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STORIES & MAPS

Imogene Pass & Camp Bird Mine . . . 14-15

The Alpine Loop . . . . 16-17

Black Bear Pass . . . . 19

US-550 & Ophir Pass . . . . 20-21

Corkscrew & California Gulches . . . . 22

Pougkeepsie Gulch & Central Trails . . . . 24

Last Dollar Rd & Box Factory Park . . . .26

On The Cover:Taft's SuFu on Corkscrew Gulch

About Ouray . . . . . . 6

FJ Summit Schedule3-5

Tips for Having a Great Time32-33

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What's Happening : Wednesday & Thursday

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What's Happening : Friday

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What's Happening : Saturday & Sunday

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Ouray, Colorado

The historic City of Ouray was originally established by miners in the late 1800's chasing silver and gold in the surrounding mountains. At the height of the mining, Ouray had more than 30 active mines and boasted more horses and mules than people. By 1877 Ouray had grown to over 1,000 in population and was named county seat of the newly formed Ouray County. The town is named after Chief Ouray of the Ute Indians, a Native American tribe.

Ouray is surrounded on three sides by 13,000 foot peaks. This magnificent setting, along with the wide variety of activities for locals and visitors give the town it’s nickname: “The Switzerland of America”. In addition to the some of the best off road trails in Colorado, Ouray has much to offer during your visit. One thing you don’t want to miss is the therapeutic Hot Springs Pool, located toward the north end of town right on US-550. The amazing Box Canyon Falls are a true natural wonder, and Cascade Falls (you can see them from anywhere in town) are even more impressive up close.

The entire town is registered as a National Historic District with most of the buildings dating back to the late nineteenth century. The Beaumont Hotel, Ouray City Hall, Ouray County Courthouse, St. Elmo Hotel, St. Joseph's Miners' Hospital (currently housing the Ouray County Historical Society and Museum), Western Hotel, and Wright's Opera House are all on the National Register of Historic Places.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Ouray, CO".

Photo from The National Byways Photo Collection

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Photo from The National Byways Photo Collection

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Switzerland of America

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Trail RatingsThe trail ratings in this guide use the 1-10 scale developed by the Colorado 4 Wheel DriveAssociation (http://www.hightrails.org). Although the most difficult trail in this guide is rateda Moderate (5), we’ve included descriptions for trails rated through Moderate (7) for yourinformation.

Easy Trails

Easy (1)

Easy Graded dirt road. Dry, or less than 3" water crossing depth.Gentle grades. 2WD under all conditions except snow. No widthproblems, two vehicles wide.Easy (2)

Dirt road. Dry, or less than 3" water crossing depth. Some ruts. Slight grades, up to 10 degrees. 2WD undermost conditions. Rain or snow may make 4WD necessary. Usually one and a half to two vehicles wide.Easy (3)

Dirt road. Rutted, washes, or gulches. Water crossings up to 6" depth. Passable mud. Grades up to 10degrees. Small rocks or holes. 4WD recommended but 2WD possible under good conditions and withadequate ground clearance and skill. No widthproblems for any normal vehicle. Vehicle passingspots frequently available if less than twovehicles wide.Easy (4)

Rutted and/or rocky road. No shelves but rocksto 9". Water crossings usually less than hubdeep. Passable mud. Grades moderate, up to 15degrees. Side hill moderate up to 15 degrees.4WD under most conditions. No width problems,vehicle passing spots frequently available if lessthan two vehicles wide.

Moderate Trails

Moderate (5)

Rutted and/or rocky road. No shelves. Rocks upto 12" and water crossings up to 12" with possible currents. Passable mud. Moderate grades to 15 degrees.6" holes. Side hill to 20 degrees. 4WD required. No width problems.Moderate (6)

Quite rocky or deep ruts. Rocks to 12" and frequent. Water crossings may exceed hub depth with strongcurrents. Shelves to 6". Mud may require checking before proceeding. Moderate grades to 20 degrees.Sidehill may approach 30 degrees. 4WD necessary and second attempts may be required with stock vehicles.Caution may be required with wider vehicles.Moderate (7)

Rocks frequent and large, 12" and may exceed hub height. Holes frequent or deep (12"). Shelves to 9". Mud8" deep and may be present on uphill sections. Grades to 25 degrees and sidehill to 30 degrees. Watercrossings to 18" and may have strong currents. 1-1/2 vehicles wide. 4WD required. Driver experience helpful.

NOTE: The rating of a trail can and willchange based on a variety of factorssuch as weather, snow / mud, and timeof year. Please evaluate each trail andobstacle before attempting anythingyou’re not comfortable with.

Photo by Michael Scully

http://www.fppstudios.com

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ther

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no

limit

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far

you

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see

from

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top

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clim

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vant

age

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amaz

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your

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leg

of th

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Pas

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lso

know

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mos

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lleng

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trails

in

the

San

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rate

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ends

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for

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Sum

mit

in J

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trail

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seve

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art!

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ta

ken,

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river

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your

tim

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d lis

ten

to

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sum

mit

of R

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ts n

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s st

retc

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look

dow

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asce

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of R

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a n

umbe

r of

hai

rpin

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cur

ves.

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from

Si

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to O

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of

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m O

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to S

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perc

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hig

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orig

in o

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e na

me

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ion

Dol

lar

Hig

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is

disp

uted

. Th

ere

are

seve

ral

lege

nds

of it

s or

igin

from

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mill

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mile

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build

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20's

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orig

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of t

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toll

road

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co

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and

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1880

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to b

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railr

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bui

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Railr

oad

nort

h fro

m S

ilver

ton

over

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ss t

o re

ach

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lucr

ativ

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inin

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stric

ts a

roun

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ter

min

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Alba

ny ju

st e

ight

mile

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uth

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early

192

0's,

the

orig

inal

toll

road

was

reb

uilt

at c

onsi

dera

ble

cost

and

bec

ame

the

pres

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day

US

550.

Tod

ay th

e en

tire

rout

e is

par

t of t

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kyw

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ceni

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way

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over

ing

port

ions

of

road

tha

t ha

ve

aval

anch

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utes

abo

ve th

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There are three main types of communication that will be used a the FJSummit: CB's (Primarily), FRS radios, and HAM radios. When possible, aHAM operator with a CB will be within range of all trail run groups. Radiocommunications are not required for the event but do add to theexperience by allowing you to communicate with the other FJs in your trailgroup. CB Radio:

CB radio transmits at 4 watts and uses AM frequencies. CB is probably themost common form of civilian radio communication, although FRS iscommon as well. AM frequencies usually are subject to greater noiseinterference than FM frequencies. No license is required. FRS Radio:

FRS radio transmits at .5 watts and therefore has limited range. FRSradios are cheap and easy to use and are good for communication within your FJ trail group. No license is required.HAM Radio:

HAM radio (aka Amateur Radio) transmits at 5-100 watts for handheld and mobile units and therefore has greaterrange. HAM radio uses FM frequencies for clear audio. It has the advantage of using repeaters, which are devices thatlisten for and repeat a radio signal giving even greater range. You can also use HAM without repeaters, this is known asSimplex. A license is required to operate a HAM radio.

FJ Summit CommunicationsQuick Reference

CB & FRS Radios

-Summit Channel: 07

-Trail Leaders set for each run

HAM Radios

-Simplex: 147.555

-Primary Repeater: Engineer Mountain

-Alternate Repeater: Buffalo Mt

Best Western Emergency Number

-970-123-4556

Police / Fire / Emergency

-Dial 911

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About FJ Summit.org, Inc.For the third year, FJSummit.org, Inc. a Texas not for profitcorporation, is promoting the 2009 FJSummit event. Its mission is toprovide fun, camaraderie and introduce Toyota FJ Cruiserenthusiasts, their families and friends, to the beautiful landscapeand challenging trails surrounding Ouray Colorado. FJSummit.org’sCo-Directors are made up of like-minded FJCruiserForums.commembers who are dedicated to responsible off-road adventures,safety, charity, and good times.

Bringing together Attendees, Sponsors and local Ourayorganizations, FJSummit has proven to be an annual Summerhighpoint, not only for FJ Cruiser owners, but the Ouray communityas well. Annually, FJSummit.org,Inc. has contributed part of it’srevenue to several organizations including Ouray Mountain Rescue, Ouray Police, Ouray Fire, and TreadLightly, an organization promoting responsible off roading. This year FJSummit was proud to distribute 2scholarships to deserving Ouray HS Seniors.

TheNOOKIE

Seth Kovanic, Co-Director. Colorado native, official FJSummit Sponsor Liaison, Webmaster, Nerd, and Kim’sFiancé (they’re getting married!). Sporting a (chicken) Yellow FJ, and, now that he has permanent residencein El Paso, TX, has finally gotten a lift kit. An Information Manager, says he maintains a billion pageuniversity website likely created with tools developed by Al Gore. Favorite food: Beer ( “Beer is a food right?”)

T2Cruiser

Tim Terleski, Co-Director. Dallas, TX based, Colorado dreamer. Business Manager, retired Axe-Man, still theTeam Curmudgeon (but has better drugs now), and proudly claimed the title last year as FJSummitSpokesmodel. He thinks he has proven 4WD is an unnecessary bother and continues to sink money into hisFJC PreRunner. An Industrial Designer, you can blame him for many of the coach class airline seats you sitin. Ideal Vehicle: 1962 Dodge Polaris Wagon, Favorite pastime: Sailing (how could it be 4WD offroading? Hedoesn’t own one)

StowawayScout

Ty! Boyack Colorado based (but wishes helived in Texas) Trailblazer, Trailmaster,Permit Gatherer, Forest Service liaison,most eloquent Note Taker, Music lover anda guy that NEVER has a negative thing tosay ( he sure makes up for T2). An FJCruiser wannabe, Ty! sticks with the onlyvehicle he has ever owned, anInternational Scout II. Quite the catch, wehope to fix him up this year with a “ HotChics w/ FJ” so he can continue on withthe Scout. . Ideal vehicle: Uh, …Scout.Ideal Dinner guests: Mr. International andMr. Harvester .

No need to be in a hurry

Photo by Kristin Kritz

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Remember, we would not be able to put this event on without the sponsors for the FJ Summit. They not onlydonate the items for the fabulous year after year, but they donate their time, money and energy ensuring wehave a great Summit. When you see a sponsor, please remember to thank them for all they’ve done. Theyare the ones who make the Summit what it is.

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Sponsors:

FJSummit.org, Inc. sends a BIG thanks all the terrific peoplewho contribute their valuable time and spirited effort,including (we’ll forget someone…) Frank B. at TRD, all of ourgenerous Sponsors, The City of Ouray CO, Ouray Police andFire Departments, Residents and Businesses of Ouray, US

Forest Service, BLM, Ouray Mountain Rescue, The Toyota Trail Teams (bring em back Toyota!), Shane & Angiefrom FJC Magazine, Ryan from Best Western, Volhoo (Vince) our resident ink man, Meridith plays the numbers,Kristin and Halleygirl our ace hawkers. Also thanks to Kim for putting up with Seth, Volunteer Trail Leaders,Tailgunners and the many FJSummit OFF ROADIES who contribute to the community, goodwill and success of the2009 FJSummit!

Additional special thanks to Jared for his special efforts in trail organization, to Graham Jacksonfrom Overland Training, Bill Burke from BB’s 4-wheel America and Todd Pope from Expeditioneers forcontributing valuable presentations and sharing their knowledge.

And thanks to former CoDirector Jason Gottlieb (Bostonian1976), for getting this started. Jason’stwo years of service, hard work and creativity helped to make the FJSummit what it is today! We offer him bestwishes and continued success in his future endeavors.

Last but not least, kudos and special thanks to Phil Stetson, TRDParts4U who’s hard work,inspiration, keen knowledge and good humor helped keep this ship afloat in perilous seas and calm waters. Weare grateful for his dedicated hard work, friendship and generosity. We were going to honor him as our 2009“fifth Beatle”, but he’s a Pink Floyd fan. So he is this year’s “Syd Barrett” (Is that a complement???)Tread Lightly! Y’all!

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Over the last two years the FJ Summit community has come together to enjoy the “Switzerland of America”,Ouray Colorado. This year on July 15th-19th we will once again converge on this quiet mountain town. Ourfestivities would not be possible without the help from the local and county municipalities of Ouray. We want tothank the Police and County Sherriff departments. We also want to thank the Fire Department, EMT, as well asthe Mayor’s Office and the Ouray Chamber of Commerce. We also would not be able to do the things we dowithout the help of Ouray Mountain Rescue. Our thanks also go out to all the small business in Ouray. Withouttheir help and cooperation, we would not be able to have a spectacular Summit each and every year.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN YOU ARE IN TOWN:

There are a couple of things we would like everyone to keep in mind when you are in and around Ouray.

• Once you have you FJ Summit registration sticker on your windshield you will be a representative of the FJSummit community. We ask that everyone behave as you would in your own home town.

• Make sure you watch your speed while in town. Its 25 mph on Main St. and 15 mph on all side streets. Youcan walk from one end of town to the other within 5 minutes, so consider parking and walking as opposed todriving around town.

• This is the “busy season” for Ouray, so keep in mind we will not be the only ones in town. Please becourteous to all people you meet. Many are there for a quiet mountain get-away – please minimize yourimpact by keeping stereos and engine noise low while in tow.

• Make sure you visit all the shops and eateries in town. There is an eclectic group of shops and food, somake sure you get a chance to sample them all.

• The Best Western is the Summit Headquarters. While around the area, there will be a wide variety of peoplerunning around including children and dogs. Please use those mirrors and keep your eyes open!

• The side roads in Ouray are public/private roads. Make sure you do not block roadways and driveways withyour FJ. If you aren’t sure if it’s public or private, make sure to ask!

• Ouray Colorado is located at 7800 feet above sea level. The trails which you drive on can go up severalthousand feet higher. If you havenever been up at that altitude, or ifyou are coming from an area whichis at or close to sea level, be sureto drink plenty of fluids and doeverything you can to help yourbody acclimate to the altitude.Also, when consuming alcoholicbeverages, remember that yourbody will have an increasedreaction to alcohol, so please beaware of what and how much youconsume.

• Remember to use the FJ wave atall times!

Tips for Having a Great Time

Photo by Mark Wilkinson aka DoWork

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• Remember to conduct yourself in a kind and courteous manner. You will not be the only one on thetrails during this time of year so keep an eye out for hikers, photographers and other 4-wheel drivevehicles.

• REMEMBER: VEHICLES TRAVELING UP HILL HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY, but use common sense.Sometimes on these narrow shelf roads it is safer to yield your right of way. If you are the first in yourconvoy, tell the yielding vehicle how many are behind you, and remember to smile and wave. Kindness willalways get you farther than rudeness and bad trail educate.

• Slow down when passing hikers or animals as to minimize the dust kicked up, and yield the right of wayto non-motorized travelers on the trail.

• When traveling in a group, always keep the vehicle behind you in your rearview mirror. If you lose sightof them, stop until they catch up.

• Always keep in communication with your trail leader and gunners. If you do not have a radio use handsigns, lights, or horn when necessary.

• Keep pace with the rest of the group; however give the vehicle ahead of you enough room to maneuver.If you need more time to get through an area, make sure the trail leader knows so everyone stays together.

• Make sure you have clear communication with your spotter. If you don’t understand what he or she isasking you to do, stop and ask.

• If you are uncomfortable with any area while driving, please don’t hesitate to ask someone to help you.We are all here to have fun and be safe.

• If you leave your group, make sureyour trail leader knows.

• Tread Lightly! Stay on roads andtrails. Pack it in, Pack it out.

• Come prepared. Make sure youhave all necessary provisions in caseof emergency.

Pougkeepsie Gulch offers a few challenges

Photo by Jared aka 4RnrJ

When On The Trails: