Anyone ATV in the snow here?

[drift_g35]

Thinking about going out Friday and going on a ride. Does anyone have any suggestions or want to go? I was thinking Dakan Road.

[hurley842002]

No, but it sure would be fun. Wish I had an ATV.

[henpecked]

rampart from sedalia, shouldnt be to many bikes out there to get in your way.

[Monky]

Haven't done it in years.. haven't had a quad in years. But man it sure was fun..

[drift_g35]

This is my plan:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/39.309218,-105.0312082/39.309112,-105.0311783/39.2191278,-105.0645675/39.1722651,-105.0265016/39.1668991,-105.0478561/39.1532931,-105.0855826/39.1393757,-105.1057344/39.1624215,-105.0478829/3561+Hidden+Valley+Rd,+Sedalia,+CO+80135/@39.2174358,-105.1412739,29090m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m16!4m15!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m 0!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x876ca00a16848d7b:0x74082869c21e3 80!2m2!1d-105.031122!2d39.311689!3e0

[Dave_L]

I think some of the rampart areas close down for winter. You may want to double check before loading up and going down there.

[drift_g35]

I think some of the rampart areas close down for winter. You may want to double check before loading up and going down there.

Any suggestions on where to look? TrailDamage doesnt have anything updated. It said Dakan road is open through November.

[Irving]

Slaughterhouse Gulch would probably be fun in the snow.

[drift_g35]

Slaughterhouse Gulch would probably be fun in the snow.

That was an option, but traildamage has it listed as a 5 on water crossings. I'm not sure I want to be going through water after 2 nights of 0° weather.

[mtnrider]

This is my plan:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/39.309218,-105.0312082/39.309112,-105.0311783/39.2191278,-105.0645675/39.1722651,-105.0265016/39.1668991,-105.0478561/39.1532931,-105.0855826/39.1393757,-105.1057344/39.1624215,-105.0478829/3561+Hidden+Valley+Rd,+Sedalia,+CO+80135/@39.2174358,-105.1412739,29090m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m16!4m15!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m 0!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x876ca00a16848d7b:0x74082869c21e3 80!2m2!1d-105.031122!2d39.311689!3e0


Aren't those roads off limits to ATV's? I could swear I have seen signs on some of them up that way? Licensed vehicles only

[Irving]

I don't remember a single water crossing on Slaughterhouse Gulch and it is the trail I've done most. I would check again.

[newracer]

http://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/psicc/recreation

[drift_g35]

I don't remember a single water crossing on Slaughterhouse Gulch and it is the trail I've done most. I would check again.

Pictures even show water.
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=2

[argonstrom]

Pictures even show water.
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=2

Those mud pits have been closed for years. Even if that area is open again, it's not part of the actual trail.

[Irving]

Yeah, that is just the mudpit area. Even if it was open, that is a dead end off shoot and not part of the trail loop. T-Giv, 10mmMan, and I went up there in the snow last year and there was a group camped up there with quads. There shouldn't be any more moisture than whatever mud the snow makes.

[dirtrulz]

Dakan road is one of the only roads up there actually open to ohv travel. Rampart road only closes to automotive travel. As long as you can fit through the gates you can ride up there all winter. Wide atv's and large side by sides will have problems because they cant get through the gates. We take our rzr up there all the time in the winter.

[buffalobo]

Yes, but only on the 1.7 million square feet that belong to me.

The 40 acres that is my back yard.

Get a truck inner tube, 30' of rope and a couple of 12 yr olds and have a blast.

[TFOGGER]

Information:

http://www.rampartrange.org/

[drift_g35]

Yes, but only on the 1.7 million square feet that belong to me.

The 40 acres that is my back yard.

Get a truck inner tube, 30' of rope and a couple of 12 yr olds and have a blast.

I dont know how that would pan out. Would I just go to a playground and "borrow" some 12 year olds? I feel like I might get shot. Especially with 30' of rope in my hand.

[buffalobo]

I dont know how that would pan out. Would I just go to a playground and "borrow" some 12 year olds? I feel like I might get shot. Especially with 30' of rope in my hand.
Well done, funny as hell.

That is what kids are for. Then they have kids so you have 12 year old grandkids to play with.

One warning though. Actually two.

1) watch out how much weight you put on the tube and then whip around, when tube hits end of rope it may flip you and atv(been there, done that)

2) the first time your daughter sees you and the grandkids (or your wife and your kids) wipe out the tube and atv in a cloud of snow... she may raise hell until you give up for the day

If possible send mom and grandma shopping or something. That way you have a chance to get home from the hospital with the new cast and be settled on the couch before they get home. If you call them on the way to the hospital they will be pissed that you ruined shopping and it could have been one of the kids.

None of the kids or grandkids have been hurt beyond a few bumps and bruises but I have broken my wrist and ankle on the pasture slalom.

[drift_g35]

Well done, funny as hell.

That is what kids are for. Then they have kids so you have 12 year old grandkids to play with.

One warning though. Actually two.

1) watch out how much weight you put on the tube and then whip around, when tube hits end of rope it may flip you and atv(been there, done that)

2) the first time your daughter sees you and the grandkids (or your wife and your kids) wipe out the tube and atv in a cloud of snow... she may raise hell until you give up for the day

If possible send mom and grandma shopping or something. That way you have a chance to get home from the hospital with the new cast and be settled on the couch before they get home. If you call them on the way to the hospital they will be pissed that you ruined shopping and it could have been one of the kids.

None of the kids or grandkids have been hurt beyond a few bumps and bruises but I have broken my wrist and ankle on the pasture slalom.

Good advice, I'm only 25 and only been married for about 4 months, but soon enough I will be able to utilize this advice.

[buffalobo]

Nieces and nephews will work in a pinch.

[drift_g35]

Nieces and nephews will work in a pinch.

haha my brother is 16 and sis is 13... I think I'm screwed for awhile. I will solicit the neighbors I think. Take them around the neighborhood!

[buffalobo]

Bro and sis will work and then they can tow you. If you guys run up and down the street in front of neighbors houses, they and the kids will see. The cool ones will come out and play. The dicks will call the cops.

It helps if you live in a neighborhood of rednecks. Less likely they will call cops and more likely they will come out to play.