Markuson
SILVER Star
For those using this little unit...or those familiar...
What antenna are you using, or which would you (or others) recommend for use with this for groups like Ouray?
Events/Trails 200s in Ouray Summer 2016
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For those using this little unit...or those familiar...
What antenna are you using, or which would you (or others) recommend for use with this for groups like Ouray?
I use this one and use the Fire Stik II. Easily tunable but you can use mag mount etc- as long as you tune with SWR meter.
Firestik II with their heavy duty spring permenantly installed on my 4Runner via fender/hood bracket.
Markuson
SILVER Star
Thanks @BTUMAN and @T4Runner.
Q though. I see firestik II with multiple lengths, etc. Which would you recommend?
Here's the list on Amazon:
Amazon.com: Firestik II: Automotive
Can one of you point to a particular unit in the above Amazon search?
As a total CB NOOOOOB, I really appreciate your help!
I have a Wilson Little Wil that I use, and it is very portable - I simply run the coax through rear hatch and up through the cabin. I mounted mine of the roof, but I had to remove it during a recent trail ride because of extremely low clearance (more than once). Not very useful while riding if you have to take it off the roof!
I'm looking the the FSII as well but will be mounting lower on the body, possibly even my Gobi Ladder on the vertical arm similar to a trucker's side mirror mount. Until I get my rear bumper, that is.
Interested to hear what others say about the right length...
edit: link regarding FS length and range Firestik FS CB Antenna
I'm looking the the FSII as well but will be mounting lower on the body, possibly even my Gobi Ladder on the vertical arm similar to a trucker's side mirror mount. Until I get my rear bumper, that is.
Interested to hear what others say about the right length...
edit: link regarding FS length and range Firestik FS CB Antenna
I believe I have a 3' and a 4' FSII.
Before I installed the FSII, I had a Little Will that I'd use on the roof. But I too got tired of it getting knocked around and removing it due to low overhangs...
Before I installed the FSII, I had a Little Will that I'd use on the roof. But I too got tired of it getting knocked around and removing it due to low overhangs...
I have a 2 footer now installed. Wanted it not to be in the way for garages. I also have had 4 and 5 footer. For what we use the for on the trail- really size does not matter so long as you can get your SWR around 1.7 or lower. You will be close to each other so don't really need the power and distance. I've added HAM for that.
Markuson
SILVER Star
Thanks for info.
Was leaning toward shorter with that same thought, but wasn't sure.
Hoping to add HAM as well, though still looking into what that requires (again...total radio noob).
I run a 3 footer with a separate ground wire. A good ground is key. I tend to get my CB parts at the Truck stop
They are working to get the trails open. Looks like a lot of snow this year. Ouray Colorado - Hooray for our brave plow jockeys who are... | Facebook
And I think they are getting more snow with this latest front that brought rain to Denver. Many of the trails we do in Colorado can't be done till July
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- #312
Only 11 weeks away!!! Below are some of the common trails with descriptions. Let's start voting on trails to run and I'll start putting a schedule together. Keep in mind with the size we will have 2 groups this year. We will definitely have 2 runs of Black Bear and probably others. You can typically fit 2 trails in per day with the option to explore around some as well.
Complete List of trails: Last Dollar Road(E), Yankee Boy Basin(E), Governor Basin(D), Imogene Pass(M), Black Bear(D), Porphyry Gulch(M), Ophir Pass(M), Clear Lake(M), Mineral Creek(D), Poughkeepsie(D), Corkscrew Gulch(E), Red MTN Mine(E), California Gulch(E), Engineer Pass(M), Cinnamon Pass(M), Picayune Gulch(M), Eureka Gulch(E), Kendall MTN(M), Arrastra Gulch(M), Stony Pass(M)
E=Easy, M=Moderate, D=Difficult
The Alpine Loop (Moderate)
Trail time: 6-9 hours (including lunch time in Lake City). The Alpine Loop Back Country Byway in the northern San Juan Mountains of Colorado is a spectacular 65-mile tour of some of North America's most magnificent scenery. The byway boasts two 12,000+ foot passes that require a high clearance, four wheel drive vehicle. For those with an adventurous spirit (and an appropriate vehicle!), the area offers an opportunity to look backward in time to a time when early miners struggled in a rugged, often hostile environment. Description of Courtesy of www.alpineloop.com
Engineer Pass (Moderate)
This trail is the first half of the "Alpine Loop" outside of Ouray, It is extremely scenic and very long, filled with many things to photograph.
It starts just south of Ouray on the left side of the road as you are winding your way along the shelf. There is plenty of room to air down at the trailhead, and the trail starts out rocky right away. It gets easier after a mile or two, though. You can pick your lines through most of it and make it as easy or as difficult as you would like.
If you want to go over Engineer Pass, choose the "Alpine Loop" as one of your trail runs, as this is the first leg of the loop.
FunTreks Trail Description
TrailDAMAGE Trail Description
Cinnamon Pass (Easy/Moderate)
Website
This trail is part of the Alpine Loop, and takes you through many of Colorado's historic ghost towns and mining camps. Very Picturesque and a lovely trail to take.
If you want to go over Cinnamon Pass, choose the "Alpine Loop" as one of your trail runs, as this is the second leg of the loop.
California Pass (Moderate)
Trail time: 4-6 hours (for both California Pass and Cork Screw Gulch). This trail is absolutely beautiful from start to finish. Though it isn't a technically challenging trail it does follow very narrow shelf roads. All drivers will need to be very careful. Plan to spend a bit of time in Animas Forks if you can -- there are few towns like this one still left standing. There is a large amount of parking and pit toilets available. You can pick up a brochure and sign the guestbook, then follow the walking tour detailed in the pamphlet to check out the thirteen buildings and items of interest. There is a lot of history and it is very interesting as well as scenic.
California Pass and Cork Screw Gluch connect to form one trail run at the FJ Summit
TrailDAMAGE Trail Description
Cork Screw Gulch (Moderate)
Trail time: 4-6 hours (for both California Pass and Cork Screw Gulch). If you enjoy the red-colored mountains in the Ouray area you will really enjoy Corkscrew Gulch. There are three red mountains on Red Mountain Pass -- their names are Red Mountain Number 1, Red Mountain Number 2 and Red Mountain Number 3. This trail climbs between Red Mountains 1 and 2 as it connects highway 550 to highway 11.
California Pass and Cork Screw Gluch connect to form one trail run at the FJ Summit
TrailDAMAGE Trail Description
Black Bear Pass (Moderate/Difficult)
Trail time: 5-7 hours (Including lunch time in Telluride). Enjoy the thrill of true rugged four-wheeling in the San Juans! This is a heart-stopping and breath taking alpine trail to Telluride passing right by the spectacular Bridal Veil Falls.
This is one of the most famous trails in the state and for good reason. It's beautiful and slightly terrifying. You travel from south of Ouray to Telluride over Black Bear Pass, around Ingram Basin, and right through the middle of Bridal Veil Falls.
The Black Bear trail run will go from Ouray to Teluride on Black Bear Road, and return to Ouray over Ophir Pass and Highway 550.
FunTreks Trail Description
TrailDAMAGE Trail Description
Imogene Pass (Easy/Moderate)
Trail time: 6-9 hours (Including lunch time in Telluride. Imogene Pass is the second highest pass in Colorado, making it a beautiful and thrilling ride.
The trail is wide and surrounded by trees and is fairly easy, but some shelf roads and switchbacks will keep your hands on the wheel. Views of Telluride are amazing!
The Imogene Pass trail run will go from Ouray to Teluride via Imogene Pass, and return to Ouray over Ophir Pass and Highway 550.
FunTreks Trail Description
TrailDAMAGE Trail Description
Ophir Pass (Easy)
This trail is fairly easy though you spend a lot of time on a shelf road. The road is usually narrow so if you have to pass someone it could be difficult and dangerous.
The trail connects Telluride and Silverton and is very scenic. If you run it in June or later it should be cleared by snowplows, and you get to pass on the trail between walls of snow.
The Black Bear Pass and Imogene Pass trail runs will return from Teluride over Ophir Pass. Ophir Pass is also a good choice to make a loop to Teluride with Last Dollar Road.
FunTreks Trail Description
TrailDAMAGE Trail Description
Poughkeepsie Gulch (Moderate/Difficult)
Trail time: 4-6 hours. This trail is one of Ouray's more difficult trails, with absolutely beautiful views and some fun on rocks and water, depending on snow melt conditions. Additional obstacles add to the fun and challenge!
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: Lifted and armored. Stock MAY be OK, but you will have to be very cautious to avoid undercarriage damage. Obstacles near the end of the trail may require winching, but they are optional obstacles.
FunTreks Trail Description
The Gulches (Moderate)
Trail time: 6-8 hours. This trail run will give you a chance to explore some of the seldom seen sights in the San Juan's, from the beautiful Gold Prince Mine to the remarkably intact Sound Democrat Mill. Trail leaders will choose a variet of in-and-out gulches to explore. Participants will have the opportunity to stop and explore the valleys, cirques, and couliors that mae up these special local treasures
Yankee Boy Basin (Easy)
A very popular trail, this one can't be missed if you find yourself in the area. It is short and not particularly difficult and you get to see some gorgeous sites.
It intersects with Imogene Pass, Governor Basin and basically is the end of road 361 out of Ouray. It starts with the Torpedo Eclipse Mill on your right and the Ruby Trust Mine on your left. A little further up the trail and you can see the Atlas Mill on the left.
FunTreks Trail Description
TrailDAMAGE Trail Description
Last Dollar Road (Easy)
This road was originally an early supply route from Ouray to Telluride. This extremely easy road traverses through picturesque ranches, passes through beautiful aspen forests, and provides scenic views of the San Miguel canyon as you wind your way to Telluride. Beautiful in the fall with its amber colored aspen stands.
FunTreks Trail Description
Governor Basin Ouray County, Colorado (Easy/Moderate)
Because this trail is not as used as Yankee Boy Basin it ends up being a lot more private. It is a network of trails with lots of sights to see.
The network of trails starts right away after a climb on a shelf road. The whole area is fun to explore. As you are climbing the switchbacks keep your eyes peeled for a very well-hidden trail that leaves from the turnoff in a switchback as you climb and make a right turn. This is the place you will come back to if you make a loop around Sidney Basin. The trail at this end is narrow, off camber, and not traveled very often.
FunTreks Trail Description
TrailDAMAGE Trail Description
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Complete List of trails: Last Dollar Road(E), Yankee Boy Basin(E), Governor Basin(D), Imogene Pass(M), Black Bear(D), Porphyry Gulch(M), Ophir Pass(M), Clear Lake(M), Mineral Creek(D), Poughkeepsie(D), Corkscrew Gulch(E), Red MTN Mine(E), California Gulch(E), Engineer Pass(M), Cinnamon Pass(M), Picayune Gulch(M), Eureka Gulch(E), Kendall MTN(M), Arrastra Gulch(M), Stony Pass(M)
E=Easy, M=Moderate, D=Difficult
The Alpine Loop (Moderate)
Trail time: 6-9 hours (including lunch time in Lake City). The Alpine Loop Back Country Byway in the northern San Juan Mountains of Colorado is a spectacular 65-mile tour of some of North America's most magnificent scenery. The byway boasts two 12,000+ foot passes that require a high clearance, four wheel drive vehicle. For those with an adventurous spirit (and an appropriate vehicle!), the area offers an opportunity to look backward in time to a time when early miners struggled in a rugged, often hostile environment. Description of Courtesy of www.alpineloop.com
Engineer Pass (Moderate)
This trail is the first half of the "Alpine Loop" outside of Ouray, It is extremely scenic and very long, filled with many things to photograph.
It starts just south of Ouray on the left side of the road as you are winding your way along the shelf. There is plenty of room to air down at the trailhead, and the trail starts out rocky right away. It gets easier after a mile or two, though. You can pick your lines through most of it and make it as easy or as difficult as you would like.
If you want to go over Engineer Pass, choose the "Alpine Loop" as one of your trail runs, as this is the first leg of the loop.
FunTreks Trail Description
TrailDAMAGE Trail Description
Cinnamon Pass (Easy/Moderate)
Website
This trail is part of the Alpine Loop, and takes you through many of Colorado's historic ghost towns and mining camps. Very Picturesque and a lovely trail to take.
If you want to go over Cinnamon Pass, choose the "Alpine Loop" as one of your trail runs, as this is the second leg of the loop.
California Pass (Moderate)
Trail time: 4-6 hours (for both California Pass and Cork Screw Gulch). This trail is absolutely beautiful from start to finish. Though it isn't a technically challenging trail it does follow very narrow shelf roads. All drivers will need to be very careful. Plan to spend a bit of time in Animas Forks if you can -- there are few towns like this one still left standing. There is a large amount of parking and pit toilets available. You can pick up a brochure and sign the guestbook, then follow the walking tour detailed in the pamphlet to check out the thirteen buildings and items of interest. There is a lot of history and it is very interesting as well as scenic.
California Pass and Cork Screw Gluch connect to form one trail run at the FJ Summit
TrailDAMAGE Trail Description
Cork Screw Gulch (Moderate)
Trail time: 4-6 hours (for both California Pass and Cork Screw Gulch). If you enjoy the red-colored mountains in the Ouray area you will really enjoy Corkscrew Gulch. There are three red mountains on Red Mountain Pass -- their names are Red Mountain Number 1, Red Mountain Number 2 and Red Mountain Number 3. This trail climbs between Red Mountains 1 and 2 as it connects highway 550 to highway 11.
California Pass and Cork Screw Gluch connect to form one trail run at the FJ Summit
TrailDAMAGE Trail Description
Black Bear Pass (Moderate/Difficult)
Trail time: 5-7 hours (Including lunch time in Telluride). Enjoy the thrill of true rugged four-wheeling in the San Juans! This is a heart-stopping and breath taking alpine trail to Telluride passing right by the spectacular Bridal Veil Falls.
This is one of the most famous trails in the state and for good reason. It's beautiful and slightly terrifying. You travel from south of Ouray to Telluride over Black Bear Pass, around Ingram Basin, and right through the middle of Bridal Veil Falls.
The Black Bear trail run will go from Ouray to Teluride on Black Bear Road, and return to Ouray over Ophir Pass and Highway 550.
FunTreks Trail Description
TrailDAMAGE Trail Description
Imogene Pass (Easy/Moderate)
Trail time: 6-9 hours (Including lunch time in Telluride. Imogene Pass is the second highest pass in Colorado, making it a beautiful and thrilling ride.
The trail is wide and surrounded by trees and is fairly easy, but some shelf roads and switchbacks will keep your hands on the wheel. Views of Telluride are amazing!
The Imogene Pass trail run will go from Ouray to Teluride via Imogene Pass, and return to Ouray over Ophir Pass and Highway 550.
FunTreks Trail Description
TrailDAMAGE Trail Description
Ophir Pass (Easy)
This trail is fairly easy though you spend a lot of time on a shelf road. The road is usually narrow so if you have to pass someone it could be difficult and dangerous.
The trail connects Telluride and Silverton and is very scenic. If you run it in June or later it should be cleared by snowplows, and you get to pass on the trail between walls of snow.
The Black Bear Pass and Imogene Pass trail runs will return from Teluride over Ophir Pass. Ophir Pass is also a good choice to make a loop to Teluride with Last Dollar Road.
FunTreks Trail Description
TrailDAMAGE Trail Description
Poughkeepsie Gulch (Moderate/Difficult)
Trail time: 4-6 hours. This trail is one of Ouray's more difficult trails, with absolutely beautiful views and some fun on rocks and water, depending on snow melt conditions. Additional obstacles add to the fun and challenge!
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: Lifted and armored. Stock MAY be OK, but you will have to be very cautious to avoid undercarriage damage. Obstacles near the end of the trail may require winching, but they are optional obstacles.
FunTreks Trail Description
The Gulches (Moderate)
Trail time: 6-8 hours. This trail run will give you a chance to explore some of the seldom seen sights in the San Juan's, from the beautiful Gold Prince Mine to the remarkably intact Sound Democrat Mill. Trail leaders will choose a variet of in-and-out gulches to explore. Participants will have the opportunity to stop and explore the valleys, cirques, and couliors that mae up these special local treasures
Yankee Boy Basin (Easy)
A very popular trail, this one can't be missed if you find yourself in the area. It is short and not particularly difficult and you get to see some gorgeous sites.
It intersects with Imogene Pass, Governor Basin and basically is the end of road 361 out of Ouray. It starts with the Torpedo Eclipse Mill on your right and the Ruby Trust Mine on your left. A little further up the trail and you can see the Atlas Mill on the left.
FunTreks Trail Description
TrailDAMAGE Trail Description
Last Dollar Road (Easy)
This road was originally an early supply route from Ouray to Telluride. This extremely easy road traverses through picturesque ranches, passes through beautiful aspen forests, and provides scenic views of the San Miguel canyon as you wind your way to Telluride. Beautiful in the fall with its amber colored aspen stands.
FunTreks Trail Description
Governor Basin Ouray County, Colorado (Easy/Moderate)
Because this trail is not as used as Yankee Boy Basin it ends up being a lot more private. It is a network of trails with lots of sights to see.
The network of trails starts right away after a climb on a shelf road. The whole area is fun to explore. As you are climbing the switchbacks keep your eyes peeled for a very well-hidden trail that leaves from the turnoff in a switchback as you climb and make a right turn. This is the place you will come back to if you make a loop around Sidney Basin. The trail at this end is narrow, off camber, and not traveled very often.
FunTreks Trail Description
TrailDAMAGE Trail Description
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My top three would be:
1.) Immogene Pass (for the family)
2.) Black Bear
3.) Alpine Loop
That said I am open for whatever just need to hit Immogene atleast one time with my wife and my daughters.
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- #314
Thanks. My wife and kids (3 and 5) will be coming so we will try to do one trail with them as well. Maybe we have a family trail for others bringing kids so they can all hang out. A lake one would be fun and having a picnic. They will only last half a day though. Last year @Atwalz wife/kids got together with mine at the park. So when we are wheeling other times the wife/kids can play.
That sounds like a plan my friend! My girls are 7 and 11 but play with kids of all ages
- Thread starter
- #316
Rough Draft of Schedule (10 rigs per group. Trails for illustration only):
Thursday, Aug 4 - Dinner and Meet N Greet
Friday, Aug 5:
- Group 1
- Black Bear
- Imogene Pass
- Group 2
- Engineer Pass (Alpine Loop)
- Cinnamon Pass
Saturday, Aug 6:
- Group 1
- Poughkeepsie Gulch
- Corkscrew Gulch/Red Mountain Mining
- Group 2
- Black Bear
- Imogene Pass
Sunday, Aug 7:
- Group 1
- Yankee Boy Basin
- Governor Basin
- Group 2
- Poughkeepsie Gulch
- Corkscrew Gulch/Red Mountain Mining
Monday, Aug 8:
- Open trails for people staying
Thursday, Aug 4 - Dinner and Meet N Greet
Friday, Aug 5:
- Group 1
- Black Bear
- Imogene Pass
- Group 2
- Engineer Pass (Alpine Loop)
- Cinnamon Pass
Saturday, Aug 6:
- Group 1
- Poughkeepsie Gulch
- Corkscrew Gulch/Red Mountain Mining
- Group 2
- Black Bear
- Imogene Pass
Sunday, Aug 7:
- Group 1
- Yankee Boy Basin
- Governor Basin
- Group 2
- Poughkeepsie Gulch
- Corkscrew Gulch/Red Mountain Mining
Monday, Aug 8:
- Open trails for people staying
Canyonero
Beating up Land Cruisers since 2015
Bringing my wife and 5 year old boy and 6 year old girl as well! Count us in for the family trail idea.
Other than that, I don't have any strong feelings on which trails to run. All the ones we did last year were a blast.
Looks good - pencil me in for group 2 Alpine Loop on Friday 8/5 and group 2 Imogene/Black Bear on Saturday 8/6..We are rolling out to AZ on Sunday the 7th
MScruiser
obsessive-compulsive oppositional-defiant wise-ass
Thanks for getting this together again, @codyaustin5 . See you guys for food and drinks on the 4th!
