Switzerland Trail Sunday March 7

[AccordRanger]

Will be running Switzerland on the 7th.

Meet at The King Soopers on 30th and Canyon Blvd in Boulder.
Time 9:30

CB channel: 7

Post up if you can go.

[Smash]

We are a strong maybe! Won't RSVP yet til I talk to Karla. Need to make sure we'll have enough $ for gas.

[TxTau]

hope I dont pop a tire. cuz my spare is gone! and i cant justify buying another when i will probably be buying new tires soon. http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/images/icons/confused.gif

[Smash]

Check out local tire places, usually very easy to find a spare for cheap.

[TxTau]

yeah alot of accounts from my work have old tires laying around, so i might just pick one up thats the same size and mount on a stock rim. better safe then sorry, right?

[CR]

yeah alot of accounts from my work have old tires laying around, so i might just pick one up thats the same size and mount on a stock rim. better safe then sorry, right?

Yes.
Please make sure you always have a spare!
I've learned the hard way to say the least.

[AccordRanger]

Went up there today seems decent only went to sunset though. Followed a Xterra too Orco59, was that you?

[Andrew]

Maybe. GF has a swim meet to coach at that weekend.

[SRT08BUS]

We are a strong maybe! Won't RSVP yet til I talk to Karla. Need to make sure we'll have enough $ for gas.

If I'm able 2 go you can have a ride in the bus.

[Smash]

Hey thanks! We'll have to wait and see. My garage is a DISASTER that I've been putting off for way too long.

[Rob]

I've learned the hard way to say the least.

You gonna tell us the story, CR, or leave us guessing?

[Medic-5150]

I won't be making this. Have fun guys!

[CR]

You gonna tell us the story, CR, or leave us guessing?
Good call Old Rob.
I think when I get back tonight I will start a F*'ed trail day stories thread. I bet there are lots of good ones.

[Rob]

I think when I get back tonight I will start a F*'ed trail day stories thread. I bet there are lots of good ones.

Excellent. I almost wish I had some stories to contribute. I'm sure I will at some point.

[orco59]

Went up there today seems decent only went to sunset though. Followed a Xterra too Orco59, was that you?

Ha, I was wondering who was trying to pass. Sorry I didn't stop.
I posted a few pictures here (http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=25476).

[cfr]

I ran Switzerland Trail on President's Day from Sugarloaf to Sunset to Gold Hill. In the shade, there was 6-8 inches of snow with lots of tracks so pretty safe unless you're on street tires. However, if you weren't paying attention it would be pretty easy to slide off the trail and end up in a mess. In the sun, the trail was clear. Didn't see anyone the whole way. If in doubt, run from Sunset to Gold Hill.

[Smash]

I'm out, got other plans, have fun!

[Smash]

Odd, the RSVP function isn't working for this run. Chris? Just seems to be this one. Clicked on the other runs on the calendar and RSVP works fine.

[TxTau]

Got bored today so I decided to head westward and familiarize myself with the area (Sugarloaf). I didn't actually do the trail as it was just me and my 4 legged co-pilot, not to mention it snowed a ton this weekend. Snapped a few teaser pics and thought I'd share...

the parking area at the beginning of trail
http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj343/MillerTimeX17/CIMG1913.jpg

the overlook
http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj343/MillerTimeX17/CIMG1915.jpg

my co-pilot, who stole the wheel while i snapped some shots
http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj343/MillerTimeX17/CIMG1916.jpg

the ride
http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj343/MillerTimeX17/CIMG19182.jpg


some wildlife
http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj343/MillerTimeX17/CIMG1921.jpg
http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj343/MillerTimeX17/CIMG1922.jpg

Lookin forward to the actual ride and hope these make some of you want to join us!!

[AccordRanger]

Wow! Looks way different than when i was last up there. Gonna try to get two of my friends to go.
One has a first gen Ex and the other has a Pathy, both are afraid to go on trails but this one is so easy so i hope to be bringing two more rigs with me.

[Chris]

Odd, the RSVP function isn't working for this run. Chris? Just seems to be this one. Clicked on the other runs on the calendar and RSVP works fine.

Worked for me just now.

[Andrew]

I can probably make it. We'll see.

[AccordRanger]

Bad news, got stuck working that weekend. Anyone wanna reschedule. Or maybe a night run?

[Andrew]

Maybe we can do something the 6th?

[AccordRanger]

Stuck working that day too.

[Smash]

I was hoping to be able to make something happen, but looks like I'll be out of town!

[SubaCool]

So, is this dead now or what?

[TxTau]

im still down for a run

[Andrew]

I am up for one too.

[one wheel drive]

i can make it im in

[AccordRanger]

Hope you guys have fun! Still really pissed im stuck working.

Unless anyone is down for making it a night run?

[Chris]

Everybody in on this needs to RSVP, thanks.

[CR]

I'm most likely in for this one. I'll RSVP as soon as I'm sure.

[Chris]

Post up if you can go.

Please see the note in yellow on top of the page.

[SubaCool]

Ok, so, how are we doing? I'm really trying to make this one. Lisa has to work, but I might be able to take the Subie anyways. I also have a friend with an Xterra interested in coming, so, who's a for sure? And would we run this from Sunset, Gold Hill, or Sugarloaf?

[CR]

I'm in.
I'll go ahead and take over the lead on this since Accordranger can't make it.
Lets keep the original meet spot and time for the southern folks. I will meet at the trail head because I am coming from Longmont. I'd say run from Gold Hill down to Sunset and back up the other side. I will be at the Gold hill parking area for this trail by 10:00am.
Please RSVP for this if you plan on attending.
I have a winch and recovery gear, the snow got pretty deep last weekend up there but the main trail was doable by almost any stock rig(6-10 inches).
Time for some fun!!:thunb:

[Andrew]

I can't come. I have too much work around the house to do now...garbage disposal busted last night so I gotta take that thing apart. Ahh well.

[SubaCool]

CR, I don't know if we can make it up that early, but could possibly make it up around 11 or 12. Would you still wanna meet up if nobody else shows interest? I should know better tomorrow, whether my buddy will come (he said he would) and what my situation will be (Lisa has to work, but I'm gonna find a way to steal the car from her). Maybe we could call each other tomorrow and figure it out. I have a day off on Sunday, need to get out and do something :thunb:

[CR]

ok. Let me know. 720-eight eight 3 four four 8 one

[TxTau]

I'm still in. Probly gonna have to put that winch to work CR!! haha

[SubaCool]

Looks like I'll be able to make this after all. Whether I'll bring the Subie or not will depend on tomorrow, but my friend Al with his Xterra wants to come, so we'll be there for sure. Any possibility to meet at the trailhead between 10-10:30? I've gotta work Saturday night and it might be a bit hard for me to get going, plus the drives (Al is coming from Aurora, me from Brighton). I just wanna leave a window (say, if we're not there by 10:30, leave without us?). I'll call you tomorrow CR.
Also, I'll have my 4yr old daughter, and Al will have his two kids with him. We're thinking about doing some hiking and/or sledding too, just so the kids don't go :banana::banana:

[TxTau]

Hey CR, I'm coming from Firestone, so pretty much from the same direction as you. Where is the Gold Hill parking area? I'm still pretty new to the area.

[SubaCool]

We're coming!!! No Subie :frown: but my friend Al is bringing another friend with a Land Cruiser so it should be fun regardless :thunb: There will be kids, so sledding and hiking is gonna be a part of our trip too (at some point) and anybody and everybody is more than welcome to join! I'm still waiting for CR to call me back, but we're planning to be at the King Soopers by 9:30 and go up to Gold Hill from there via Fourmile Canyon dr (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Canyon+Blvd&daddr=Boulder+St&geocode=FSibYgIdEvS5-Q%3BFWRPYwId9pm3-Q&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=15&sll=40.018577,-105.261168&sspn=0.01502,0.027595&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=40.029455,-105.325928&spn=0.120139,0.220757&z=12). See you there!
Btw, my cell number is 970-22seven-35five0 and I will have a CB too (channel 7)!

[TxTau]

Ok well looks like I'll just meet up at King Soopers @ 9:30

cell: 281 3eight2 7nine6one

[Rob]

Hey CR, I'm coming from Firestone, so pretty much from the same direction as you. Where is the Gold Hill parking area? I'm still pretty new to the area.


Ok well looks like I'll just meet up at King Soopers @ 9:30

I think that was the original meeting spot. Sounds like CR is heading straight to Gold Hill, though I could be wrong. I think he's talking about the parking area west of Gold Hill on 52 (it's on the left side) where Switzerland Trail hits 52. You'll go left from there to get on the trail. Taking the trail to the right is fun, but there's a long stretch that doesn't get much sun and drifts build up on the side of the hill. And the trail's really narrow there.

[AccordRanger]

Saw TxTau Getting gas and heading out from kings in town today. Hope you all had fun!

[Smash]

sssoooooooooooooooooooo..... ????

[SRT08BUS]

sssoooooooooooooooooooo..... ????

I was thinking the same thing......maybe they are all still stuck up there and we need to send a rescue party A.S.A.P.!

[Rusty]

im just waiting for someone else to start the thread since i didnt have any pics, i'll give it tell i get home from work today

[SubaCool]

maybe they are all still stuck up there and we need to send a rescue party A.S.A.P.!
:lmao: :redface:
I'll start a thread here in a few hours unless somebody else beats me to it. It was an eventful (but great) day! Lotsa pictures and some video :thunb: