Colorado Checking In

[zefram47]

I didn't take any pics on the trail, but I wound up wheeling with my old Toyota friends this weekend with the CO FJ Cruisers on Metberry Gulch (rated a 4 on Trails Offroad). There are really only two real obstacles on that trail, a v-notch kinda thing with a big rock on the inside of the turn and a steep rock that you descend with a bunch of gravel on it. The v-notch was no big deal, just had to 3-point the turn and make sure to stay on a good line. The steep rock is called chicken scratch hill, for good reason. I installed my Megawatt rock sliders last week and promptly put them to the test on this outing. I'm betting an R1S wouldn't have an issue, but with an extra 12" of wheelbase (135" R1T vs 122" R1S) the breakover angle isn't great. I wound up dragging on the sliders for maybe 2 ft, but that's kinda what they're there for and I'm glad I had them. We took our husky and despite brushing the crap out of him the day before it looked like he exploded in the back seat. The dog sling I got for the back seat worked well keeping him from scratching the rear screen and trying to get into the front seat (aided by a strap attached to one of the LATCH anchors to his harness). Bit of mud on the trail too...a dirty truck is a happy truck!

Stats for the day, 195 miles at 2.17 mi/kWh (used about 90 kWh or 70% of the battery) round trip. Conditions included highway, twisty backroads (had fun), and off-road on Metberry.

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[mpw81]

Made a couple trips this weekend. Yesterday made our way through Guanella pass. I got a couple great shots of a moose on the Georgetown side. We also made a stop at the Superchargers in Conifer. No issues charging and I got a max charge rate of 215kW.

Today we went 4wheeling at Rollins Pass East. We got all the way up to the entrance for Jenny Creek trail. I think we could have gone further but my front tires aren’t long for this world and we were wheelin’ alone. So I didn’t risk it. Another group of guys came by and said they were able to get another 3/4th of a mile past Jenny Creek.

If you haven’t been to Rollins Pass East, it’s a very easy trail with lots of dispersed campsites. Much of the trail has solid ATT connectivity to the point you could use Facetime in your truck if you like. At the end of the trail is Yankee Doodle Lake, which is just gorgeous. I think the snow will melt enough that the lake becomes accessible in early July.

BTW, I used about 5% of battery traveling from the trailhead to Jenny Creek’s starting point. I figure it would take another 3% to get to Yankee Doodle Lake. Going back down, you won’t use any battery at all. The trail is easy but take it slow if you’re not experienced in 4 wheelin’. There are a few places where a wrong move will give you a VERY bad day…

That calf (calf+?) is adorable. I still wouldn't want to be anywhere near it and especially it's parents. The zoom on the pics suggest we think alike. Great shots!!

 

[richpike]

Anyone near Walsenburg? If so, any updates on this RAN mentioned a while ago?



-Rich

 

[COdogman]

 

[cohall]

I RSVP'd to the 1:30 time slot. Hope to see some of you there.

 

[runningdenver]

I got the same e-mail, signed up immediately (12-1pm slot), but got told I was 'added to the waitlist'. Is this thing full already, or is that just their terminology for I'm in ?...

 

[cohall]

I got the same e-mail, signed up immediately (12-1pm slot), but got told I was 'added to the waitlist'. Is this thing full already, or is that just their terminology for I'm in ?...

I got a confirmation email, not a waitlist. I'd try some of the other times and see if you can get in. There's also an RMRC sneak preview on Friday evening, if you're a member of that.

 

[zefram47]

I got a confirmation email, not a waitlist. I'd try some of the other times and see if you can get in. There's also an RMRC sneak preview on Friday evening, if you're a member of that.

I'm going to try and go during the RMRC event. Can't wait to see the R3X up close! I hope it's as small as I think it is.

 

[COdogman]

I signed up for Saturday at 1:30 only because I'd rather do that than battle into RiNo at 6:30 on a Friday.

Hope to see some of you characters down there! I'll be the one being arrested for refusing to get out of the R3X.

 

[Sgt Beavis]

I signed up for Saturday at 1:30 only because I'd rather do that than battle into RiNo at 6:30 on a Friday.

Hope to see some of you characters down there! I'll be the one being arrested for refusing to get out of the R3X.

I signed up for all them and instantly went to the wait list for all of them. I swear, I signed up maybe 5 minutes after the email arrived and they were all already filled.

 

[TollKeeper]

I RSVP'd to the 1:30 time slot. Hope to see some of you there.

As did I.

Edit.. Waitlist.
Switched to 2:30, Waitlist
Switched it to 5:00, and got the invite

Edit2: Didnt even notice the RMRC event on Friday night.. Signed up for that one, and got the invite email.
Do I worry about cancelling the others is the question??

 

[cohall]

Sharing for anyone who might be interested. Not my event but I’m hoping to make it if it’s a nice day.

https://facebook.com/events/s/switzerland-rivian-trail-ride/779436551049441/

 

[TollKeeper]

Would a non-modified R1S on stock 22" be able to do either of those?

 

[5280mcs]

Same question here... just swapped out the 20's to 22 last wknd. Don't want to swap them back if not needed.

 

[zefram47]

Would a non-modified R1S on stock 22" be able to do either of those?

Switzerland Trail on its own is pretty tame. The biggest issue would be shorter sidewall and keeping speeds down over the bumpy stuff while only airing down a small-ish amount (can't recall what Rivian recommends for the 22s). Just don't go on the off-shoot side trails as some of those get pretty difficult or tight. I'd also *highly* recommend having a spare tire and on the off-chance you did blow a tire, it would be time to take the first exit back to the main road.

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