ColoradoFest Report: Awesome!

[Rock2pus]

Well, we've been home for almost a week now, and I'm slowly feeling back to normal, so here goes.......
1. Ouray, CO is one of the most beautiful places in the country, period.
2. The Colorado Chapter rolled out the red carpet for us. They are a great bunch of people, as are the good folks from the Midwest Chapter that also made the run. Good times were had by all and I cant say enough good things about all of them.
3. The trails there are incredible...the scenery, the history, and the occasional sheer terror of running "shelf roads" were an unforgettable experience. The town is also a little slice of heaven, as was the Ouray KOA, run by a nice family that makes some not-to-be-missed BBQ
4. If you have breathing problems, dont walk uphill in CO. My smoker ass could barely manage 100 feet at a time uphill before I REALLY felt it. Slight headache also ensues...all the trails we ran went above 12,000 feet.

I could go on for days about this event, it really was the trip of a lifetime, and worth the 36 hour drive time. We met great people, camped at a great place, and had a great time. More than worth it, we look forward to going again in the future. Join us!

P.S....the NAC Banner is well traveled now!
Rich

 

[Andy in Pa.]

I was wondering how you guys made out. I was going to give you a call this weekend sometime. Glad to hear it worked out well!!

A.

 

[5spd_xj]

Wow, awesome :thumbup: :thumbup:

Glad to hear you had a great time!! When did you leave home, how long were you there for the event, etc? It'd be great to make it out to another big event someday...

 

[rweaver138]

Sounds like a great time. Anymore pictures?

 

[ktm racer 419]

def the most beautiful area i have been to... ever

 

[Ms. Lobsterdmb]

Rich,
I am so proud of you! Glad you had fun! Now you need to get ready for Moab 2013!

M

 

[XJLI]

its been a little over a year since sam and i went, i dont think a day goes by that i dont hink about it... i wanna go back.

congrats rich, its a real accomplishment to get the rig there and back!

 

[Rock2pus]

Thanks, LI! We towed the rig out, so I dunno about an accomplishment, but Im still being called crazy for spending 6 days on the road to camp/wheel for only 5, but to hell with it. I had never been west of PA, so the whole trip was an eye opener for me. I dont think you can fully appreciate how beautiful this country (and a lot of the people in it) really are until you experience it first hand.
We left early on a friday, got into Ouray that sunday midafternoon, although that was with goofing off for an hour in Kansas at the Oz Winery, and taking some more time at the Continental Divide..
Rich

Yeah that first picture is one of the "shelf roads""....and hell yeah they are narrow and scary.

 

[old_man]

Yeah that first picture is one of the "shelf roads""....and hell yeah they are narrow and scary.

Next time you come out we can show you narrow and scary really is.

 

[Rock2pus]

Next time you come out we can show you narrow and scary really is.

Sounds good, I enjoyed being narrowly scared . :rof:

 

[BrokeBrewKnow]

Just jealous I would love to get out there and do that! Maybe if I stop eating I can do that by 2015! Nice pics.

 

[OverlandZJ]

Glad you enjoyed Colorado Rich! You need to spend 10 days minimum next time out.

The NAC should do a mass exodus heading to Moab for the Fall Fling in 2013.

 

[XJLI]

The NAC should do a mass exodus heading to Moab for the Fall Fling in 2013.

i'll 100% be in moab for that event.. whether i live out west or not.

 

[RCman]

Awesome. Glad it was a good trip Rich.

The NAC should do a mass exodus heading to Moab for the Fall Fling in 2013.

Sweet, thanks for paying my way John! :laugh:

 

[Dundy]

Sweet, thanks for paying my way John! :laugh:

Start saving your pennies!

 

[Rock2pus]

Glad you enjoyed Colorado Rich! You need to spend 10 days minimum next time out.

The NAC should do a mass exodus heading to Moab for the Fall Fling in 2013.

We have been thinking alike again,....I bought the trail guide book for Moab while I was out there, and plans are already in motion for just that...hopefully, others in the NAC are thinking about that as well....????Anyone???? HMMM?

 

[OverlandZJ]

Awesome. Glad it was a good trip Rich.
Sweet, thanks for paying my way John! :laugh:

You dont hang with ZJers...

We have been thinking alike again,....I bought the trail guide book for Moab while I was out there, and plans are already in motion for just that...hopefully, others in the NAC are thinking about that as well....????Anyone???? HMMM?

Son and i want to head west next month...

I do plan on attending in 2013... knock on wood.