"Official!!!" Colorado Colors Meet 2006

[Moncha]

Had to start over....

Dates:
Friday Oct. 20, 2006 travel/stay day/night (If Needed)
Saturday Oct. 21, 2006 Trail Day
Sunday Oct. 22, 2006 Departure day (maybe a short trail)

Doing some research for the general areas that would be good for everyone. (Central location=more trail time than travel), here's some choices with links to see what they are about.
Times are approximate and of course, weather permitting.

Place your vote for the location (Only once please) and what trail(s) you would like to try (As many as you want)

(A) Buena Vista area

Iron Chest Trail Outside of Nathrop 3-4 hrs

Wheeler Lake Trail Outside of Fairplay All day

Red Cone Trail Off Hwy285 between Denver and Buena Vista

Slaughterhouse Trail Off Hwy285 25 west of Denver


(B) I-70 Way out of Denver area

Lead King/Crystal Mill Trail Outside of Redstone All day

Jenny Creek Trail Outside of Black Hawk 2-3 hrs


(C) Colorado Springs area

Saran Wrap Trail Outside of Colorado Springs 2-3 hrs

China Wall Trail Outside of Tarryall/Woodland Park 2-3 hrs

[pbkid]

im gonna try my best to get up there for this meet, but im not sure if im gonna be able to get the time off because i work at a retail store. and this time of year is very hard to get off for anything =(. we will see what type of convincing i can do...

[Moncha]

You better!!!!

[biju]

I know you're out there... come meet us even if you don't off road!!!

-biju.

[MSHardeman]

biju,

You know I'm down for it. I just did a quick look through of all the trails that Moncha has posted, and it looks like he's trying to kill us again. I'm just waiting for him to pull out the old "trust me" line again.

I'm doing the 24 Hours of Moab bike race this weekend, so most of my time has been spent getting ready for that, but I promise that I will make a decision on which area I would prefer by Monday. I'm leaning towards B.V. because it seems to have the most choices, and it's probably very pretty there now.

IF we stay in a hotel, I may even be able to get the gf to come along. Stranger things have happened.

[biju]

you bring the GF, I'll bring the COCAINE!

LOLOLOL... BWAHAHAHAHA....

-biju.

[MSHardeman]

Just did a little more indepth look at the trails, and I think Moncha really is trying to kill us.

I'm hoping jeep rated trails are rated differently that what we did out in Moab. Most of the trails in the BV area are rated a 7. What the heck?! I had a high enough pucker factor on the 4's we where doing in Moab. The descriptions also talk about some breakage. Huh? I thought that this was supposed to be a nice VX fam get together.

[Moncha]

Yes the Colorado Trail ratings are VERY different than the ones used in Moab...

These trails are actually pretty easy and mostly scenic for the most part. The obstacles have by-passes so they should fit the confidence of every driver. The reviewers drive jeeps and most of them pick the tough line so, of course, they will suffer from some damage.. I don't like killing anyone, I'm just throwing stuff out there. As times goes, and I drive more trails, I'll be able to make reviews that will reflect what we drive rather than jeeper's opinions.

"Trust me!!"

Salida offers quite a few lodging choices, even for those of us on a tight budget. The earlier we make solid plans the better. That way we can try to get in the same motel/hotel. I'm opting for the lodging as it WILL be pretty cold for the outside thing.

[biju]

HOTEL/MOTEL is my vote....

oh - and I trust you mr. moncha. So does the dragon.

-beeej.

[driver3]

I may actually make it! This will be the first vx event I've gone to since Moab V. I was in a UWharrie one as well.. and one over on the east side of PA.. Anyways.. I have a friend from Ohio coming in, and what a great way to show him around... so I should be in barring he has something else he needs to see. I voted for china wall.. those obstacles look cool.. and I've heard great things about tarryall and have never been there.

[Moncha]

Hotel/Motel it is.. I KNOW there are more Colorado folks out there.. C'mon!! A week to go, don't wait 'til the last minute to decide!!!

Driver, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.. We live so close, yet so far!

[morgan-tec]

I would love to meet up with some of you guys again but i am again opting out of the dirty stuff. I had a great time last year just eating lunch and getting to know a few of you guys. Please kepp us posted of what ends up happening because i would like to meet up again similar to last year.

[driver3]

Hey.. I was browsing last years gallery.. bring the dogs with you.. I'll be bringing mine (seeing as how my guest from Ohio still wants to go)... Mine has enough energy to keep them all going, and I need to tire him out..

Thanks

[Bimati]

I'm gonna make that my Gypsy weekend...just let me know when and where, and I'll make it for a day or two.

I'm in GJ on the 18th, Denver/Ft. Collins on the 19th, 20th/21st is VX...wherever.

Bim

[crager34]

Wish I could be there. Red cone is one of my favorites and Wheeler is fairly hard core getting to the Lake (unless the bull dozed that slot out). Also, seems like the high country is set for some snowy weather this week. Good luck in the high country.