Annual Ouray Run - Labor Day Weekend - September 4-5, 2010

[Mendocino]

We're in also, bringing the kids. We'll be camping at 4J again. But I am not sure we will be joining the club runs. We'd like to spend a little more time exploring Ouray and Telluride. Less driving more sightseeing. More soaking in the springs.

This is basically our plan.

 

[Hulk]

This is basically our plan.

That sounds like a good plan to me, too. I'll talk to Karie to confirm.

 

[Old40Dog]

My family and I joined you last year. We came up with a few other rigs from Durango. Had a great time and would love to join you again this year.

We'd love to have you guys join us again! I'll bring the locking hub that I got from you last year after breaking mine on Black Bear.

Thanks for the trail suggestions. We'll take a look.

 

[baileyfj40]

Katie and I most likely be there.

 

[Corbet]

Right now I am tentively planning on attending. Not sure if Marianne will be able to make it. So it could be me with the boys.

Also I believe JT/Eve (trapper50cal) and JC/family plan to attend. So the 3 Durango 80's should be in attendance.

 

[Old40Dog]

Katie and I most likely be there.

Right now I am tentively planning on attending. Not sure if Marianne will be able to make it. So it could be me with the boys.

Also I believe JT/Eve (trapper50cal) and JC/family plan to attend. So the 3 Durango 80's should be in attendance.

Look forward to seeing all of you there! More details on alternate trails coming.....

 

[MountainMan]

for those that may have not made the trip to this area, you really should make it a priority, the scenery is breathtaking, most of the trails are pretty easy (black bear not included - but i did run it in my 100% stock FJC w/o issue). many of the hotels have hot springs (in addition to the public pools) - there is a great pizza place in Teluride named Brown Bear that I recommend. I went wheeling up this way in 07 and 08 at the 1st and 2nd annual FJ Summit (about 200 FJs attended) and have done most of the trails. California Gulch also offers some amazing scenery, Engineer Pass is great, Imogene may be the most gorgeous run i have ever seen, the towns are friendly, anyway... just a big thumbs up from me, I WOULD LOVE to join you all, being there with a smaller group than the FJ Summit I think would be wonderful... do you guys do much together when this goes down (i hope the answer is yes cause i would love to get to know you all better) or is it just a deal where we happen to be there at the same time but everyone does their own thing?

 

[LXBRADY]

for those that may have not made the trip to this area, you really should make it a priority, the scenery is breathtaking, most of the trails are pretty easy (black bear not included - but i did run it in my 100% stock FJC w/o issue). many of the hotels have hot springs (in addition to the public pools) - there is a great pizza place in Teluride named Brown Bear that I recommend. I went wheeling up this way in 07 and 08 at the 1st and 2nd annual FJ Summit (about 200 FJs attended) and have done most of the trails. California Gulch also offers some amazing scenery, Engineer Pass is great, Imogene may be the most gorgeous run i have ever seen, the towns are friendly, anyway... just a big thumbs up from me, I WOULD LOVE to join you all, being there with a smaller group than the FJ Summit I think would be wonderful... do you guys do much together when this goes down (i hope the answer is yes cause i would love to get to know you all better) or is it just a deal where we happen to be there at the same time but everyone does their own thing?

There were 20 rigs or so last year. Most stayed at the camp ground, some in hotels. We were all together on Saturday's run on Black Bear and Imogene spending lunch in Telluride. Sunday a few of us ran Pookepsie Gulch (sp), most drove to Lake City via Engineer and came back over the pass south of Lake City...which I can't think of right now. Anyhow great views, great food in town and nice easy shelf road wheeling. Highly recommend this trip. Here's the trip report from last year http://www.risingsun4x4club.org/forum2/showthread.php?t=10781
This run is under new management and Dave should have details/schedule soon!

 

[LARGEONE]

I'm in with the wife and child. I also believe my neighbor and his wife are in...he's not a member yet, but this run will hook him. He just bought a great looking 80 and these trails will be perfect for him...I think he did them with his dad in a brand new 60 series back in 1983!!!

Anyway, I would love to hear more details about where to camp, etc so I will hit some people up tomorrow night at the meeting.

 

[Rock Dog]

I am planning on attending at this point..

 

[MountainMan]

i have stayed at the best western and the riverside inn before, both were dandy
i also stayed in the cabins at riverside inn, which was less comfy, they get hot, but they are cheaper
http://www.ouraycolorado.com/Hotels+&+Motels

 

[Old40Dog]

for those that may have not made the trip to this area, you really should make it a priority, the scenery is breathtaking, most of the trails are pretty easy (black bear not included - but i did run it in my 100% stock FJC w/o issue). many of the hotels have hot springs (in addition to the public pools) - there is a great pizza place in Teluride named Brown Bear that I recommend. I went wheeling up this way in 07 and 08 at the 1st and 2nd annual FJ Summit (about 200 FJs attended) and have done most of the trails. California Gulch also offers some amazing scenery, Engineer Pass is great, Imogene may be the most gorgeous run i have ever seen, the towns are friendly, anyway... just a big thumbs up from me, I WOULD LOVE to join you all, being there with a smaller group than the FJ Summit I think would be wonderful... do you guys do much together when this goes down (i hope the answer is yes cause i would love to get to know you all better) or is it just a deal where we happen to be there at the same time but everyone does their own thing?

Most stay at the 4J Campground, so there's various small groups getting together Saturday night. We also have a "Pot Luck" Sunday at 6PM at the 4J Group picnic area and everyone hangs out afterwards. Hope you'll join us!

 

[OilHammer]

Count me in. Might have the wife with me, but not confirmed on that yet.

 

[Loki]

Most likely for me, I'll have to see how school works out....

 

[1loudLX]

I'll be attempting to make this if I get everything squared away in NY and get back out to CO by then.

 

[Caribou Sandstorm]

Nice to see that Rutbeer guy getting involved around here...

 

[Old40Dog]

Count me in. Might have the wife with me, but not confirmed on that yet.

Most likely for me, I'll have to see how school works out....

I'll be attempting to make this if I get everything squared away in NY and get back out to CO by then.

We'd love to see all of you guys join us in Ouray in September! It's definitely a special place!

 

[nattybumppo]

Will my stock-height 60 with 31s be OK on these pass roads or do I need to drive the 40 across the state?

 

[Old40Dog]

Will my stock-height 60 with 31s be OK on these pass roads or do I need to drive the 40 across the state?

Sascha, you will be fine on these trails. We're going to take a stock 80 with 33's, but 31's would work fine.

We are planning tol have some more difficult trails for a small group each day as an alternate run. More on that very soon.

 

[MDH33]

...or do I need to drive the 40 across the state?

You make that sound like a bad thing.