Here's a call out to those that are attending. Please email me (again in some cases) so I can put you on my email list. A bit more information will go out (email) as to meeting times and places as the trip draws nearer. The general bits are updated on the first post of the thread.

Thanks!  -Eric

We (my wife and I) will be there.  From Phoenix,AZ.  We are spending the summer in Gunnison, and have a 1995 4DR Sidekick.

Confirmation email sent. 

Is anyone planning on traveling I80 from the East.  Contact me if you need a place to stop at.

Rob

A few months ago a Samurai on Craigslist caught my eye.  I bought it from, my new friend,  Blake Savage, who grew up next door to where I have lived for the last 25 years.   He mentioned this trip to CO and my wife and I have been looking forward to it ever since.  We have ATV'ed  SW and NE of that area and are really excited about meeting everyone and wheeling in that part of the  mountains.

Of course the sammi has been getting tweeked and readied for the trip along with the pickup and camper.  It will be my first time flat towing a vehicle and the first time camping and wheeling for our young Aussie, Buddy.  Speaking of first, check my post count

Scott

Welcome Scott!  Make sure you shoot Eric an email!

I have PM'd and still not on the list, but I'm gonna be there. Will have my Samurai. I will not be camping with you all (I have a house in Gunnison), but like I have said, looking forward to meeting everyone.

I have PM'd and still not on the list, but I'm gonna be there. Will have my Samurai. I will not be camping with you all (I have a house in Gunnison), but like I have said, looking forward to meeting everyone.

email please!

Thanks, Eric

Sorry got it after I posted.

I was wondering where we are going to camp in the Taylor Park area?  There is a few state park campgrounds around the reservoir.  I have stayed at Lakeview campground twice. Getting a large group into one campground might be tricky because most sites are reserved.  There are lots of places around the area for boondock camping or dispersed camping locations once you get above the reservoir. When you first leave Tincup on the way to Mirror Lake, there are some sites just off the road (this road can be a little rocky at first). In fact before Tincup up from the reservoir there are sites but get off the road a little or the dust from the road can get tough. Northward of the reservoir, there are a variety of sites, including around the Pothole Lakes. In some cases, you should get out and walk the roads to make sure you can get in and out (you're a little blind right from the road). Obviously dispersed camping will not have any facilities. There is a general store/gas station at the start of the Road to Tin Cup for food and gas. There also is a public dumping station just beyond the store.

In the Ouray/Silverton area, I find Silverton has a lot more camping options and is a neat area to stay.  Ouray does not allow much in the way of boondocking/dispersed camping unlike Silverton. Ouray does have a state park just outside town but it is very hard to get a campsite.  Silverton has more trails close to camp as well.  Silverton has several private campgrounds right in the town and lots of dispersed campsites outside of town. Silverton also has the Silverton Train coming into town several times a day.  

I prefer dispersed camping myself but with a RV I will not be suffering but camping for free is a lot more fun. BTW, I will be staying in Silverton for a few weeks after our gathering if any of you are interested in staying in that area longer you are welcome to join me.  

1. Silverton Colorado

Thanks for all the great information.  I know more information will come out as things get firmed up with everyone attending.  It sounds like there will be a gathering on Monday to make sure everyone is accounted for.  After that, I don't know what else will be taking place.

I'm tent camping and would love for it to be free if at all possible.  I'm not opposed to supporting the local/state/national parks either, but getting off the beaten path sounds like more fun that slab/RV style camping.

Rob

There is tons of camping spots around the Gunnison/Crested Butte area. Most of it is public lands. I know of a few that the hunters use and it looks like a summer oldtimers (no offense meant) retreat. Campers wedged in like sardines. Let me know if I can help any, I lived in that area for 15 yrs.

Thanks for all the great information.  I know more information will come out as things get firmed up with everyone attending.  It sounds like there will be a gathering on Monday to make sure everyone is accounted for.  After that, I don't know what else will be taking place.

I'm tent camping and would love for it to be free if at all possible.  I'm not opposed to supporting the local/state/national parks either, but getting off the beaten path sounds like more fun that slab/RV style camping.

Rob

Hey Rob - I didn't notice that you were concerned about camping... sorry about that. In the first post introducing the trip, I talk about where we're going to camp. As I understand it, there are areas around that spot close by that are public, free, and dispersed. I'll talk more to 'my guy' and get that nailed down soon.

-Eric

Thanks guys!

I read the first post and saw "Base camp" and figured it was a camping excursion/event.  I'm totally good with that.  I can also get a motel if that is what people are more interested in.  I'm pretty easy about the whole deal.

I'm not really all that concerned about the camping part and if sites cost or not.  J just thought it would be fun to get off the beaten path for a while.  I was a "mountain boy" growing up and have lived in the flatlands for over 35 years now.  The last time I got to camp out in the mountains was 1985.  My kids totally missed out on the fun.

Don't go to much fuss over gettign a bunch of information.  I'm very adaptable and can sleep in my GV if I need to.

Rob

I'm staying at the Western Motel at Gunnison.

Hi Guys,

In vehicle communication?  What will everyone have and use on the trip.  I do not have a CB, but I do have 4 of the upper end Motorola GRMS/FRS radios.  

Rob

This trip inspired me to install a CB. I have wheeled with a handheld CB in the past but found it to be a pain at times so I ordered a Cobra 75 WX ST since it does not take up much space in the Tracker. The entire radio is in the mic.  I also added a Firestik fiberglass antenna, safety flag and a base spring in the drivers side.  I installed a connector box to the motorhome so I can move the CB radio to the motorhome when traveling cross country.  I have GMRS handheld radios too if needed so I will have all bases covered.