Events/Trails 200s in Ouray Summer 2016

[RockdogAdventures]

Black bears are nothing to scoff at. They have been responsible for some maulings here in KY down at the red river gorge.
"Here bear"

From a few weeks ago in the San Juan's. Dogs woke me because this guys was just outside the truck.

 

[Willy beamin]

nice to peeking out from your truck versus a plastic tent window

 

[TRD Burglar]

I have a couple of days before we meet up in Ouray that I was thinking of spending wheeling and camping around Crested Butte. The Wells/Peterson trail book rates most of the trails in that area as "difficult". I have found that their difficult rating ranges between "that wasn't bad at all" to "no f'ing way".
I'm curious if there's any trails around there that I should avoid.

Thanks

 

[Markuson]

Bears...
My wife and I got a nice little surprise while picking wild berries some time back...

 

[SchobTime]

I have a couple of days before we meet up in Ouray that I was thinking of spending wheeling and camping around Crested Butte. The Wells/Peterson trail book rates most of the trails in that area as "difficult". I have found that their difficult rating ranges between "that wasn't bad at all" to "no f'ing way".
I'm curious if there's any trails around there that I should avoid.

Thanks

I wanted to hit Pearl Pass (Aspen-Crested Butte) this summer but can't fit it in. I heard Schofield Pass is nasty

 

[SchobTime]

We need to come up with a cool name for our event. 200s in the hills or 200Summit are not very original lol ..

 

[BTUMAN]

We need to come up with a cool name for our event. 200s in the hills or 200Summit are not very original lol ..

Since it is a 200s only event- have to work that in a name. 200s Summit may not be that creative - but that or something similar. Simple and folks will know what it is- especially if they have moved from an FJ or a 100 series.

The FJ Summit was first only for FJs and then I think it opened up more for any Toyota. it's like 100s in Hills- was thinking of opening up to others and then got over a 100 folks with 100s this year.

 

[codyaustin5]

Next year will be a little different... Got some grand plans.

 

[T4Runner]

"Two Hundies in the Hills" doesn't quite have the same ring to it...

 

[SchobTime]

200 Series Epic Ouray ... hmm .. something along those lines

 

[codyaustin5]

Let's just get through this years event first.. We've increased our participation from 8 to 25 this year. Which is exciting but also more to manage.

 

[Markuson]

OK... How about:

For Roman Numeral Challenged:
CC=Roman for 200...
XVI = 16
OURAY is tricky...=OURAY

 

[Markuson]

Question for Ouray Vets:

Do you NEED additional fuel? I've been assuming you do, but without a proper roof rack or rear bumper, I'm thinking about where to put it, as inside the vehicle is never a great idea...

Wishing I had my rear bumper done...

I may just strap some plastic cans up top, but curious how much you burn through on the trails we'll see.

 

[Willy beamin]

You'll make it back into town with fuel to spare each day. If not I'll have some extra. Not to worry

 

[PHTaco]

I agree with @Willy beamin - no extra fuel needed.

As a side note: I spent last weekend fishing between Creede & Lake City. It made me even more anxious to go to Ouray. We even had a nice frost Saturday morning.

Whatever we decide to call this gathering of the 200's is going to be good fun.

 

[BTUMAN]

Who else is running with HAM radio? I looked up repeaters - not sure if we will hit them from Ouray but we could do simplex? I'm KG5 ODP

 

[PHTaco]

Who else is running with HAM radio? I looked up repeaters - not sure if we will hit them from Ouray but we could do simplex? I'm KG5 ODP

I have a HAM.

 

[indycole]

I have HAM (KM6DCK) and CB but have honestly never used my CB

 

[Markuson]

I have CB only at this point. Just a portable unit with roof antenna, but my understanding is that you really don't need a ton of range for this trip.

-Just a way to say goodbye to everyone as you fall off cliffs, etc.

 

[kevinfoutch]

I'm in the 'CB Only' camp as well. (for now)