Boreas Pass, even little Broncos can make it!

Post by **Kinder** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:03 pm

Starting some initial planning to run Boreas Pass, it's basically a bumpy dirt road between Como and Breckenridge. Based on the past two years of Bushducks reports it's open by mid June so I'm thinking June 10th or 24th, both Sundays with no holidays preceding or after those dates. The idea for this is that my '66 can make it easily up 285 to the trailhead, not so easy on I-70 with a straight 6. Camping is available on either side of the pass, so you could camp Sat night or Sun night if you are so inclined, depending on your days off. If you don't want to go to Breckenridge and run CO Hwy 9 to FairPlay to get home, then just head back out towards Como. So check your calendars and mark the dates before your significant other fills it up.

Post by **colby45** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:03 pm

My Bronco should be dialed by June. I'm interested in doing this for sure as a fellow '66, 6 cylinder driver. I'll mark my calendar!

Post by **ZOSO** » Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:49 am

If you want to make a weekend trip our cabin is just south of como a few miles. could be a good place to hang out and camp. Plenty of land for tents and campers.

Post by **ZOSO** » Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:55 am

There is also a nice easy road that goes up and over on the west side that goes by Selkirk campground. Been up there elk hunting a few times.

Post by **Kinder** » Tue Mar 06, 2018 9:31 am

ZOSO wrote:If you want to make a weekend trip our cabin is just south of como a few miles. could be a good place to hang out and camp. Plenty of land for tents and campers.

Thanks for offering this up!

Post by **cravenbronco** » Tue Mar 06, 2018 10:01 am

I might be able to. Need to finish a few things before.
I'm out. Can't due to needing to pack.

Post by **Eck** » Tue Mar 06, 2018 10:39 am

I could be interested-- sounds like it is not too tough of a trek and if Rob has a spot to drop a pop-up then it would be a fun little weekend with the pop-up in tow.

Post by **Digger** » Tue Mar 06, 2018 4:42 pm

Sounds like fun!

ETA: Here's a pic from last summer heading over Boreas Pass.

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Post by **landshark** » Wed Mar 07, 2018 8:52 am

Interested as well. Camping and/or day ride

Post by **TOOLMAN** » Wed Mar 07, 2018 8:58 am

Interested for either date. Would love to camp, but a day trip wouldn't be out of the question either.

Edit: Won't the annual swap meet fall between those weekends?

Post by **B.O.B.** » Wed Mar 07, 2018 3:43 pm

I would be game for a day trip.

Post by **Kinder** » Thu Mar 08, 2018 7:50 am

Digger wrote:Sounds like fun!

ETA: Here's a pic from last summer heading over Boreas Pass.

That camper makes your Bronco looks small, ha. IΓÇÖm wondering if the ΓÇÿ66 can pull my 1970 Starcraft pup up Red Feather & and Kenosha, doubtful. I already have to down shift just driving around Parker!

Post by **Kinder** » Thu Mar 08, 2018 7:55 am

TOOLMAN wrote:Won't the annual swap meet fall between those weekends?

Yep, FatherΓÇÖs Day weekend, weΓÇÖll have to get that planned soon.

Post by **ScottBarnes** » Thu Mar 08, 2018 4:12 pm

I'm in. I'll camp in Breck! I have room for a few more "campers" if you are interested.

Also -- if you take Boreas to Breck from 285 (Como), you could always take Georgia Pass to get you back to 285. It makes a nice loop and It's a wonderful little trail. I did it in the Roadster last summer, so nothing too tough -- but some nice views and better than backtracking Boreas. I've got the GPS files if anyone wants them. Just a thought.

Edit 2 - I love that camper, but it's no bueno for the Georgia Pass return option.

Post by **ScottBarnes** » Thu Mar 08, 2018 4:33 pm

Digger wrote:Sounds like fun!

ETA: Here's a pic from last summer heading over Boreas Pass.
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That pic needs to be in my next Bronco coloring book!

Post by **Digger** » Thu Mar 08, 2018 5:59 pm

Wait. You have a Bronco coloring book?

Post by **ScottBarnes** » Thu Mar 08, 2018 6:19 pm

Digger wrote:Wait. You have a Bronco coloring book?

lol I guess this is the only site I didnΓÇÖt post about it!

Www.4x4coloringbooks.com

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Post by **Booger** » Thu Mar 22, 2018 4:08 am

Like Rob said our cabin is about 15 miles off 285 but a great place to camp and spend some time having a brew or two. That road up past Selkirk campground is a beautiful drive as well. Boreas Pass is a nice drive and so is the one up the back side of Georgia Pass.

Post by **Rox Crusher** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 6:49 pm

How did I miss this thread ?

Count me in.

Post by **ZOSO** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 7:05 pm

So what ever weekend you pick I will be at the cabin friday after work. I can meet you all if anyone decides to join in. Lets hope we get some moisture so we can have a camp fire.

Post by **ZOSO** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 7:11 pm

6 acres of land. Nearly all flat. lots of open space.

Post by **ZOSO** » Mon May 21, 2018 5:19 am

Bump? Still looking to do this?

Post by **ZOSO** » Mon May 21, 2018 5:20 am

I'd prefer to do the 9th-10th weekend. Im on call the 23rd-24th.

Post by **Kinder** » Mon May 21, 2018 2:26 pm

Yes, the 9th - 10th sound great, I was just going to post up and see if someone had a preference. YouΓÇÖre the winner!

Post by **ZOSO** » Mon May 21, 2018 6:51 pm

Now to get a list of whom is going. Anyone camping? I plan to head to the cabin friday after work. I'll be there all weekend. Let's hope we get some moisture. Currently under a fire ban up there.

Post by **Booger** » Tue May 22, 2018 4:30 am

Fire ban was just lifted but will be evaluated on a weather basis. Got a lot of moisture the last weekend but dry wind and warm temps will make it more fire prone but thats ok because I have a propane fire pit JIC.

Post by **ZOSO** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 6:17 am

So park county is still under a fire ban.

But with that being said I'll still be at the cabin Friday after work. Pm prior to Thursday if you want directions. I will be up there all weekend. Whether this run happens or not.

Post by **Rox Crusher** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:17 am

Change of plans for me, gotta go pick up something I have been hunting for a long time

Have fun !

Post by **Kinder** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 1:05 pm

Rox Crusher wrote:Change of plans for me, gotta go pick up something I have been hunting for a long time

Have fun !

Way to keep us in suspense!

Post by **landshark** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 2:59 pm

Rox Crusher wrote:Change of plans for me, gotta go pick up something I have been hunting for a long time

Have fun !

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