Rain, rain go away!

The weather did not hold, and on the day that was suppose to be dry (or drier), it poured. I hear tell, it even hailed a bit. At times the wind howled. But, for the most part, I think they enjoyed most of the trip.

The CFFC Fall Color Tour took the group to the Four Mile ORV Area. This large area of BLM and National Forest lands has road management to accommodate a variety of off-road uses. People dirt bike, ride ATVs, take their 4x4s, and even their horses through out the area. Some roads are designated just for narrow-widths like ATVs or horses, while others are open to all. There has been a great deal of stream restoration, and protection of heritage sites.

It's a fun area, with easy trails and some rough ones, too. The group headed out of Buena Vista north across the river to the old Midland RR grade. From there they headed east into the ORV area. They wound their way around and over into Chubb Park.

By the time the arrived back at the Thirsty Dirt Ranch, I had a fire in the wood stove, and the coffee pot on. After everything dried off, they began to accumulate in the Tajamagarage to tell the day's war stories. To put it mildly, there were a few issues out on the trail.

But, it appears to be nothing that can't be fixed! Of course, these are old Willys and these guys are all really into old Willys. There is always someone in the group that seems to either have the needed part or know how to fix a problem.

Jeff C. stayed behind today to help Jack figure out his transmission issue. It got resolve, and Jack's jeep is just about ready for the trail.

Tomorrow, the group is having a "garage day" in the morning. By noon they hope to be out on the trails again. The forcast (at the moment) doesn't include rain!

-- m38MuM (Ellen)

Rocks and Whoop-t-doo's!

I haven't heard much about the camp out, but they did return... and had fun on the way back down. There are some videos posted at the C2JA Fall Color Tour forum of their adventures down Bald Gulch. Watch for the airborne jeep and for the airborne tire!

Greeting the morning atop Aspen Ridge

After the campers arrived back at the Thirsty Dirt Ranch, the day's Fall Color Tour was organized. They headed out for the Four-Mile area. One of the first treats was travelling on the oldest freight road in the area down into Chubb Park. From there they circled around into the original Four-Mile area.

It's hard to eat lunch when there's so much to talk about.

Nice rocky place to take a break and view the scenery

All lined up at the end of the trail

Other than a flat tire and a plugged fuel line, things went really well. I can't say smooth, as some of the road was a bit rough along the old freight road.

Today's pictures are from m38mike.

- Ellen