Two weeks on Drz's in Colorado: jfman's photo and video link dump

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  1. jfman

    jfman Long timer

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    My cousin and I took weeks off and went on a trip to Colorado with our DRZ's.

    This is not a ride report but a collection of photos and unedited youtube video links from our ride.

    First of all: Many thanks to Sherderscott(and others on adv) who sent me suggestions for most of the trails we rode. Major props and thanks to jjustj and Anne who hosted us and kept our ugly car and trailer safe for us for eleven days while we were out having fun on Colorado trails. Many thanks to Humancertainty also let us crash at his place and Chicago which helped get enough sleep to make the last leg to Colorado on our way west.

    We trailered the bikes to Colorado, unloaded them there and did not come back to the car until the ride was done. No hotels - Camping every single night.

    If you have questions about the trails we took, don't be shy.

    First we went to a car show in Milwaukee to meet the guys from Roadkill


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    Ride starts in Dillon

    Dillon:

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    Loveland Pass

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    Saxon switchbacks

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    Dead 4WD

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    Youtube vids of riding over the slide VVVV

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    More Saxon

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    Looking down at I70 from the top

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    Altitude

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    Camping a few hundred feet lower than the top.

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  2. jfman

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    Guanella Pass

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    Dead RV or trailer

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    Well crap they are in the process of paving the whole pass

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    Webster Pass

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    Top

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    ATV coming down Red Cone Trail

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    Stolen photo with notes

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    Radical Hill

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    More Radical Hill

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    Setting up camp here


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    Campfire

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    Lame attent at light painting

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    It was our pleasure to have you stay here. With the limited amount of off road experiance you had before the trip, you guys seemed fearless and embodied the true spirit of adventure. Was a pleasure to ride the short ride we did the first day you arrived. RIDE ON!
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  5. HanzoSteel

    HanzoSteel n00bish

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    Great pics, that hilltop campsite is a great shot.
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    simbaboy Lansing MBS Supporter

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    Hello jfman,
    fantastic pics. If ever going through Michigan please let me know. You got a meal/accommodations.
    Your generous offers when I was going to Quebec were comforting and appreciated.
    Thanks,
    Simba
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    Thank you Simba. That is very generous of you. I will keep that in mind for my next trips.
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    That first ride, we couldnt believe how good the riding is in Co. It blew our minds and surpassed our expectations.

    Few pics from that day.

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    Gitana A work in progress

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    We had such an enjoyable time hosting you two! We hope you come back this next year.

    Nous vous souhaitons un Joyeux Noël!
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    Thank you Anne, I defenetly want to go back and soon. Keep us updated on Moab. I am seeing what can be done with Patrick. I may have to kidnap him this time :)
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  15. tmm2good

    tmm2good Arvada, CO

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    Great pics ! Looks like you had a great time.
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    Colorado Uli Disappointed by KTM

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    Home sweet home
    Always great to see it form a visitor's perspective.
    Glad to see you had a good time.
    Come back some time.
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    Sweet!
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    Morning at Black Bear Pass


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    These railroad tracks lead to the mine.

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    Wet and C-O-L-D

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    View of Telluride from the tracks

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    Back on the road: Trout Lake on 145

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    Ophir Pass

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    Silverton

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    Mexican Hummer

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    Trail on the way east to South Lazy U Reservoir.

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    Beaver Dam

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    The was a long section the woods that was awesome. I cant recall the name of that trail and I did not take any pics.

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    Installing large front sprockets when we reach 149

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    Headed towards Sand Dunes

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    Damn dunes are a pain to hike in.

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    Camped at the local campground near the dunes.
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    Medano Pass


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    Look ma, no side stand

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    Flooded carb after spill

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    Warning sign for those coming from the east side

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    Water crossing

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    HW 69

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    HW 50

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    Insanity in Guffrey! (Park County)

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    Thunderbird Inn off HW in Florissant

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    Camping in subdivision

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    Near Florrissant - We fell in love with this truck.

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    Patrick approves of Ammo Case use

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    Fossilized Sequoia Stumps

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    Headed west!

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    Elks and horses get along just fine

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    We roll thru Buena Vista, Cottonwood Pass and Taylor Park again - the trail 759.

    759 is fun!

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    I hurt my bones here.

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    And the right side case too a hit.

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    H3 stuck in trail near top.

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    Engineers at work

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    View from top

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    Look closely, there is a rolled jeep in there.

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    We got lost...


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    Found trail 740 and arrived at Crested Butte for mush needed drink and food.

    The Sunflower - Excellent service at this place. I recommend for the friendliness.

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    We wanted to camp off Trapper's way (Gunsight Pass) but it was completely blocked and gated.

    We camped off S. Plains Gulch
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