Events/Trails 9th Annual 100s in the Hills *SILVERTON COLORADO* July 24-29 2019

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aaronrules said:
Rightchannelradios.com is a good place to get your CB stuff. They have good videos on installation and tuning as well.
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Just bought my setup for 100's in the hills from Rightchannelradios.com. Thanks for the recommendation.
 
MGarland said:
Just bought my setup for 100's in the hills from Rightchannelradios.com. Thanks for the recommendation.
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They have good videos on using a SWR meter to tune everything once you get it all on too!
 
marcfj60 said:
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.
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Spreadsheets eh? Starting to attempt to make one for the trip. Going to use it as a checklist hopefully going forward.
 
marcfj60 said:
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.
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That's my issue, my wife is always cold and I'm always hot. We bought a bunch of thermals and wool socks for our past winter trips to Colorado so I'll make sure those are packed.

My brother is visiting and is wanting to come now, so I'm thinking a camper rental might be in our future.

I'll keep researching and bouncing ideas off you guys.

Confession time, I've never taken my 100 off road more than a run on grassy property or down near the water reservoir, nor have i ever slept outside of a room. I'm really excited!
 
aaronrules said:
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!?
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As many nice things as you keep saying about me I'm thinking I'm going to need to show up to HIH9 with a case of that Marble Double-White I brought last year.
camo51 said:
Spreadsheets eh? Starting to attempt to make one for the trip. Going to use it as a checklist hopefully going forward.
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If anyone wants one of my prep sheets, send me a PM with your email and I will send them to you.
 
ibrahim83 said:
Confession time, I've never taken my 100 off road more than a run on grassy property or down near the water reservoir, nor have i ever slept outside of a room. I'm really excited!
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HIH is a judgement free zone unless you show up with a Jeep or really crappy beer. Everybody started out as an off-roading newbie at some point in time. Tell your trail leader you're a newb and need a little extra coaching.
 
ibrahim83 said:
That's my issue, my wife is always cold and I'm always hot. We bought a bunch of thermals and wool socks for our past winter trips to Colorado so I'll make sure those are packed.

My brother is visiting and is wanting to come now, so I'm thinking a camper rental might be in our future.

I'll keep researching and bouncing ideas off you guys.

Confession time, I've never taken my 100 off road more than a run on grassy property or down near the water reservoir, nor have i ever slept outside of a room. I'm really excited!
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You will be amazed at how much people at this event will help with any and everything!

Also +1 on real wool! Merino wool will be the best you can have for this event. You will go from below freezing on top of a trail to super sunny and hot at camp on a matter of an hour.
 
marcfj60 said:
HIH is a judgement free zone unless you show up with a Jeep or really crappy beer. Everybody started out as an off-roading newbie at some point in time. Tell your trail leader you're a newb and need a little extra coaching.
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So what you're telling me is i need to stock up on fancy Michelob ultras? Consider it done!
 
ibrahim83 said:
So what you're telling me is i need to stock up on fancy Michelob ultras? Consider it done!
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When I was a kid I thought Miller Genuine Draft was the fancy stuff because that's what my dad liked. Every once in a blue moon he'd splurge for something from Germany, like Spaten. But imported beers and microbrews were not easy to find in backwoods towns 30 years ago.
 
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The #1 thing to do for flatlanders before arriving in Silverton is DRINK WATER! The key to acclimating to altitude is hydration. Best to start several days in advance. Eliminate (or minimize caffeine intake) 2-3 days prior. Drink more water than you think you need and don't wait until your thirsty. Smartwater (or other electrolyte supplement) is an ideal choice. I've trained at altitude for soccer and cycling for 35+ years at 10k+ feet. Water and electrolytes in abundance are what you need. An old trick to keep in mind in case altitude sickness starts to set in: Pedialyte. I keep 4-5 bottles in my fridge for emergency purposes.
 
geanes said:
The #1 thing to do for flatlanders before arriving in Silverton is DRINK WATER! ... An old trick to keep in mind in case altitude sickness starts to set in: Pedialyte. I keep 4-5 bottles in my fridge for emergency purposes.
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+1 to this. I had never been to these altitudes before and was sure I would have issues. I drank a ton of water and don't think I ended up really suffering at all from altitude sickness (though I had other issues, lol).

Also, we recently found they make Pedialyte in powdered form - could be a good thing to just bring a few packets along to save space.
 
Having to pee “too much” is not a good enough excuse for not getting and staying hydrated. Thanks for bringing this up @geanes . Last year I had a mild headache the whole because I wasn’t hydrated near enough...no matter how much beer I drank! LOL.

I am a soapbox get and stay hydrated guy, this is a VERY important point!
 
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Does anybody that is coming this year have any of the head unit mods or upgrades that I have seen in a few threads? I would love to see one of these in real life and talk to anyone who has it installed and working.
 
aaronrules said:
Having to pee “too much” is not a good enough excuse for not getting and staying hydrated. Thanks for bringing this up @geanes . Last year I had a mild headache the whole because I wasn’t hydrated near enough...no matter how much beer I drank! LOL.

I am a soapbox get and stay hydrated guy, this is a VERY important point!
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No wonder you were too cool to hang out with us.
 
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