Cruisers on the Rockies II : July 14-18 Silverton, Colorado: A FEW SPOTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE !!! (2 Viewers)

[Scotty UZJ100]

Sounds like some type 2 fun right there

 

[marcfj60]

Roger that. One year at LCDC, there was, I believe an Alpine Loop group that ran late and got stuck in a storm on Mineral Creek coming back down in the dark. Didn’t get back until like 1:00 am. Stuff can happen. They call it adventure (easy to say, I wasn’t on that run).

Thankfully Alpine Loop from Silverton does not involve (or doesn't need to involve) Mineral Creek. It just requires an early start and a fairly rapid pace to make the whole thing and be back to base camp early enough for evening shenanigans.

 

[kcjaz]

Thankfully Alpine Loop from Silverton does not involve (or doesn't need to involve) Mineral Creek. It just requires an early start and a fairly rapid pace to make the whole thing and be back to base camp early enough for evening shenanigans.

Right. The Mineral creek part was a decision made due to the situation at the time. My post was not meant to discourage anyone from the Alpine loop. I’ve only done Engineer Pass and it was awesome. Looking forward to Cinnamon Pass either as part of the loop or as part of my trek to Silverton.

 

[ga12r1]

Emails just went out with info on Overnight Run Registration! If you didn't get it you can catch it in the Cruisersontherocks.com archives!
Registration opens this Saturday!

 

[pdot]

Welcome emails went out yesterday to all Cruisers on the Rockies II drivers! If you didn't get the email you can view it on the ARCHIVES page at cruisersontherocks.com.

See you soon!

Not meaning to threadjack, but what trail is this?

 

[ga12r1]

Not meaning to threadjack, but what trail is this?

Wheeler Lake

 

[marcfj60]

Right. The Mineral creek part was a decision made due to the situation at the time. My post was not meant to discourage anyone from the Alpine loop. I’ve only done Engineer Pass and it was awesome. Looking forward to Cinnamon Pass either as part of the loop or as part of my trek to Silverton.

If you're registered and sign up for Alpine Loop you'll see both Engineer and Cinnamon on the same run.

 

[nakman]

If you're registered and sign up for Alpine Loop you'll see both Engineer and Cinnamon on the same run.

Correct. my official route is Hurricane, California, Animas forks, Engineer, Lake city, lunch at Lake San Cristobal, Cinnamon, Animas, back down to Silverton. We'll be back by 3:30.

 

[ga12r1]

Correct. my official route is Hurricane, California, Animas forks, Engineer, Lake city, lunch at Lake San Cristobal, Cinnamon, Animas, back down to Silverton. We'll be back by 3:30.

 

[ga12r1]

REGISTRATION FOR THE DISSENT OFF-ROAD CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT OPENS TODAY AT 12PM MDT!!!!

An email with more info went out earlier this week! If you didn't get the email you can find it in the archives page at cruisersontherocks.com!
There are only 32 spots so make sure you sign up today!

Register today at cruisersontherocks.com

Last years winner @DeuceDeuse13

 

[imperium]

This will be my first time wheeling at any sort of altitude and have been told to be mindful of vapor lock. I've done some looking into it and it sounds like only filling up to 1/2 or 3/4 and leaving the truck running instead of shutting it off for a quick stop are two ways to prevent issues.

I have an '04 and am wondering if there's anything else I need to do to prevent any issues? What octane rating is available in Silverton?

 

[marcfj60]

This will be my first time wheeling at any sort of altitude and have been told to be mindful of vapor lock. I've done some looking into it and it sounds like only filling up to 1/2 or 3/4 and leaving the truck running instead of shutting it off for a quick stop are two ways to prevent issues.

I have an '04 and am wondering if there's anything else I need to do to prevent any issues? What octane rating is available in Silverton?

Whenever I stop for breaks mid-run I open the gas cap to allow excessive fuel vapor pressure to release. I also don't top off when I fill up. I vaguely recall 90 or 91 octane is available in Silverton. I've been doing 100-series events in the area over 10 years and have had no issues with fuel needs in Silverton.

 

[imperium]

Whenever I stop for breaks mid-run I open the gas cap to allow excessive fuel vapor pressure to release. I also don't top off when I fill up. I vaguely recall 90 or 91 octane is available in Silverton. I've been doing 100-series events in the area over 10 years and have had no issues with fuel needs in Silverton.

Appreciate the info. I read that a newer gas cap might help as well so I might pick one up from the dealer before I head west for the trip.

Saw some info about ethanol free fuel might help as well, not sure if that's recommended in our trucks at altitude?

 

[splashflash]

Whenever I stop for breaks mid-run I open the gas cap to allow excessive fuel vapor pressure to release. I also don't top off when I fill up. I vaguely recall 90 or 91 octane is available in Silverton. I've been doing 100-series events in the area over 10 years and have had no issues with fuel needs in Silverton.

agree 100%. The not topping off is the big key, the truck is already saying it's done, don't overload it with fuel and then slosh it around on the trail haha.

@imperium you'll be fine unless you're already having fuel system issues

 

[marcfj60]

Appreciate the info. I read that a newer gas cap might help as well so I might pick one up from the dealer before I head west for the trip.

Saw some info about ethanol free fuel might help as well, not sure if that's recommended in our trucks at altitude?

ethanol free fuel is generally available by region only. I don't know if there is a mandate for the fuel sold in that area to contain ethanol (dictated by the county/state regulators). For example, I live in the Albuquerque area and you pretty much cannot find ethanol free anywhere in or even near Albuquerque. So don't hang your hat on putting ethanol free fuel as a solution unless you are bringing 100 gallons of it with you from somewhere you can buy it.

 

[MechE30]

Yes ethanol free and not topping off is the solution! I ran into fuel vapor issues at altitude before, switched to ethanol free and had no issues.

 

[x8o8drifter]

Yes ethanol free and not topping off is the solution! I ran into fuel vapor issues at altitude before, switched to ethanol free and had no issues.

Anything to back this up cause I cant find anything about ethanol and altitude other than you usually needing lees octane at altitude vs sea level.
That's why they sell 85 in Colorado.
This is for NA vehicles not boosted ones to be clear.

 

[pdot]

ethanol free fuel is generally available by region only. I don't know if there is a mandate for the fuel sold in that area to contain methanol (dictated by the county/state regulators). For example, I live in the Albuquerque area and you pretty much cannot find ethanol free anywhere in or even near Albuquerque. So don't hang your hat on putting ethanol free fuel as a solution unless you are bringing 100 gallons of it with you from somewhere you can buy it.

Fwiw: there is ethanol free 91 octane in Silverton according to pure-gas.org. Could be a good experiment to run at the event.

 

[MechE30]

Fwiw: there is ethanol free 91 octane in Silverton according to pure-gas.org. Could be a good experiment to run at the event.

Exactly what I did last year, run it in your truck and see if it works for you!

 

[pdot]

@ga12r1, when is trail selection happening? Same trails as last year?