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Colorado Trail Status, Closures, repairs, discussion.

Discussion in 'Colorado' started by Deathbysnusnu, Mar 22, 2017.

  1. Aug 21, 2019 at 5:05 PM
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    Prayn4surf

    Prayn4surf 20 minutes late

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    Ooh do i win a chicken dinner lol, shitty he flopped, even worse it closed the trail. Note to the flop-ie "the line that looks safer, isn't."
     
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  2. Aug 21, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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    He forgot to GOAL.

    Get Out And Look!
     
  3. Aug 21, 2019 at 6:29 PM
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    You copy the link and paste it here :p
     
  4. Aug 21, 2019 at 9:25 PM
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    What hasn't been modified?
    Above^^
     
  5. Aug 22, 2019 at 5:35 AM
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    Yup pretty sure that's accurate.
     
  6. Aug 22, 2019 at 6:54 AM
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    Kappes03

    Kappes03 Legend of the UG

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    What/who's page is it on and we can try and post it
     
  7. Aug 22, 2019 at 7:27 AM
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    CO MTN Steve

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    @Coop68
     
  8. Aug 22, 2019 at 10:59 AM
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    Oh...well that doesn't show the flop though.
     
  9. Aug 22, 2019 at 11:05 AM
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    Sounded like it was though.
     
  10. Aug 22, 2019 at 2:37 PM
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    Kappes03

    Kappes03 Legend of the UG

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    Yeah the "per the person who posted the video" assumed there was video of the flop.
    All good though, I blame the fuel cans
     
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  11. Aug 22, 2019 at 3:34 PM
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    Kappes03

    Kappes03 Legend of the UG

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    Wasn't expecting Iowa plates..

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  12. Aug 22, 2019 at 3:36 PM
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    Littles Stupid is as stupid does.

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  13. Aug 22, 2019 at 5:06 PM
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    OdiN1701

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    Actually looks drivable
     
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  14. Aug 22, 2019 at 7:09 PM
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    Nor the mall-crawler tube steps. :rolleyes:
     
  15. Aug 22, 2019 at 7:39 PM
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    You could see those in the original pics. You don't need sliders for that trail though if you know how to drive.
     
  16. Aug 23, 2019 at 4:25 AM
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    Kappes03

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    Well that part I was expecting if you're going to flop on a mold trail
     
  17. Aug 23, 2019 at 6:16 AM
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    NYCO

    NYCO go explore...

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    they drove it down after the recovery



    from a lexus guy who was there for the recovery...

    "How it happened-
    The driver had some, but not a lot of, experience with CO pass/4x4 driving and was on a solo trip. He was in a lightly modified 2015 TRD PRO 4RUNNER. Stock suspension, 285 70 17 tires. No other true performance type mods observed. Tepui tent mounted on SSO rack. Not normally considered “performance parts” but.... I’ll get there later. Driver recalls feeling the inside line was safer considering the water and light mud on the bedrock trail surface. There is still snow at the entrance to the stairs. He described rolling over a stair with his front left tire dropping and having his steering wheel jerk to the right. The right side climbed as the left dropped in what I would describe (without seeing it) as a slowish roll to the driver’s side then the stopping (fortunately) on the top. The driver self extricated without any major injuries we are aware of.

    A passerby called the accident in. A SAR member with an EMT who both work in the area responded in a Razor and checked the driver for injuries then gave him a ride down to the top of Bridal Veil where he was transferred to a paramedic and ultimately the Telluride Med Center.

    I went up to assess the scene and help make arrangements for the “tow”. There was some evidence on the vehicle and the rocks of what the driver described to me after he was released from the Telluride Med Center. It looked like he hooked the front passenger tire on the mountain side rock wall and had good traction, good enough to climb and roll. The interesting part in my mind was that he stopped rolling. I’m giving credit to the tent and rack landing on a random rock that happened to be on the side of the road. The combination of those three things was enough to balance the Toyota on the edge of the cliff. As it sat I’m fairly sure if any of those thee would have been gone he would have gone over the edge. Also the gear was tough enough that it didn’t crush or come apart, much, and likely saved a life or at least kept the driver and dog from serious injury. If any of the designers or manufacturers of those two items are in town look me up I’ll by the first round. I appreciate not scraping another person off the mountain, Thank You.

    The recovery-
    Credit here goes to my friends Stuart (Telluride Towing and Telluride Tire) and Nico le frog. Stuart grew up here, is a very accomplished off road driver and the best tow operator in the area. Nico didn’t grow up here and is one of the best industrial riggers on the western slope, also a SAR volunteer. We are fortunate to have folks like them around. There were not enough good anchors to hold a vehicle pushing 6700# or more with gear. So Nico drilled holes for 1” bolts to be placed. One behind and two above and to the side. The holes are slightly larger than the bolt which is inserted deep with the threads to create more friction. When done the bolts are easily removed. He then attached 2000# come-alongs to each. The one in the back was to keep the Toyota from going down farther and to pivot it. The other two were to roll the Toyota back on its wheels.

    Pre drive prep-
    Once on it’s wheels. The brakes were bled, for power assisted brakes turn on the ignition (not engine) to activate the pump . The tire that rolled off the bead as it came back over was inflated. Then after about 24 hours turtled it fired right up, just a little smoke. Gotta love a Toyota engine! We kept it tethered for a bit to give the breaks a function check while slowly moving down the steps about a vehicle length. Then just drove it down.

    Do you know what the name of the game is?
    Don’t fuck up!
    -Jim Murphy

    My takeaways- FYI I’m not judging anyone here.

    When ever possible go with a friend, if unsure use a spotter. Someone who hopefully has a bit of knowledge helps too.

    Take it slow and be ready to stop.

    Research you route, maps and info are fun.

    Get out and scout your line.

    Know your abilities and the capability of your equipment. They may not match.

    Buy good solid parts, your life and the lives of your passengers depend on them.

    Stay in your lane, or at least close enough to get back in it without dire consequences.

    The SSO rack has been moved to the short list.

    And in Colorado get a COSAR card it might save you some money when you do fuck up.

    https://www.colorado.gov/…/colorado-outdoor-recreation-sear…

    Happy Trails!"

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  18. Aug 23, 2019 at 9:13 AM
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    Thanks for the detailed update. I was actually wondering/thinking yesterday about that recovery scenario and how you could possibly position vehicles as anchors, if at all. There was certainly a lot less equipment involved than I would have expected, but at the same time I wouldn't have thought they'd have drilled anchor points either.

    Also a good reminder to check my COSAR card, or rather renew it because I've forgotten about it for so long I'm sure it's expired now. Actually, in looking I guess I'm not as off as I thought - expired March this year. Still overdue though.
     
  19. Aug 23, 2019 at 9:16 AM
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    CO MTN Steve

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    For those who maybe don't know, COSAR is included with any Colorado Fishing or Hunting license.
     
  20. Aug 23, 2019 at 9:17 AM
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    I'm confused on howw this even happened
     

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