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Events/Trails 9th Annual 100s in the Hills *SILVERTON COLORADO* July 24-29 2019
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Well I guess I know all 3 guys in PA that are going, haha.
Consider this the official plug to get a hold of me so we can put something together for great people that help put this event on. Namely Chris and Stan, but I am hoping we can extend our thanks to include some more key volunteers as well. This is separate from anything that the official HIH people are doing, but this will be at least the third year in a row that we will be getting together to say thanks. PM me for more info as to not clutter this thread any more than it is. Let's get max participation this year for this! Last was really neat as was the year before...I am going need help figuring what we can and should do this year!
I'm debating whether to bring a tent and two cots vs renting a camper from let's say Albuquerque and coming up there.
My wife brought up a good point about it being freezing cold up there.
If we decide to tent it, should i invest in warmer sleeping bags? The only ones i have are for Texas weather, aka nice to hotter than hell.
Got the rear bumper ordered from Ben (thanks to the 10% off) without swingouts, and starting to piece it all together, 4 months will come up quick, and I'm trying to be ready.
My wife brought up a good point about it being freezing cold up there.
If we decide to tent it, should i invest in warmer sleeping bags? The only ones i have are for Texas weather, aka nice to hotter than hell.
Got the rear bumper ordered from Ben (thanks to the 10% off) without swingouts, and starting to piece it all together, 4 months will come up quick, and I'm trying to be ready.
Coming from Texas, it will be cold at night. It won’t hurt one bit to have super warm sleeping bags!
Thanks!
I'll have to do some more research then.
This might be asking for much, but does anyone have a rough list of what you usually bring with you to an event like this? I've never stayed out more than a night or two and would hate to be short on any necessities.
If you are short of anything, there will be about 99 other folks there who will gladly give/lend you whatever you need!
I got these a few years ago. They are thick so strictly for car camping. Plus you can get left and right zip so they can zip together. Pretty warm as well!
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Define city...
Should those of us that are planning to be around the area early start a thread or group chat? I would like hang with you guys some more and do some trails and fishing!!!!
I'm standing by to represent the Evergreen State (Washington) should my name come up in the waitlist. Blue - if time allows it would be great to know if I have any viability with my standing on waitlist. Thanks for putting this adventure together (again).
Historic lows in Silverton that time of year are mid 30s to 40s, so you definitely want a three season bag if you're tent camping - something with a comfort temp below 30 degrees.
At a high level:
Camping Supplies - tent, bags, pillows, cots or sleeping pads, chairs, lantern, flashlights/headlamps, trashbags
--there's potable water in camp; we brought a 5 gal water jug and filled it once a day
Personal Items - clothes, books, games/entertainment, toiletries, etc.
--Bring layers - it's warm during the day and cool in the mornings and evenings
--Bring rain jackets - a summer shower every day is likely
--Bring a secret stash of TP for yourself and your family - it goes quickly in camp at times.
--The showers down the road at the lake/campground are great, so bring your towel and shower shoes
Camp Kitchen - this is where it comes down to preference. You could get away not making a single dinner in camp between the events and the restaurants in town. There's not a great option for grabbing breakfast or lunch on the go before the convoys hit the trail so if you did not want to bring a full kitchen setup, you probably want to bring whatever food and equipment you need to make breakfast or lunch to your liking. The grocery store in Silverton is small, but has all the basics. To be on the safe side you might want to do your shopping before you arrive (e.g., last year we stocked up on groceries in Gunnison en route to Silverton.
Truck Stuff (tools, parts) - at a minimum, have everything you need to change a tire (tools, jack, spare in good condition) - people at the event will inevitably have the tools and knowledge to help in the unlikely event something more significant comes up. You'll be able to borrow an air compressor to air up before you go home if you don't have one of your own. I personally like to carry a basic mechanics tool kit, air compressor, tire puncture kit, and fire extinguisher in addition to my spare tire, jack, and tire changing tools.
Bringing plenty of regional beer or whisky to share is also a great way to make friends in camp
One recommendation that I’ve made each year I have gone. Go see your doctor and get a prescription for Diamox. It’s a medication to help with altitude sickness. I have it but never use it. I tend to induce my altitude sickness by hydrating with copious amounts of beer...
Wow 3 folks from VA including me. I wonder where they are.
I know some people have rented camp trailers out of Durango in the past so they didn't have to tow the trailer very far. But the drive from Albuquerque to Durango is really easy and wouldn't be much trouble towing one the extra distance if you get a better price renting in ABQ.
Regarding a gear list, I probably have some Excel spreadsheets I can pass along. But we usually looked like the Clampetts rolling up and spilling out until we bought our popup camper. Regarding sleeping bags, I would recommend getting a 0 - 10 degree bag to stay comfortable. The ratings on sleeping bags are the temperature that you won't die from hypothermia, not the temperature you'll be comfortable at. With temps normally in the 30's at night, you'll want some buffer on the sleeping bag rating. Make sure you've got a good tent that is waterproof. It rains a lot. Another option if your tent is sketchy is to cover it with a cheap blue tarp from Wal Mart to keep the rain out. Also, buy some really good thermal underwear. It will make a huge difference in your comfort. We bought some stupid expensive Under Armor a few years ago and have no regrets. My wife and daughter no longer complain about it being cold. They just put their layers on and stay toasty.
The town of Silverton is awesome!
Last year Amber and I ate every dinner and a few lunches in town as our way of giving a bit more support to the small businesses after the fires. There are some really great places to eat and ended up talking to some really cool people on amazing journeys.
One guy quit his job for a few months so he could hike across Colorado, believe it's referred to as the Colorado Trail (~500 miles). He said he only spent about a 4 days in towns over the course of the hike (~5 weeks), the rest was spent out in the wilderness. I remember thinking what a cool thing to do as he was sharing his stories.
Wish I was able to make it this year, always next year.
Last year Amber and I ate every dinner and a few lunches in town as our way of giving a bit more support to the small businesses after the fires. There are some really great places to eat and ended up talking to some really cool people on amazing journeys.
One guy quit his job for a few months so he could hike across Colorado, believe it's referred to as the Colorado Trail (~500 miles). He said he only spent about a 4 days in towns over the course of the hike (~5 weeks), the rest was spent out in the wilderness. I remember thinking what a cool thing to do as he was sharing his stories.
Wish I was able to make it this year, always next year.
I have seen these spreadsheets and they are really good! Imagine an Engineer who is an Eagle Scout that loves to be prepared and the outdoors. Can you get a better resume than that for someone to have the correct information!?