Buena Vista wheeling and fishing - Aug 28-30 & Labor Day
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Buena Vista wheeling and fishing - Aug 28-30 & Labor Day
UPDATE #2: I will be headed to property near Buena Vista the next two weekends for Wheeling, Fishing and more. Those who can make it let me know and we will work on the details. no need to bring firewood or water, plenty at the property. If you can only make it one day thats fine, you don't have to stay just offering up the option for those that might like to.
As mentioned there are plenty of camping spaces available however limited availability in the trailer.
August 28 to 30 and September 4-7 (labor day weekend)
I will be doing another run in September and October as well so if you miss out or want to go wheeling out that way let me know!
About the trip: I have access to some land with a trailer on it that sleeps 5 comfortably and has electricity and water. There is also plenty of space for broncos and camping (35+ acres). There is also plenty of room for truck and trailers if those of you want to pull your rig. The land borders BLM which is next to the Arkansas River - about a 15 min hike from the trailer - so some great fishing/swimming.
My initial thoughts are two runs, one Saturday morning and one Sunday morning leaving sat afternoon evening for fishing, fire and fun. I am also open to running several trails on saturday, have a relaxing time around the fire on sat night and then fish or leisurely make your way back to civilization.
The property is located about 10 miles south of Buena Vista - about 12 miles north of Salida - its secluded and a great place to get away.
This is just to gauge interest and get a head count of those that are interested enough to make solid plans. I would be happy to map out the runs depending on who wants to go and what level you guys want to run - most trails are fairly easy in the area with the exception of Carnage.
Let me know!
As mentioned there are plenty of camping spaces available however limited availability in the trailer.
August 28 to 30 and September 4-7 (labor day weekend)
I will be doing another run in September and October as well so if you miss out or want to go wheeling out that way let me know!
About the trip: I have access to some land with a trailer on it that sleeps 5 comfortably and has electricity and water. There is also plenty of space for broncos and camping (35+ acres). There is also plenty of room for truck and trailers if those of you want to pull your rig. The land borders BLM which is next to the Arkansas River - about a 15 min hike from the trailer - so some great fishing/swimming.
My initial thoughts are two runs, one Saturday morning and one Sunday morning leaving sat afternoon evening for fishing, fire and fun. I am also open to running several trails on saturday, have a relaxing time around the fire on sat night and then fish or leisurely make your way back to civilization.
The property is located about 10 miles south of Buena Vista - about 12 miles north of Salida - its secluded and a great place to get away.
This is just to gauge interest and get a head count of those that are interested enough to make solid plans. I would be happy to map out the runs depending on who wants to go and what level you guys want to run - most trails are fairly easy in the area with the exception of Carnage.
Let me know!
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Re: Buena Vista Area wheeling and fishing
Awesome...would love to go! I'm booked until the 22nd of this month, and after that I'm open until the 12th of September. I haven't been camping/wheeling yet this year!
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Sounds like fun, wives and kids welcome ?
Either way, I'm interested !
Either way, I'm interested !
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Buena Vista Area wheeling and fishing
I could use a little R&R when I get back in town. Put me as a maybe & I'll talk to my work boss.
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Re: Buena Vista Area wheeling and fishing
Sounds like fun I would be In for a trip or two like that
Wouldn't want to
of trails and don't want any damage on Big Blue
Wouldn't want to
of trails and don't want any damage on Big Blue
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Re: Buena Vista Area wheeling and fishing
I'm haulin Drews bronco to him in CA the weekend of 8/14-8/17. But weekends after that date I should be available
Of course I will be in my pick up so any trails run I will need a passenger seat please
Of course I will be in my pick up so any trails run I will need a passenger seat please
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Re: Buena Vista Area wheeling and fishing
I'd be interested but I'll be in Montana during that timeframe. 

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Re: Buena Vista Area wheeling and fishing
I'm heading to the San Juans during that time, but later weekends may be a go.
Sounds like fun! Love that area.
Sounds like fun! Love that area.
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Re: Buena Vista Area wheeling and fishing
Interested in the first weekend if it's wife /kid friendly. Talking to the wife about it.
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Re: Buena Vista Area wheeling and fishing
phyler wrote:Interested in the first weekend if it's wife /kid friendly. Talking to the wife about it.
I dont see any reason why this wouldn't/couldn't be wife/kid friendly. There is a port a john but no officially prepared bathroom facilities. Space is limited in the trailer so chances are most will have to tent camp.
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Re: Buena Vista Area wheeling and fishing
I maybe interested, I have no problem in throwing a tent up... Let me check the schedule (ofcoarse that means if my wife has any plans for me
). May have a open back seat for you Greg if I attend.
). May have a open back seat for you Greg if I attend.!!! Being original is a blueprint for followers !!!
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Im out... wish I could attend but now seem to have a full agenda through mid September
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Dirtheadz wrote:Im out... wish I could attend but now seem to have a full agenda through mid September
See what happens when you build yourself a sweet ride - spending time and money that the finance and schedule minister has other ideas for... Now its time to pay the piper.
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Re: Buena Vista Area wheeling and fishing
sounds great any idea of what trails for which weekends?
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Re: Buena Vista Area wheeling and fishing
We might do a spur of the moment type thing, until the Bronco is running again. I'd be a passenger, if possible, otherwise fishing & relaxing are fine. We'd bring the pop-up or maybe just pitch a tent.
If the Bronco gets going, I'd like to start shaking it down, and will definitely come over. I'm afraid this is a long shot.
If the Bronco gets going, I'd like to start shaking it down, and will definitely come over. I'm afraid this is a long shot.
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Re: Buena Vista Area wheeling and fishing
Ok first weekend looks to be August 21-23. Who's interested?
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I'd be up for it if I could find an empty passenger seat.
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Dang...can't do that one. Getting back from California on Friday and I'm doing some side-work on Saturday to make a little extra scratch. Could do the following weekend.
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Would love to get 3-4 rigs to go let me know guys!
I will schedule another run in the first half of September.
TOOLMAN wrote:Dang...can't do that one. Getting back from California on Friday and I'm doing some side-work on Saturday to make a little extra scratch. Could do the following weekend.
I will schedule another run in the first half of September.
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I'm a maybe, I can't commit yet.
If I do make it I will have room for you Mike!
If I do make it I will have room for you Mike!
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jtsbronc wrote:I'm a maybe, I can't commit yet.
If I do make it I will have room for you Mike!
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Is there any further interest level the for the weekend of 28- 30th? iam having a hardware issue with my porch project and might not be able to get to it until next weekend which means i push the trip one week or the following - labor day weekend
What about labor day weekend? there are a few of you going up somewhere to snuggle already. what if we move this trip to labor day weekend?
What about labor day weekend? there are a few of you going up somewhere to snuggle already. what if we move this trip to labor day weekend?
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Ok so I can't labor day weekend due to a wedding I must attend.
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Re: Buena Vista wheeling and fishing - Aug 28-30 & Labor Da
I updated the original post with info... let me know if anyone is interested.
UPDATE #2: I will be headed to property near Buena Vista the next two weekends for Wheeling, Fishing and more. Those who can make it let me know and we will work on the details. no need to bring firewood or water, plenty at the property. If you can only make it one day thats fine, you don't have to stay just offering up the option for those that might like to.
As mentioned there are plenty of camping spaces available however limited availability in the trailer.
August 28 to 30 and September 4-7 (labor day weekend)
UPDATE #2: I will be headed to property near Buena Vista the next two weekends for Wheeling, Fishing and more. Those who can make it let me know and we will work on the details. no need to bring firewood or water, plenty at the property. If you can only make it one day thats fine, you don't have to stay just offering up the option for those that might like to.
As mentioned there are plenty of camping spaces available however limited availability in the trailer.
August 28 to 30 and September 4-7 (labor day weekend)
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Re: Buena Vista wheeling and fishing - Aug 28-30 & Labor Da
I think I'm in for Labor Day weekend...probably a Friday to Sunday thing. Have to check with the War Dept.
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TOOLMAN wrote:I think I'm in for Labor Day weekend...probably a Friday to Sunday thing. Have to check with the War Dept.
Sounds good let me know.
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Re: Buena Vista wheeling and fishing - Aug 28-30 & Labor Da
Bummer about all the flooding, earthquakes, and hurricanes in the Buena Vista area. Looks like the towns okay but all the private property got hit really hard. I think there's a swarm of locusts eating people now. Have fun.
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Re: Buena Vista wheeling and fishing - Aug 28-30 & Labor Da
I may be in for a late sept early oct weekend if I dont go to wyo fishing. Thats a great time to fish the arkansas as the brown trout are starting to spawn.
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Re: Buena Vista wheeling and fishing - Aug 28-30 & Labor Da
ZOSO wrote:I may be in for a late sept early oct weekend if I dont go to wyo fishing. Thats a great time to fish the arkansas as the brown trout are starting to spawn.
That there has me interested!
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