Old Chinaman’s Gulch - August 30, 2008

Vermejo · 09-04-2008, 06:10 PM

Many thanks to Steve of Rising Sun with his FJ-62 for leading us on Chinaman’s this past weekend. We powered through the loop in about two hours including lunch thanks to Steve’s impressive pace and skill. We only encountered a lone cyclist and one buggy the entire run. The anticipation I had for Whale Rock was met with an equal challenge as pictures don’t describe the “pucker” a driver feels. A quick preview of Carnage by foot provided a few laughs as to the capability of our vehicles and our willingness to destroy them. We passed.

Afterwards Steve showed us up the way via dirt while winding along the Arkansas to Leadville and little Mexican bar and grill. Watching the clouds roll off Mount Massive and Elbert at sunset was quite the backdrop for combo plates, beverages and conversation.

Enjoy

muddpigg · 09-04-2008, 06:18 PM

Cool trip, looks to be a goodtime had by all.

tc · 09-04-2008, 07:39 PM

Damn - I gotta learn where this restaurant is!

tc · 09-04-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Vermejo

Whale Rock

For those who don't know which obstacle is Whale Rock. You can't really see here, but there is practically nothing to the driver's side of the vehicle.

**Lysmachia** · 09-04-2008, 08:15 PM

Awesome pics. We are so bummed we missed you! And where is this resteruant???

AxleIke · 09-04-2008, 08:17 PM

Amazing work Jake!!!

Again, sorry I had to bail. Over on cottora, there is a whole sob story about it

**Lysmachia** · 09-04-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AxleIke

Amazing work Jake!!!

Again, sorry I had to bail. Over on cottora, there is a whole sob story about it

Yeah like he was sick.. BLAH BLAH BLAH.. and had like Pneumonia... BLAH BLAH BLAH and how he couldn't walk.. BLAH BLAH BLAH....

We love you ISAAC!

Vermejo · 09-06-2008, 07:02 PM

http://www.grillbarcafe.com/ will get you all to some good beer and food when wandering that way. No worries Ike, I'm sure I'll be wheeling CO again next chance I get. It's hard to stay away from those big mountains.

Mojo_Risin · 09-08-2008, 08:17 PM

Sweet pics!! Love you the Avatar now!!!

Jim_D · 09-11-2008, 09:52 AM

Hey Jake, if I had known about this I would have come over and done it with you. It's just over Cottonwood Pass from where I'm at. I've been in Crested Butte since the 1st of July (heading back to Dallas the end of September). You could have stopped in and done some of the runs over here as well, since I've been here by myself since the middle of August. Maybe next time.

***Corey*** · 09-11-2008, 10:02 AM

Some of these pics need to be in the calendar thread if you have full res backups of them.

That FJ62 with the roof top tent is very nice as well as yours Vermejo.

Vermejo · 09-13-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim_D

Hey Jake, if I had known about this I would have come over and done it with you. It's just over Cottonwood Pass from where I'm at. I've been in Crested Butte since the 1st of July (heading back to Dallas the end of September). You could have stopped in and done some of the runs over here as well, since I've been here by myself since the middle of August. Maybe next time.

Dang Jim, I had forgot that you were lived in CB during the summer. We stayed in Gunnison 2 nights traveling through CB that Friday to do Devil’s Punchbowl and explore. We would have been more than happy to have you show us around.

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Originally Posted by Corey

Some of these pics need to be in the calendar thread if you have full res backups of them.
That FJ62 with the roof top tent is very nice as well as yours Vermejo.

Thanks, Corey. I’ll try and post up some this year’s pics.

Steve’s Cruiser was one of the best I’ve seen.

09-04-2008, 06:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vermejo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 347	Old Chinaman’s Gulch - August 30, 2008 Many thanks to Steve of Rising Sun with his FJ-62 for leading us on Chinaman’s this past weekend. We powered through the loop in about two hours including lunch thanks to Steve’s impressive pace and skill. We only encountered a lone cyclist and one buggy the entire run. The anticipation I had for Whale Rock was met with an equal challenge as pictures don’t describe the “pucker” a driver feels. A quick preview of Carnage by foot provided a few laughs as to the capability of our vehicles and our willingness to destroy them. We passed. Afterwards Steve showed us up the way via dirt while winding along the Arkansas to Leadville and little Mexican bar and grill. Watching the clouds roll off Mount Massive and Elbert at sunset was quite the backdrop for combo plates, beverages and conversation. Enjoy __________________ 1998 LTD\|DoubleLocked\|4:88's\|BFG KM2 315's\|SMP Bumpers\|Sonoran Steel\|BudBuilt\|WARN

09-04-2008, 06:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 559	Cool trip, looks to be a goodtime had by all. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY http://www.texas4x4.org/image.php?u=...ine=1224191421

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09-04-2008, 08:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lysmachia Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,614	Awesome pics. We are so bummed we missed you! And where is this resteruant??? __________________ Molly aka Lysmachia 93 4 Runner SAS - All Fixed in Junk Yard Goodness Get your 4x4 VIDEO pr0n here

09-04-2008, 08:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 4,558	Amazing work Jake!!! Again, sorry I had to bail. Over on cottora, there is a whole sob story about it __________________ IFS SAS My mods aren't bling enough for the signature line. -All Terrains are for when you know how to drive.

09-06-2008, 07:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Vermejo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 347	http://www.grillbarcafe.com/ will get you all to some good beer and food when wandering that way. No worries Ike, I'm sure I'll be wheeling CO again next chance I get. It's hard to stay away from those big mountains. __________________ 1998 LTD\|DoubleLocked\|4:88's\|BFG KM2 315's\|SMP Bumpers\|Sonoran Steel\|BudBuilt\|WARN

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09-11-2008, 09:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jim_D Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 10	Hey Jake, if I had known about this I would have come over and done it with you. It's just over Cottonwood Pass from where I'm at. I've been in Crested Butte since the 1st of July (heading back to Dallas the end of September). You could have stopped in and done some of the runs over here as well, since I've been here by myself since the middle of August. Maybe next time. __________________ *Jim*

09-11-2008, 10:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,819	Some of these pics need to be in the calendar thread if you have full res backups of them. That FJ62 with the roof top tent is very nice as well as yours Vermejo. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

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