DomOfTheDead
Event Coordinator
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Vehicle recovery training with Bill Burke September 7 & 8 2024
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baileyfj40
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Sean Solo
Rising Sun Member
Looks like we could use a little cost dilution for this event. Can I still join in?
Herring
Rising Sun Member
Uh oh, haven't been very diligent and didn't see the update. Hoping someone can take my spot? Chris
Where's everyone planning on staying in junction? I was gonna stay at the Grand Vista.
Johnny Utah
Rising Sun Member
Haven’t decided yet Ray. Grand Vista has been recommended in the past.
Can anyone recommend a cheap campground nearby? Weather should be nice.
Can anyone recommend a cheap campground nearby? Weather should be nice.
DaveInDenver
Rising Sun Ham Guru
What is your definition of cheap and acceptable? There's no free dispersed that's really close enough anymore for this.
The morning schedule you have to do means close enough camping is KOA and RV of the parking lot aesthetic sort. I'd do Grand Vista instead of those personally.
You could camp at the Monument, that may be a viable option. The CG is on the Fruita side so it would be about half an hour drive back to GJ. It's close to the west gate but the road up from 340 to the CG is switchbacks and slow.
There's also the James Robb state park, CGs are in Fruita and east of Palisade. Of those the Fruita one would be better. It would be almost the same distance as the NPS campground but easy access and close to I-70 that you could cut the drive time quite a bit.
There's BLM camping at 18 Road north of Fruita or in Rabbit Valley. Those I gotta think are bit more than you'll want to do early two weekend mornings.
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DaveInDenver
Rising Sun Ham Guru
Rode over in Fruita yesterday for FWIW timed a couple of drives.
From the main 18 Road trailhead (as roughly a stand-in for the nearest camping up there) to 1st and Patterson (near the Masonic Lodge). It's 40 minutes and about 22 miles.
From the James Robb CG via CO340 it's 25 minutes and 13 miles. I would expect the I-70 option to be a lot faster, though.
From the main 18 Road trailhead (as roughly a stand-in for the nearest camping up there) to 1st and Patterson (near the Masonic Lodge). It's 40 minutes and about 22 miles.
From the James Robb CG via CO340 it's 25 minutes and 13 miles. I would expect the I-70 option to be a lot faster, though.
DomOfTheDead
Event Coordinator
We have availability for this class! Short notice but discounted rates for attendance! Hit me up and lets work it out!
levi
Rising Sun Member
We have availability for this class! Short notice but discounted rates for attendance! Hit me up and lets work it out!
Sweet, please add me to the list
levi
Rising Sun Member
One other fyi, I’m traveling with my airstream and tow-pig, so will need to jump in with someone bringing an actual off-road rig. Or we can get tow-pig stuck too, lol
CardinalFJ60
Rising Sun Member
I’ll have seat for ya. But man! Let’s gets that trailer un-stuck
CardinalFJ60
Rising Sun Member
I mean, this could be a kicked up training session if you’re willing!
levi
Rising Sun Member
Unfortunately getting the trailer stuck probably means hanging it up on plumbing bits that none of us want to see break!
And a stuck F-150 isn’t _that_ rare of a sighting, but I can definitely see why the Toyota kids could enjoy that
And a stuck F-150 isn’t _that_ rare of a sighting, but I can definitely see why the Toyota kids could enjoy that
DomOfTheDead
Event Coordinator
I recommend packing a lunch but there is food options around the Masonic lodge. Sometimes Bill invites folks over to hang around his firepit Saturday evening but that is up to him, he doesn't always do that. There are some good breakfast and dinner options available in the area.
DaveInDenver
Rising Sun Ham Guru
Assuming you're staying at the Grand Vista you can get a good cup of coffee and normal quick stuff like burritos at Octopus Coffee across the street. Address: 759 Horizon Dr, GJ, CO 81506
Another option if you're on top of schedule and have time for diner-speed can do real breakfast at First Watch, which is at 1st and Patterson not far from the Masonic lodge. Address: 20 W Park Dr, GJ, CO 81505
Bring a lunch, you can't count on time to get it. Kind of depends too on how fast or slow you guys move.
If you need to stock up there's a Safeway at Horizon and 12th St, about a mile west of Grand Vista. You can see the new Mormon temple in all it's blistering white marble beauty, too. Address: 681 Horizon Dr, GJ, CO 81506
In the event you have time to get lunch near the Masonic lodge there's a new-ish place, Great Greek, on Patterson that is pretty good. Address: 2566 Patterson Rd, GJ, CO 81505
Otherwise it's kind of a desert up there. McAllister's Deli is close to the First Watch. I'd suggest 7th St Deli, across from St. Mary's hospital instead, if you have time. Address: 2232 N 7th St, GJ, CO 81501
Other options, dinners, etc. Let me know preferences, if you want more recommendations.
Another option if you're on top of schedule and have time for diner-speed can do real breakfast at First Watch, which is at 1st and Patterson not far from the Masonic lodge. Address: 20 W Park Dr, GJ, CO 81505
Bring a lunch, you can't count on time to get it. Kind of depends too on how fast or slow you guys move.
If you need to stock up there's a Safeway at Horizon and 12th St, about a mile west of Grand Vista. You can see the new Mormon temple in all it's blistering white marble beauty, too. Address: 681 Horizon Dr, GJ, CO 81506
In the event you have time to get lunch near the Masonic lodge there's a new-ish place, Great Greek, on Patterson that is pretty good. Address: 2566 Patterson Rd, GJ, CO 81505
Otherwise it's kind of a desert up there. McAllister's Deli is close to the First Watch. I'd suggest 7th St Deli, across from St. Mary's hospital instead, if you have time. Address: 2232 N 7th St, GJ, CO 81501
Other options, dinners, etc. Let me know preferences, if you want more recommendations.
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DaveInDenver
Rising Sun Ham Guru
BTW, normally I'd offer to organize a meet up Friday but there's a show downtown I'll be at (Arkansauce, if you like bluegrass it'll be good).
In any case I hope to catch up Saturday, either at Bill's or if you get together. I don't think I can take an open seat off Dom's hands this time, though.
In any case I hope to catch up Saturday, either at Bill's or if you get together. I don't think I can take an open seat off Dom's hands this time, though.
Took me about 4 hrs and 45min to get to GJ tonight. I was one of about 10 cars on the road. Non-stop construction and lane closures. Perhaps it will be better on a Friday afternoon (lolz)…. Y’all been warned.
DomOfTheDead
Event Coordinator
Safe travels to all our friends headed out this weekend, should be a great group!