COS's Annual Labor Day Outting:

COSXJFAN · 09-16-2009, 02:05 PM

We headed up to Taylor Park for our annual Labor Day camping wheeling trip. We had intentions of running Taylor Pass to Pearl Pass to Italian Creek road, and back to camp on day 1, and on day 2, we were going to run Scholfield Pass to Crystal City to Lead King Basin......plans changed!! LOL!! We had a few mechanical issues that changed our itinerary!! We only wound up running Taylor and Pearl passes, but they didn't disappoint!! This was the 3rd time we have ran Taylor Pass, so we kinda blazed through it, with only a few shots along the way. Pearl is, in a word, indescribable!! Words nor photos can express the beauty of this area, but I took pictures anyway!! LOL!! I may be adding more when I get the discs from the others in our group this weekend. Here is what I have so far:

The views leaving Buena Vista, heading up Cottonwood Pass are pretty nice!!
You can see an old drive movie theater that is outside of BV:

This one...not so much!! Me on the left, with two good friends, that happen to be brothers:

Stacking up in front of the Taylor Park General Store, before we got to the campsite:

Our campsite, and some views from it:

nick_n_ii · 09-16-2009, 02:12 PM

Very impressive pics like always..

Keep them coming...

COSXJFAN · 09-16-2009, 02:15 PM

Some shots while we were out playing around where we were camping:

Some shots while going through Taylor Pass:

COSXJFAN · 09-16-2009, 02:24 PM

Some shots as we went through Pearl Pass. This is on of the most spectacular places I have ever been, and trust me when I say the pictures due it no justice!!

You'll notice that in a lot of the pictures the leaves are already turning, I have never seen it happen this early in the year!!

This sign was a bit concerning, but the bridge seemed fine, so we crossed. I don't know if it is a joke or what, but I wanted to get a picture of it regardless:

Some shots of a stream & water fall at that bridge, nice!!

COSXJFAN · 09-16-2009, 02:30 PM

More shots going through Pearl Pass:

COSXJFAN · 09-16-2009, 02:37 PM

COSXJFAN · 09-16-2009, 02:42 PM

If you guys see redundant pictures, be patient, this is a lot of pics to share, and it is a major PITA to really see which ones are which on my PB page. I'll be going through these posts to proof all of them, and getting it all fixed up if I find anything. Enjoy!!

djlarroc · 09-16-2009, 04:16 PM

Damn COS. Those pictures are BA!!

JakeWI · 09-16-2009, 05:01 PM

Those pictures are great! I cant wait to be back in CO around early June this coming summer. Do you need anything extra to camp out there or was that a designated camp site?

COSXJFAN · 09-16-2009, 05:21 PM

Glad you guys like the pictures, it was a great trip!! We always camp in the national forests. We do not like to camp in established camp areas, too many people to annoy us, and vise versa!! LOL!! Besides, it's free to camp on NF land, and as long as you follow the rules, leave no trace, and all is good!!

nick_n_ii · 09-16-2009, 05:47 PM

We may have to plan a trip for all us Easterners to head out there..

I know I'm working details out for getting out there next summer for 2 weeks..

claygrassmann · 09-16-2009, 06:44 PM

dude thats gorgeous im really hoping to get stationed at fort carson, maybe you should show me around if i get to go there

nick_n_ii · 10-02-2009, 08:19 PM

Another take on COS's pics.. (it was ok'd by him..)

+ YouTube Video

Skreed · 10-02-2009, 08:30 PM

Man how beautiful....I enjoy wheeling here in the east tons of fun....But to put together a trip like that, wheeling, scenery, camping, etc etc would be amazing. Some of the trip reports from people in the west are epic journeys that cover hundreds of miles. Just can;t find that around here.

COSXJFAN · 10-03-2009, 08:43 AM

WOW Nick, that was sweet!! Thanks!!

09-16-2009, 02:05 PM	#1
COSXJFAN BROWN CHICKEN, BROWN COW! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,780 My Photos 1987 Wagokee Year: 1987 Wagokee Engine: 4.0 Renny Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: NP 242 HD drive shaft Front Axle: HP non-C.A.D. Dana 30 w/ 4.88s (locked) Rear Axle: Dana 44 w/ 4.88s (locked) Tires: 33X12.5-15 Pro Comp MTs Lift Specifications: Hodgepodge 6.5 front 5.5 rear Misc Accessories: custom 2.5" exhaust, cold air intake, homebrew bumpers & armor, winch	COS's Annual Labor Day Outting: We headed up to Taylor Park for our annual Labor Day camping wheeling trip. We had intentions of running Taylor Pass to Pearl Pass to Italian Creek road, and back to camp on day 1, and on day 2, we were going to run Scholfield Pass to Crystal City to Lead King Basin......plans changed!! LOL!! We had a few mechanical issues that changed our itinerary!! We only wound up running Taylor and Pearl passes, but they didn't disappoint!! This was the 3rd time we have ran Taylor Pass, so we kinda blazed through it, with only a few shots along the way. Pearl is, in a word, indescribable!! Words nor photos can express the beauty of this area, but I took pictures anyway!! LOL!! I may be adding more when I get the discs from the others in our group this weekend. Here is what I have so far: The views leaving Buena Vista, heading up Cottonwood Pass are pretty nice!! You can see an old drive movie theater that is outside of BV: This one...not so much!! Me on the left, with two good friends, that happen to be brothers: Stacking up in front of the Taylor Park General Store, before we got to the campsite: Our campsite, and some views from it: __________________ STEELER FAN TIL DEATH!!! BAN OWNERS, NOT BREEDS!!! AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS ARE GREAT PETS!!!

09-16-2009, 02:12 PM	#2
nick_n_ii Anti-Obama, Pro-American Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burtchville Twp., MI Posts: 5,242 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: D30 open 3.55's Rear Axle: D44 open 3.55's Tires: 31X10.5-15's Lift Specifications: 4.25" Misc Accessories: CB and custom trimming	Very impressive pics like always.. Keep them coming... __________________ '89 Cherokee Laredo 5" RC lift, 31" GoodYear Authority AT's, NP231 T-case, HD steering, RC double shear track bar, HPD30 and D44 axles... www.adv4x4online.com / www.1stopgamer.com

09-16-2009, 02:15 PM	#3
COSXJFAN BROWN CHICKEN, BROWN COW! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,780 My Photos 1987 Wagokee Year: 1987 Wagokee Engine: 4.0 Renny Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: NP 242 HD drive shaft Front Axle: HP non-C.A.D. Dana 30 w/ 4.88s (locked) Rear Axle: Dana 44 w/ 4.88s (locked) Tires: 33X12.5-15 Pro Comp MTs Lift Specifications: Hodgepodge 6.5 front 5.5 rear Misc Accessories: custom 2.5" exhaust, cold air intake, homebrew bumpers & armor, winch	Part 2: Some shots while we were out playing around where we were camping: Some shots while going through Taylor Pass: __________________ STEELER FAN TIL DEATH!!! BAN OWNERS, NOT BREEDS!!! AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS ARE GREAT PETS!!!

09-16-2009, 02:24 PM	#4
COSXJFAN BROWN CHICKEN, BROWN COW! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,780 My Photos 1987 Wagokee Year: 1987 Wagokee Engine: 4.0 Renny Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: NP 242 HD drive shaft Front Axle: HP non-C.A.D. Dana 30 w/ 4.88s (locked) Rear Axle: Dana 44 w/ 4.88s (locked) Tires: 33X12.5-15 Pro Comp MTs Lift Specifications: Hodgepodge 6.5 front 5.5 rear Misc Accessories: custom 2.5" exhaust, cold air intake, homebrew bumpers & armor, winch	Part 3: Some shots as we went through Pearl Pass. This is on of the most spectacular places I have ever been, and trust me when I say the pictures due it no justice!! You'll notice that in a lot of the pictures the leaves are already turning, I have never seen it happen this early in the year!! This sign was a bit concerning, but the bridge seemed fine, so we crossed. I don't know if it is a joke or what, but I wanted to get a picture of it regardless: Some shots of a stream & water fall at that bridge, nice!! __________________ STEELER FAN TIL DEATH!!! BAN OWNERS, NOT BREEDS!!! AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS ARE GREAT PETS!!!

09-16-2009, 02:30 PM	#5
COSXJFAN BROWN CHICKEN, BROWN COW! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,780 My Photos 1987 Wagokee Year: 1987 Wagokee Engine: 4.0 Renny Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: NP 242 HD drive shaft Front Axle: HP non-C.A.D. Dana 30 w/ 4.88s (locked) Rear Axle: Dana 44 w/ 4.88s (locked) Tires: 33X12.5-15 Pro Comp MTs Lift Specifications: Hodgepodge 6.5 front 5.5 rear Misc Accessories: custom 2.5" exhaust, cold air intake, homebrew bumpers & armor, winch	Part 4: More shots going through Pearl Pass: __________________ STEELER FAN TIL DEATH!!! BAN OWNERS, NOT BREEDS!!! AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS ARE GREAT PETS!!!

09-16-2009, 02:37 PM	#6
COSXJFAN BROWN CHICKEN, BROWN COW! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,780 My Photos 1987 Wagokee Year: 1987 Wagokee Engine: 4.0 Renny Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: NP 242 HD drive shaft Front Axle: HP non-C.A.D. Dana 30 w/ 4.88s (locked) Rear Axle: Dana 44 w/ 4.88s (locked) Tires: 33X12.5-15 Pro Comp MTs Lift Specifications: Hodgepodge 6.5 front 5.5 rear Misc Accessories: custom 2.5" exhaust, cold air intake, homebrew bumpers & armor, winch	Part 5: __________________ STEELER FAN TIL DEATH!!! BAN OWNERS, NOT BREEDS!!! AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS ARE GREAT PETS!!!

09-16-2009, 02:42 PM	#7
COSXJFAN BROWN CHICKEN, BROWN COW! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,780 My Photos 1987 Wagokee Year: 1987 Wagokee Engine: 4.0 Renny Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: NP 242 HD drive shaft Front Axle: HP non-C.A.D. Dana 30 w/ 4.88s (locked) Rear Axle: Dana 44 w/ 4.88s (locked) Tires: 33X12.5-15 Pro Comp MTs Lift Specifications: Hodgepodge 6.5 front 5.5 rear Misc Accessories: custom 2.5" exhaust, cold air intake, homebrew bumpers & armor, winch	Part 6: If you guys see redundant pictures, be patient, this is a lot of pics to share, and it is a major PITA to really see which ones are which on my PB page. I'll be going through these posts to proof all of them, and getting it all fixed up if I find anything. Enjoy!! __________________ STEELER FAN TIL DEATH!!! BAN OWNERS, NOT BREEDS!!! AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS ARE GREAT PETS!!!

09-16-2009, 04:16 PM	#8
djlarroc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 802 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4:10 w/Truetrac Rear Axle: Ford 8.8 4:10 w/Aussie Tires: 34x105.50 LTB Lift Specifications: 4.5 Rusty's Misc Accessories: Radio Shack CB, skids, sliders, lockers, Rusty's quarter guards, SYE	Damn COS. Those pictures are BA!! __________________ '95 XJ 2DR: Rusty's 4.5", 34x10.50 LTB, 15x7 soft 8, sliders, skids, steering support, Iron Scorpion/JCR, X-Flex, Rusty's quarter guards, Ford 8.8, 4:10, Truetrac front, Aussie rear, Crown SYE

09-16-2009, 05:01 PM	#9
JakeWI CF Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,325 My Photos 1996 Cherokee Year: 1996 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Transmission: auto Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 31x10.5 General Grabber AT2 Lift Specifications: 4.5 RC Misc Accessories: wisconsin plates :), RC quick discos, CB, Rock Crusher Diff. Covers, Tomken Gas Tank Skid, More	Those pictures are great! I cant wait to be back in CO around early June this coming summer. Do you need anything extra to camp out there or was that a designated camp site? __________________ 1993 Cherokee (R.I.P) 4.5 Rough Country 5speed 31x 10.5 x15 Dick Cepek Radial FC-II 1996 Cherokee/ 4.5 Rough Country/ 31" General Grabber AT2/ RockCrusher diff covers/ Tomken Gas Tank Skid/CB/ Steering box brace/ GTX hood vents/ Wisconsin Plates/soon to finish-homebrew rockrails and bumpers. Project Northwoods http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/project-northwoods-3541/

09-16-2009, 05:21 PM	#10
COSXJFAN BROWN CHICKEN, BROWN COW! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,780 My Photos 1987 Wagokee Year: 1987 Wagokee Engine: 4.0 Renny Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: NP 242 HD drive shaft Front Axle: HP non-C.A.D. Dana 30 w/ 4.88s (locked) Rear Axle: Dana 44 w/ 4.88s (locked) Tires: 33X12.5-15 Pro Comp MTs Lift Specifications: Hodgepodge 6.5 front 5.5 rear Misc Accessories: custom 2.5" exhaust, cold air intake, homebrew bumpers & armor, winch	Glad you guys like the pictures, it was a great trip!! We always camp in the national forests. We do not like to camp in established camp areas, too many people to annoy us, and vise versa!! LOL!! Besides, it's free to camp on NF land, and as long as you follow the rules, leave no trace, and all is good!! __________________ STEELER FAN TIL DEATH!!! BAN OWNERS, NOT BREEDS!!! AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS ARE GREAT PETS!!!

09-16-2009, 05:47 PM	#11
nick_n_ii Anti-Obama, Pro-American Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burtchville Twp., MI Posts: 5,242 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: D30 open 3.55's Rear Axle: D44 open 3.55's Tires: 31X10.5-15's Lift Specifications: 4.25" Misc Accessories: CB and custom trimming	We may have to plan a trip for all us Easterners to head out there.. I know I'm working details out for getting out there next summer for 2 weeks.. __________________ '89 Cherokee Laredo 5" RC lift, 31" GoodYear Authority AT's, NP231 T-case, HD steering, RC double shear track bar, HPD30 and D44 axles... www.adv4x4online.com / www.1stopgamer.com

09-16-2009, 06:44 PM	#12
claygrassmann CF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,129 My Photos 93 Cherokee Year: 93 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: c8.25 27spline Tires: 235/75r15 Lift Specifications: 2 inches Misc Accessories: winch and bumper whelen light on top and high lift mounted on hood and cb radio with 62 inch antenna	dude thats gorgeous im really hoping to get stationed at fort carson, maybe you should show me around if i get to go there __________________ WE DONT FIGHT BECAUSE WE HATE WHAT IS IN FRONT OF US, WE FIGHT BECAUSE WE LOVE WHATS BEHIND US!

10-02-2009, 08:30 PM	#14
Skreed Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillipsburg, NJ Posts: 716 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.ol renix Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: np 242 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: 32" mt's Lift Specifications: 4.5" Misc Accessories: ZJ Steering, Rustys HD trackbar, skyjacker lift, stock skids, RC Shocks, Soild Diff cover	Man how beautiful....I enjoy wheeling here in the east tons of fun....But to put together a trip like that, wheeling, scenery, camping, etc etc would be amazing. Some of the trip reports from people in the west are epic journeys that cover hundreds of miles. Just can;t find that around here. __________________ -Mike 1990 XJ d30/8.25 4.5" lift 32's, ZJ steering, Rusty's HD Trackbar, Solid Diff cover 1999 XJ stock DD

10-03-2009, 08:43 AM	#15
COSXJFAN BROWN CHICKEN, BROWN COW! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,780 My Photos 1987 Wagokee Year: 1987 Wagokee Engine: 4.0 Renny Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: NP 242 HD drive shaft Front Axle: HP non-C.A.D. Dana 30 w/ 4.88s (locked) Rear Axle: Dana 44 w/ 4.88s (locked) Tires: 33X12.5-15 Pro Comp MTs Lift Specifications: Hodgepodge 6.5 front 5.5 rear Misc Accessories: custom 2.5" exhaust, cold air intake, homebrew bumpers & armor, winch	WOW Nick, that was sweet!! Thanks!! __________________ STEELER FAN TIL DEATH!!! BAN OWNERS, NOT BREEDS!!! AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS ARE GREAT PETS!!!

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