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Webster Pass 040925

September 25, 2004 by Monica

Webster Pass

Trail Run on September 25, 2004
Report and photos by Monica I., Trail Leader
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Monica I.
Red 2010 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Mike V.
Blue 2000 Jeep Cherokee
Jon G.
Khaki 2003 Jeep Wrangler
Landon S.
Blue 1998 Jeep Cherokee
Jed P.
Green 1998 Jeep Wrangler
Bob S.
Green 1997 Jeep Wrangler
Steve G.
Gold 1999 Chevrolet Blazer
Ed C.
Blue 1977 Jeep CJ-7
Perry S.
Purple 1994 Ford Explorer
Gary R.
Yellow 1978 Jeep CJ-7
Rod S.
Blue 1999 Jeep Cherokee
Eric B.
Green 2000 Jeep Wrangler
Mark F.
Blue 2002 Jeep Wrangler
Daniel C.
Brown 1988 Ford Bronco II
Iavor K.
Brown 2000 Jeep Wrangler
Ladd G.
Green 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Mike C.
Red 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

It was only September but there was so much snow on the trail that we couldn't make it over the pass. We wanted to run Red Cone but there was just too much snow. We made it to the base of the Webster Pass switchbacks where we had lunch in about six inches of snow as our scouting party tried to get a little further. It was just too snowy, but we still had a blast playing in the first snow of the season.

There were 17 vehicles but on this trail that really isn't too many. It made for a great group of people all day, with lots of visiting. We aired down and we could see the mountains in front of us pretty covered with snow so our plan to run Red Cone was already looking like it might not happen.

When we got to the trailhead there was already mud and an inch or so of snow, so we decided at that point that we would try Webster Pass instead. We started up the trail and it wasn't long before we were in much more snow.

Everyone did really well and no one had any issues on the way up. Even the bridge didn't give us any trouble. When we got to the large area at the base of Red Cone and before the switchbacks leading up to Webster Pass we stopped for lunch. It was sunny and not very cold so everything was getting a little slushy, making it even more difficult. Quite a few people stopped and couldn't get going again, ending up momentarily stuck.

Rather than take our whole group up the switchbacks where it is extremely difficult to turn around, a scouting party went up instead. Bob, Gary and Ed slowly and carefully made their way up, but didn't get too far before a drift was crossing the trail. Bob tried to drive over it but ended up sliding dangerously close to the edge. He worked his way safely off of it but that was it for our scouting party. They slowly backed down the trail.

While they were scouting the rest of us were playing in the snow. It was fun to just drive around in, so we all took turns cruising around what used to be a campfire.

When our group was together again we made our way down the trail. We still had lots of daylight left so we decided to air up a little and run over to Slaughterhouse Gulch (which didn't have any snow on it, surprisingly). Even though we didn't make it through it was still a great time!

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Reports from Other Days: 4

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August 23, 2003

Led by Monica I.
This trail turned out to be more scenic and more fun than we had hoped! The views from the bottom of Red Cone made it seem even bigger, and the bridge gave almost everyone a little trouble. It was wet and sloppy, with logs moving all over the place. It…
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