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Hunter
09-15-2009, 08:10 AM
Looking to do a mild off road trip with a buddy of mine that has a Dodge Durango with 32" tires and a locker in the rear. It will be his 2nd time wheeling so I am not looking for any thing hard core.

I was thinking some of the trails in Left Hand Canyon, I have never done any of them except for Carnage. So I do not know how difficult they are.

Or maybe Spring Creek (am Worried about the rock pile) or something in the Idaho Springs area.

I would like input on this and some of you all to join the the trip. He went with me his first time wheeling on a trip with this group to Eagle rock in the springs and really enjoyed it and the company. It prompted him to buy his Durango.:thumbsup:
AccordRanger
09-17-2009, 08:22 AM
Jenny Creek i've wanted to try that.
Hunter
09-17-2009, 09:30 PM
Jenny Creek i've wanted to try that.


Thats a great idea. I have not done that trail in over 10 years. My brother in-law took a bone stock Bronco 2 with us. We all had a good time.





So lets make it Jenny Creek. I will announce a meeting time and place later.


Thanks:thumbsup:
Hefty
09-20-2009, 06:51 PM
Don and a few of us were planning on Bill Moore that day
Hypoid
09-20-2009, 10:05 PM
Thats a great idea. I have not done that trail in over 10 years. My brother in-law took a bone stock Bronco 2 with us. We all had a good time.





So lets make it Jenny Creek. I will announce a meeting time and place later.


Thanks:thumbsup:Jenny Creek is not for stockers this year.

Bill Moore should be easy enough, with a few obstacles he can learn from.
Hunter
09-21-2009, 07:25 AM
Don and a few of us were planning on Bill Moore that day

That will work, if you do not mind 2 extra trucks tagging along.

If that is okay let me know when and where to meet up.

Thanks
Ted
Hefty
09-21-2009, 06:24 PM
I don't care if a few others tag along as long as you drive a chevy LOL.

I'll post more info on meeting places and such soon
Hunter
09-21-2009, 08:27 PM
I don't care if a few others tag along as long as you drive a chevy LOL.

I'll post more info on meeting places and such soon


Well one is a Dodge:(, but do not hold it against the guy. He is a real good person:) he owns a Explorer.:thumbsup:
Tilt168
09-22-2009, 05:00 PM
ok nope sorry guys I'm backing out, Sara is flying out on the 8th and it's the first time i'll see her in months. So see y'all next time!
SparkyXplorer
09-24-2009, 05:41 PM
I'm interested, let me know a time
aurorabusa
09-25-2009, 08:29 AM
I am planning on this as well.
Hefty
09-29-2009, 07:32 AM
Looks like the powers at be (not me I'm just relaying info) said the official meeting place and time will be:


Starbucks in Dumont at 11 am


Post up if your in for sure that way we know to expect you.

I will be on CB channel 14

and my cell if there is signal is (719) four99 8126
bronc_17113
09-29-2009, 10:46 AM
http://www.rmftc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6536
Swat
09-29-2009, 02:20 PM
Looks like the powers at be (not me I'm just relaying info) said the official meeting place and time will be:


Starbucks in Dumont at 11 am


Post up if your in for sure that way we know to expect you.

I will be on CB channel 14

and my cell if there is signal is (719) four99 8126

I am an early riser and that is my nap time!
bronc_17113
09-29-2009, 07:43 PM
then i guess either u dont come or u dont nap
Swat
10-01-2009, 02:06 PM
then i guess either u dont come or u dont nap

I'll be there napping while my 12 year old drives!
bronc_17113
10-01-2009, 02:10 PM
ok long as u are a few trucks back or front of me we are a ok :)
Burg460
10-01-2009, 03:37 PM
Damn I really hope I can make this one, I have wanted to see swats truck in action. Of course the one time I went to his house it was at the tire shop getting tires mounted.
bronc_17113
10-01-2009, 03:40 PM
its not a truck its a carcass
Swat
10-02-2009, 11:56 AM
Damn I really hope I can make this one, I have wanted to see swats truck in action. Of course the one time I went to his house it was at the tire shop getting tires mounted.

It ain't nothin', I've overbuilt to offset my lack of driving skillz and if you would, please pick-up anything that falls off I'd appreciate it.
bronc_17113
10-02-2009, 12:05 PM
lmao
Warrlord
10-06-2009, 03:00 PM
Can't go with ya'lls, got a job lined up this weekend.
AccordRanger
10-06-2009, 05:57 PM
Im in. Will have my cb on.
bronc_17113
10-06-2009, 08:11 PM
Fyi forecast says nasty trail report says may not be passable please confirm in or out so I can assess whether we should go forward
Hunter
10-07-2009, 10:13 AM
I and my buddy are in no matter the conditions. We will be well prepared for the worst.
I have my winch and am keeping the 40's on the truck, with all my straps and such.



If you choose to go, be sure to dress properly it will be very cold.
Burg460
10-07-2009, 12:27 PM
Well, I got my new trac bar put in last night, man was that thing hammered.. It tightened the steering up so much I might not look like a drunk driving my truck anymore. LOL
The new/right shocks will be here later today, got to go pick them up tomorrow around lunch time.
bronc_17113
10-07-2009, 01:33 PM
does that mean u r in
Fordboy77'
10-07-2009, 06:45 PM
I'd be real interested in going, but my 77 is down with a spun rod bearing so its gonna be a while before i can get up and do anythin, hopefully next time
SparkyXplorer
10-07-2009, 07:39 PM
Im in, 2 of the new shocks arrived today....the other 2 hopefully soon..
bronc_17113
10-07-2009, 08:49 PM
On fsb we have decided to just run saxxon in 2 weeks what is yalls opinion I'm a lil concerned with body damage based on the weather forecast and trail reports
Burg460
10-08-2009, 12:14 AM
I am cool with it as we talked about earlier being I have to work anyway. This has given me motivation to work on my truck for a change, especially with snow in the forecast. :)
Hunter
10-08-2009, 08:51 AM
So, are trail leaders out?
I need to know, and who all is going?
bronc_17113
10-08-2009, 08:56 AM
Im out the weather down here is nasty there is no way I am taking my daily driver which is also my wheeler at this point wheeling when there is a good chance I could mess it up sorry to anyone that is disapointed but my priority is in keeping my nice stuff nice in jan when I get my full time wheeler i will be more inclined to take some chances with my truck I know from experience how the easiest trail can be turned near impossible with a stock truck with small amounts of snow and ice. plus I wheel with my daughter and it is not supposed to get above freezing.
Hunter
10-08-2009, 09:36 AM
Do not worry about it Don. I just need to see where we are and who is still planning on going. If I did not have my big a** Ford I probably would not go either.

I did call my buddy and left him a message about you and others decision on not going. Told him to think about it and let me know he is still game. If chooses not to go I will also back out with him.

I will let every one know for sure when I hear back from him.
Hunter
10-08-2009, 06:54 PM
My buddy just called me back and wants to go. So we are going no matter what.

If no one else is going we will probably go to Left Hand.
SparkyXplorer
10-08-2009, 07:24 PM
I've never been to left hand....how is it around this time of year...I looked at it on trail damage, but those ratings don't always seem right or up to date..

and ted where would you guys be heading out from? since I'm up north as well just wondering
Hunter
10-08-2009, 07:37 PM
We are meeting in Golden at Mimi's Cafe of off Colfax at 9am. We will either head up to our original meeting place or head to Left hand from there.

So far you are the only one to respond, if you rather go to Left Hand let me know.

I have not been up there since before they have closed Carnage. It has a play area with decent off cambers and hill climbs. There are also several off shoot trails. I have never been on any of them.
96blkbeauty
10-09-2009, 02:03 AM
I've ran Lefthand during the summer...not during the winter. The first mile to 1.5 miles is easy. From there you will come up to the decent play area where you can get some good flex shots. From that area, there are 3 off shoot trails. I've ran the middle one when dry, and there were some pucker spots. Not anything real dangerous, just pucker due to tight squeezes near trees and risking body damage.

I have not ran it in a few years though, so a lot of stuff could have changed. There are definitely a few spots where ice would definitely cause sliding into trees.
SparkyXplorer
10-09-2009, 06:05 AM
Ted, with almost everyone changing there mind...I think that I am going to be out... I got a couple papers due Sunday, along with varies other assignments so I think I will take Saturday to due some of that. I hope the trip goes well
bronc_17113
10-09-2009, 07:42 AM
Nick how is school workin out for ya this semester I noticed you were in one of my online classes this semester
SparkyXplorer
10-09-2009, 04:07 PM
its going pretty well, hard to get back into school... what class? i didn't notice that

Edit: Found YA!!!
bronc_17113
10-09-2009, 07:53 PM
Robyn and I both in that one lol
Hunter
10-11-2009, 10:57 AM
My buddy and I had a great time yesterday in Left Hand. I will post up picks later when I have more time.
Hypoid
10-13-2009, 04:38 PM
My buddy and I had a great time yesterday in Left Hand. I will post up picks later when I have more time.

:worthless:

Orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr you could start another thread.
Hunter
10-13-2009, 07:57 PM
I am having technical difficulties. Please hold on to your technicals till further notice.
Hypoid
10-13-2009, 08:01 PM
LOL holding...
AccordRanger
10-13-2009, 08:54 PM
I've ran Lefthand during the summer...not during the winter. The first mile to 1.5 miles is easy. From there you will come up to the decent play area where you can get some good flex shots. From that area, there are 3 off shoot trails. I've ran the middle one when dry, and there were some pucker spots. Not anything real dangerous, just pucker due to tight squeezes near trees and risking body damage.

I have not ran it in a few years though, so a lot of stuff could have changed. There are definitely a few spots where ice would definitely cause sliding into trees.

The 5 points play area has been changed alot over summer, in may it still had the big crack in the middle now that is all fenced off.