West Coast Camp Commander 2011 / Planning Thread

[LWM]

I know this is real early for some, but I want to get a headstart on WC Camp XK 2011.

For starters we need to select the date for this event. I assume from the discussion at Camp XK 2010 that most people want to return to Silverton and I have no problem with that.

The International Full Size Jeep Club has their event set for July 20 - 22

There is no official date for the FJ-Summit 2011 as of todays date but I will keep an eye on their forum for that information.

[Rocky Mountain Canary]

I will plan to be there again

[WanderingTs]

I am not completely against going back to Silverton, but this is West Coast Camp Commander. With all of the Rockies, Sierra Nevadas, Casades, and desert areas to pick from, maybe seeing some new country wouldn't be such a bad thing? Once conquered, trails can be pretty, but they just don't hold the same mystic quailty of going someplace new that some or all of us havent seen before.

[LWM]

This event can be anywhere and at anytime, the key thing for me is early planning so that the masses can arrange for th etime off and make plans.

[El Cid]

It seems like Colorado is a good "central" location for the attendees so far -- a number of folks are coming from the east to attend -- and it also works well for the time of year. I might well be hitting Moab and/or the deep canyon country this year, but that'll have to happen in May, before it's too bloody hot on the rocks.

There are other places in Colorado, though, besides Silverton. Staying in the San Juans, of course, we could mix things up by basing out of Ouray. But there's great Jeeping in other parts of the state, too. Out of Fairplay, for instance, there's several Ophir-like passes, pucker-inducing Red Cone, and really difficult runs like Boulder Alley.

[WanderingTs]

I have no objections to Colorado, or the San Juans. I agree it is fairly central for those who attended last year. I would second the motion to maybe base out of Ouray perhaps. Staying in Silverton is even fine though if we are close enough to the other trails in the area we haven't seen yet.

[LWM]

I have found two campgrounds in Buena Vista that would make good base camps, please check these links and give me your thoughts:

Snowy Peaks RV Park http://www.snowypeaksrvpark.com/index.htm

Buena Vista KOA

[LWM]

After looking at the two web sites I think Snowy Peaks is the better of the two because it looks like it has shade trees and more amenities but that is just my opinion, and that assumes you all want to go to that area.

Snowy peaks has RVs to rent the last week of July but the KOA has those Kamp Kabins for those who do not have their own RV

[brendon]

I voted for KOA due to the cabins, but there are also hotels in Buena Vista if need be; just wouldn't be with the rest of the group then.

BTW, the Snowy Peaks link does not work. I googled them no problem though.

[LWM]

BTW, the Snowy Peaks link does not work. I googled them no problem though.

Not sure what was up with the link but I added a new one, thanks!