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MountainMan previously said:

a quick recap, and a few notes of my own



Excellent Shane!

Which trails are scenic?

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


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

COMMUNICATIONS:
CB's will be the most common Amazon.com: cb - Amazon.com: Electronics
FRS (the motorola type units) will also be common Amazon.com: frs: Electronics
HAM radio will also be used (i am finding the repeater frequencies in the area that work well as we speak and will post them soon)
Reasons why CBers should consider HAM Radio
and
Hamcity.com - Ham City
I would recommend having at least one of these methods of communication, it is not required but adds to the enjoyment when you can talk to other rigs.

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.

Lots of great info within the above. We also had a completely stock truck, we did fine. We aired down the tires and you get more tractions that way. This year we will have new tires, nothing more.

All of you coming from lower altitudes, I know everyone here is stressing this but you need PLENTY OF WATER. You will be happy you drank tons of it.