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Influencer I
Hey all,
When looking at local meetups, I’ve seen meetups in Denver and in Durango. Given that I live in Colorado Springs, it’s not easy to make those two locations work during the week.
Would anyone be interested in a Colorado Springs area meetup, maybe once a month to start, on Saturdays or Sundays?
When looking at local meetups, I’ve seen meetups in Denver and in Durango. Given that I live in Colorado Springs, it’s not easy to make those two locations work during the week.
Would anyone be interested in a Colorado Springs area meetup, maybe once a month to start, on Saturdays or Sundays?
Member III
Definitely!
I was doing a monthly Meetup in Fountain (since I'm in Pueblo West), but cancelled due to lack of participation.
Are you thinking of just meeting at a Brewery or Restaurant on a regular basis?
Also, is anyone interested in any local lower elevation camp outs before it gets any colder?
Another idea might be what for lack of a better term I'll call a day camp......... A nice setting like a park or lake and meet for the day and cookout, etc......
I don't want to hijack your idea Fortis, but if I can help with the Rally Point, etc, let me know. I'll try to bring a little swag......
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Influencer I
I was thinking about breakfast at Rudy’s once a month or so, and if the weather is good, maybe hitting a trail with whoever shows up afterwards. Definitely open to ideas and help! I’ve been with OB for awhile but would really like to get on a regular rhythm with members and hopefully start planning some trips
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Influencer I
Maybe 11/23 @ 0900? If the weather is looking good we can grab some breakfast and hit a local trail?
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Went this weekend for a drive near Central City. Unfortunately at some point I had to turn back since I was by myself and didn’t want to risk to get stuck lol
Influencer I
Let's aim for Mt. Baldy (off of Gold Camp Road), pending that the snow isn't bad up there. Hopefully doing this trail will prevent those outside of CoS from having to drive too far
Member III
Sounds good. That's one I haven't done. Here's more info for those interested: Mount Baldy - Colorado Offroad Trail
@Fortis Overland, are you planning to create a Rally Point? (If you haven't already?)
@Fortis Overland, are you planning to create a Rally Point? (If you haven't already?)
Influencer I
I can attempt to put it together. I haven't done one before, so it'll be good practice! I'll let you know if I run into any issues
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I realized my first post wasn't a proper introduction so here is a redo:
Greetings everyone! I'm also here in Colorado Springs. New to Jeep Ownership and the overloading life. My wife Kim and I have two boys who are 3 & 7 and just moved back to COS this last July. We lived here before from 2011-2013 but made the mistake of moving out of state for a few years--but now we appreciate CO even more! Before kids we were big into backpacking/hiking and while we are now more "car campers" we still want to be outside and exploring with the kids more than ever next summer and onward.
I went on a camping trip in an area off Gold Camp Rd in early Sep and was shocked that everyone in our group was able to access the camp site except me in my 2011 Hyundai Veracruz (which I thought was more capable than it really is!). So that was it, we needed a 4WD truck. And after a lot of "requirements creep" we bought our 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Launch Edition a month later and we're loving the new found sense of freedom to go and camp / backpack / explore places we didn't think possible before! Looking forward to getting more involved with other likeminded overland folks too who can help show us the ropes!
Medano Pass at Great Sand Dunes National Park
The kids at RAM Off-Road Park here in Colorado Springs
Looking forward to hanging out with some of you all very soon! Our family life is pretty crazy but we'll make it happen!
Greetings everyone! I'm also here in Colorado Springs. New to Jeep Ownership and the overloading life. My wife Kim and I have two boys who are 3 & 7 and just moved back to COS this last July. We lived here before from 2011-2013 but made the mistake of moving out of state for a few years--but now we appreciate CO even more! Before kids we were big into backpacking/hiking and while we are now more "car campers" we still want to be outside and exploring with the kids more than ever next summer and onward.
I went on a camping trip in an area off Gold Camp Rd in early Sep and was shocked that everyone in our group was able to access the camp site except me in my 2011 Hyundai Veracruz (which I thought was more capable than it really is!). So that was it, we needed a 4WD truck. And after a lot of "requirements creep" we bought our 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Launch Edition a month later and we're loving the new found sense of freedom to go and camp / backpack / explore places we didn't think possible before! Looking forward to getting more involved with other likeminded overland folks too who can help show us the ropes!
Medano Pass at Great Sand Dunes National Park
The kids at RAM Off-Road Park here in Colorado Springs
Looking forward to hanging out with some of you all very soon! Our family life is pretty crazy but we'll make it happen!
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Influencer I
If Mount Baldy is clear, it's an easy trail, at least on the lower section. The upper section can get a little tightI might be down for this If it doesn’t get too technical
Member III
"Overloading" life! Quite the Freudian slip!
That's kind of an inside joke with some in the overlanding community. At times it seems that the more we can hang on our trucks the better!
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"Overloading" life! Quite the Freudian slip!
That's kind of an inside joke with some in the overlanding community. At times it seems that the more we can hang on our trucks the better!
I think it was a spell check error but certainly appropriate! In fact I think our plan for the Gladiator is to get an RLD topper now then upgrade next year or after to an offroad trailer with an RTT. It seems the gladiators will overload pretty quick by the time you put on a winch and load up the family and all the gear. Add a RTT and you're over the limit. So the plans are evolving...
Influencer I
All, I just set up the Rally Point. Let me know if you have any questions or if I wasn't clear enough in the description. I invited those on this thread that indicated that they wanted to go. Go RSVP!
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I'll check it out. I have a stock 4Runner with KO2s, should be doable!
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Thank you - I nearly ordered a blue one from the factory but RED just got my heart racing every time I looked at it!
