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I'd like to come out and spend a day or two learning more about off-roading with my Tracker.
It's bone stock and kinda nice so I'm not keen on trails that might cause damage- and I've never been off-road in anything.
If all went well I'll build something up for next year. If this would be a good opportunity for me that'd be great  - but by the same token I don't want to be in the way.

So...should I consider this event or is it best that I keep to myself?

Yes, I would consider it. I imagine on some days the trails will be relatively easy-mainly dirt and gravel roads. You can always bypass the tougher trails.

FYI, the Samurai I am taking is not really "built" per se. It has a little bit of lift (3" Deaver springs, 30" AT tires)  and some gear reduction (5:1 case), but it is stock otherwise.  No lockers etc.

Yes, I would consider it. I imagine on some days the trails will be relatively easy-mainly dirt and gravel roads. You can always bypass the tougher trails.

FYI, the Samurai I am taking is not really "built" per se. It has a little bit of lift (3" Deaver springs, 30" AT tires)  and some gear reduction (5:1 case), but it is stock otherwise.  No lockers etc.

Right. By comparison mine is a grocery cart 

I'm close enough - Denver - that I could pick the days based on what trails are being done...so that would work. But I have to believe this isn't an event planned around mild trails that focus on a nice picnic lunch. If people are coming all this way they want a challenge. All this is supposition. I'm hoping for a reply from an organizer who can advise one way or another.

So...should I consider this event or is it best that I keep to myself?

I would definitely consider it.  The first time we were in the Taylor Park Reservoir our Tracker was bone stock with street tires.  On some of the rougher trails we did scrape the bottom of the Tracker but there was no damage but on most of the trails, you will have no problem. That year it got us hooked on offroading.  

1. The top of Tin Cup Pass in a bone stock Tracker in 2004

2. The top of Tin Cup Pass in 2010

I am sure the the group will often split into different groups depending on choice of trails for the day.  I have done many of the trails and can advise you on many enjoyable day trip trails in the area even if you choose to go by yourself. 

Now we're getting somewhere :-)
Looks like a good time on a fairly flat trail which is what I'd need 

Quote from: Jonny Rash on July 30, 2012, 05:10:49 AM

Yes, I would consider it. I imagine on some days the trails will be relatively easy-mainly dirt and gravel roads. You can always bypass the tougher trails.

FYI, the Samurai I am taking is not really "built" per se. It has a little bit of lift (3" Deaver springs, 30" AT tires)  and some gear reduction (5:1 case), but it is stock otherwise.  No lockers etc.

Right. By comparison mine is a grocery cart 

I'm close enough - Denver - that I could pick the days based on what trails are being done...so that would work. But I have to believe this isn't an event planned around mild trails that focus on a nice picnic lunch. If people are coming all this way they want a challenge. All this is supposition. I'm hoping for a reply from an organizer who can advise one way or another.

I'm sure Eric will chime in here, but he does an excellent job of choosing trails, routes, and obstacles that can either be completed or bypassed by any members of the group.  I can't speak for all of the trails, but based on descriptions that I have read during my online research, I'm certain that your Tracker can handle most, if not all, of the trip.  If you choose to spend even a day or two out on the trail, you won't regret it! 

Right. By comparison mine is a grocery cart  

I'm close enough - Denver - that I could pick the days based on what trails are being done...so that would work. But I have to believe this isn't an event planned around mild trails that focus on a nice picnic lunch. If people are coming all this way they want a challenge. All this is supposition. I'm hoping for a reply from an organizer who can advise one way or another.

Don't underestimate your Sidekick.  It is quite capable in stock form.  

Despite an 800-mile drive to get there, I'm not looking for a Moab-like challenge.  If I was, I would take a more built up Samurai.  I'll be running the "mild" trails, bypassing the rock gardens, and enjoying a nice picnic lunch.    

The event organizer is also driving a stockish Suzuki Equator pickup, so it's not like he is driving some offroad buggy.

So...should I consider this event or is it best that I keep to myself?

Plus they are overlooking the fact that there are usually (90% of the time), a spare seat available if you want to ride along and see what your Suzuki will be capable of in a few years (after the modification bug bites)   

Ok   - I'm in!

I sent my email address via PM.

Thanks!
Peter

Quote from: Khodabear on July 29, 2012, 09:55:10 PM

So...should I consider this event or is it best that I keep to myself?

Plus they are overlooking the fact that there are usually (90% of the time), a spare seat available if you want to ride along and see what your Suzuki will be capable of in a few years (after the modification bug bites)   

Good point.  I am driving alone and would welcome a rider.

Quote from: Zukipilot on July 30, 2012, 09:18:43 AM

Quote from: Khodabear on July 29, 2012, 09:55:10 PM

So...should I consider this event or is it best that I keep to myself?

Plus they are overlooking the fact that there are usually (90% of the time), a spare seat available if you want to ride along and see what your Suzuki will be capable of in a few years (after the modification bug bites)   

Good point.  I am driving alone and would welcome a rider.

I get it...you're all just a bunch of enablers!

I'm ok with that 

Good job guys on getting another victi... I mean participant signed on.   We will mostly be doing medium trail rides with optional hard spots for wheeling. For example, Tin Cup is one of the loops I plan on doing and you can see the pictures of it's difficulty that was just posted. Remember this is adventure wheeling not obsticle wheeling so if something is too hard, just go around.  I'm shooting for a nice balance and I think we'll get that. Also, we don't all have to go together every day. If a "hard core" group wants to break off and go out, that's cool... Same for those that want to go 'easier'...

-Eric

Oh Crap! What have I gotten myself in to?
I've booked a space at Colorado Dream Ranch. I have an '84 Winnebago Elandan that I've been working on for some time but have never taken out for a real run. So...on top of my first off road experience this will be my first outing with the Winnie.

I guess I might as well have all my adventures at once huh?  

That's the spirit.