2016 Ouray FSJ Invasion - July 13, 14, 15, 2016

[Lumpskie]

I think the article mentioned that the guy was in a rental Jeep. (since he was from Florida) I know that all the rental companies explicitly forbid running Black Bear and Poughkeepsie Gulch.

[hutcho]

I remember them telling me that when I rented one for the 2012 invasion.

[will e]

It would be a shame if they closed it. Personally I just don't see them doing it. It's too much of a draw. The taxes from the Jeep rentals, lodging, food, shopping, gas and such all help pay for the availability of rescue persons. Maybe a new sign at the beginning of the trail would help. Perhaps a reminder to the Rental Jeep folks on the sign? Personally, I don't find it a scary or challenging trail but I suppose a newer person in an unfamiliar jeep might get intimidated by it.

[AwesomeJ10]

It would be a shame if they closed it. Personally I just don't see them doing it. It's too much of a draw. The taxes from the Jeep rentals, lodging, food, shopping, gas and such all help pay for the availability of rescue persons. Maybe a new sign at the beginning of the trail would help. Perhaps a reminder to the Rental Jeep folks on the sign? Personally, I don't find it a scary or challenging trail but I suppose a newer person in an unfamiliar jeep might get intimidated by it.

X2

but you have to remember who we are dealing with - folks who have never 'wheeled and have no idea how to drive.

I personally think they will close the trail because, ya, it's dangerous. Imagine losing a master cylinder or brake line right as you are going around one of the bends. You would fall into the pit!

[Grand_Wag_85]

It would be a shame if they closed it. Personally I just don't see them doing it. It's too much of a draw. The taxes from the Jeep rentals, lodging, food, shopping, gas and such all help pay for the availability of rescue persons. Maybe a new sign at the beginning of the trail would help. Perhaps a reminder to the Rental Jeep folks on the sign? Personally, I don't find it a scary or challenging trail but I suppose a newer person in an unfamiliar jeep might get intimidated by it.

X2

but you have to remember who we are dealing with - folks who have never 'wheeled and have no idea how to drive.

I personally think they will close the trail because, ya, it's dangerous. Imagine losing a master cylinder or brake line right as you are going around one of the bends. You would fall into the pit!

That would suck something fierce. I think I'd be steering hard for the uphill side and use the body damage brake.

[Lumpskie]

That one reason I like wheeling a manual transmission. In my taco, with dual cases in the lowest setting, the truck can't get going faster than 2 or 3 miles per hour, no matter the incline.

[j20owner]

The article I read said they turned around before trying the steps.

[Nikkormat]

Well... If the ground gave way there may not be much trail left on the steps. I'm looking for more info now and will post links if I find anything new.

[Nikkormat]

http://www.telluridenews.com/news/artic ... l?mode=jqm

Found this via Wrangler Forum: https://outdoorx4.com/main/2015/08/04/r ... the-hills/

[csuengr]

Reserved spot 113.

[hutcho]

I know its kind if early, but my mom said she might be able to get a good deal on shirts locally. I don't want to step on anyones toes or anything and I want to check with the group before I ask her to get some more information. Is someone got this figured out already?

[shimniok]

Hey thanks. Can you pm Scott R with the super chief?

sent from my MotoX

[hutcho]

Done.

[fulsizjeep]

There will be a new deluxe cabin in KOA site 38 next year. Krista and I have it reserved beginning July 12 for 5 nights.

[will e]

There will be a new deluxe cabin in KOA site 38 next year. Krista and I have it reserved beginning July 12 for 5 nights.

Good for you!

[jsinajeep]

There will be a new deluxe cabin in KOA site 38 next year. Krista and I have it reserved beginning July 12 for 5 nights.

Are you getting to old like me for a tent. LOL

[fulsizjeep]

There will be a new deluxe cabin in KOA site 38 next year. Krista and I have it reserved beginning July 12 for 5 nights.

Are you getting to old like me for a tent. LOL

YES!

[Jeepin Divas 401]

Powers to be you can put us in for 12july 17 in cabin 61e.

[jsinajeep]

Powers to be you can put us in for 12july 17 in cabin 61e.

That would be nice.

[Renodemona]

Looking at the map, nobody here has cabins 90 or 91?