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[crawlercreations]

Shall we say we will meet at the trailhead at 8:30 or 9 a.m.?

[horseplay]

I would say the earlier the better to try and beat both trail traffic and afternoon storms.

[crawlercreations]

I 'should' be there by 8 a.m. so that would be okay too. All I'll need is a little time to unload my bronco but I can always catch up the rest of the group if you guys wanted to get an earlier start.

[TOOLMAN]

After doing a little research, the campground has 19 spots. First come first serve. $19 per space. I could not find any fire restrictions within Eagle County.

I know some of us are trailering. I'm not (and I don't think Landshark is either). So we'll be rocking small tents, coolers, and chairs. I've usually camped along the road, so I don't have any experience with the campground.

I guess I write this to figure out what we want to do for a campsite, figure out an alternative in case the campground is full, and is anyone bringing any wood/kindling. I can grab a couple bundles when I go to the store.

Thoughts?

[Justin]

It's looking like I'm out for this one. Not enough time to get everything done and field tested before going that far. Stupid work...

[horseplay]

Matt and I are trying to leave around 12-1:00 as far as wood I know I have a couple of cords Matt probably does too. We can probably grab a couple of site just need to know how many.

[Sandblaster]

We will be leaving before noon. We can also try to save a couple of spots

[TOOLMAN]

That's awesome that you guys are getting out so early!

I think there's 6 of us going, Correct?

Horseplay
Sandblaster
Crawlercreations
landshark
Cravenbronco
Toolman

I would think 2-3 sites would suffice. I guess it depends on how many trailers we have and such I leave a pretty small footprint.

Also of note: the Forest Service website says they've been having bear problems in the area. And with fall on our heels, they are probably looking to eat a bunch. So we'll need to lock up food/trash pretty well.

[horseplay]

We need a real head count so we don't leave anyone behind or wait for no show. I don't know what kind of cell service is up there , but here is my # 3035704346. I don't know how you guys feel like a phone tree ?

[landshark]

I won't know what Iam doing until this evening. Will post up when I do. If I do go it will be Friday leaving after 5-6pm from Denver. Will drive up and camp in the large open area on the right before the trail. (Jason and I stayed there last year).

[cravenbronco]

After doing a little research, the campground has 19 spots. First come first serve. $19 per space. I could not find any fire restrictions within Eagle County.

I know some of us are trailering. I'm not (and I don't think Landshark is either). So we'll be rocking small tents, coolers, and chairs. I've usually camped along the road, so I don't have any experience with the campground.

I guess I write this to figure out what we want to do for a campsite, figure out an alternative in case the campground is full, and is anyone bringing any wood/kindling. I can grab a couple bundles when I go to the store.

Thoughts?

No worries on firewood I'll take care of that.

[landshark]

Iam out guys, this summer is House Addition/Renovation and its taken precedent - Have fun and take some pics!!!!

Hopefully I get a couple of days of wheeling in soon -

[TOOLMAN]

Iam out guys, this summer is House Addition/Renovation and its taken precedent - Have fun and take some pics!!!!

Hopefully I get a couple of days of wheeling in soon -

Booo...but I understand.

[TOOLMAN]

I'm still trying to get out of town before 5 tomorrow. I have a deadline I have to meet. I'll plan on meeting at the campground. My mobile is 303..359..3324. I'm sure my cell service sucks once I get south of 70.

[Eck]

I am "planning" on going tomorrow morning. I am not exactly a morning person and so leaving by or before 6am to get up there by 8:30 will be my challenge. If you guys are able to post up here once you get to your campsite or if one of you guys that has my number wants to text me this afternoon/evening and let me know you have cell coverage, I can text or post tomorrow morning to confirm I am heading up so you can either wait for me or not.

Thanks guys--for those camping, have fun and be safe!

[TOOLMAN]

I am "planning" on going tomorrow morning. I am not exactly a morning person and so leaving by or before 6am to get up there by 8:30 will be my challenge. If you guys are able to post up here once you get to your campsite or if one of you guys that has my number wants to text me this afternoon/evening and let me know you have cell coverage, I can text or post tomorrow morning to confirm I am heading up so you can either wait for me or not.

Thanks guys--for those camping, have fun and be safe!

I should be out of the office here shortly. I can't remember is there's service for me there or not. But I'll see what I can do. Hope to see you up there!

[landshark]

there is no service on homesteak res road last year, the last service area is on the road just south of Red Cliff

[Justin]

Have a great trip, wish I was joining you. Pics are mandatory!

[crawlercreations]

I am "planning" on going tomorrow morning. I am not exactly a morning person and so leaving by or before 6am to get up there by 8:30 will be my challenge. If you guys are able to post up here once you get to your campsite or if one of you guys that has my number wants to text me this afternoon/evening and let me know you have cell coverage, I can text or post tomorrow morning to confirm I am heading up so you can either wait for me or not.

Thanks guys--for those camping, have fun and be safe!

My uncle and I are meeting at or near the Downieville Starbucks at 6:30 tomorrow morning if you want to meet us there we would be happy to caravan up with you. I am not sure how my truck will tow with the new engine so it may a little bit of a slow go up the hills so I understand if you would rather go solo to not have to wait. I am hoping this new engine will pull the passes at a minimum of 45 mph but I won't know until I get there. My last engine had a rough time pulling them near 35 mph and sounded like it was going to come apart at any second while doing it so I have to think this new engine will do substantially better with the work I did to it. We'll be hard to miss.

[crawlercreations]

My number is if anyone needs to reach me. I doubt I'll have service once I turn off I70.

[Eck]

My number is 720-299-5469 if anyone needs to reach me. I doubt I'll have service once I turn off I70.

I'll text you when I leave in the morning. If you don't hear from me, it means I overslept!

[crawlercreations]

I'll just leave this here...

[phyler]

Tease! But loving it.

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[Eck]

A few more...

[Kinder]

Nice!

[cravenbronco]

Nice I'm going to run it next year with the half cab as long as they don't shut it down

[Jesus_man]

So cool!!! WIsh I could have gone with!

[hockeydad4-22]

I'll just leave this here...

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[Rox Crusher]

It was hard to focus on work in progress / house remodel knowing I was missing out on this trip.

Glad you guys had fun !

[Eck]