Flagstaff, AZ. Fall Color Run, October 11, 2003
 

Flagstaff Fall Color Run- EASY F.S. Roads and Snow Bowl Sky Ride!

Trip Date: October 11, 2003

When: Meet @ 9:00 AM, depart @ 9:15 AM sharp.

Where: Meet at in the parking lot close to Arby's; We'll be in a White 2002 GMC Yukon or the '87 Exo'd Toyota P/U. The Arby's is approx. 0.7 miles north of the I-17 and I-40 interchange on US180 in Flagstaff.

Est. Length: All Day CB Channel: 4

We will head west on HW89 to the north side of the San Francisco Peaks, loop around to US180 via F.S. roads, and then drive south to the Snow Bowl for a late lunch and Ski-lift rides. The top of the mountain can be pretty cool, we've seen snow in past years!

Please sign up at AZ Back Country for the run so I'll know how many to plan for-

Scenic Skyride Ticket Prices
Adults $10.00
Seniors (65 - 69) $8.00
Juniors (8-12) $6.00
7 & Under/70 & Over FREE

Thanks

Mark

Sounds interesting....

Whats the head count so far?

up to 5 on a couple of other sites- come on up!

We should make it...Laura (my wife) raised an eyebrow when I mentioned the fall colors and chair lift-good sign!- Might have a buddy make it also- we'll drive up on the 10th-pitch a tent- and meet you guys Sat morn. What info do you need?

Dang, I wish I could make this one. But I can't do it. The chair lift sounds FUN!

Good Deal! Hope you can make it!

Your a little over 6 hours away from Flag. All I need is a conformation when the date gets closer-

Camping opportunities:

The Bellemont Exit west of Flag has primitive camping areas available- turn to the north, take the access road to the west and turn north at the cattle guard a 1/4 mile down the pavement. Head north a few miles off the interstate-

A-1 Mountain Road- the next exit east of Bellemont also has forest access to the north-

I suspect nightime lows will be in the 20's to low 30's, it's been about 35 or so up there this last week.

Flag also has TONS of motels :D

Later

Looks like the wife is going to a birthday party in LA the 11th - and my friend Dutch confirmed his attendance - now we (Dutch and I) can camp in da boonies with ya all both nights!:bounce:


did someone say 20*??
better break out the winter gear!

I'll keep ya informed on temps, but if it's "normal" up there, highs in the low 60's, low's in the upper 20's to low 30's are typical. I will not be campin', it's only an hour and fifteen from my house to Flag-

later

glad to have ya-

I'm afraid you'll be a bit dissapointed w the Aspens vs. what your used to in the Rockies, but it's still a fun trip. If the air is clear, the veiws from 11,500 are pretty impressive--

Wow, great idea. My wife and I will see you guys at Arby's at 9am!

Pardon my ignorance but are handhelds (talkabouts) the same channel 4 as a CB channel 4? I dont think so, but I thought I would ask. :cool:

your right, they aren't the same. I'll bring my FSR radios along too, and tune one in on 4.00

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I "might" be drivin' my new to me 1998 big block GMC 4x4 tow rig :hillbill: - if things work out right it could be a done deal Wednesday next week!

WooHOO!

Prolly be in the beat Toy tho :readit: :laugh:

:readit: Extended forcast for Oct 11 Sunny 70°/38° 0% Precip

Just another terrible day in the high country- :D

Aww man that sounds like crap......i may actually have a good time!

whats the highest elevation were gonna hit wheelin??? if u know.

mid 8000' on dirt, the ski lodge is at 9500- so at 3 degs cooling per 1000 ft of elevation, it'll be in the mid sixtys at the lodge, low 50's maybe cooler at the top of the mountain at 11500'

Updated extended forcast for Oct 11 Partly Cloudy, chance of afternnon showers, 63°/34° 20% Precip

Change of plans-

We'll be driving a 3/4 ton green and tan '98 GMC shortbed extended cab 4x4- gotta try out the new to me tow rig :D

I'll be monitoring CB channel 4 on a hand held with limited range- and on FSR channel 4.00

10-16 thar goo budy...gotcha 20....b ooking fer ya...hammerr dwn..yu call me' a steerin wheel hlder ill whooppp yer pansy asss!!:hillbill:

So is this Arby's down the main drag as you come in to Flag?

man Michigan Sucks!! Have fun guys. And pics please