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big oil
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I began talking with the Jeep folks, they were all friends from California, part of a Jeep club. Some had driven the Jeeps from Cali, some hauled theirs on trailers.Â
If my notes are correct, the green Wrangler was on 37's, the black Wrangler on 40's.
If my notes are correct, the green Wrangler was on 37's, the black Wrangler on 40's.
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And the silver, with the highest lift, a 6-link articulated lift, had some monster 44's. One of the Jeeps was equipped with an iPad with a trail app, we were sitting at 11,937 feet of altitude.
big oil
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After relaxing and talking for awhile, I decided it time to go back down in elevation, but not before stopping at one of the overlooks to photograph part of the track in the distance. A Toyota FJ80 in the distance, on the way up.
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That's when I met the nice couple in the FJ80, they were from Missouri. They had a lovely little pooch I just had to meet and get a big wet kiss from. He was a stray dog that showed up on their porch in Missouri just a few months prior. His hair was matted they told me like you wouldn't believe, he was dehydrated, malnourished, completely emaciated, and near death. After a few vet clinic visits, a lot of effort in grooming, some food and water, this guy hit the jackpot and is living a good life. I love hearing happy endings.
big oil
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I rode back down to camp, relaxed around the fire, and reminisced about what a fine day and relaxing evening I'd had on my first full day in Colorado. Yeah, I was at peace without a worry or care in the world. Very lucky to have climbed up and back down Clear Lake Gulch unscathed. Day 62 of being on the road complete.Â
Next up, another climb, Blue Lake Gulch.Â
Thanks to all that are following. Glad to be back.
Next up, another climb, Blue Lake Gulch.Â
Thanks to all that are following. Glad to be back.
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Welcome back BO and thanks for the awesome posts. :thumleft:
Welcome back BO. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. As always your photo speaks 1000 words. :thumleft:
Crankshaft
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big oil said:
Wow, I'm amazed by the beauty of the landscape :drif: Welcome back B.O. and thank you for sharing your ride report. Looking forward to what is still to come. :thumleft: :thumleft: AND PLEASE stay longer this time :deal:
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Black_Hawk said:
sy foto's maak 'n mens kak jaloers :drif: :drif:
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I awoke on the morning of the 19th, quite sore from the previous days climb. So I loaded the bowl with a little extra of Colorado's finest and smoked to high heaven with an ice cold Coca Cola, sitting at the picnic table, high on life.
Then I saddled up and rode to Silverton, back to the Smokey Bear Cafe for the conversation with the locals at the community table, along with a big fat breakfast and delicious piping hot coffee.
After spending too much time jawing with the locals, I rode back to camp, and took a nap, a nice long belly full nap, like a beached whale.
Once I awoke, I gathered fresh camera batteries and set off to find the entrance to the track that led up to Blue Lake. Another one of those places I'd read about and locals told me I had to see.Â
Then I saddled up and rode to Silverton, back to the Smokey Bear Cafe for the conversation with the locals at the community table, along with a big fat breakfast and delicious piping hot coffee.
After spending too much time jawing with the locals, I rode back to camp, and took a nap, a nice long belly full nap, like a beached whale.
Once I awoke, I gathered fresh camera batteries and set off to find the entrance to the track that led up to Blue Lake. Another one of those places I'd read about and locals told me I had to see.Â
