FJ Summit 2012 -- DC to Ouray!
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4ShoreRunner
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You might be right by me...I'm in front of the pond!
Have been great times so far. Hoping I win some ICONS as I simply could not keep up with you guys down the mountain last night / my driver side shock started making horrible shutter noises I've never heard before...
I will post some great pics once they are uploaded.
kmiller8821
New member
Looks like you guys are having an awesome time! SO JEALOUS!!
phillyd2
Senior Member
And then what happened?
SEP
New member
I saw your truck this morning while I was walking towards the main office. You were gone by the time I got back. You guys hitting some trails today?
limamike
New member
Beautiful morning here in Ouray. Here's our track so far:
Found some time this morning to get some photos uploaded. Just some random ones that I hope don't duplicate what Joneseyyy and Reata already posted.
// This reputable shop was outside the Love's that Joneseyyy and I weighed our trucks at. We were trying to figure out what it was before it became a "firework's" shop.
// Our first turn off the highway in Texas led us directly past this field of sunflowers. It was pretty startling after the nothingness that is Kansas, Oklahoma, and north Texas.
// Joneseyyy's truck on a ranch in north Texas.
// The meetup spot for the DC convoy and Reata's convoy!
// The convoy before it departed.
// With a hitchhiker.
// Figure this one out...
// Reata leading the way to Medano Pass.
// Reata representin' Ducmonsta's shop!
// At the end of Medano Pass / Great Sand Dunes National Park.
// A lake between Walsenburg and Ouray.
// Part of the trail myself, Harper7, 4ShoreRunner, and Joneseyyy hit last night.
It's nice to be settled in a place for more than one night. We're headed down to registration this morning to meet-up with everyone else and hopefully get a few runs in today. As always, track us here: http://share.delorme.com/?MapId=33080b98ccb14ff6aae53e3d9642ba82
Found some time this morning to get some photos uploaded. Just some random ones that I hope don't duplicate what Joneseyyy and Reata already posted.
// This reputable shop was outside the Love's that Joneseyyy and I weighed our trucks at. We were trying to figure out what it was before it became a "firework's" shop.
// Our first turn off the highway in Texas led us directly past this field of sunflowers. It was pretty startling after the nothingness that is Kansas, Oklahoma, and north Texas.
// Joneseyyy's truck on a ranch in north Texas.
// The meetup spot for the DC convoy and Reata's convoy!
// The convoy before it departed.
// With a hitchhiker.
// Figure this one out...
// Reata leading the way to Medano Pass.
// Reata representin' Ducmonsta's shop!
// At the end of Medano Pass / Great Sand Dunes National Park.
// A lake between Walsenburg and Ouray.
// Part of the trail myself, Harper7, 4ShoreRunner, and Joneseyyy hit last night.
It's nice to be settled in a place for more than one night. We're headed down to registration this morning to meet-up with everyone else and hopefully get a few runs in today. As always, track us here: http://share.delorme.com/?MapId=33080b98ccb14ff6aae53e3d9642ba82
Snooperstyle
Member
Looks awesome! Check out this link for a spotted pic...and a compliment...
https://www.facebook.com/pages/TRDParts4u/139555402721379#!/pages/TRDParts4u/139555402721379
https://www.facebook.com/pages/TRDParts4u/139555402721379#!/pages/TRDParts4u/139555402721379
Antman
Elite Member
Here we all are enjoying dinner last night, all of a sudden a stranger appeared out of nowhere and enjoyed a cold one with us. Look closely in the back and you might recognize him.
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You guys ROCK!!!
I just got back from another day on the boat (more crabs) and see "Cardboard Antman"! (Call him... CAM). Got me all teary eyed and stuff.:sobbing:
Who am I riding with? HA!
The pictures you guys are sending back are incredible, and it's just begun!
Awesome!
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Reata
New member
Dude you are my best friend! You go everywhere with me! It's just too bad that you got so drunk last night and were hungover today. You missed some great stuff. I am sure you will be around tomorrow. Here are a few pics from today.
Our faithful steed!!
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I was really missing you here....had to wipe a tear from my eye...
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An absolutely beautiful place!
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All lined up for the next trail.
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SPECTACULAR!!
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Our faithful steed!!
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Reata
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OH MY GOSH, YOU WERE HURTING SO BAD FROM WHISKEY POISONING THIS MORNING....I had to leave you behind.
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Antman
Elite Member
OH MY GOSH, YOU WERE HURTING SO BAD FROM WHISKEY POISONING THIS MORNING....I had to leave you behind.
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Seriously laughing my butt off right now! Mmmmmm, scotch.
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INsr5Runner
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This is such a great thread! The pics are awesome! :thanks:
Titanpat57
Senior Member
OH MY GOSH, YOU WERE HURTING SO BAD FROM WHISKEY POISONING THIS MORNING....I had to leave you behind.
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Man I lol'd......
You know you hit the big time when they bring a cardboard cutout!!
I don't want to think what happen to CAM once the alcohol kicks in!
Have fun guys!!
limamike
New member
So, we met-up with just about everyone yesterday. I know there are a couple of folks hanging around that we haven't met, but I'm sure we'll see them soon. Great bunch of T4R folks here representing the community. Joneseyyy and I are at the same campsite at the KOA here, and we had a neighbor setup while we were running trails yesterday. Turns-out he's a T4R (4th Gen) member as well.
Anyway, myself, harper7, and Joneseyyy ran Black Bear to Telluride yesterday, then Imogene Pass back to Ouray. Beautiful and a bit scary at times. Yesterday wasn't an official trail run, and it was pretty much just us up there, so that was nice (aside from some hikers that decided to stand in the trail at the most difficult section).
Black Bear is definitely achievable by a stock 5th Gen, but you may walk away with a couple of bumper and undercarriage scrapes. I would definitely NOT recommend it to anyone that doesn't have any real off-roading experience though because there are a few technical sections that mean life or death.
Anyway, here are some pictures:
// Harper on Black Bear
// Joneseyyy on Black Bear
// One of the stunning views on the way up to the top of Black Bear
// Us at the top of Black Bear
// Joneseyyy working his way down the back of Black Bear toward Telluride
// harper7 showing the scale of things around here
// Joneseyyy up on two wheels on a super tight switchback (made even more tight by the guys who thought it would be a good idea to park there)! Show off.
// Coming down
// harper7 tackling the most difficult section of the trail like a champ. It's extremely narrow with HUGE drop-offs and tons of off-camber articulation here. Very difficult to capture all of that in photos, but I've got video
// Down the switchbacks
// Some scenery on the back of Black Bear toward Telluride
// More switchbacks
// harper7 showing the scale on Imogene Pass
//Top of Imogene Pass
Anyway, myself, harper7, and Joneseyyy ran Black Bear to Telluride yesterday, then Imogene Pass back to Ouray. Beautiful and a bit scary at times. Yesterday wasn't an official trail run, and it was pretty much just us up there, so that was nice (aside from some hikers that decided to stand in the trail at the most difficult section).
Black Bear is definitely achievable by a stock 5th Gen, but you may walk away with a couple of bumper and undercarriage scrapes. I would definitely NOT recommend it to anyone that doesn't have any real off-roading experience though because there are a few technical sections that mean life or death.
Anyway, here are some pictures:
// Harper on Black Bear
// Joneseyyy on Black Bear
// One of the stunning views on the way up to the top of Black Bear
// Us at the top of Black Bear
// Joneseyyy working his way down the back of Black Bear toward Telluride
// harper7 showing the scale of things around here
// Joneseyyy up on two wheels on a super tight switchback (made even more tight by the guys who thought it would be a good idea to park there)! Show off.
// Coming down
// harper7 tackling the most difficult section of the trail like a champ. It's extremely narrow with HUGE drop-offs and tons of off-camber articulation here. Very difficult to capture all of that in photos, but I've got video
// Down the switchbacks
// Some scenery on the back of Black Bear toward Telluride
// More switchbacks
// harper7 showing the scale on Imogene Pass
//Top of Imogene Pass
Moving Chicane
New member
Thanks for the narrative and the pictures - just awesome stuff!!!
Keep 'em coming!
Question: is the hood wrapped or painted on the silver 4R?
EDIT: Cancel question as I found the answer in another thread (it's 3M wrap) - but how has it been to mantain long term (does it stain from birds, tree needles, weather, etc.), or are you re-wrapping every few months?
Keep 'em coming!
Question: is the hood wrapped or painted on the silver 4R?
EDIT: Cancel question as I found the answer in another thread (it's 3M wrap) - but how has it been to mantain long term (does it stain from birds, tree needles, weather, etc.), or are you re-wrapping every few months?
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mg i want to be there so bad
