July 21st through 26th
Presented by M&L Motorworks
Ouray, Colorado.
Background.
A couple of years ago ago I attended HIH8. I was lucky enough to have registered within 90 second timeframe to get the golden ticket. I have done multiple car rallies, but this would be more first foray into a multi day off-roading event.
It was an epic trip. For those that have never been, there is a good reason why they call the Switzerland of America.
Despite some overheating issues the truck performed well enough to earn another shot at the San Juan Mountains.
I was supposed to attend FJ Summit last year, but well, COVID.
After that, I said #$%^ IT I'm goin next year, hell or high-water.
So here it goes.
6 epic days of hitting the historic trails of the San Juan Mountains.
Current itinerary.
open for suggestions.
Wednesday July 21. 10 am -1pm
9AM
Medano Pass to Great Sand Dunes National Park.
1PM
Lunch at the park.
Followed by some exploring. Sand sledding looks interesting.
Depart for Ouray 3pm
Trail Schedule open for discussion.
Thursday July 22.
9am MEET AT OURAY TRAILHEAD FOR IMOGENE
Yankee Boy / Governor Basin.
Imogene
Lunch in Telluride. Brown Dog Pizza is the plan.
Last Dollar Road.
Friday. July 23.
ALPINE LOOP
9am-MEET AT TRAIL HEAD FOR MINERAL CREEK
Mineral Creek
Engineer Pass
Wager Gulch/Cinammon Pass
Saturday. July 24th.
9am MEETUP AT BLACK BEAR PASS TRAILHEAD
Black Bear Pass (Hopefully accompanied by some fellow cruisers...)
Alta Lakes for lunch
Ophir Pass
Porphyr Gulch.
Sunday. July 25th.
9AM MEETUP AT MINERAL CREEK TRAILHEAD.
Poughkeepsie Gulch. Attempt at wall depending on conditions, available assistance, and alcoholic consumption.
Placer Gulch
Picayune Gulch
Eureka Gulch
Clear Lake
Monday. July 26th.
9am TRAILHEAD CORKSCREW GULCH
Corkscrew Gulch.
to Gladstone-Silverton-Howardsville.
Stony Pass to Kite Lake.
Finish Stony Pass , past Rio Grande Reservoir, all the way through to Creede.
That covers all the trails in the manual that I can fit.
It seems like a lot, but doable.
Looking for good lunch spot recommendations.
All are invited and welcome to join.
Comms. I know most of you enjoy a debate on the subject. GMRS seems easiest but still set up for CB.
Hope too see a bunch of cruisers out there
Maybe enjoy an adult beverage of choice as well.
Cheers from South Florida.
Presented by M&L Motorworks
Background.
A couple of years ago ago I attended HIH8. I was lucky enough to have registered within 90 second timeframe to get the golden ticket. I have done multiple car rallies, but this would be more first foray into a multi day off-roading event.
It was an epic trip. For those that have never been, there is a good reason why they call the Switzerland of America.
Despite some overheating issues the truck performed well enough to earn another shot at the San Juan Mountains.
I was supposed to attend FJ Summit last year, but well, COVID.
After that, I said #$%^ IT I'm goin next year, hell or high-water.
So here it goes.
6 epic days of hitting the historic trails of the San Juan Mountains.
Current itinerary.
open for suggestions.
Wednesday July 21. 10 am -1pm
9AM
Medano Pass to Great Sand Dunes National Park.
1PM
Lunch at the park.
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)
Open 24/7 year round! There are no limitations, timed entries, or reservations to visit.<br /><br />The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. Stay on a moonless night to experience countless stars in...
www.nps.gov
Depart for Ouray 3pm
Trail Schedule open for discussion.
Thursday July 22.
9am MEET AT OURAY TRAILHEAD FOR IMOGENE
Yankee Boy / Governor Basin.
Imogene
Lunch in Telluride. Brown Dog Pizza is the plan.
Last Dollar Road.
Friday. July 23.
ALPINE LOOP
9am-MEET AT TRAIL HEAD FOR MINERAL CREEK
Mineral Creek
Engineer Pass
Wager Gulch/Cinammon Pass
Saturday. July 24th.
9am MEETUP AT BLACK BEAR PASS TRAILHEAD
Black Bear Pass (Hopefully accompanied by some fellow cruisers...)
Alta Lakes for lunch
Ophir Pass
Porphyr Gulch.
Sunday. July 25th.
9AM MEETUP AT MINERAL CREEK TRAILHEAD.
Poughkeepsie Gulch. Attempt at wall depending on conditions, available assistance, and alcoholic consumption.
Placer Gulch
Picayune Gulch
Eureka Gulch
Clear Lake
Monday. July 26th.
9am TRAILHEAD CORKSCREW GULCH
Corkscrew Gulch.
to Gladstone-Silverton-Howardsville.
Stony Pass to Kite Lake.
Finish Stony Pass , past Rio Grande Reservoir, all the way through to Creede.
That covers all the trails in the manual that I can fit.
It seems like a lot, but doable.
Looking for good lunch spot recommendations.
All are invited and welcome to join.
Comms. I know most of you enjoy a debate on the subject. GMRS seems easiest but still set up for CB.
Hope too see a bunch of cruisers out there
Maybe enjoy an adult beverage of choice as well.
Cheers from South Florida.
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