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2022 Blow Off Work and Go Wheelin' Run: 21st annual! Wed. 6/29/22

FireMike

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Looks like it may normally open 7/1 South Platte Ranger District. We'll see what Matt finds out. Hoping to make this one, just getting the 80 back running since Moab.
 

subzali

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Looks like it may normally open 7/1 South Platte Ranger District. We'll see what Matt finds out. Hoping to make this one, just getting the 80 back running since Moab.
It depends on snow. In 2011 it didn't open until 7/14.

2021: Red Cone open 6/26 and Webster/Handcart 7/13.
2020: Red Cone open 6/27 and Webster 7/26.
2019: Red Cone open after 7/26 and Webster after 7/28.
2018: Red Cone open 6/16 and Webster 7/16.
 

3rdGen4R

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It depends on snow. In 2011 it didn't open until 7/14.

2021: Red Cone open 6/26 and Webster/Handcart 7/13.
2020: Red Cone open 6/27 and Webster 7/26.
2019: Red Cone open after 7/26 and Webster after 7/28.
2018: Red Cone open 6/16 and Webster 7/16.
Correct. It’s different every year, I do this trail every year and it’s always different.
 

Shylock

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I’m thinking of doing the run up Red Cone with you guys,my only concern is I have a 1997 LX450 with only the center differential with 2 inch OME lift. Would that be sufficient enough to make it?
It’s also got rock sliders and armor underneath with a 10S winch.
 

NotyourmomsWife

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Hey guys. Keela is going out to Red Cone today to check it out and see what’s open and trail conditions. I’ll post up here when I hear back from her.
 

sunshine_and_jack

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Hey guys. Keela is going out to Red Cone today to check it out and see what’s open and trail conditions. I’ll post up here when I hear back from her.
Too much lightning/ weather risk to go up today- I am messaging the forest service to see. From Summit side- Websters Pass gate was closed as of yesterday, but I am waiting for the response about Handcart rd (the loop most denverites use to return home).
 

sunshine_and_jack

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Update from the Forest service. She’s unsure about the Red Cone side, but normally (to my knowledge) it the saddle that keeps snow until late June/ early July. That saddle, geographically, is where the vertical red cone “descending traffic only” meets websters pass summit and handcart road begins to return to the 285 side. So, I’m thinking it’s probably passable- but we might need to exit red cone via Websters to Montezuma.
Regardless, I plan to go on Wednesday and check it out! 😁.
 

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Hulk

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Hey everyone,

I'd like to run Red Cone this summer, but I'm concerned about snow and starting in the afternoon. Maybe we can blow off work another day in July and start in the morning rather than the afternoon.

So let's go run Slaughterhouse Gulch. For those who have run this trail before, it's fun and scenic. If you're new-ish to the club, it's a great first run to do with Rising Sun.

Let's meet at 1:00 pm at the SAFEWAY in Conifer. Address is: 27152 Main St, Conifer, CO 80433
(Yes, we've met at the King Soopers in the past, but there is a Sonic in the same parking lot at the Safeway).
Google Maps link to Safeway
 

subzali

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Unfortunately I have to be out.
 

DomOfTheDead

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I am out. Work conflict for Wednesday but I still want to wheel this week, I might start another trip thread for red cone on Friday 7/1....
 

Jcbmx

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Sweet, I'm close to 99% in...I just need to decide if I call in at the beginning of the day or time it so I can arrive just on time 🤣
 

Shylock

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Hey everyone,

I'd like to run Red Cone this summer, but I'm concerned about snow and starting in the afternoon. Maybe we can blow off work another day in July and start in the morning rather than the afternoon.

So let's go run Slaughterhouse Gulch. For those who have run this trail before, it's fun and scenic. If you're new-ish to the club, it's a great first run to do with Rising Sun.

Let's meet at 1:00 pm at the SAFEWAY in Conifer. Address is: 27152 Main St, Conifer, CO 80433
(Yes, we've met at the King Soopers in the past, but there is a Sonic in the same parking lot at the Safeway).
Google Maps link to Safeway
Excited to join
 

bassguyry

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I'm out. Work sucks, and I can't blow it off on Wednesday. :(
 

Doughboy

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No!!!!! 😱
71, the starter wouldn't disengage and I'm sure it's gone with the amount of smoke coming from the truck. Pretty sure it's cooked. The 81 drive flanges and birfields splines went...
 

Hulk

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FYI: we plan to go to Snowpack Taproom & Pizzeria after we're off the trail. I'm guessing we'll be there at 4:30-5:00, but last year I think we got there earlier. If you can't make the run but you want to come have a slice of pizza, you're welcome to join us.

11863 Springs Rd #210, Conifer, CO 80433
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