It's time for campfires, and marshmallows, 4x4 videos, and 4 wheeling stories....
A while back I was putting together a club/ member/ family camping trip and got a lot of interested parties, but the timing was bad mostly because it was around the holidays, and because it was cold. I have been revisiting the idea, and thinking about locations and times/ dates. I figure June would be the perfect opportunity, since we don't have anyone posting a June event. I guess I was thinking like an 'in town' mini Buena Vista campout for those that can't or don't want to travel that far.
Thinking about locations, I came up with Metberry and China wall. I like those locations because the river is convenient, and nice to play in. Problem with those spots is there isn't much in the way of 4x4 exploring for day trips, once you're at the end -- well, you're a the end. China wall has also become very crowded since it made it into the new Charles Wells book. I figure Rampart would be good, as there's more trails there than anywhere in the area, and large campsites, and it's very close. That makes everything kind of easy.
So if anyone is interested, post up ideas, and I'll bring it up at the next meeting so we can share ideas there.
Also, I wanted to mention that the Teller county based -Mountain Amateur Radio Club- that Leon and I are a part of is having a guest in next month to have a demonstration on satellite tracking. From what I gathered he is going to show some of the satellite tracking software, and show how to talk and receive satellites. Cool thing about satellites is you have to follow them with your antenna, and talk in one frequency, and receive on a whole different band. All this really excites my inner nerd.
Guests are always welcome, so come join the fun.
And lastly, I was going to get feedback on the summer "outdoor" meetings, and whether we should revisit the idea. I had mixed emotions... the food was great, and I like being outside, but the lighting was pretty bad. maybe I could bring a lantern? Tiki torches? haha. Let the discussion begin...
A while back I was putting together a club/ member/ family camping trip and got a lot of interested parties, but the timing was bad mostly because it was around the holidays, and because it was cold. I have been revisiting the idea, and thinking about locations and times/ dates. I figure June would be the perfect opportunity, since we don't have anyone posting a June event. I guess I was thinking like an 'in town' mini Buena Vista campout for those that can't or don't want to travel that far.
Thinking about locations, I came up with Metberry and China wall. I like those locations because the river is convenient, and nice to play in. Problem with those spots is there isn't much in the way of 4x4 exploring for day trips, once you're at the end -- well, you're a the end. China wall has also become very crowded since it made it into the new Charles Wells book. I figure Rampart would be good, as there's more trails there than anywhere in the area, and large campsites, and it's very close. That makes everything kind of easy.
So if anyone is interested, post up ideas, and I'll bring it up at the next meeting so we can share ideas there.
Also, I wanted to mention that the Teller county based -Mountain Amateur Radio Club- that Leon and I are a part of is having a guest in next month to have a demonstration on satellite tracking. From what I gathered he is going to show some of the satellite tracking software, and show how to talk and receive satellites. Cool thing about satellites is you have to follow them with your antenna, and talk in one frequency, and receive on a whole different band. All this really excites my inner nerd.
Guests are always welcome, so come join the fun. And lastly, I was going to get feedback on the summer "outdoor" meetings, and whether we should revisit the idea. I had mixed emotions... the food was great, and I like being outside, but the lighting was pretty bad. maybe I could bring a lantern? Tiki torches? haha. Let the discussion begin...
