2013 Ouray FSJ Invasion - July 17-19, 2013

[Grand_Wag_85]

We'll be coming from the north, my Dear Wife and walking map/middle kid 9 years old have picked out a route to go around Denver, I need to get in route study mode myself. We'll have the 'burb and '73 starcraft popup so not much of a trailer. If we split up the Hill City to Ouray into 2 days I think we can go at a nice pace.

How bad do you want to avoid Denver? 285 is a good ride. Depending on the time of day 70 ain't bad either.

[HOOT]

I will be doing the 285 drive this year on the way home. I have business on the west side of Denver.

Taz, I will most likely stay Mon night either in Canon City or Salida. Canon city will be my choice as they have the best shopping<wink wink>. I'll most likely be coming in from the fire roasted CO area southeast of denver.
I want to do the drive through the canyon about mid day. and roll into KOA around 4pm or sooner.

I'll be leaving Sunday and over nighting near Denver.

I've done the drive on I-70 to Grand Junction a few times and highly recommend it, if never done.

The drive on Rt. 50 from Canon City to Montrose is a must see as well. Watch for insane stupid traffic on Sunday mornings. I will not drive it then ever again. Lots of people in a huge hurry and doing insane passing to try and get ahead.

The 285 cutoff will be a new one for me. I have been all over CO when I did road work for the co. On their dime was the best part , other than getting to hang out alot with my Mountain Goat buddy that was raised back here in KY with me. He exists usually in between Boulder and Empire,CO.

Sean you should get here to KY and be my co-pilot. seriously.

[letank]

Jeep is almost loaded... will start as early as can be to avoid the heat of the central valley. Cloud cover over Nevada claims a temp as low as 85 for the next 2 days...

[AwesomeJ10]

I think we are gonna leave early Tuesday morning and head down Buena Vista, CO via HWY 285. Then 'wheel to Mirror Lake via Tin Cup Pass. Do a little fishing, then 'wheel over to Gunnison, CO then take the HWY down to Ouray.


Mirror Lake, Gunnison National Forest, Colorado 81210
Link: https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source ... 8&t=m&z=11

[heimeken]

SITE 47F IS AVAILIBLE

I accepted a promotion at work and lost my scheduled vacation. Small price to pay for more money and real weekends (maybe...jury is still out.)

And of course my jeep is ready to go...mostly.

Anybody who wants the site better speak up quickly. I'm calling Dave on Saturday.

We need somebody to move over to this spot. It is too close to the gathering area.

[AwesomeJ10]

I'll try and contact Dave at the KOA and move to 47f (just so nobody else moves in on our fun).

If someone else wants 47f, please let me know and you can have it.

[Stuka]

Jeep is almost loaded... will start as early as can be to avoid the heat of the central valley. Cloud cover over Nevada claims a temp as low as 85 for the next 2 days...

Which route are you taking over the sierras?

[will e]

I'll try and contact Dave at the KOA and move to 47f (just so nobody else moves in on our fun).

If someone else wants 47f, please let me know and you can have it.

Thanks Blake, that would be cool

47f is a nice spot too..

[AwesomeJ10]

I emailed Dave at the KOA a couple of hours ago, but haven't heard back....

I'm trying to get 47f just so an outside doesn't get it. If I do get 47f, someone can have my 52c.

[fulsizjeep]

Jump on it Blake! Oh yeah, that is "the bear site".



SHIRTS, who's got shirts?

I posted up shirt $ amounts for all Limited Edition Flesh Wound shirts and a PayPal address to send to for those who can. Otherwise we can square up in cash at Ouray.

See the tshirt thread here for details:
http://fsjnetwork.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2671

Gracias

[Austin4x4]

well i am almost all ready! just geting the last of the dirtbike gear ready. i will be leaving denver saturday morning with the two dirtbikes in the back of the truck. saturday through monday me and my dad will be camping down by Rico,and exsploring the single track down there. we will head up to Ouray on tuesday and be there untill sunday morning.

[letank]

Jeep is almost loaded... will start as early as can be to avoid the heat of the central valley. Cloud cover over Nevada claims a temp as low as 85 for the next 2 days...

Which route are you taking over the sierras?

Just plain 80... but back thru yur backyard via 50... or... who knows and hike to Tower peak
At the basque in Elko waiting for lamb chops... overcast over Nevada... had to turn heater on for the last 20 min.

[letank]

well i am almost all ready! just geting the last of the dirtbike gear ready. i will be leaving denver saturday morning with the two dirtbikes in the back of the truck. saturday through monday me and my dad will be camping down by Rico,and exsploring the single track down there. we will head up to Ouray on tuesday and be there untill sunday morning.

If i had known of dirt bikes aficionados.... i would have brought mine dr350...or xr350... too late

[mrtazwrench]

I will be doing the 285 drive this year on the way home. I have business on the west side of Denver.

Taz, I will most likely stay Mon night either in Canon City or Salida. Canon city will be my choice as they have the best shopping<wink wink>. I'll most likely be coming in from the fire roasted CO area southeast of denver.
I want to do the drive through the canyon about mid day. and roll into KOA around 4pm or sooner.

I'll be leaving Sunday and over nighting near Denver.

I've done the drive on I-70 to Grand Junction a few times and highly recommend it, if never done.

The drive on Rt. 50 from Canon City to Montrose is a must see as well. Watch for insane stupid traffic on Sunday mornings. I will not drive it then ever again. Lots of people in a huge hurry and doing insane passing to try and get ahead.

The 285 cutoff will be a new one for me. I have been all over CO when I did road work for the co. On their dime was the best part , other than getting to hang out alot with my Mountain Goat buddy that was raised back here in KY with me. He exists usually in between Boulder and Empire,CO.

Sean you should get here to KY and be my co-pilot. seriously.

Looks like we're doing 125 down to 70, staying to the west, we were looking at 285 at one point, maybe on the way back.

[SteveD]

Hi, I'm new to the forum but I've been reading it to help repair my Jeep for the last year and a half. I thought about Ouray last year and have made a last minute decision to join all of you this year. Hopefully I get my Jeep fixed with minor issues (who needs rear drums anyway?) and will be there Sun. 7/14 to Sat 7/20. I'm looking forward to meeting all attending. -Steve

[srobertsfsj]

Hi, I'm new to the forum but I've been reading it to help repair my Jeep for the last year and a half. I thought about Ouray last year and have made a last minute decision to join all of you this year. Hopefully I get my Jeep fixed with minor issues (who needs rear drums anyway?) and will be there Sun. 7/14 to Sat 7/20. I'm looking forward to meeting all attending. -Steve

Awesome Steve, can't wait to meet you!

[Gumby]

Welcome and what a way to dive in you may want to jump on one of the open site reserved for this event.

[SteveD]

Welcome and what a way to dive in you may want to jump on one of the open site reserved for this event.

I lack camping gear and use a CPAP for sleep apnea, else I definitely would. I've got a hotel for a couple nights in Ridgway and a few in Montrose.

[Gumby]

Well bring a chair... if not we will have a spare for you around the fire.

[SteveD]

Well bring a chair... if not we will have a spare for you around the fire.

Haha, I always forget my dang chair! Thanks for the reminder.