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Just remember that The Rockies consist of more states than CO. Don't be racist against Utahns!
If you plan a trip to Western CO, you should cross the border to MOAB while you're in town.

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!

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!

Author:	MP Jeeper [ Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:47 am ]
Post subject:	Hey Highlanders
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!

Author:	JL Rockies [ Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:25 pm ]
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Just remember that The Rockies consist of more states than CO. Don't be racist against Utahns! If you plan a trip to Western CO, you should cross the border to MOAB while you're in town.

Author:	Rush345 [ Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:38 pm ]
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JL Rockies wrote: Just remember that The Rockies consist of more states than CO. Don't be racist against Utahns! If you plan a trip to Western CO, you should cross the border to MOAB while you're in town. Fully Agreeable The entire Rocky Mountain region has beauty you will find no where else haveing been raised back east in the Blue Ridge Mountain IE: Lincoln Trail, When I moved to Colorado Ilearned a great deal.

Author:	USAFCOP [ Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:15 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Hey Highlanders
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.

Author:	Phil T [ Tue Jan 15, 2008 1:38 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Hey Highlanders
MP Jeeper wrote: 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! Option 1 1. I was up to the Crystal mill and the townsite in June 06 with a stock Libby (factory skids, no lift) with out any issues. It is very rocky but should be no problem if you go slow. 2. Solo should be OK. I would make sure my spare tire is good. 3. Should be good up to the mill and townsite. There are many years the pass does not open until July/August or at all. With the heavy snow we are seeing this year there is a good chance it may not open. Kebler Pass would be an option if Schofield is closed. Option 2 Again you might be a little early. Ophr pass is an option that my be open if the others are not.

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Author:	durangotang [ Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:54 am ]
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Give me a shout if you head over this way. If I'm not working I'm down for whatever.

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