Saxon cleanup, Saturday, 7-9-11

[Hypoid]

Time to set a date!

The holiday chaos should be over. There should be plenty of trash to pick up. I should have the Jeep's rear axle swapped. :)

I need to give Brant 10 days notice. I don't know if he will want to meet with us before we go up.

Post up if you can make it.

[Warrlord]

I'll be there :D

[shawns 64 F100]

I would like to tag along if someone has room.

[mattadams]

Would love to, but coming in from California the night before and leaving for London two days later, so my weekend will be packed.

[sdhill]

I think I will be able to make it. Do we just do a bit of trail restoration or cleanup? It is around the Georgetown area correct?

[bronc_17113]

Larry if you still have that seat open i'm there

[Warrlord]

Yup, near Georgetown. It's basically just a cleanup thing but if there is anything damaged like signs, new trails made where they shouldn't have been, things like that, we notify the USFS.

Hope to see you there :)

[Warrlord]

Larry if you still have that seat open i'm there

I won't know for certain until mid next week :)

[bronc_17113]

no worries I have some other things in the works that if they work out it will be a non issue

[sdhill]

Well I hope I can make it now, I dislocated my right shoulder Tuesday night weight lifting. :mad: So as long as I can handle the stick and the rough ride I will be there.:cussing:

[ford-runner79]

What to can to the clean up but have no idea where its at can someone let me know.
Thanks

[mattadams]

Saxon Mtn starts in Georgetown and ends in Idaho Springs, or vise-versa depending on which way you run it.

[ford-runner79]

So would the easiest way to get there be 70 west?

[sdhill]

Yes, just cruise up I-70.

[ford-runner79]

Ok i'm going to try and make it but i need to know where to go once i get to gtown.

[mattadams]

I dont know if a meeting point had been discussed, if we go with the forest service often we actually meet in Idaho Springs at the Forest Service for a quick shpeal, make sure everyone signs the paperwork, etc...

[ford-runner79]

Ok, sounds good.

[1freaky1]

Here is a link that shows pics, map and trail difficulty level for you;

http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=125

I would like to go but am w/o a ride, even tho the Ranger is slowly gettin closer.

[ford-runner79]

Cool thanks, Just need to know where we all are going to meet!

[sdhill]

From the sound of that Traildamage description of the trail it sounds really narrow? Is it really that bad?

[Hypoid]

Only if you are skeered of heights. We met this guy at the top of the switchbacks.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee120/Hypoid/Saxon/MtEvans-Saxon120.jpg

All the same, we don't have to drive the switchbacks, just the top part. :)

[Hypoid]

I dont know if a meeting point had been discussed, if we go with the forest service often we actually meet in Idaho Springs at the Forest Service for a quick shpeal, make sure everyone signs the paperwork, etc...
Yup! We get the safety talk this year also.

We'll meet at the Clear Creek Ranger District @ 9:00 AM for the meeting. Wear some sturdy shoes, pants that cover your legs, and bring a pair of work gloves.

The address is:

101 Highway 103
Idaho Springs, Colorado 80452

Last year we had fire bans. This year, the current ban is to the North of I-70. We'll have to keep an eye on conditions through the week.

[JuBean]

If I am back from Grand Junction I sure will be there:thumbsup:

[Doug F]

Here is a link that shows pics, map and trail difficulty level for you;
I would like to go but am w/o a ride, even tho the Ranger is slowly gettin closer.

I couldn't get a good feel for the trail from the page, since I am still new to the western mountains and their trails. I am guessing from that page is that it isn't suited for a stock vehicle? If it was, I could take 3 guys in trade for teaching me off-road skills. I am from the little mountains of the East coast.

[mattadams]

stock vehicles can make it through. It's pretty bouncy at some parts and you might hit some things underneath occasionally... and I'm a little nervous about what the water crossing might look like as theres really no way around it and given that snow is still melting up there, could be fairly deep... you might also get some trees "hugging" your vehicle on the sides, but I dont think we've had any real severe damage up there.
I used to take my stock 98 F-150 and my stock 94 explorer (before I souped it up) up there and it made it with no real issues. We've also had fairly stock super duties on the trail before, its not shelf roads like spring creek or anything though not always wide enough for two vehicles either.

Thanks Mike for coordinating and keeping this going!

[Hypoid]

I couldn't get a good feel for the trail from the page, since I am still new to the western mountains and their trails. I am guessing from that page is that it isn't suited for a stock vehicle? If it was, I could take 3 guys in trade for teaching me off-road skills. I am from the little mountains of the East coast.
If Don still needs a seat, he'd be perfect for showing you the ropes. He has wheeled a full size or two. The fact that you have a bump-side is icing on the cake...so long as the brakes are good. :p

[Warrlord]

See you there Saturday the 9th @ 9:00 am.

[Doug F]

If Don still needs a seat, he'd be perfect for showing you the ropes. He has wheeled a full size or two. The fact that you have a bump-side is icing on the cake...so long as the brakes are good. :p
My old iron still isn't ready to leave the shop yet, I have a 2000 Durango as my D/D that I was considering taking, but I want to sell it soon and not scrape anything. It has enough issues! ;)

If it was the Bump, I would be there in a heart-beat!

[Hypoid]

I have a 2000 Durango as my D/D that I was considering taking, but I want to sell it soon and not scrape anything. It has enough issues! ;) Yeah, you better not try. On the XJ's first trip over Saxon, all the old, tired suspension bushings retired. It cost a few $$$ to find out they were that worn.

[Doug F]

So that leads to another guy willing to help without a ride! :D

[Warrlord]

Larry if you still have that seat open i'm there

Hey Don, Rosie decided not to go so that seat is open for ya :thumbsup:

If you want, I can bring a step stool so you can get in & out of my truck http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/Misc/missingteeth.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/Misc/derisive.gif :D :whistle:

[Warrlord]

Just so we're all on the same page, I've highlighted in red an important thing because after all, this is a "Work Detail" & we should adhere to USFS work attire for personal safety reasons.

Yup! We get the safety talk this year also.

We'll meet at the Clear Creek Ranger District @ 9:00 AM for the meeting. Wear some sturdy shoes, pants that cover your legs, and bring a pair of work gloves.

The address is:

101 Highway 103
Idaho Springs, Colorado 80452

Exit 240 off I70

Last year we had fire bans. This year, the current ban is to the North of I-70. We'll have to keep an eye on conditions through the week.




I'm packing a lunch & I'll have a good size cooler with me in case anyone wants to throw their goodies in it.

[Hypoid]

I'll have at least one seat open. Jeremy won't make this trip.

Riding in the back of the Cherokee pretty well sucks if you are tall, maybe Shawn could fit. :laughing2:

[mattadams]

Riding in the back of the Cherokee pretty well sucks if you are tall, maybe Shawn could fit. :laughing2:
So does riding in the front if you are really tall! LOL.

[Ranger4657]

this sounds fun, but i cant make it this year, my truck is still not 100% yet, next trip im in though

heres a couple pics of the progress , just need to replace a bent axle, and fuel pump and finish breaking in the engine looks good though

new ford reman engine assembled :

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l103/lunatik99996666/DSC05924.jpg

engine installed :

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l103/lunatik99996666/0527111914.jpg

lift installed :

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l103/lunatik99996666/DSC06087.jpg

[Doug F]

I'll have at least one seat open. Jeremy won't make this trip.

Riding in the back of the Cherokee pretty well sucks if you are tall, maybe Shawn could fit. :laughing2:

:thumbsup: I spoke to the BOSS and she made no plans for us on Sat. I am 5'9". :p
Please PM me with details, such as when and where to meet up.

Doug.

[Hypoid]

That is going to be nice Joe!

Doug, PM sent.

[Ranger4657]

thanks man, its been a long haul but the little bit ive driven it its a hell of a difference over my 3.slow should be way fun to wheel with , hopefuly by mid winter i can get some 33's on it , have fun up there guys !!!!

[JuBean]

No dice for me, wont be back into town until mid saturday and i dont htink the boss would like me wheeling the work truck:p

[bronc_17113]

im out

[sdhill]

:) I will be there at 9 AM tomorrow. Hopefully the my shoulder feels good enough to do some work.

[Hypoid]

:groovy::groovy::groovy:

I've been moved to inventory duties for the past week. I was nervous about getting stuck with working anyway. :)

[Hypoid]

Pack your rain gear, there is a 40% chance you'll be wearing it this afternoon.