3rd Annual "100s in the Hills" - Ouray, Colorado: August 2-4

[aaronrules]

"Be in decent physical shape (as much as possible with a month to go)

Go easy on the alcohol"
Impossible...

 

[Bloomer]

^^"impossible".... Maybe. But, I actually picked up exercising about a month ago in prep for this trip, so am well on my way.

 

[Bloomer]

Just mashed in a recipe for a mild pale ale. If it turns out good, I'll bring a growler to share.

Bavarian hefenweizen is up next.

 

[jonharis]

Nice! Ill see if I can get a brew in the works in time for the trip.

 

[Bloomer]

It's way too hot down here in South Texas to so anything else right now, other than find a cool place to swim. Looking forward to those cool Colorado summer temps.

 

[e9999]

OK, now that everybody in the world -and then some...- knows about this it will have an even better home in the Events forum.

Keep at it!

 

[jonharis]

OK, now that everybody in the world -and then some...- knows about this it will have an even better home in the Events forum.

Keep at it!

Thanks e! Time to moveon.org this thing.

 

[e9999]

not to mention you can have a friendly competition with the Southern 100s thread...

 

[jonharis]

not to mention you can have a friendly competition with the Southern 100s thread...

I'd say the incredible interest in the Southern 100s is what got this thread and trip where it is!

 

[ntsaint]

I'd say the incredible interest in the Southern 100s is what got this thread and trip where it is!

I'd say I cannot hardly wait to head to CO!

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[paflytyer]

I'd say I cannot hardly wait to head to CO!

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It doesn't suck..... My view from camp last night.

 

[SanDiegoCruiser]

^^ is that the secret spot? That looks awesome!

 

[aaronrules]

It's way too hot down here in South Texas to so anything else right now, other than find a cool place to swim. Looking forward to those cool Colorado summer temps.

Same with Arkansas!

 

[bluecruiser]

^^ is that the secret spot? That looks awesome!

Nope, that's not it...

 

[paflytyer]

Nope, that's not it...

It's "A" secret spot, but not "THE" secret spot......... But it may be next year

 

[ENGINE er]

Made some headway prepping for our 21 day trip, including this event. Got my ORIGINAL timing belt changed after 217k miles(I was told it was changed....), started the front transfer case seal, and half installed the LED light bar.

Still need to mount and wire fridge, wire inverter/fuse block, and re-do my shower plumbing.

 

[Get outside]

Work in progress: mounted CB connection box under the dash, routed the cable to the back, cut some steel plates and mocked up a bracket for mounting the antenna behind the stock bumper. Will weld the bracket at lunch today.
Hope I can still build some sliders with a month to go!

 

[aaronrules]

Any work on trucks going to be taking place? I'm kinda wondering how easy doing a dual battery set-up out there would be if I showed up with the parts to do it? I'm a little nervous about doing a dual battery and any wiring to my Edgestar. I figure with amount of experience and knowledge out there, a relative noob like me could get a decent amount of help with stuff.

 

[bamabrock]

FYI, fire restrictions are in effect in Ouray County. I will be monitoring very closely as we approach the event and will advise.

http://ouraycountyco.gov/Home/Fire Restrictions Flyer rev 6-12-13.pdf

Is there any threat of fire becoming an issue in regards to trail closures? I know conditions change in a month's time, but are those sort of measures regularly taken?

 

[jonharis]

It's always possible that an active wildland fire could close a trail/trails. That said, we have lot's of options for alternative routes.