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Colorado Snowcat Jamboree !!!!
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Aaron Tucker
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We almost always trailer our cats out unless there is a breakdown .
I suppose if you really wanted to you could park your cat at on the hill and then get a ride with me or another to the parking lot . The forest rangers don't like us to leave anything in the parking lot because they have to plow at night and in the morning .
nikos
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Red130
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I didn't mean to imply we wouldn't have good snow for the Jamboree. We skied up in the northern part of the Sawatch Range last week, which has noticeably less snow than the Vail Pass area, and it was decent. It is really the southwest portion of the state that is suffering.
Last year the snowpack at our place was a little above average with quite a bit of wind and I was fighting every few days to keep our driveway open. This year we have nothing. (Literally no snow at all!)
Last year on Feb. 3:
Last year the snowpack at our place was a little above average with quite a bit of wind and I was fighting every few days to keep our driveway open. This year we have nothing. (Literally no snow at all!)
Last year on Feb. 3:
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hey hey T Addict, you missed a grand clowder and even better snow cat chowder. might just have to head out for the vintage machine get together this month, if the snow keeps disappearing like is, best to fly into boston and rent a car?
Aaron Tucker
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no worries my friend .
Aaron Tucker
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thanks of Pb130 (Dave)
here is an avalanche that occurred on the back side of Ptarmigan. I would encourage anyone that plans on Skiing/snowboarding at the Jamboree make sure that you bring your beacon,probe and shovel. I have been first response when this whole bowl slid taking Mark Mcarrens life in 2013 and its no joke.
http://avalanche.state.co.us/caic/acc/acc_report.php?accfm=inv&acc_id=650
here is an avalanche that occurred on the back side of Ptarmigan. I would encourage anyone that plans on Skiing/snowboarding at the Jamboree make sure that you bring your beacon,probe and shovel. I have been first response when this whole bowl slid taking Mark Mcarrens life in 2013 and its no joke.
http://avalanche.state.co.us/caic/acc/acc_report.php?accfm=inv&acc_id=650
SO ?
Aaron Tucker
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thought Id let everyone catch their breath after McCall.
But ask and you shall receive.........
Aaron Tucker
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Ill get a write up going tonight with more info.
Aaron Tucker
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The 2018 Colorado Snowcat Jamboree!!
March 16th-18th at Vail and Montezuma CO
This is a 3 day event starting on Friday the 16th at Vail pass. We will be meeting early around 7-730am at the trail heads then heading up to the saddle of Ptarmigan meeting there around 10am. We will do catskiing runs on the front face of ptarmigan and Machine Gun ridge until we can all get to the saddle for a meet and greet/photo. 12pm will be lunch. For lunch everyone is welcome to bring anything to through on the grill, or whatever you would like. I’ll bring more than enough hotdogs and burgers to feed everyone but to each his own. Kegs of beer will be available all day. This is all no charge. We are here to have fun! The second half of the day will be spent exploring all around ptarmigan and catskiing. We will have ski/snowboard competition with Prizes ! Yes Prizes! Spacecraft, Tincup whisky, Thuggie and other event sponsors will be providing tons of swag for the event to hand out as winning prizes. After the competition we will load up at the end of the day. Those who are up for dinner and drinks can meet at the Dillon dam brewery afterwards.
March 17TH Saturday Vail again
We will be meeting at the same time 7-730am at the trail heads then heading up to the saddle of Ptarmigan meeting there around 10am. We will do catskiing runs on the front face of ptarmigan and Machine Gun ridge until we can all get to the saddle. 12pm will be lunch. After lunch we will head over to shrine bowl. The rest of the afternoon will be a number of snowcat events with Prizes. We will have a hill climb completion on both deep powder and hardpack snow. Also a snowcat drag race with prelims, finals and prizes.
March 18th Sunday at Montezuma AKA Little Alaska .
Montuzuam is located next to another world class resort (Keystone)
We will all meet in the back of zuam at 8am in deer Creek (just drive all the way to the end of Montezuma rd). From the lot we will head back top deer creek and into the big bowl . This day will be a free for all trip to go wherever you want. This is going to be a high altitude paly ground right at tree line and above. Serval 14,000+ft peaks line this area like Torey’s peak. From the bowl we can ascend the ridge to summit several peaks. There will also be catskiing available all day and an end of the day raffle for something special.
Vail is $5 for a day pass
Here is a link to check out last year’s event to get an idea of what you’re in for.
http://www.forumsforums.com/3_9/showthread.php?t=75262&highlight=vail&page=9
For lodging I would suggest Comfort Suites. 276 Dillon Ridge Rd, Dillon, CO 80435 (970) 513-0300
Or
La Quinta Inn & Suites. 560 Silverthorne Ln, Silverthorne, CO 80498 laquintasilverthornesummitcounty.com (970) 468-6200
If you are coming Vail Pass trail head Milemarker 190 Interstate 70, Vail, CO 81657. Here is a map link to that point.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...ll=39.52767494992507,-106.21616991108897&z=17
If you want to come to the camp hale side and meet at the saddle of ptarmigan you would be staying in red cliff or Nova guides have huts available. That group will be meeting at the camp hale trail head at this link. There will also be a local by the name of Johnny (mother Tucker) to greet at the camp hale side.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...ll=39.44658729798549,-106.33219690865519&z=17
Anyone thinking of coming from out of state here is a link to register your cat for use on public land in Colorado its $35 and is good for the whole year. You just need proof of ownership (hand written bill of sale).
http://cpw.state.co.us/buyapply/Pages/SnowmobileRegistrations.aspx
Here is some the link to info about Vail pass and the trail system
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whiteriver/recreation/recarea/?recid=40891&actid=89
Here is a link to some info about Montezuma
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montezuma,_Colorado
If anyone has any questions please call me on my Cell 719-650-1901 or ask here.
March 16th-18th at Vail and Montezuma CO
This is a 3 day event starting on Friday the 16th at Vail pass. We will be meeting early around 7-730am at the trail heads then heading up to the saddle of Ptarmigan meeting there around 10am. We will do catskiing runs on the front face of ptarmigan and Machine Gun ridge until we can all get to the saddle for a meet and greet/photo. 12pm will be lunch. For lunch everyone is welcome to bring anything to through on the grill, or whatever you would like. I’ll bring more than enough hotdogs and burgers to feed everyone but to each his own. Kegs of beer will be available all day. This is all no charge. We are here to have fun! The second half of the day will be spent exploring all around ptarmigan and catskiing. We will have ski/snowboard competition with Prizes ! Yes Prizes! Spacecraft, Tincup whisky, Thuggie and other event sponsors will be providing tons of swag for the event to hand out as winning prizes. After the competition we will load up at the end of the day. Those who are up for dinner and drinks can meet at the Dillon dam brewery afterwards.
March 17TH Saturday Vail again
We will be meeting at the same time 7-730am at the trail heads then heading up to the saddle of Ptarmigan meeting there around 10am. We will do catskiing runs on the front face of ptarmigan and Machine Gun ridge until we can all get to the saddle. 12pm will be lunch. After lunch we will head over to shrine bowl. The rest of the afternoon will be a number of snowcat events with Prizes. We will have a hill climb completion on both deep powder and hardpack snow. Also a snowcat drag race with prelims, finals and prizes.
March 18th Sunday at Montezuma AKA Little Alaska .
Montuzuam is located next to another world class resort (Keystone)
We will all meet in the back of zuam at 8am in deer Creek (just drive all the way to the end of Montezuma rd). From the lot we will head back top deer creek and into the big bowl . This day will be a free for all trip to go wherever you want. This is going to be a high altitude paly ground right at tree line and above. Serval 14,000+ft peaks line this area like Torey’s peak. From the bowl we can ascend the ridge to summit several peaks. There will also be catskiing available all day and an end of the day raffle for something special.
Vail is $5 for a day pass
Here is a link to check out last year’s event to get an idea of what you’re in for.
http://www.forumsforums.com/3_9/showthread.php?t=75262&highlight=vail&page=9
For lodging I would suggest Comfort Suites. 276 Dillon Ridge Rd, Dillon, CO 80435 (970) 513-0300
Or
La Quinta Inn & Suites. 560 Silverthorne Ln, Silverthorne, CO 80498 laquintasilverthornesummitcounty.com (970) 468-6200
If you are coming Vail Pass trail head Milemarker 190 Interstate 70, Vail, CO 81657. Here is a map link to that point.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...ll=39.52767494992507,-106.21616991108897&z=17
If you want to come to the camp hale side and meet at the saddle of ptarmigan you would be staying in red cliff or Nova guides have huts available. That group will be meeting at the camp hale trail head at this link. There will also be a local by the name of Johnny (mother Tucker) to greet at the camp hale side.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...ll=39.44658729798549,-106.33219690865519&z=17
Anyone thinking of coming from out of state here is a link to register your cat for use on public land in Colorado its $35 and is good for the whole year. You just need proof of ownership (hand written bill of sale).
http://cpw.state.co.us/buyapply/Pages/SnowmobileRegistrations.aspx
Here is some the link to info about Vail pass and the trail system
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whiteriver/recreation/recarea/?recid=40891&actid=89
Here is a link to some info about Montezuma
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montezuma,_Colorado
If anyone has any questions please call me on my Cell 719-650-1901 or ask here.
Aaron Tucker
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Yesterday I received our package from Spacecraft for the Jamboree!We have over 30 items to give away from just Spacecraft. everyone likes free stuff! more to come. Be there or be square................
mr. a. tucker, sir,
I have always been square, guess, that means, I have to stay home, being square and all...
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I've been working on my SkiDozer 302, really want to get the beast out. I need some help wiring up the batteries and firing up the Cummins for the first time. The 10th or 11th at my shop in Arvada if anyone is interested... If it does not make it for the Jamb I'll be 'stuck' running Aaron's Trooper...
Will continue the effort to get it out sooner or later this season.
Will continue the effort to get it out sooner or later this season.
Aaron Tucker
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Dave I believe that the bridge is 12ft wide.
Aaron Tucker
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mr. a. tucker, sir,
I have always been square, guess, that means, I have to stay home, being square and all...
Square? like a square nose freighter ? :th_lmao:
Hautesnow
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Assume you mean the steel bridge east of the Camp Hale pull off (parking area). Un less they have replaced it recently, it was definitely plenty wide enough for 10' cats a few years ago. Another route over the river, is to follow the river north from that bridge a short distance where the road from Pando crosses the river (a very wide culvert crossing here) and east heads directly up Resolution Road to Vail Pass over Ptarmigan Pass.
Aaron Tucker
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I am working on our Colorado Snowcat Jamboree sticker now I was thinking about 60-70 should do it ?
I have over 60 big stickers from spacecraft to also give away.
I have over 60 big stickers from spacecraft to also give away.
Aaron Tucker
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Sean text me what you have and we can collaborate on it.
Aaron Tucker
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Alright it looks like Sean will be producing shirts for the jamboree and ill handle the stickers. Thanks for the help Sean!
Aaron Tucker
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Aaron Tucker
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I Had a Conversation with Tincup Whisky yesterday. They are going to provide me tons of Swag for the jamboree ! They said they would have tee-shirts,hats and tons of free samples. Ill also be giving away bottles of tincup to the competition winners.
Come one Come all to the Colorado Snowcat Jamboree!
Come one Come all to the Colorado Snowcat Jamboree!
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Aaron Tucker
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Snowcat found and the news story mentioned the snowcat Jamboree.
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/03/12/snow-cat-minturn-snow/
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/03/12/snow-cat-minturn-snow/
Aaron Tucker
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Snowcat found and the news story mentioned the snowcat Jamboree.
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/03/12/snow-cat-minturn-snow/
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/03/12/snow-cat-minturn-snow/