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2012 Colorado Flat Tops Wilderness Rally

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  1. Aug 11, 2011 #21
    NeedtoRoam

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    Re: Colorado Flat Tops Wilderness 2012 Rally

    Yes, already having a good time, camp all setup and heading to the river below Stillwater dam I hear its great right now. Daytime temp's 72, night low 40's. I'll post some photo's while I'm here.
     
  2. Aug 14, 2011 #22
    Kim Ciara

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    Hi Fred!

    Yes. I was sitting about the same campfire as Mike. But I had made my decision over the course of a year, really. But since I've gotten the truck camper, all I see are popups on the road! ha! I see them everywhere! I don't see many truck campers... anyway, this decision was based on many things, and was carefully considered. I'm liking it! It sits really tall on my truck, though... I can't go through most drive-through's now, though... if I'm not really careful, there will be a you-tube video of me taking down some over-hang, or somethin'. heheh

    Looking forward to your pics! I've never been to the area you're fishing... so I'm very curious about it!

    Plumbing issues... they'll finish Monday (which will be day 4 of a one-day job!). I've sold my ATV to help recover some of the money I'm having to spend. Actually, a young military (Air Force) couple came yesterday, and wanted it. He wanted to give me a check (on a Louisiana bank) and I told them I'd hang on to it until they could bring me cash. So the ATV is still in my garage, awaiting their return.

    In the mean time, I'm getting my truck camper set up! Putting my things in there, doing this and that... it's always exciting to make a camper truly "yours", you know. *smile*

    See ya's

    Kim
     
  3. Aug 14, 2011 #23
    Mosbyranger

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    Ya know....I was sitting around that same campfire as Mike, and I did NOT see anyone twisting his arm or holding his camper hostage until he "volunteered" to be the head honcho of next years rally. Hmmmm...yeah, I think he brought this on his own self. Anyway, it looks like a +1 spot he has chosen for next year. I can't wait.
    MR
     
  4. Aug 15, 2011 #24
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    He just has to learn to run faster. When some one starts looking for volunteers you have to know how to RUN!
     
  5. Aug 18, 2011 #25
    Nitty Gritty

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    Good to see you made it back Ogeer! Tell the Mrs Hello for me. And give Harley a belly scratchin :D It was so nice boon docking with you both! I am wishing we never left I am still not ready for home life reality. I enjoyed getting away from chores...lol! Hi Fred!
     
  6. Aug 18, 2011 #26
    bearman512

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    Re: Colorado Flat Tops Wilderness 2012 Rally

    The Bearman clan is a yes just get a date set and I will make the time. Looks like a great place and I have never camped in that area.
     
  7. Aug 19, 2011 #27
    Hotpeper

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    Count us in. If there is any thing that we can help with please let us know. We live in Craig, CO and this sounds great. It will be our first rally.
     
  8. Aug 19, 2011 #28
    Mosbyranger

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    Welcome to the club Hotpeper. A splendid time is guaranteed for all. Looking forward to meeting you.
    MR
     
  9. Aug 20, 2011 #29
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    Even though I live in far SW Utah (3 miles from AZ and not much farther from NV), 2012 CO Rally may be in the realm of reality. However, DW work schedule and emerging family obligations are always a wild card. It would be great to meet some great forum members! Flat Top Wilderness sounds truly inspired and an OK drive for me.
     
  10. Aug 20, 2011 #30
    Nitty Gritty

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    Hello Hotpeper & NJGuy!
     
  11. Aug 20, 2011 #31
    14erfam

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    Welcome Hotpeper and NJGuy! The Flat Tops is truly spectacular even with the fire damage around Trappers Lake. Hotpeper, you live pretty close by! My guess is you may know this area well! NJGuy- the drive will be worth it!

    We still need to hone in on a date, preferably sooner than later. For those interested in reservations, the only available are in the North Fork campground, which is dry camping. If we hold to late July, we should be able to book sites as soon as February (6 months ahead).
     
  12. Aug 21, 2011 #32
    Mosbyranger

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    NJGuy- welcome. If you are able to make it, you probably will come by way of Grand Junction. Let us know and we can possibly head up together.
    MR
     
  13. Aug 21, 2011 #33
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    Thanks! We will probably make this part of a longer visit in Western CO. It will be a nice break from desert heat.
     
  14. Sep 22, 2011 #34
    Miles2go

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    If we're not in Banff at the time, I'm probably in. Access to the southern boundary of the Flat Tops Wilderness is nearby. One of my secret get-away areas. [PUC] [TV]
     
  15. Sep 22, 2011 #35
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    This sounds great! We discovered North Fork this summer - absolutely gorgeous. On her way to the restroom, my wife was greeted one morning by a moose..
    Fantastic camping...[​IMG]

    We'd prefer the earlier suggested date in July. We've never been part of a camping rally, but have camped frequently to particiate in jeep events - that's close!

    Thanks for organizing this; great location suggestion!
     
  16. Sep 22, 2011 #36
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    Re: Colorado Flat Tops Wilderness 2012 Rally

    We're beginning to toss around plans for next summer, and are considering adding the Rally onto the beginning or end of our main trip. The weeks of July 23 and August 6 are still best for us, we're actually leaning toward the latter date, so it will mesh better with other things already on the calendar.
    We're hoping we can schedule things to make it to the Rally, it was lots of fun this year.
     
  17. Sep 26, 2011 #37
    14erfam

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    Glad to have you on board Miles2go and Camp4fn!

    Yes, thats definitely the North Fork Campground! - soft velvety ground surrounded by thick aspen stands and willows. Along with the White River just across the street, this is prime moose country! Nice pic. Everyone should probably also know that Northfork is the only one that takes reservations, if thats important to you. I'd like to have at least 5-6 campers in there though so I can get the official rally thread started in Feb!

    Forgot to mention- the Flat Tops scenic byway is approx 60 miles long from end to end (Yampa to Meeker). There are no facilities in between and likely you'll be driving between campgrounds and fishing holes once you're back there. So please gas up in Meeker or Yampa before you get back in there!

    I also recommend approaching from the Yampa side if convenient. Ripple Creek and Dunkley are two fairly easy passes with jaw dropping views of the Flat Tops area.
     
  18. Sep 26, 2011 #38
    kitphantom

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    Re: Colorado Flat Tops Wilderness 2012 Rally

    More than likely, we'll be making reservations if the week chosen works out for us, so we'd be in North Fork.
     
  19. Oct 2, 2011 #39
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    I'm big on making reservations as well :) I'm really looking forward to next year as this year was amazing!
     
  20. Oct 5, 2011 #40
    14erfam

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    Nice! I believe we can book up to 6 months in advance. So I'm hoping we can confirm a few reservations in Feb.

    BTW Lauren, Hannah sure loved "hanging" out with your kids.
     
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