Ronin Co 2008

[Alpine Spirit]

Ok here is what I am thinking for 2008. Offroad Remote Expedition.


Park Tour.... Or Base it out of the Buena Vista Area.

Sunday thru Friday Trip.

Ideas... Suggestions. :D

[Ryan Gee]

Hmm... You know what trail I am thinking. :crazy: BV

Got that week off already. Plus the Wife has a rig for it now too.

[Alpine Spirit]

Thats what I was thinking... BV could be camp for 2 days then jump out to Taylor Park for the rest.

[ChefTyler]

Awesome.

[bogof]

Nice! Almost in my backyard. I can't say for sure but as of now I'm 80% sure I'm going.

[tbecktold]

Dates? August sometime?

Suggested mods? Lockers, tcase gears, etc?

[Night in Armor]

Sounds great I want to make it this year so dates would be good for time off.
Italian creek.
Longer trip could be Crested Butte to Gothic and over Schofield Pass to Marble. That's a hell of a run. Nice break at Emerald Lake before the pass too.

[Alpine Spirit]

Aug 10th-16th

[tbecktold]

Damn, no can do, the 22nd is the parental units' 50th bday.

[Ryan Gee]

Aug 17th-22nd

Umm... darnit, I thought it was the 10th-16th.

[Alpine Spirit]

re-checked my calendar. it is the 10th-16th

[bogof]

Sweet! school doesn't start until the 18th. Now I'm 90% there. I can't say for sure this far out but it looks good.

[Night in Armor]

What month?

[Sully4x4]

August

[woody]

We should be there too provided I get the mods to the X done between now and then.

[J_L]

Get it figured out before Memorial day so you guys can help me talk Mary into it:)

[lmhin2003]

So what are the Vehicle requirments for this trip? Also what kind of trails will be done I know the rating system from state to state is very differant.

[Ryan Gee]

As far as I know, the trails are planned to be fun for everyone .

[lmhin2003]

Ok I must be getting runs mixed up some one said something along the lines dont come unless you have at least one locker.

[Alpine Spirit]

The only thing that will be highly recommended is sliders.

[lmhin2003]

Ok thats not an issue got them

[l1r]

My B-Day is on the 13th... Everybody make sure you bring plenty of presents :bannana: and alcohol :beermug: :p
Hopefully work won't be too crazy then, or else they won't give me a week off. But I'd love to go.
Will I make it in stock? or do I need to budget some upgrades for this year?

[steeze]

I'm planning on making it for half of this one. My girlfriend and I will go for the first couple days and camp and then take off to see her dad in Durango.

[Alpine Spirit]

Ok here is the first revision of trails: RONIN Colorado 2008 - Parks Expedition
Meet off Highway 285
Remote Area Camping only

Sunday:
Red Cone
Radical Hill
North Swan
Set Up Camp

Monday:
Georgia Pass
SOB Hill
Out to Wheeler Lake
Dinner in Breck

Tuesday:
Pick Up Camp
Mosquito Pass
Thru Bueana Vista
Set Up Camp West of St Elmo
Mt Princeton Hot Springs

Wednesday: Short Day
Old Chinamans Gulch
Last move of Camp
Tin Cup to Taylor Park

Thursday: EPIC DAY but it will be an early start
Taylor Pass
Pearl Pass
Italian Creek/Cement Creek

Friday:
Cumberland Pass
Hancock Pass
Grizzly Lake
Tin Cup Pass(Old Tin Cup)
Last Night around the Camp Fire

Saturday:
Depart for Home

[itsme1738]

oooohhhh that sounds soo good....ill try and see
if i can get off

[lmhin2003]

is there a specific place off Hwy 285 to meet If we get a few from Texas to come out I would like to get an Idea of where we are going. Thanks lance

[Alpine Spirit]

More than likely around the Conifer area just off Highway 285

[SMR]

Let me know dates, and what mods necessary... im in! my buddy has a f150, and its lifted, do we welcome anything other than nissan?

[Alpine Spirit]

Requirements
** Sliders/Rocker Protection
** AT or MT Tires
** Street tires are NOT permitted
** Keep in Mind this is a Nissan Event. I think we should take a page from AZ Run... it is primarily Nissan but I dont see a need to turn away others.

[lmhin2003]

More than likely around the Conifer area just off Highway 285

Thanks now I have an Idea of how far the trip will be.

[Night in Armor]

The only thing that will be highly recommended is sliders.

How exactly will eating White Castle "sliders" help us?
J/K Going to book that time off! Nice choice of runs Kev!

[DamnHippie]

Heh. I haven't heard White Castle burgers called "sliders" for like 20 years.

[Ryan Gee]

Want some? There is one of those outside the hotel in Chicago. They come in a 40 pack!!!

LOL They travel the same speed throughout the tract....

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/crohns/images/Digestive.gif

[Lewers]

Hey guys, kinda fell out of touch...

Any idea how the full-size would do on this trip? ;)

[BLACKOUTX]

Will it have 4 wheel drive this time?:roflmao:

[bogof]

It will be fine as long as we don't camp at the bottom of a hill.:D

Seriously. I hope you can make it.

[ChefTyler]

Hey guys, kinda fell out of touch...

Any idea how the full-size would do on this trip? ;)

Les! How the hell you been?

[Alpine Spirit]

Hey guys, kinda fell out of touch...

Any idea how the full-size would do on this trip? ;)

Ok here are th trails that I would say are not Full Size Freindly.

*Radical Hill there are a few tight turns but a couple point turn it is not an issue
*Wheeler Lake same thing, a really tight turn near the lake
*Old Chinamans Gulch... this would be at full size Discretion I have seen em up there
*Grizzly Lake.. the entrance may be an issue for longer wheel bases Depends on how it looks this year.

[lmhin2003]

another question is there a charge for entry to any of these places what about camping fees?

[Alpine Spirit]

This is the beauty of Colorado... all these trails are in the National Forest and the camping is in the National Forest as well and not in camp areas.

Hence then name Rendezvous - Annual Gathering of like minded folks out in the middle of the mountains, have some fun on the trails, explore the mountains, and share some stories around the camp fire at night.

[Night in Armor]

Ok here are th trails that I would say are not Full Size Freindly.

*Radical Hill there are a few tight turns but a couple point turn it is not an issue (Done it with a 2005. Had to have some help, thanks Kev, stacking a few rocks in the narrows though!)
*Wheeler Lake same thing, a really tight turn near the lake. (Haven't done it.)
*Old Chinamans Gulch... this would be at full size Discretion I have seen em up there (Done it. Although it took off the stock 7pin trailer wireing port. And Good time for a move-it-to-the-bumper mod. Also peeled off some rubber on the brush guard, but meh.)
*Grizzly Lake.. the entrance may be an issue for longer wheel bases Depends on how it looks this year. (Haven't Done it.)

I am sure there will be lots of help and support for us chunky monkeys :rainfro:

[Lewers]

Will it have 4 wheel drive this time?:roflmao:
It will be fine as long as we don't camp at the bottom of a hill.:D

Yeah, yeah... that's all fixed now guys... :p

Les! How the hell you been?

Hey Tyler, what's up? Things are good... just getting used to living in the south again... lol


Also, Thanks for info Kevin... I'll see what I can do to get the Titan out there again this fall... last time was a blast...

[markrobinson]

Well, my Colorado Nissan bretheren, it looks like making Ronin 2008 is on my to do list for sure. My buddy is getting married May 24, which makes goneMoab pretty much a no-go. I would like desperately to see CO backcountry anyway, since I punked out on moving out there.

Anyway, I'm gonna watch this thread because I wanna be there pretty damn bad.

[Midnightblue54]

Unless I get my tires and sliders done before GONE, I probably won't make any of this.

[Alpine Spirit]

Unless I get my tires and sliders done before GONE, I probably won't make any of this.

What trails are you thinking about for gone? Most of em you dont need sliders and for the steep slick rock stock tires are awesome!!!

[bogof]

Just read through this again and Thought you should add recovery points front and rear as a requirement. Most people should have them but I just watched the stupid jeep guy vid again.

[l1r]

Hey, I was just thinking... I can probably get a day or two off in August, but not a week. I might just be able to join you all for Sunday, all the trails look fun to me. Then I'll do Georgia Pass on Monday with everybody, get onto 285 and head home. Will that be OK? Or will everybody hate me for the rest of their lives and burn down my X? :)

P.S. I'll be able to do radical hill in stock X, right?

[Midnightblue54]

What trails are you thinking about for gone? Most of em you dont need sliders and for the steep slick rock stock tires are awesome!!!

Anything I can put my new lift to the test with. The real bitch is I still need to invest in the shrock armor for my underside. Thats a good $700 right there with shipping added on. I still need a new front recovery point since I had to remove the stock one when I installed that damn brush guard (Moved it to the rear so no big deal back there). Grrr, so much shit to do and I don't even have a job anymore. :mad:

[XterraRob]

LETS DO THIS GUYS IM READY AND IM CRAZY AND I WANT TO HAVE FUN AND CAPS IS THE CRUISE CONTROL OF AWESOMNESS.

I'd love to meet up with some of you guys. I wanna find some trails around Colorado or surrounding states that involve offroading + camping then more offroading :) Definately psyched.

[OdiN]

This sounds like lots of fun.

Don't know that I could get that off of work. - tough to take a whole week off again. I am taking off a week in June to go up to Yellowstone.

I don't know how comfortable I would be doing any serious trails without armor. Sliders would also have to be put on my rig.

I will have Michelin LTX A/T2's though so that should suffice :P

Lots I will need to do to my rig but not sure if I can afford it this year. I'm sure I'll end up meeting some of you guys before then though.

[Sully4x4]

We might have a big get together run before Ronin 08 on a trail easy enough for stockers. Did one in Mid-December..I missed it though >.<! I won't stop kicking myself in the ass or jacking threads XD

[Alpine Spirit]

This sounds like lots of fun.

Don't know that I could get that off of work. - tough to take a whole week off again. I am taking off a week in June to go up to Yellowstone.

I don't know how comfortable I would be doing any serious trails without armor. Sliders would also have to be put on my rig.

I will have Michelin LTX A/T2's though so that should suffice :P

Lots I will need to do to my rig but not sure if I can afford it this year. I'm sure I'll end up meeting some of you guys before then though.

2008 raises the bar some...

* 4x4 is a requirement, Sorry 2 wheel drive vehicles will NOT be permitted.
* SLIDERS, The rocker protection is a real benefit in Colorado. But if you show up with out em and damage is your problem.
* RECOVERY POINTS, Both front and rear make sure they are solid.
* VEHICLE IN GOOD REPAIR
* INTACT TOP, Or integrated roll bar of some nature.
* STANDARD SAFETY EQUIPMENT, Seat Belts, Working Lights and the such.
* FULL SIZE SPARE, Vehicles without spares will NOT be permitted.

And most of the trails with big rocks we dont try and stradle em... you put your tire on em. Prevents damage to vital parts. Sliders would be more important than the skid plates in my opinion, we can then "slide your truck of the the larger rocks on the bars.

[CurleyMan]

I'm pretty sure I can't make Gone Moab this year which is something I cannot help. However I am very interested in this Ronin trip so i'll try to get the time off!

[markrobinson]

That would be cool

[Ryan Gee]

Ben is avoiding me....:p

[Alex Topousis]

no, he is just worried about you sneaking up and throwing rocks and bolts at him while your hidden again. although there wont be any mexicans to blame this time so watch out:D

[Ryan Gee]

I was throwing them at the hood he was standing by. Well kinda :roflmao:

[CurleyMan]

Speaking of hoods..... How are those fingers I saved from amputation. :)

[itsme1738]

ok whats the story?....tell;)

[OdiN]

Well I would be up for the pre-run on an easier trail. I don't know that I can get much done to the X this year to get it more ready for the harder stuff. I also couldn't get the whole time off - maybe a couple days and meet up somewhere. Maybe ride along with someone on a trail. But I can take cool pics for everyone :)

[XterraRob]

lol that sounds so brutal.

Go in with a perfectly undented vehicle and come out with a crushed can.

[Nissanclay]

As of now, I'm in. I put in the request and my manager said it souldn't be a problem. I would have to work Sunday the 10th till about 3 or 4 so I would just meet everyone late Sunday night. I'll have to work the Saturday after so may need to cut out Friday or early Sat.

Any more details??

[Alpine Spirit]

www.RONINColorado.com

[Nissanclay]

Sign up page will be up in late spring huh? Guess very late spring, like summer. :)

[bogof]

I'm torn between taking the Frontier or the Toyota.
The frontier would be more comfortable, but the Toy would be more fun.
The toy also only gets up to about 50mph so the long trip would be really long.

[Casper]

I just found this thread. Sounds like a great trip. Would you mind if someone from Cali joined in? I can bring the kitchen.
One quick question, how do you think a trailer would do? :bannana:

Casper

:laughing:

[ChefTyler]

You're always welcome, Josh :) Trailer should be fine for most of the trails...

[Nissanclay]

I just found this thread. Sounds like a great trip. Would you mind if someone from Cali joined in? I can bring the kitchen.
One quick question, how do you think a trailer would do? :bannana:

Casper

:laughing:

You can only come if Porthos comes. :)

[Alpine Spirit]

Sign up page will be up in late spring huh? Guess very late spring, like summer. :)

Yeah ... Moab ate up more of my time than I was expecting.

I'm torn between taking the Frontier or the Toyota.
The frontier would be more comfortable, but the Toy would be more fun.
The toy also only gets up to about 50mph so the long trip would be really long.

Take your pick... most everything is trail riding but we will have a few short highway stretches (Breck to Mosquito Pass & Mosquito pass to Buena Vista).

I just found this thread. Sounds like a great trip. Would you mind if someone from Cali joined in? I can bring the kitchen.
One quick question, how do you think a trailer would do? :bannana:

Casper

:laughing:

Of course you can come!!

If you bring the trailer I will changed the loop around some on the first day. For the most part we will be base camping and heading out from there. So we could go to the camp drop our stuff. Then take off to hit the trails, really a minor change and we wouldnt have to hit the trails loaded down.

Mosquito Pass it will be fine on and Tin Cup pass it will be fine on.

[Creek]

Man, this sounds like an awesome trip, but I think I'll be in Wyoming that week.

[Casper]

Of course you can come!!

If you bring the trailer I will changed the loop around some on the first day. For the most part we will be base camping and heading out from there. So we could go to the camp drop our stuff. Then take off to hit the trails, really a minor change and we wouldnt have to hit the trails loaded down.

Mosquito Pass it will be fine on and Tin Cup pass it will be fine on.

No worries, I have no problem taking the trailer anywhere, just tend to go slower then most. So don't change the trails on my account. And yes Porthos will be coming.
Now to figure out where you guys are meeting and how long it will take me to get there. This should be easy since Kevin fixed my GPS, but we shall see. :roflmao:

Casper :bannana:

[Alpine Spirit]

Couple of quick notes:

** Sliders/Rocker Gaurds - Not Required but rocker damage is likely without them.
** Solid Front and Rear recovery points REQUIRED!!

[JM WANDS]

Sorry so stupid,,, but what specifically is a "solid recovery point"??
thanks

jm

[Nissanclay]

Something that wont rip off. In the front you are good, its the rear that doesn't have a stock point.


AHHHH! New colors. I'm scared

[Alpine Spirit]

Sorry so stupid,,, but what specifically is a "solid recovery point"??
thanks

jm

Something I can put a strap or winch on and its not coming off. The front typically has a strong hook, the rear is lacking but in a bind I can hook to the rear spring shackles, but a hook on the back is better.

[JM WANDS]

what about a receiver hitch assembly?
jm

[Alpine Spirit]

what about a receiver hitch assembly?
jm

That works... make sure you have the 2" D ring adapter.

http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=nBp&resnum=0&q=2%22+D+Ring+receiver&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title

[Casper]

Ok, it's to early on a Monday morning to mess with us by changing colors. I thought my computer crashed. :crazy:

Casper
:bannana:

P.S. Would you consider a trailer as a "solid" recovery point? I have usede it to tow a jeep up a hill. :roflmao:

[Alpine Spirit]

Ok, it's to early on a Monday morning to mess with us by changing colors. I thought my computer crashed. :crazy:

Casper
:bannana:

P.S. Would you consider a trailer as a "solid" recovery point? I have usede it to tow a jeep up a hill. :roflmao:

:laughing:

We will only be moving camp once or twice so I figure for the most part the trailer will be left there. But Yeah I would hook a strap to your trailer. :)

[Casper]

:laughing:
But Yeah I would hook a strap to your trailer. :)

I'm not sure if I should be happy about this statement or scared :eek: It just doesn't sound right. :errr:

Casper
:fart:

[AirborneNurse]

Its sad, I have already got the time off, but the F*C#N gas prices are an issue for me. Soo who knows, I would love to be there but I just dont know.:mad: