the other day.

[Chris]

I changed it.

[gm4x4lover]

thanks chris. Is there a way to make the op able to edit the run?

[Chris]

It's on my "to-do" list. It's supposed to allow the person who adds it to edit it as well. I hope to fix it soon.

[Chris]

Can you see the drop menu on the bottom right side that looks like this?

[gm4x4lover]

yup worked, thanks Chris.

[gm4x4lover]

I hope i am their at 10am sharp. I am not a morning person, i have a hard time getting up early even though i have been doing it for 10 years for my job. I am fueled up, went to the store, have everything set out, jeep is packed, i hope i can leave on time.:erm: