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[MountainMan]

a quick recap, and a few notes of my own

Katfish previously said:

I know someone is going to ask where to stay.
Go here:
Ouray Colorado :: Lodging
or here:
FJSummit 2007 National Meet

shane4x4 previously said:

Last year I put together a Google Earth KML File covering the trails, here's the thread:
FJ Summit '07 - Google Earth Style!
Here's the same file in Google Maps
http://angie-shane.org/als/FJS_2007.kmz - Google Maps
You can also check Dirtopia, I've added all the Ouray county trails, and I'm working on the surrounding counties. Ouray County is here: Ouray County, Colorado - Dirtopia, the Off-Road Encyclopedia
All the trails from Dirtopia should be color coded properly for difficulty (green-blue-red-black) I'll create a new custom GE/Google Maps KML probably around march, so look for that.

Excellent Shane!

Which trails are scenic?

RoverGGM previously said:

There is NO shortage of scenic and interesting trails around Ouray.
Here's a good place to get an idea:
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...to-thread.html

AMEN to that, everywhere you look is just amazing!!!

thenookie previously said:

This is a (if not the) great 4X4 resource for central Colorado and has all the trails that will be guided and a TON that won't be but people will be on in July.
Funtreks Guidebooks Publisher of Quality Backroad Guidebooks for Adventurous SUV Owners and Serious 4 Wheelers
NEW! Guide to Colorado Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails Volume 1, Second Edition by Charles A.Wells
We will be giving some away at the raffle, and perhaps selling them at the event, but you can always pick on up ahead of time so you can see all the trails.

amen to that, and the second best book is probably Amazon.com: 4WD Adventures: Colorado: Books: Peter Massey,Jeanne Wilson

COMMUNICATIONS:
GO HERE FJ Summit 2008 Radio Communications Thread

IS A STOCK RIG OK?
yes, absolutely - i bet half the FJs last year were stock, including mine, and i had ZERO issues even on the more aggressive trails, as long as you have a cool headed driver you're in good shape

WHAT TO BRING ON THE TRAIL?
you will be on most trails at least 4 or 5 hours, most important is probably WATER (1 gallon person IMO), toliet paper, food (i would recommend lunch quality food, not just snacks and junk food) - OH YA, and bring a CAMERA

IS IT OK FOR KIDS?
You bet! I brought my two boys last year (6 and 9) and they had a good time, loved the trails, LOVED the hot springs, I will be bringing them again.