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CO sled skiers?
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They can go back to where the f they came from !
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Reading more, went to telemarktips.com to find out what they're saying about snowmobiles (they don't like you, err, us, I guess.
However, I've found that the anti-______ sites are often good places to find out where to ride, and Jones Pass was mentioned there (as well as here).
I understand from reading above that Jones might be a tough place to sled-ski (and they did say that they did not see many snowmo-skiers riding ____ Gulch or something), but I'm wondering if Jones is a decent place to go to just ride around.
I'm looking for someplace close to go just to ride it and get a feel for it - naturally, need snow first, but Jones is seemingly the closest place.
How about the roads above Central City? Are they legal? Do they get enough snow?
Aargh, I've not wanted it to snow this badly since I was a kid. Bought a 2003 Summit 700, 3000 miles, 144x2" track, has reverse, shrug, it should be OK. Starts easily, changed chain oil and cleaned powervalves - chain oil looked new, powervalves did not need cleaning, I think it is OK.
Now I just have to learn to ride it. I think I'll pick up on it fast, but who knows.
Is Jones a good first-ride sort of place? I'd be happy with a big field for the first ride, honestly, just want to drive it around and ID any problems it might have. Any other suggestions?
Oh - how about Kenosha Pass? I live near 285 and 470. I'd THINK that there'd be good riding up that way; maybe near Redcone?
Thanks!
Iain
. However, I've found that the anti-______ sites are often good places to find out where to ride, and Jones Pass was mentioned there (as well as here).
I understand from reading above that Jones might be a tough place to sled-ski (and they did say that they did not see many snowmo-skiers riding ____ Gulch or something), but I'm wondering if Jones is a decent place to go to just ride around.
I'm looking for someplace close to go just to ride it and get a feel for it - naturally, need snow first, but Jones is seemingly the closest place.
How about the roads above Central City? Are they legal? Do they get enough snow?
Aargh, I've not wanted it to snow this badly since I was a kid. Bought a 2003 Summit 700, 3000 miles, 144x2" track, has reverse, shrug, it should be OK. Starts easily, changed chain oil and cleaned powervalves - chain oil looked new, powervalves did not need cleaning, I think it is OK.
Now I just have to learn to ride it. I think I'll pick up on it fast, but who knows.
Is Jones a good first-ride sort of place? I'd be happy with a big field for the first ride, honestly, just want to drive it around and ID any problems it might have. Any other suggestions?
Oh - how about Kenosha Pass? I live near 285 and 470. I'd THINK that there'd be good riding up that way; maybe near Redcone?
Thanks!
Iain
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CO_MapMaker
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Jones has some flat areas, but I have seen alot of newbies roll down the hills there. Look into Church Park near Frasier, easy riding with meadows and a good place to get a feel for riding.
Still ride the board
Mannix,
I live in Wheat Ridge and bought a sled two years ago for the same reason. I now have a second sled and am always looking for more people to sled ski with. I can ride my sled fairly well, but haven't even thought to leave my board at home... to much fun riding knee deep a week after it snows. Lets meet up this winter.
ZIG
Mannix,
I live in Wheat Ridge and bought a sled two years ago for the same reason. I now have a second sled and am always looking for more people to sled ski with. I can ride my sled fairly well, but haven't even thought to leave my board at home... to much fun riding knee deep a week after it snows. Lets meet up this winter.
ZIG
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Hey Zig - good deal. I know a lot of people bought for access, then left the skis/board in the truck after a while. I just can't see that happening.
Absolutely - let's meet up & get after it. Any interest in an early season sled ride? My first time or two out is likely to be just riding the sled.
Thanks! I'll be in touch.
Iain
dont let zig borrow your truck, he might get a black eye
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South Park sucks for snowmobiling. Very hit and miss and holy chit the wind is horible up there.
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Guenella Pass at Geneva Basin Ski---as far as I know, it is rideable.
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Its much better on that side of the mountian, done that a few times just watch out for the sheep !
Ski racks for Ski doo? I want to put a ski rack/holder on for sled skiing, what do people recommend? Is it true you can buy a 4 wheeler gun rack and mount it and it works well for skis/snowboards? Anyone do this to save $$?
Like most of the replies above, I bought my first sled to access the backcountry for skiing. I was a pretty hardcore skier and skied 60+ days a year. Within 2 years that was down to 9 or 10. Last 2 years it was 0. Once you get the hang of deep powder sledding you will never go back.
You will find a fair number of "hybrid" sledders skiing and riding Buff pass from the Steamboat side. Some fairly decent terrain reserved for skiers on the west side of the pass and the PowderCats groom some of the trails. Don't let the morons at Powdercats bully you. They do NOT have exclusive rights.
Good Luck.
You will find a fair number of "hybrid" sledders skiing and riding Buff pass from the Steamboat side. Some fairly decent terrain reserved for skiers on the west side of the pass and the PowderCats groom some of the trails. Don't let the morons at Powdercats bully you. They do NOT have exclusive rights.
Good Luck.
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I bought a gun rack - $25 @ bAss Pro Shops, and it seems like it is going to work well. Will try to post a picture later.
That said, I don't KNOW it is going to work - and won't know until I try it, so....? It seems like it should work, though, with an additional/supplemental strap in place.
Iain
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Here's mine - Mad Dog brand, bought at Bass Pro Shops.
I think it'll work fine. Total spent ~$30, including a 2-pack of spare straps.
You can see the motorcycle tie-down I've got between the racks; I think that'll be necessary with this setup, as there's a pretty big lever-arm on the rack/strap closer to the tips of the skis. With the additional, non-stretchy strap between the racks (will find something shorter), you can grab the tails of the skis and move the sled around - they're pretty solidly affixed; I can't imagine they'll come off.
They're taking up minimal room on the right-side running board. The tips don't stick out wider than the hood of the sled, although right turns next to trees will require some care.
We Shall See. I think it'll work. If I can't get it to work well in 2 tries (this is #1, might learn something on snow), I'll look to Cheetah or whomever; but $30 is a LOT more appealing than $200+ - I'm sure the CFR racks are really, really nice, but...we'll see.
Iain
Nice Job
The ATV gun rack straps will break. Use strong bungee cords. Also if you can angle the skis down more it will be much better. having them stick up in the air so high will get hit by branches and also changing the angle will help keep the skis from damaging in a roll.
Did you try mounting the rear gun rack on the bumper?
The ATV gun rack straps will break. Use strong bungee cords. Also if you can angle the skis down more it will be much better. having them stick up in the air so high will get hit by branches and also changing the angle will help keep the skis from damaging in a roll.
Did you try mounting the rear gun rack on the bumper?
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Thanks for the tips - I kinda wondered about having them up that
high - they're about 6' off the floor at the tails.
Looking at the pictures, I also realized that the tips are below the running boards - possibly a problem in deep snow?
The bumper is going to be tricky without building something - the other piece of the rack winds up interfering with the skis. Maybe I can twist it out a bit, hmm.
Would straight back - horizontal - be TOO flat, dragging here and there?
I don't like the rubber straps - I bought the spares, justincase, but yeah, planning on getting some of the rubber bungees, hook through the holes at the top of the rack, around the ski once, done.
This is one of those deals where I KNOW that what seems to work in the garage has Major Problems in real life - there's a "did not think of THAT" in my future.
Thanks again - will certainly post revisions.
Iain
high - they're about 6' off the floor at the tails.
Looking at the pictures, I also realized that the tips are below the running boards - possibly a problem in deep snow?
The bumper is going to be tricky without building something - the other piece of the rack winds up interfering with the skis. Maybe I can twist it out a bit, hmm.
Would straight back - horizontal - be TOO flat, dragging here and there?
I don't like the rubber straps - I bought the spares, justincase, but yeah, planning on getting some of the rubber bungees, hook through the holes at the top of the rack, around the ski once, done.
This is one of those deals where I KNOW that what seems to work in the garage has Major Problems in real life - there's a "did not think of THAT" in my future.
Thanks again - will certainly post revisions.
Iain
I'd take a look at http://sledmods.com/forum/index.php?topic=32.0 as posted above. Way too much weight levering on the fulcrum point there and it's going to tear your stuff up with any amount of rough riding. I had a setup where I could secure the tails in the foot well and bungie the back to the bumper. Not the most comfortable, but free, and it worked.
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