Ducati in the Rockies 2009, The official thread

[ducducgooseme]

more like... how is the head?  Did you get checked out?  That is a pretty hard hit (even for YOUR hard head  )

[Slag]

Made it home last night.  We were not around the group much since we were on the trails all day.  I will bring a bike next year 

Here are a few pics of what we did...

[swampduc]

Matador and I made it home alright yesterday. 24 hrs, 2 drivers, 1 little Toyota Tacoma - that sucked! 
It was great to meet you all, and thanks for all the support. Can't wait to get back out there!

I'll post pics when I get back to Louisiana on Sunday. For now, getting ready to head to Austin for less pleasant stuff 

[Bick]

Matador and I made it home alright yesterday. 24 hrs, 2 drivers, 1 little Toyota Tacoma - that sucked! 
It was great to meet you all, and thanks for all the support. Can't wait to get back out there!

I'll post pics when I get back to Louisiana on Sunday. For now, getting ready to head to Austin for less pleasant stuff 

What happened to Lu?  Is she still sitting on the curb in Ouray?

Glad the three of you made it up.  Look forward to seeing you at DitR '10! - if not before.

[El Matador]

What happened to Lu?  Is she still sitting on the curb in Ouray?

Glad the three of you made it up.  Look forward to seeing you at DitR '10! - if not before.

Lu had some family stuff to attend to in NM. She will be flying in on thursday.

[bonfy]

Hi everyone!  It was fantastic to meet so many new people!  Here is a link to the pictures I posted on the NMMR.  Check out the facebook link, too, in a couple days.  I will have more posted in my album and I'll put a link on the official DiTR 2009 facebook page.

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=17729.msg488365#msg488365

[GAAN]

Made it home last night.  We were not around the group much since we were on the trails all day.  I will bring a bike next year 

Here are a few pics of what we did...

Oh ho ho

I'm bringing my jeep next year

That pic is sick

[fasterblkduc]

Nice 4x4 pics! I was in Big Sky Montana doing the same thing last weekend with my FJ Cruiser. It was my first time on mountain trails so I had some "oh shit" moments when I was on the side of a mountain (like your pic) but in the mud! It was a little scary because one wrong slide in the mud and.............................................................splat!

[fasterblkduc]

Was Wade there? (Rev Millertime) I bumped into him on the way back home at a gas station in S. Dakota. We didn't talk about the gathering, but I know he was on the road working.......what's up Wade!

[bonfy]

Nice 4x4 pics! I was in Big Sky Montana doing the same thing last weekend with my FJ Cruiser. It was my first time on mountain trails so I had some "oh shit" moments when I was on the side of a mountain (like your pic) but in the mud! It was a little scary because one wrong slide in the mud and.............................................................splat!

I ran into Slag's group at the tailend of Telluride where the road starts climbing.  We were getting shots of Bridal Falls.  How do you like your FJ Cruiser?  I have a '78 FJ40.  It can climb a telephone pole, but my nerves can't take stretches like what is in that photo.  I would have one foot out the door half the time.

[fasterblkduc]

I ran into Slag's group at the tailend of Telluride where the road starts climbing.  We were getting shots of Bridal Falls.  How do you like your FJ Cruiser?  I have a '78 FJ40.  It can climb a telephone pole, but my nerves can't take stretches like what is in that photo.  I would have one foot out the door half the time.

I love it! Thanks for asking...it's one of the new ones. I think that Toyota did it proper justice with this retro design. It drives great and has tons of power. I pull an enclosed trailer with two racebikes and gear with ease. This was my first trip into the mountains with it, and I think that this thing rocks! I'll post up a pic from the trip later.
So how do you like yours?

So, was Wade there? Didn't he help organize this trip?

[Randimus Maximus]

So, was Wade there? Didn't he help organize this trip?

Wade wasn't able to make it this year, unfortunately.

I think the sour economy and some unexpected personal issues kept more than a few people away.

DiTR 2010 is going to be awesome, however! 

[bonfy]

I love it! Thanks for asking...it's one of the new ones. I think that Toyota did it proper justice with this retro design. It drives great and has tons of power. I pull an enclosed trailer with two racebikes and gear with ease. This was my first trip into the mountains with it, and I think that this thing rocks! I'll post up a pic from the trip later.
So how do you like yours?

So, was Wade there? Didn't he help organize this trip?

I love mine.  I have had it since 1990.  It's been up alot of mountains on my climbing adventures.  It is my steed and I'll have it forever.

[DesmoLu]

Yep, I'm just heading back to sweaty Houston now - thankfully I have one compelling reason to go back. The boys braved the long drive back by themselves so that I could spend some time with a sick family member and surprise my dad for his bday so I'm incredibly grateful to them both for that!

As for everyone else, it was awesome meeting you guys. We're planning next year already, want to stay for a whole week next time. Can't wait!!

Btw, I just found out that my dad has actually done that 550 pass into ouray in the winter, before the road was widened, with a full load on his semi. Ya, I feel like a pussy for just doing it in a bike now!

[Bick]

Btw, I just found out that my dad has actually done that 550 pass into ouray in the winter, before the road was widened, with a full load on his semi. Ya, I feel like a pussy for just doing it in a bike now!

It's lots o fun in winter.  (though never done it in a semi)

It gets dark fast after Silverton closes - adding to the fun!