MP Jeeper wrote:
1st lemme' say that i'm truly jealous of your state. Colorado has been a favorite of mine since i 1st went there as a boy and i still relish my bi-annual trips into the wild. Speaking of which, i am bringing a group to backpack for about 4 days this June. This trip, i will arrive about 3-4 days ahead of the group for a little wheeling (me & the two dogs).
Option 1: Last time i spent a half day up & around Crystal (mine) just east of Marble. Map recon shows that County HWY 3 & 317 go from Crystal over Schofield Pass and on to Crested Butte.
1) Is this doable in a lifted/armored Libby? (no winch)
2) Can go solo or advise w/2nd for probable recovery?
3) Is route clear in June?
Option 2: Would like to make a run from Ouray to Telluride through Imogene & Black Bear Pass. Same questions as above.
Planning on wheeling June 6, 7 & possibly 8th & would love to hook up w/any of you out there if interested. Lemme' know & thanx in advance for your knowledge & opinions!
Well I believe as long as you know how to drive your KJ, and have skids and rails, a lift and the typical 31.5" tires, you should be fine.
As for being clear of snow in June, I do not know Been pretty week so far this winter, but sometin=mes April is bad, so you will have to check as you get closer.