I think it could be worth it. While we would burn more gas we wont have to pay to camp or wheel. Just gas and food. But if this kind of distance is an issue I for one dont want to alianate anyone form the trip. Im more concerned that every one that wants to go can rather than the venue. As long as someone remembers to pack Tony and Captain.
I think its 1000 miles to the front range (for me)! figure sat/sun travel (500 mi/day, 7-8hr drives each day) wheel/camp/hike/raft during the week and sat/sun commute back.
the co4rj event wheels the kind of trails I think could be fun. Some are easy, switch back drives up to summits, and others look pretty hard.
CO4RJ pics - YotaTech Forums
Colorado 4Runner Jamboree 2008 - YotaTech Forums
But I know there are tons of other trails, some are long distance too.