Colorado Jeeptober 2024

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Hi Everyone,

I want to start a thread for Jeeptober 2024 (Buena Vista).

We are looking at October 5-6. Normally we run Chinaman Gulch every year but I'd like to change it up this year in order to honor Joe Richardson (BigWall) as he passed away in May.

The planned trails are Iron Chest and Grizzly Lake for Saturday and I'll leave it open to you all for Sunday as I won't be able to stay both days. Both trails are beautiful scenic trails although they do present challenges. Grizzly Lake has a big wall (pun intended) right at the beginning that is tough and may require winching. Iron Chest is full of large boulders after a forest service rework of the trail. It's not tough but it does present some challenges. There is a mine at the end of the trail.

Both of these trails are near St. Elmo for reference.

I would suggest 35's and one locker, along with a winch.

Everyone can meet at the Gun smoke at 0900 for a 0915 departure.

I have been in contact with Joe's wife Rosy and she's interested in going but was asking if somebody else could drive the Jeep on the trail as they have zero experience or desire to do so. If you might be interested, let me know.

With all of that out of the way, I'll let the thread develop with comments, ideas, or anything else that pertains to the trip.
 
I'm in for sure. After the Big Wall, the rest is moderate. If needed, we will drag you up the wall. This is the only part that you will need a locker. It has been quite a while since Ironchest. It is a boulder field for about 3/4 mile.
 
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I don't have the necessary setup, but if you end up getting a bite somewhere I'd love to meet folks in person.
 
We got home on Sunday after the storm. Snow levels are above 12k so the trail should be fine. With our highs near 80 this week, the snow won't last.
 
We'll it looks like we only have three interested people which is still fine for me.

I think I will tell Rosy that we'll plan something maybe for the phools run instead to have a bigger crowd.

Doug and Tyler.... You still in in this run?
 
Dang now I gotta decide if I wanna meet you guys down there or go duck hunting like I had planned Saturday. Maybe I can go Jeep on Saturday and hunt Sunday instead.
 
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