2009 FJ Summit Event Guide
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Transcript of 2009 FJ Summit Event Guide
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FEATURES
Ouray Restaurant Map
Overview Map8-9
Trail Ratings12
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Published by FJC Magazinewww.fjc-mag.com
PublisherShane Williams
FJ SUMMIT LOGOCourtesy of Vince Peterson
FJ SUMMIT COMMUNICATIONSBy Taft "MountainMan" Babbit
PHOTOGRAPHYFront Cover by Angie Williamshttp://www.allproimages.us
Our thanks to all of our featured photogrpahers:James Manzanares aka ColoradoCruiserDude
Jared aka 4RnrJ
Kristin Kritzhttp://gallery.me.com/ttalias
Mark Wilkinson aka DoWork
Matt Robbhttp://2008fjsummitphotos.shutterfly.com
Michael Scullyhttp://www.fppstudios.com
Steven Reinhold aka ocr14awww.everyforkintheroad.org/backroading/sandi/
Historical Photos By Russell Lee
The National Byways Photo Collectionhttp://www.byways.org
"TOYOTA", "FJ CRUISER" are registered trademarks of Toyota Motor Corporation. FJC Magazine and the FJ Summit are not affiliated with,
endorsed, sponsored, or supported by Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. or any of Toyota's affiliated companies. These
terms are used for descriptive purposes only, and not to denote affiliation or connection with Toyota Motor Corporation.
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About the FJ Summit30
STORIES & MAPS
Imogene Pass & Camp Bird Mine . . . 14-15
The Alpine Loop . . . . 16-17
Black Bear Pass . . . . 19
US-550 & Ophir Pass . . . . 20-21
Corkscrew & California Gulches . . . . 22
Pougkeepsie Gulch & Central Trails . . . . 24
Last Dollar Rd & Box Factory Park . . . .26
On The Cover:Taft's SuFu on Corkscrew Gulch
About Ouray . . . . . . 6
FJ Summit Schedule3-5
Tips for Having a Great Time32-33
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What's Happening : Wednesday & Thursday
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What's Happening : Friday
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What's Happening : Saturday & Sunday
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FJ's lined up at FJ Summit HQ
Photo by Kristin Kritz
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Ouray, Colorado
The historic City of Ouray was originally established by miners in the late 1800's chasing silver and gold in the surrounding mountains. At the height of the mining, Ouray had more than 30 active mines and boasted more horses and mules than people. By 1877 Ouray had grown to over 1,000 in population and was named county seat of the newly formed Ouray County. The town is named after Chief Ouray of the Ute Indians, a Native American tribe.
Ouray is surrounded on three sides by 13,000 foot peaks. This magnificent setting, along with the wide variety of activities for locals and visitors give the town it’s nickname: “The Switzerland of America”. In addition to the some of the best off road trails in Colorado, Ouray has much to offer during your visit. One thing you don’t want to miss is the therapeutic Hot Springs Pool, located toward the north end of town right on US-550. The amazing Box Canyon Falls are a true natural wonder, and Cascade Falls (you can see them from anywhere in town) are even more impressive up close.
The entire town is registered as a National Historic District with most of the buildings dating back to the late nineteenth century. The Beaumont Hotel, Ouray City Hall, Ouray County Courthouse, St. Elmo Hotel, St. Joseph's Miners' Hospital (currently housing the Ouray County Historical Society and Museum), Western Hotel, and Wright's Opera House are all on the National Register of Historic Places.
This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Ouray, CO".
Photo from The National Byways Photo Collection
http://www.byways.org
Photo from The National Byways Photo Collection
http://www.byways.org
Switzerland of America
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Trail RatingsThe trail ratings in this guide use the 1-10 scale developed by the Colorado 4 Wheel DriveAssociation (http://www.hightrails.org). Although the most difficult trail in this guide is rateda Moderate (5), we’ve included descriptions for trails rated through Moderate (7) for yourinformation.
Easy Trails
Easy (1)
Easy Graded dirt road. Dry, or less than 3" water crossing depth.Gentle grades. 2WD under all conditions except snow. No widthproblems, two vehicles wide.Easy (2)
Dirt road. Dry, or less than 3" water crossing depth. Some ruts. Slight grades, up to 10 degrees. 2WD undermost conditions. Rain or snow may make 4WD necessary. Usually one and a half to two vehicles wide.Easy (3)
Dirt road. Rutted, washes, or gulches. Water crossings up to 6" depth. Passable mud. Grades up to 10degrees. Small rocks or holes. 4WD recommended but 2WD possible under good conditions and withadequate ground clearance and skill. No widthproblems for any normal vehicle. Vehicle passingspots frequently available if less than twovehicles wide.Easy (4)
Rutted and/or rocky road. No shelves but rocksto 9". Water crossings usually less than hubdeep. Passable mud. Grades moderate, up to 15degrees. Side hill moderate up to 15 degrees.4WD under most conditions. No width problems,vehicle passing spots frequently available if lessthan two vehicles wide.
Moderate Trails
Moderate (5)
Rutted and/or rocky road. No shelves. Rocks upto 12" and water crossings up to 12" with possible currents. Passable mud. Moderate grades to 15 degrees.6" holes. Side hill to 20 degrees. 4WD required. No width problems.Moderate (6)
Quite rocky or deep ruts. Rocks to 12" and frequent. Water crossings may exceed hub depth with strongcurrents. Shelves to 6". Mud may require checking before proceeding. Moderate grades to 20 degrees.Sidehill may approach 30 degrees. 4WD necessary and second attempts may be required with stock vehicles.Caution may be required with wider vehicles.Moderate (7)
Rocks frequent and large, 12" and may exceed hub height. Holes frequent or deep (12"). Shelves to 9". Mud8" deep and may be present on uphill sections. Grades to 25 degrees and sidehill to 30 degrees. Watercrossings to 18" and may have strong currents. 1-1/2 vehicles wide. 4WD required. Driver experience helpful.
NOTE: The rating of a trail can and willchange based on a variety of factorssuch as weather, snow / mud, and timeof year. Please evaluate each trail andobstacle before attempting anythingyou’re not comfortable with.
Photo by Michael Scully
http://www.fppstudios.com
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Cam
p Bi
rd M
ine
is a
fam
ous,
pre
viou
sly
prod
uctiv
e go
ld
min
e lo
cate
d be
twee
n Ou
ray
and
Tellu
ride,
Col
orad
o. It
was
na
med
afte
r th
e "C
amp
Bird
s",
prob
ably
Roc
ky M
ount
ain
jays
, th
at
ate
man
y a
min
er's
lu
nch.
Th
e m
ine
was
di
scov
ered
by
Thom
as F
. Wal
sh in
189
6 an
d fro
m 1
896
to
1990
, it
prod
uced
abo
ut 1
.5 m
illio
n Tr
oy o
unce
s of
gol
d,
and
4 m
illio
n Tr
oy o
unce
s of
silv
er. M
r. W
alsh
ear
ned
mor
e th
an $
10,0
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y th
e tim
e he
sol
d th
e m
ine
in 1
902
for
$5.2
mill
ion.
Cam
p Bi
rd M
ine
is c
urre
ntly
clo
sed,
and
man
y of
the
tunn
els
are
begi
nnin
g to
cav
e in
, so
do n
ot a
ttem
pt to
vi
sit t
he ru
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Imog
ene
Pass
con
nect
s Ou
ray
with
Tel
lurid
e an
d is
the
hig
hest
mou
ntai
n pa
ss in
the
San
Jua
n M
ount
ains
. T
he s
umm
it si
ts a
t 13
,114
fee
t an
d th
e pa
ss is
the
seco
nd h
ighe
st in
Col
orad
o pa
ssab
le b
y ve
hicl
es.
From
Our
ay, t
his
trail
turn
s of
f CR3
61 to
Yan
kee
Boy
Basi
n. T
he tu
rn o
ff fo
r Im
ogen
e is
abo
ve
Cam
p Bi
rd M
ine
near
the
ghos
t tow
n of
Sne
ffels
. Th
e tra
il th
en c
limbs
out
of
Imog
ene
Basi
n in
rout
e to
the
sum
mit.
Imog
ene
offe
rs
som
e of
th
e be
st
scen
ery
in t
he S
an
Juan
Mou
ntai
ns.
As
you
clim
b ab
ove
Cam
p Bi
rd
Min
e,
look
ba
ck
tow
ards
Ou
ray
for
an
amaz
ing
view
! M
any
grou
ps
choo
se to
sto
p ne
ar
Uppe
r Ca
mp
Bird
, ju
st
afte
r cr
ossi
ng
Imog
ene
Cree
k fo
r ph
otos
. Pr
essi
ng o
n to
war
d th
e su
mm
it,
you’
ll ex
perie
nce
seve
ral
mod
erat
e ob
stac
les
to
test
yo
ur r
ig.
You’
ll m
ost
likel
y se
e la
rge
snow
drif
ts a
s yo
u ga
in e
leva
tion,
so
wat
ch o
ut f
or w
et a
nd s
lippe
ry s
urfa
ces
on t
he t
rail.
Fr
om s
tart
to
finis
h,
Imog
ene
Pass
is
13 m
iles
long
and
ful
l of
spe
ctac
ular
sce
nery
inc
ludi
ng a
pa
nora
mic
vie
w o
f Tel
lurid
e.
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rmis
sion
of t
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copy
right
hol
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.
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is C
olor
ado!
The
Alpi
ne L
oop
is t
he lo
nges
t ro
ute
in t
he S
an J
uan
Regi
on,
tota
ling
over
55
mile
s fro
m s
tart
to
finis
h.
The
trail
begi
ns ju
st S
outh
of
Oura
y on
US
550
and
ends
in
Silv
erto
n.
The
view
s fro
m t
he s
umm
its o
f En
gine
er
Pass
an
d Ci
nnam
on
Pass
ar
e th
e ve
ry
defin
ition
of w
hat o
ff ro
adin
g in
this
are
a is
all
abou
t. It
is s
aid
that
on
a cl
ear
day,
ther
e is
no
limit
to h
ow
far
you
can
see
from
the
top
of E
ngin
eer
pass
. Ev
en
in M
id-Ju
ly, y
ou c
an e
xpec
t to
see
row
s of
sno
w-
capp
ed
peak
s ac
cent
uate
d by
a
beau
tiful
hi
gh
altit
ude
sky.
The
first
po
rtio
n of
th
e Lo
op
brin
gs
you
to
an
elev
atio
n of
ov
er
13,0
00
feet
at
th
e su
mm
it of
En
gine
er P
ass.
The
tra
il to
the
top
of
Engi
neer
is t
he
mos
t di
fficu
lt se
ctio
n of
th
e Lo
op
and
earn
s a
Mod
erat
e (5
) ra
ting.
Yo
u’ll
wan
t to
m
ake
seve
ral
stop
s du
ring
your
clim
b to
tak
e ad
vant
age
of t
he
amaz
ing
phot
o op
s.
Be s
ure
to h
ave
your
cam
era
read
y!
Afte
r a q
uick
pit-
stop
in L
ake
City
, you
’ll c
ontin
ue o
n th
e so
uth
leg
of th
e tri
p ov
er C
inna
mon
Pas
s. W
hile
Cin
nam
on is
n’t a
s hi
gh a
s En
gine
er, t
he v
iew
s ar
e st
ill e
xcep
tiona
l. Re
mem
ber
to u
se e
xtra
cau
tion
on th
is p
ortio
n of
the
Loop
sin
ce it
is a
n Ea
sy (2
) rat
ing.
Yo
u'll
prob
ably
enc
ount
er m
any
pass
enge
r car
s on
this
dirt
road
.
This
are
a w
as in
habi
ted
by N
ativ
e Am
eric
an In
dian
s fo
r cen
turie
s be
fore
min
ers
cam
e lo
okin
g fo
r gol
d, s
ilver
, zin
c, a
nd le
ad in
the
late
180
0’s.
The
tra
ils t
hat
mak
e up
the
Alp
ine
Loop
(and
the
man
y si
de t
rips)
wer
e fir
st u
sed
by t
hese
min
ers.
If y
ou c
hoos
e to
st
op a
t an
y of
the
aba
ndon
ed m
ines
, fo
r yo
ur s
afet
y, pl
ease
enj
oy t
he h
isto
ry f
rom
a s
afe
dist
ance
. Th
e st
ruct
ures
are
not
m
aint
aine
d an
d in
a s
tate
of d
ecay
and
con
sequ
ently
, cou
ld c
olla
pse
at a
ny ti
me.
The
Alp
ine
Loop
Tow
ard
the
Top
of E
ngin
eer P
ass
Phot
o by
Ang
ie W
illia
ms
http
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roim
ages
.us
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18 Don
’t L
ook
Dow
n!Bl
ack
Bear
Pas
s (a
lso
know
n as
Bla
ck B
ear R
oad)
is o
ne o
f the
mos
t cha
lleng
ing
trails
in
the
San
Juan
Mou
ntai
ns. T
he M
oder
ate
(6)
rate
d, 7
mile
tra
il st
arts
fro
m t
he s
umm
it of
Re
d M
ount
ain
Pass
sou
th o
f Ou
ray,
and
ends
in T
ellu
ride.
Fro
m a
n el
evat
ion
of 1
2,84
0 ft.
, th
e tra
il de
scen
ds o
ver
a se
t of
inf
amou
s sw
itchb
acks
as
it na
viga
tes
the
heig
hts
abov
e Te
llurid
e. B
lack
Bea
r pas
ses
Brid
al V
eil F
alls
, the
hig
hest
wat
erfa
ll in
Col
orad
o. T
he
trail
was
mad
e fa
mou
s in
a s
ong
by C
.W. M
cCal
l of t
he s
ame
nam
e.Bl
ack
Bear
Pas
s is
pas
sabl
e on
ly a
few
mon
ths
per
year
, so
som
etim
es it
's n
ot o
pen
for
the
Sum
mit
in J
uly.
Blac
k Be
ar is
one
way
: dow
nhill
eas
t to
wes
t (e
xcep
t fo
r th
e an
nual
Je
eper
's
Jam
bore
e du
ring
whi
ch t
he p
ath
is r
ever
sed
for
one
day
only
).
This
tra
il is
rat
ed b
y so
me
as
diffi
cult,
but
the
obs
tacl
es a
re
t ech
nica
lly
mod
erat
e.
It IS
ho
wev
er,
a da
nger
ous
trail
due
to
seve
ral
mul
ti-po
int
turn
s an
d th
e st
eepn
ess
of
the
mou
ntai
n its
elf.
The
Bea
r is
not
for
the
fai
nt o
f he
art!
Extre
me
caut
ion
mus
t be
ta
ken,
esp
ecia
lly f
or n
ew o
ff ro
ad d
river
s. T
ake
your
tim
e an
d lis
ten
to
mor
e ex
perie
nced
dr
iver
s.
Abov
e al
l, st
ay s
afe
& e
njoy
the
view
!
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ck B
ear P
ass
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n B
lack
Bea
r Pas
s
Phot
o by
Ste
ven
Rei
nhol
d
Pum
p ho
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lls
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19
20 US
- 550
The
Mill
ion
Dol
lar
Hig
hway
is
the
sect
ion
of U
.S.
Rout
e 55
0 th
at r
uns
from
D
uran
go to
Our
ay, C
O. T
he tw
elve
mile
s so
uth
of O
uray
thro
ugh
the
Unco
mpa
hgre
G
orge
to
the
sum
mit
of R
ed M
ount
ain
Pass
, gi
ve t
he h
ighw
ay i
ts n
ame.
Thi
s st
retc
h fe
atur
es s
teep
clif
fs a
nd n
o gu
ardr
ails
(do
n’t
look
dow
n!),
and
the
asce
nt
of R
ed M
ount
ain
Pass
has
a n
umbe
r of
hai
rpin
"S"
cur
ves.
. Tra
velin
g no
rth
from
Si
lver
ton
to O
uray
allo
ws
you
to h
ug t
he in
side
of
curv
es, h
owev
er h
eadi
ng s
outh
fr o
m O
uray
to S
ilver
ton
perc
hes
you
on th
e ou
tsid
e ed
ge o
f the
hig
hway
.
The
orig
in o
f th
e na
me
Mill
ion
Dol
lar
Hig
hway
is
disp
uted
. Th
ere
are
seve
ral
lege
nds
of it
s or
igin
from
"it c
ost a
mill
ion
dolla
rs a
mile
" to
build
in th
e 19
20's
to
it co
ntai
ns "a
mill
ion
dolla
rs" i
n go
ld o
re in
the
fill d
irt.
The
orig
inal
stre
tch
of t
he H
ighw
ay w
as a
toll
road
bui
lt by
Otto
Mea
rs in
188
3 to
co
nnec
t Ou
ray
and
Iront
on.
In t
he l
ate
1880
's O
tto M
ears
tur
ned
to b
uild
ing
railr
oads
and
bui
lt th
e Si
lver
ton
Railr
oad
nort
h fro
m S
ilver
ton
over
Red
Mou
ntai
n Pa
ss t
o re
ach
the
lucr
ativ
e m
inin
g di
stric
ts a
roun
d Re
d M
ount
ain,
ter
min
atin
g at
Alba
ny ju
st e
ight
mile
s so
uth
of O
uray
. In
the
early
192
0's,
the
orig
inal
toll
road
was
reb
uilt
at c
onsi
dera
ble
cost
and
bec
ame
the
pres
ent
day
US
550.
Tod
ay th
e en
tire
rout
e is
par
t of t
he S
an Ju
an S
kyw
ay S
ceni
c By
way
.
Take
not
e of
the
ava
lanc
he s
helte
rs c
over
ing
port
ions
of
road
tha
t ha
ve
aval
anch
e ch
utes
abo
ve th
em.
Be g
reat
ful t
hat y
our t
rip to
Our
ay is
in th
e su
mm
er!
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art
icle
is li
cens
ed u
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ee D
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enta
tion
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nse.
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ses
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eria
l fro
m th
e W
ikip
edia
art
icle
"US
550"
.
2008
FJ
Sum
mit
Gro
up P
hoto
Phot
o by
Kris
tin K
ritz
http
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alle
ry.m
e.co
m/t
talia
s
On
Top
Of T
he W
orld
Phot
o by
Mar
k W
ilkin
son
aka
DoW
ork
T
he M
illio
n D
olla
r Hig
hway
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There are three main types of communication that will be used a the FJSummit: CB's (Primarily), FRS radios, and HAM radios. When possible, aHAM operator with a CB will be within range of all trail run groups. Radiocommunications are not required for the event but do add to theexperience by allowing you to communicate with the other FJs in your trailgroup. CB Radio:
CB radio transmits at 4 watts and uses AM frequencies. CB is probably themost common form of civilian radio communication, although FRS iscommon as well. AM frequencies usually are subject to greater noiseinterference than FM frequencies. No license is required. FRS Radio:
FRS radio transmits at .5 watts and therefore has limited range. FRSradios are cheap and easy to use and are good for communication within your FJ trail group. No license is required.HAM Radio:
HAM radio (aka Amateur Radio) transmits at 5-100 watts for handheld and mobile units and therefore has greaterrange. HAM radio uses FM frequencies for clear audio. It has the advantage of using repeaters, which are devices thatlisten for and repeat a radio signal giving even greater range. You can also use HAM without repeaters, this is known asSimplex. A license is required to operate a HAM radio.
FJ Summit CommunicationsQuick Reference
CB & FRS Radios
-Summit Channel: 07
-Trail Leaders set for each run
HAM Radios
-Simplex: 147.555
-Primary Repeater: Engineer Mountain
-Alternate Repeater: Buffalo Mt
Best Western Emergency Number
-970-123-4556
Police / Fire / Emergency
-Dial 911
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About FJ Summit.org, Inc.For the third year, FJSummit.org, Inc. a Texas not for profitcorporation, is promoting the 2009 FJSummit event. Its mission is toprovide fun, camaraderie and introduce Toyota FJ Cruiserenthusiasts, their families and friends, to the beautiful landscapeand challenging trails surrounding Ouray Colorado. FJSummit.org’sCo-Directors are made up of like-minded FJCruiserForums.commembers who are dedicated to responsible off-road adventures,safety, charity, and good times.
Bringing together Attendees, Sponsors and local Ourayorganizations, FJSummit has proven to be an annual Summerhighpoint, not only for FJ Cruiser owners, but the Ouray communityas well. Annually, FJSummit.org,Inc. has contributed part of it’srevenue to several organizations including Ouray Mountain Rescue, Ouray Police, Ouray Fire, and TreadLightly, an organization promoting responsible off roading. This year FJSummit was proud to distribute 2scholarships to deserving Ouray HS Seniors.
TheNOOKIE
Seth Kovanic, Co-Director. Colorado native, official FJSummit Sponsor Liaison, Webmaster, Nerd, and Kim’sFiancé (they’re getting married!). Sporting a (chicken) Yellow FJ, and, now that he has permanent residencein El Paso, TX, has finally gotten a lift kit. An Information Manager, says he maintains a billion pageuniversity website likely created with tools developed by Al Gore. Favorite food: Beer ( “Beer is a food right?”)
T2Cruiser
Tim Terleski, Co-Director. Dallas, TX based, Colorado dreamer. Business Manager, retired Axe-Man, still theTeam Curmudgeon (but has better drugs now), and proudly claimed the title last year as FJSummitSpokesmodel. He thinks he has proven 4WD is an unnecessary bother and continues to sink money into hisFJC PreRunner. An Industrial Designer, you can blame him for many of the coach class airline seats you sitin. Ideal Vehicle: 1962 Dodge Polaris Wagon, Favorite pastime: Sailing (how could it be 4WD offroading? Hedoesn’t own one)
StowawayScout
Ty! Boyack Colorado based (but wishes helived in Texas) Trailblazer, Trailmaster,Permit Gatherer, Forest Service liaison,most eloquent Note Taker, Music lover anda guy that NEVER has a negative thing tosay ( he sure makes up for T2). An FJCruiser wannabe, Ty! sticks with the onlyvehicle he has ever owned, anInternational Scout II. Quite the catch, wehope to fix him up this year with a “ HotChics w/ FJ” so he can continue on withthe Scout. . Ideal vehicle: Uh, …Scout.Ideal Dinner guests: Mr. International andMr. Harvester .
No need to be in a hurry
Photo by Kristin Kritz
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Remember, we would not be able to put this event on without the sponsors for the FJ Summit. They not onlydonate the items for the fabulous year after year, but they donate their time, money and energy ensuring wehave a great Summit. When you see a sponsor, please remember to thank them for all they’ve done. Theyare the ones who make the Summit what it is.
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Sponsors:
FJSummit.org, Inc. sends a BIG thanks all the terrific peoplewho contribute their valuable time and spirited effort,including (we’ll forget someone…) Frank B. at TRD, all of ourgenerous Sponsors, The City of Ouray CO, Ouray Police andFire Departments, Residents and Businesses of Ouray, US
Forest Service, BLM, Ouray Mountain Rescue, The Toyota Trail Teams (bring em back Toyota!), Shane & Angiefrom FJC Magazine, Ryan from Best Western, Volhoo (Vince) our resident ink man, Meridith plays the numbers,Kristin and Halleygirl our ace hawkers. Also thanks to Kim for putting up with Seth, Volunteer Trail Leaders,Tailgunners and the many FJSummit OFF ROADIES who contribute to the community, goodwill and success of the2009 FJSummit!
Additional special thanks to Jared for his special efforts in trail organization, to Graham Jacksonfrom Overland Training, Bill Burke from BB’s 4-wheel America and Todd Pope from Expeditioneers forcontributing valuable presentations and sharing their knowledge.
And thanks to former CoDirector Jason Gottlieb (Bostonian1976), for getting this started. Jason’stwo years of service, hard work and creativity helped to make the FJSummit what it is today! We offer him bestwishes and continued success in his future endeavors.
Last but not least, kudos and special thanks to Phil Stetson, TRDParts4U who’s hard work,inspiration, keen knowledge and good humor helped keep this ship afloat in perilous seas and calm waters. Weare grateful for his dedicated hard work, friendship and generosity. We were going to honor him as our 2009“fifth Beatle”, but he’s a Pink Floyd fan. So he is this year’s “Syd Barrett” (Is that a complement???)Tread Lightly! Y’all!
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Over the last two years the FJ Summit community has come together to enjoy the “Switzerland of America”,Ouray Colorado. This year on July 15th-19th we will once again converge on this quiet mountain town. Ourfestivities would not be possible without the help from the local and county municipalities of Ouray. We want tothank the Police and County Sherriff departments. We also want to thank the Fire Department, EMT, as well asthe Mayor’s Office and the Ouray Chamber of Commerce. We also would not be able to do the things we dowithout the help of Ouray Mountain Rescue. Our thanks also go out to all the small business in Ouray. Withouttheir help and cooperation, we would not be able to have a spectacular Summit each and every year.
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN YOU ARE IN TOWN:
There are a couple of things we would like everyone to keep in mind when you are in and around Ouray.
• Once you have you FJ Summit registration sticker on your windshield you will be a representative of the FJSummit community. We ask that everyone behave as you would in your own home town.
• Make sure you watch your speed while in town. Its 25 mph on Main St. and 15 mph on all side streets. Youcan walk from one end of town to the other within 5 minutes, so consider parking and walking as opposed todriving around town.
• This is the “busy season” for Ouray, so keep in mind we will not be the only ones in town. Please becourteous to all people you meet. Many are there for a quiet mountain get-away – please minimize yourimpact by keeping stereos and engine noise low while in tow.
• Make sure you visit all the shops and eateries in town. There is an eclectic group of shops and food, somake sure you get a chance to sample them all.
• The Best Western is the Summit Headquarters. While around the area, there will be a wide variety of peoplerunning around including children and dogs. Please use those mirrors and keep your eyes open!
• The side roads in Ouray are public/private roads. Make sure you do not block roadways and driveways withyour FJ. If you aren’t sure if it’s public or private, make sure to ask!
• Ouray Colorado is located at 7800 feet above sea level. The trails which you drive on can go up severalthousand feet higher. If you havenever been up at that altitude, or ifyou are coming from an area whichis at or close to sea level, be sureto drink plenty of fluids and doeverything you can to help yourbody acclimate to the altitude.Also, when consuming alcoholicbeverages, remember that yourbody will have an increasedreaction to alcohol, so please beaware of what and how much youconsume.
• Remember to use the FJ wave atall times!
Tips for Having a Great Time
Photo by Mark Wilkinson aka DoWork
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• Remember to conduct yourself in a kind and courteous manner. You will not be the only one on thetrails during this time of year so keep an eye out for hikers, photographers and other 4-wheel drivevehicles.
• REMEMBER: VEHICLES TRAVELING UP HILL HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY, but use common sense.Sometimes on these narrow shelf roads it is safer to yield your right of way. If you are the first in yourconvoy, tell the yielding vehicle how many are behind you, and remember to smile and wave. Kindness willalways get you farther than rudeness and bad trail educate.
• Slow down when passing hikers or animals as to minimize the dust kicked up, and yield the right of wayto non-motorized travelers on the trail.
• When traveling in a group, always keep the vehicle behind you in your rearview mirror. If you lose sightof them, stop until they catch up.
• Always keep in communication with your trail leader and gunners. If you do not have a radio use handsigns, lights, or horn when necessary.
• Keep pace with the rest of the group; however give the vehicle ahead of you enough room to maneuver.If you need more time to get through an area, make sure the trail leader knows so everyone stays together.
• Make sure you have clear communication with your spotter. If you don’t understand what he or she isasking you to do, stop and ask.
• If you are uncomfortable with any area while driving, please don’t hesitate to ask someone to help you.We are all here to have fun and be safe.
• If you leave your group, make sureyour trail leader knows.
• Tread Lightly! Stay on roads andtrails. Pack it in, Pack it out.
• Come prepared. Make sure youhave all necessary provisions in caseof emergency.
Pougkeepsie Gulch offers a few challenges
Photo by Jared aka 4RnrJ
When On The Trails: