For day 4 of our 9 in 2009 tour we decided to have a day of rest at Taylor Lake. We spent day enjoying the view and the sunshine. The day off gave Dale and I some time to spend with George on winching and recovery kits. It was a good review for all of…
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9 in 2009 – Colorado High Passes Tour – Day 3
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Time to get cleaned up. We left Iron City campground and headed down Chalk Creek to to Mount Princeton Hot Springs for a chance to soak in the hot water and get a shower. Mount Princeton offers a setting with both the standard hot pool as well as a section next to the creek where…
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9 in 2009 – Taylor Pass Video
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Here is myfjcruisers first attempt at sharing the action with you via video. Enjoy.
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9 in 2009 – Colorado High Pass Tour – Day 2
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The morning started with a hard rain. We got the fire started after the rain went through and started drying the gear out. We shared the cooking between the 3 parties on the trip so we each were given time off from meal prep. The morning fire was wonderful and the skies clear with Colorado…
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9 in 2009 – Colorado High Pass Tour – Day 1
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Our morning started in Colorado Springs with a leisurely departure. We were on the road heading west by mid-morning. Today’s goal was to crest Old Monarch Pass and set camp near the Alpine Tunnel. We stopped at the Coyote Cantina in Johnson Village for lunch. Coyote Cantina can always be counted on for good Mexican…
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3 FJs, 6 People and 9 passes – 9 in 2009 summer adventure
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For our 2009 summer adventure we decided to complete a 9 pass tour of the central Colorado Rockies. The trip consisted of 3 FJs 6 people and the 9 passes. Our goal was to take a circuitous route through the Rockies crossing the Continental Divide 4 times as we crested; Old Monarch Pass, Tomichi Pass,…
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Owl Creek Pass
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Owl Creek Pass provides an alternate route from US Highway 550 in Ridgeway to US Highway 50 near Cimaron. Taking this route bypasses Montrose and provides for a very scenic day. When we drove it in our Toyota FJ Cruiser last week it took only about 45 additional minutes. The road is graded gravel and…
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Flat Tops and Adams Lake
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White river national forest must have more lakes than any other national forest in Colorado. The Flat Tops are a lime stone wonderland filled with springs, caves, sinks and lakes. We were on the flat tops looking for a cave that we never found. Our destination was Adams Lake. We had already attempted to make…