Colorado Meeting May 19th 2012

[Doozi]

Hey guys... sorry, but I'm going to have to skip today. Been fighting a migraine all morning. I was meeting the Springs group at Safeway so no need to wait for me. Have fun and be safe.

 

[Acidmeld]

Looks like some interesting weather up there today. I'm setting up a pool with the in-laws today.

 

[magert54]

Well I hope everyone isnt making excuses because im not there LOL. for those who went dont forget to post pics

 

[Desert Fox]

The weather was kind to us. We had some light rain off and on but overall it was real good. The trail was not bad at all.

 

[smallfry]

The weather wasn't really issue on the run like some thought. Overall, it was a good trip minus my check engine light coming on while we heading out (o2, cat problem or fuel issue according to the trouble code).

Next time around I plan on camping.

I'll have what photo's and videos I have up in a little while.

 

[smallfry]

Desert Fox making the descent down the rock towards the end of Metberry Gulch and gets a little tippy.

Metberry Gulch Descent - YouTube

 

[Desert Fox]

Thanks for taking this and posting it. It is the first time I have watched my self driving.
Now I see why people jump out of the way when they see me coming

 

[smallfry]

Photo's from the run and one other video of ascending the rock slab.

Headin on down the trail

Metberry Gulch

FJ's in the background

Steeper than it looks

FJ group waiting to go down the rock slab

Group photo at the end of the trail

Headin back up the rock slab
Metberry Gulch - Rock Slab - YouTube


Half of the group split off around 3pm while the rest would stay the night to camp.

 

[Desert Fox]

Thanks a lot for taking and posting the pictures and video

 

[Doozi]

Looks like a good time! Wish I was able to make it... I've been wanting to run Metberry Gulch for a while.

 

[Desert Fox]

Looks like a good time! Wish I was able to make it... I've been wanting to run Metberry Gulch for a while.

I would like to hit it again and stay the night.
That was a awsome camp site (chainsaw recommended). It would have been nice to arrive at the site earlier to have time for some hiking.

 

[OU4x4]

Damn this work getting in the way of my off roading. Looked like a good day.
Won't miss the next one if I can help it.

 

[smallfry]

I'm toying with some ideas for a run next month that will probable be an overnighter and might involve some hiking.

 

[Desert Fox]

I'm toying with some ideas for a run next month that will probable be an overnighter and might involve some hiking.

I am interested

 

[Hound]

We are thinking about camping at Missouri/Illinois gulch this weekend. It looked like a lot of fun. BTW: Chinns is still blocked, tried it last weekend and could not get through yet.

 

[smallfry]

I'm toying with some ideas for a run next month that will probable be an overnighter and might involve some hiking.

I am interested

I'm looking at Hermit Pass and Medano Pass right now.

 

[Footofgod]

I'm looking at Hermit Pass and Medano Pass right now.

Is Medano open?

 

[Desert Fox]

Depending on the date, I should be good for either.

 

[smallfry]

Is Medano open?

Last time I look it said it was open.

 

[smallfry]

I'm thinking the 16th and 17th of this month.

Camping/hiking and fishing up around Hermit Pass on Saturday then running Medao Pass on Sunday.