Recent content by Neal A. Tew

Here's something you might enjoy doing that will be available three October saturdays. https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/234166

I suspect you'll be fine. Just watch the forecast. It's nice to have a little buddy heater just to break the chill in the morning when you're getting up, etc. Don't make my mistake and wear too much clothing to bed. If your bag is that warm it'll make you sweat and then you WILL get cold.

What area do you have in mind? There's not really a limit other than your preparation. We've done OB trips down into the teens at night with 9 in of snow. What sort of tent and/or cold weather gear do you have, if any? It all goes back to watching the forecast and what elevation you plan...

What a great Dad you are! She'll cherish these memories for a lifetime! Thanks for sharing.

FWIW, I've done all the trails you mentioned multiple times in my stock Chevrolet Avalanche with only the factory skids, no sliders, 32" tires.

Back to your questions regarding your setup, is it safe to assume the camper is fastened to the truck inside the bed? Are you prepared to air down for any off-road activities with a good air compressor? Do you have a working heater for the camper? You're actually coming about a month...

We love CO other than the cost of living and some political aspects. Come on out now if you can because we're gradually losing some of these amazing outdoor opportunities.

I would expect the lower elevation ones to be available. I totally get you wanting to see those areas. Just as a suggestion, though, you might also consider the Moab and Canyonlands area of Utah for this trip. It will be a great time of year for that. BTW, I used to do a good bit of...

Here's a good list of resources for trail status: COLORADO: 4WD Road & Trail Conditions. COLORADO: 4WD Road & Trail Conditions.

Most of those trails will not open until June/July.

What time of year?

@Iridium, can you help?

I've got my notifications set up so that I receive a push when any event is created. The front range of Colorado has a pretty active group although it primarily communicates via Telegram now.

Hi Joe, I'm in Pueblo West. We do have an Xterra, but it's the wife's car. I drive a Chevy so....... -neal

Have you tried this?