Triple Bypass 2011 NEW DATE -Aug 20-
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wesintl
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Unfortunately I don't put much thought on what atv'rs say anymore. maybe they bypassed the road.
BRING YOUR SHOVELS.. we may have to open the pass sat...
8/15/11 - Pearl Pass should be open in a week. From the Aspen side there are two snow fields still covering the rode. We were able to stay on the trail passing over the snow, and crest the summit. From the top, the Crested Butte side still has snow blocking the summit about 200 yds from the top. It could be cleared with a little effort and a shovel. We saw in one switch back where drivers were leaving the road to bypass snow, and driving through delicate tundra. Please be responsible and stay on the road. This will help prevent trail closings, and we can continue to enjoy our back country trails.
BRING YOUR SHOVELS.. we may have to open the pass sat...
8/15/11 - Pearl Pass should be open in a week. From the Aspen side there are two snow fields still covering the rode. We were able to stay on the trail passing over the snow, and crest the summit. From the top, the Crested Butte side still has snow blocking the summit about 200 yds from the top. It could be cleared with a little effort and a shovel. We saw in one switch back where drivers were leaving the road to bypass snow, and driving through delicate tundra. Please be responsible and stay on the road. This will help prevent trail closings, and we can continue to enjoy our back country trails.
wesintl
Moderator
I'm leaving Fri 9am. and i may piddle around BV or Salida and go over tincup. I'll be on 146.460
Sat 8am leave sharp Italian, pearl, taylor in that order. Be prepared for a fast paced trip with either a very late lunch or none at all (in you truck moving)
CB-4 Ham 146.580
Camp at dorchester fri and sat.
Sun cumberland to alpine tunnel and over williams if it's open. (one of the things I might be doing friday)
Bring a shovel in case of snow.
This rig is always awesome to see
http://bushducks.com/tripreps/passphotos_2011.htm#pearl1
Sat 8am leave sharp Italian, pearl, taylor in that order. Be prepared for a fast paced trip with either a very late lunch or none at all (in you truck moving)
CB-4 Ham 146.580
Camp at dorchester fri and sat.
Sun cumberland to alpine tunnel and over williams if it's open. (one of the things I might be doing friday)
Bring a shovel in case of snow.
This rig is always awesome to see
http://bushducks.com/tripreps/passphotos_2011.htm#pearl1
Caribou Sandstorm
Hard Core 4+
Wes that is a great site for tracking when passes are open and conditions, nice post.
Probably why you check there..
Probably why you check there..
have a great time guys. I'm in Ohio this weekend
and can't make it.
and can't make it.did williams it is open it is very tight now climbing the gunny side be prepared for lots of pinstripping, and i d ont think you could get a stock cruiser through with out banging the bottom the mud bogs were not bad at all just some big wet rock to get through on the climb up
wesintl
Moderator
cool, that will save me some time. Thanks ryan. Sounds like williams. I thought the pinstriping was tight on my 70. you 80 behemoths defiantly be prepared for heavy striping
Just remember Williams is only open in Aug so you chance to run it is very limited. you also want a diesel with you to keep the skeeters at bay
there you have it. If you could see my cruiser stripped down in the garage you wouldn't think i'm going wheelin fri
who's in?
Just remember Williams is only open in Aug so you chance to run it is very limited. you also want a diesel with you to keep the skeeters at bay
there you have it. If you could see my cruiser stripped down in the garage you wouldn't think i'm going wheelin fri
who's in?
ttubb
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Ajax, check your private messages....Terry
FJ40zen
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I will be leaving Fort Collins around 3PM Friday. Hope the D-city traffic is not heavy.
PhatFJ
Hard Core 4+
I am planning on leaving Friday 4-5:00am, have not decided if I am pulling the 40 or driving it up. Kinda depends on if my co-pilot is going along, if so, I may be leaving to come home early Sunday..
ttubb
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Ryan (Ajax) and I went up Pearl today to shovel snow. We cleaned out the main slide, however there is a small area that will likely be melted just up the road from where we were working. Two hours of shoveling snow at 12,000 feet will get you in shape fast!
Should be good to go for Saturday's run. Terry and Ryan.
Should be good to go for Saturday's run. Terry and Ryan.
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Old40Dog
Rising Sun Member
I'm planning on leaving around noon Friday from the office. Hope to be in camp in time for dinner. Whatcha planning on for dinner Wes? 
U-no-U gotta start off the camp portion of thre run correctly.........
U-no-U gotta start off the camp portion of thre run correctly.........
wesintl
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Awesome! Thank you Terry and Ryan!
Rig is lookin good ryan
Dave, beer and something with beer
Rig is lookin good ryan
Dave, beer and something with beer
FJ40zen
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You guys are the best. Terry, are you driving the Marmot this weekend?
Groucho
Rising Sun Ham Guru
Ryan (Ajax) and I went up Pearl today to shovel snow. We cleaned out the main slide, however there is a small area that will likely be melted just up the road from where we were working. Two hours of shoveling snow at 12,000 feet will get you in shape fast!
Should be good to go for Saturday's run. Terry and Ryan.
You can always count on Terry getting into areas early. So glad you're a great member of RS, Terry!
ttubb
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You are too kind, Nathaniel. This is a great group of folks and I always enjoy their company.
I hope you will consider leading the Ghost Town runs again in the future. That was one of my favorites!
PhatFJ
Hard Core 4+
Great job guys!!! 
. I am leaving now, I will see you up there on Friday...
Phat
. I am leaving now, I will see you up there on Friday...Phat