Squaw Pass Site

[Ronin13]

I don't want to sound like a Scrooge, but I question the wisdom of posting directions to this spot (or other spots) on the forum. In the past, we've been a bit more careful about publicly disclosing our favorite spots. Is there any way that we could have a section on the board that only members can access? That way we can share this kind of info with each other, but still try to preserve and protect our spots, by not inviting irresponsible folks who may ruin it for us all.

I think it's pretty safe to say, at least from my experience, it's already too late for the Squaw pass area on that end. I was there a few weeks ago and it was a freaking nightmare with all the trash and casings and broken glass.

[Fentonite]

I agree that it's getting worse. That's exactly why I thought it might be wise to stop advertising for even more people who will make a mess and not clean it up, and possibly lead to us losing the site all together. Just my 2 cents.

[Ronin13]

I agree that it's getting worse. That's exactly why I thought it might be wise to stop advertising for even more people who will make a mess and not clean it up, and possibly lead to us losing the site all together. Just my 2 cents.

Not sure if you're like me, but every time I'm up there I tell people it would be nice if they left with more trash than they brought in... I don't just say it, I do it too! 9/10 times I feel like it falls on deaf ears.

[Fentonite]

Same here. Pisses me off when they see me raking up other people's trash, and they still leave a mess, even when I've offered them a garbage bag.

[opie011]

I agree with Fentonite with a private members only sub forum for places to shoot...if that's possible. I go to Squaw pass alot and always pick up 3-5 bags of trash, a few weeks ago I spent an hour just picking up brass...got 20lbs worth!!

[hip55]

If you guys think we should have "Places to Shoot" for members only, you'll have to ask one of the Admins or Moderators.

Sounds like a good idea to me.

[TwoSevenEcho]

A couple of weeks ago when Ronin13 organized a meet up there Jplove (Jeff) and I met at a spot off the Echo Mtn entry. We then went at the fork and turned down into a little shooting spot up against the hillside. There was lots of casings and trash. We policed our own brass but unfortunately didn't have any trash bags to clean up more. It really isn't too far at all. When I first went up there I made the mistake of going up to Evergreen through Morrison and of course got stuck behind the cruisers and grannies. I live off C470 & Bowles so thought it would be quicker, wrong. This past weekend took the family up there for a scenic drive and came back home on I-70 to C470, much quicker! It is a good spot for me to head up there and shoot from where I live and even anyone else in the Denver metro area. Will definitely remember the trash bags next time to do my part in helping clean up there.

[hip55]

I asked for this forum to be for members only-

http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41960

[Fist_gonzo]

Went up this last weekend, couple of people drove but not at all crowded. Not that much trash just alot of brass and shotgun shells came home with 2 trash bags worth. Not a bad spot for plinking

[alxone]

we got over 20 bags of trash today , so the place should be pretty clean for a week or two