Looking forward to it! I've watched the vids on YouTube and am pretty excited.
5th Annual 100's in the Hills - Ouray, CO 7/31-8/02
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i hope to make it this year. Anyone from Central CA going?
Ko
Ko
I am. Leaving from Nipomo (near Pismo).
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Looks like it, Andy!
With that being said, this is the 100 Series Tech Forum, don't hesitate to ask tech questions as they relate to HIH. There are a few members (like Andy) who have been to the last two or even three HIH events and they have some great knowledge to share. Especially when it comes to driving your 100 from sea level to the wide open cliff edges of the San Juan's.
If you're new to traveling off-road or camping out of your vehicle, this is the best place and maybe the best event to learn or improve. There are no egos, no judging and no worries. I guarantee that you will leave HIH5 with a newfound knowledge about your 100 and your driving skills.
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Some more info:
Communications: It's really important to have at least a working CB in your vehicle. Even better than CB is HAM radio. There are a few of us who are HAM radio operators and I can tell you there is simply no better way to communicate than HAM. It doesn't take long to get your HAM radio license and you can get a very inexpensive radio for less than $30. HAM Radio
You can study for your Amateur Radio Liscence here http://www.qrz.com/hamtest/ You must be licensed to talk, but you can buy that radio just to listen too.
I will have a few of those radios with me and anyone is welcome to try one out so you can see the difference between HAM and CB. Either way, please have a working CB at a minimum. Because I mostly use HAM radio when I'm traveling, my CB setup is a pretty basic unit. It's a Uniden 510XL and a Wilson Lil Will mag mount antenna. It works great and costs less than $100 for everything. I have it setup so I can quickly remove it when I don't need it in the truck.
Cell Service: It will be very sporadic throughout the weekend. You will get very little to no service in camp. Occasionally, I hit a spot in the campground where I'm able to send/receive text messages. (Verizon) You will get service in town though.
Communications: It's really important to have at least a working CB in your vehicle. Even better than CB is HAM radio. There are a few of us who are HAM radio operators and I can tell you there is simply no better way to communicate than HAM. It doesn't take long to get your HAM radio license and you can get a very inexpensive radio for less than $30. HAM Radio
You can study for your Amateur Radio Liscence here http://www.qrz.com/hamtest/ You must be licensed to talk, but you can buy that radio just to listen too.
I will have a few of those radios with me and anyone is welcome to try one out so you can see the difference between HAM and CB. Either way, please have a working CB at a minimum. Because I mostly use HAM radio when I'm traveling, my CB setup is a pretty basic unit. It's a Uniden 510XL and a Wilson Lil Will mag mount antenna. It works great and costs less than $100 for everything. I have it setup so I can quickly remove it when I don't need it in the truck.
Cell Service: It will be very sporadic throughout the weekend. You will get very little to no service in camp. Occasionally, I hit a spot in the campground where I'm able to send/receive text messages. (Verizon) You will get service in town though.
Would love to be able to make it - such a great time when we were there for HiH 3.
You won't find a better group of guys to lead the way. Wife and I will always remember that trip and the sights we saw.
Maybe next year.
You won't find a better group of guys to lead the way. Wife and I will always remember that trip and the sights we saw.
Maybe next year.
bluecruiser
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Fitzgerald
Hey! Where'd the mountians go?!?!?
Been thinkin' about it for a while now. Not going to work this year. But, if any of you want to get a pre-run, the Colorado Land Cruisers are going to brave the snow and do it late June. Hopefully I can join you all in 2016.
Il be there this year. Will be my first real trail riding! Coming from St. Louis
I want to do this so bad! I have watched all of your youtube clips and it looks like an amazing time! I am trying to see if work schedules will work for me and my GF to make it. Hopefully find a travel partner to caravan with along the way.
Hoping I can make it work.....
Okay, just cleared my schedule for this trip. Wife is exited about it to.
Now the only problem is, no sliders. But I do have a ARB front locker and free replacement certificate from America's tires
for my Yokohamas. I do also have a set of 3"rear springs I will be installing to help with load.
I did notice a stock LX in the videos from last year, so I think I'll be okay.
Ko
Now the only problem is, no sliders. But I do have a ARB front locker and free replacement certificate from America's tires
for my Yokohamas. I do also have a set of 3"rear springs I will be installing to help with load.I did notice a stock LX in the videos from last year, so I think I'll be okay.
Ko
There are always stock trucks attending! The first time I went all I put on were a set of Nitto Terra Grapplers and the sliders I built!
Bloomer
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I'll weigh in based on my personal experience and observations. There are a range of land cruisers from stock to fully built that make the trip. My first year, I had 33" A/T tires, stock suspension, and sliders. Took it pretty easy and did fine. Never touched the sliders (although I believe I may have dragged the trailer light outlet on a rock since it was underneath and was the lowest point---just scraped but still fully functional). The second year, I was a bit better prepared with a suspension lift and front/rear bumpers. Still took it pretty easy but did slightly touch the rear bumper going up some steep steps. I will admit, though, having sliders with the stock suspension the first year sure gave me peace of mind.
The trail leaders do a great job communicating options for navigating around obstacles where options exist and someone has always been willing to spot me through areas when help was needed. This is really a good group of people who watch out and take care of each other on the trail.
The trail leaders do a great job communicating options for navigating around obstacles where options exist and someone has always been willing to spot me through areas when help was needed. This is really a good group of people who watch out and take care of each other on the trail.
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We'll be there from PA!
Turning the 30hr drive into a scenic road trip there/back.
The girlfriend and I are super excited to see new parts of the country, test the cruiser, and meet all of you!
Turning the 30hr drive into a scenic road trip there/back.
The girlfriend and I are super excited to see new parts of the country, test the cruiser, and meet all of you!
I guess I should elaborate my view a bit more!
Short answer again is yes, a stock 100 will provide you great fun during the event!
This is not a rock bouncing mad dash! Among the trails chosen for the weekend there will be easier and harder ones and will depend on what you are willing to venture as well as what kind of thrill you are looking for!
There are plenty of scenic routes that will take your breath away and even those who haven't ripped their running boards off yet can reach! On the other hand there are some where you will smack your bumpers, grind some bolt heads and take that nice powder coat off your sliders for sure!
You can just take it easy and enjoy the views or scare the crap out of your passengers nearing the drops that lead to certain death! Up to what each one can take.
This is also a great opportunity to figure out what kind of mod you really want/need as well as finding which ones are just useless for the kind of traveling and wheeling you do most!
Even with all kinds of aftermarket parts in the world you still won't get anywhere unless you know how to use them properly! That goes for driving, picking a line and navigating your way through rough terrain!
Make sure you at the bare minimum have good tires and a working CB radio. Listen to the trail leaders and spotters and have fun.
Shout out to organizers, trail leaders and spotters! You guys rock.
Short answer again is yes, a stock 100 will provide you great fun during the event!
This is not a rock bouncing mad dash! Among the trails chosen for the weekend there will be easier and harder ones and will depend on what you are willing to venture as well as what kind of thrill you are looking for!
There are plenty of scenic routes that will take your breath away and even those who haven't ripped their running boards off yet can reach! On the other hand there are some where you will smack your bumpers, grind some bolt heads and take that nice powder coat off your sliders for sure!
You can just take it easy and enjoy the views or scare the crap out of your passengers nearing the drops that lead to certain death! Up to what each one can take.
This is also a great opportunity to figure out what kind of mod you really want/need as well as finding which ones are just useless for the kind of traveling and wheeling you do most!
Even with all kinds of aftermarket parts in the world you still won't get anywhere unless you know how to use them properly! That goes for driving, picking a line and navigating your way through rough terrain!
Make sure you at the bare minimum have good tires and a working CB radio. Listen to the trail leaders and spotters and have fun.
Shout out to organizers, trail leaders and spotters! You guys rock.
