SAS SAS #9 Official Page 08/04/25- 08/08/25 (69 Viewers)

[sogncab]

Still an alright run. Nice to come back after black bear though

 

[DrRock]

Medano Pass has dispersed camping on the Wet Mountain Valley side. Camping from the summit to the sand dunes are dedicated “primitive” sites that are reservation only.

There’s also a postage stamp of BLM land that @CenTXFJ60 showed us a few years ago. From Walsenburg go south around Mt. Blanca. When you get to the turn off for the sand dunes go right. Right away there will be a small parking lot with some placard signs, you can camp there.

Are you then going up through Poncha Springs/Monarch Pass/ Gunnison, or the southern router through Wolf Creek Pass, Pagosa Springs/Durango?

Hey Jim thanks for the information, much appreciated. Honestly haven’t given much thought regarding the north or south route after making Walsenburg. I was thinking north as then I can drop down to Ouray on some dirt via Silver Jack reservoir and Owl Creek Pass. I’ve done both north and south route so if there is something I should see on the southern route I’m interested.

 

[CruiserTrash]

Hey Jim thanks for the information, much appreciated. Honestly haven’t given much thought regarding the north or south route after making Walsenburg. I was thinking north as then I can drop down to Ouray on some dirt via Silver Jack reservoir and Owl Creek Pass. I’ve done both north and south route so if there is something I should see on the southern route I’m interested.

Owl Creek Pass is fantastic! Smooth dirt, 20-30mph the whole way, super scenic. Great cutoff from Cimmaron on the Hwy 50 side to Ridgway. There are a few dispersed spots up there, plus a campground … but at that rate you’re so close to Ouray.

There’s always something to see every direction out here.

 

[DrRock]

Owl Creek Pass is fantastic! Smooth dirt, 20-30mph the whole way, super scenic. Great cutoff from Cimmaron on the Hwy 50 side to Ridgway. There are a few dispersed spots up there, plus a campground … but at that rate you’re so close to Ouray.

There’s always something to see every direction out here.

Yes, I have fond memories of coming over owl creek pass a while ago and it will be a nice way to close out the last miles from NYC, plus I can stock up with food in Ridgeway.

 

[CruiserTrash]

Yes, I have fond memories of coming over owl creek pass a while ago and it will be a nice way to close out the last miles from NYC, plus I can stock up with food in Ridgeway.

Yep, there's a good grocery store there in Ridgway. With KOA being a bit north of Ouray, the grocery store isn't very far. There's a nice back way on some dirt country roads to get there too.

 

[Fyffer]

Hey Jim thanks for the information, much appreciated. Honestly haven’t given much thought regarding the north or south route after making Walsenburg. I was thinking north as then I can drop down to Ouray on some dirt via Silver Jack reservoir and Owl Creek Pass. I’ve done both north and south route so if there is something I should see on the southern route I’m interested.

There is/was dispersed sites SW of La veta on Indian Creek CR421 in/out Trail. Others around Cuchara
Monte Vista via CR28 to Stunner pass, CG Alamosa along the way a few dispersed around Stunner. Stunner to either back 160 SW of South fork via Park creek Rd some pretty nice sites. Or from around Elwood cabin an off rd 4X4 Trail down Elwood Creek/Silver Creek to below Wolf Creek pass
On the Southern route.
A few more but little more out of your way.

 

[cstav86]

Happy Father’s Day. First time topless for the patina green

Top came off this weekend, fully committed to the bikini top for SAS9.

 

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

It's a ton of fun Curtis as long as the heater works and you have some decent rain gear. I've done it several times but keep the doors on. Helps in keeping the sideways rain out.

 

[Land Shark]

Happy Father’s Day. First time topless for the patina green

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SEXY!

 

[DrRock]

There is/was dispersed sites SW of La veta on Indian Creek CR421 in/out Trail. Others around Cuchara
Monte Vista via CR28 to Stunner pass, CG Alamosa along the way a few dispersed around Stunner. Stunner to either back 160 SW of South fork via Park creek Rd some pretty nice sites. Or from around Elwood cabin an off rd 4X4 Trail down Elwood Creek/Silver Creek to below Wolf Creek pass
On the Southern route.
A few more but little more out of your way.

Thanks! Great to have some options, I actually had a friend who lived in Monte Vista a long time ago.

 

[devo]

News from June 14th

Rockfall damage repaired, popular Colorado high country road re-opened

Camp Bird Road, a popular access for backcountry recreation southwest of Ouray, re-opened Wednesday after considerable rockfall damage was repaired.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Top came off this weekend, fully committed to the bikini top for SAS9.

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Yes! Casey getting soft?? I’ll probably bring the doors and two just in case. Weather last year was perfect for it.

 

[DTC72]

Been to the San Juan’s several times in my 100 but this will be the first time in my solid axle FJ55!

 

[DrRock]

Been to the San Juan’s several times in my 100 but this will be the first time in my solid axle FJ55!

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Great looking piggy! One of those will be on my list once the 60 is done… wait, are these trucks ever done?!

 

[Ditcherman]

I’m really looking forward to being around all the other rigs, as one who has only really been around 40’s. Seeing how they’re built, Toyota evolution over time, and watching their capabilities.

 

[Kleatus]

I’m really looking forward to being around all the other rigs, as one who has only really been around 40’s. Seeing how they’re built, Toyota evolution over time, and watching their capabilities.

Their capabilities may have increased over the series and the years..... but I have a hard time finding anything more fun to drive than a 40 series!

 

[TheBlackSheep]

Thanks! Great to have some options, I actually had a friend who lived in Monte Vista a long time ago.

Adding: I have 40 acres about an hour north of the Sand Dunes if you, or anyone, needs a safe pit stop along the way!

 

[Ditcherman]

Adding: I have 40 acres about an hour north of the Sand Dunes if you, or anyone, needs a safe pit stop along the way!

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Do you have any prairie dogs you’d like to get rid of?
Only joking.
Unless you do!!

 

[devo]

@TheBlackSheep
Love to stop by. Is that offer good 365?

 

[TheBlackSheep]

Do you have any prairie dogs you’d like to get rid of?
Only joking.
Unless you do!!

No, but @sogncab has offered to *ahem* address the proliferation of bunnies. The chipmunks are free game though!

@TheBlackSheep
Love to stop by. Is that offer good 365?

Absolutely! Not fancy, but mighty friendly.