KobayashiMaru
06-09-2010, 08:01 AM
Hey guys!
Well it's not for sure on, but it's in the planning stages. If it goes down, it'll be in Sept.
I'm not only planning on going, but I'm also helping plan the event. I'm wondering if anyone wants to convoy?
It's usually a two day event and it's for VWs and Audis only...
Sat: We arrive in Salida, set up camp (for the out-doorsy types. There is a free campsite) or check in to our hotel/motels, then we meet the other VeeDubs/Audis for a show & shine and BBQ at the park.
Sun: The Cruise. The route is traditionally kept secret.
It's pick-your-own-pace... Some guys will floor it the first chance they get. Others won't. Some guys the last year I went (2008) were cruising at 140+ mph (so if you have a fuzz-buster, better bring it).
Don't worry about getting lost. The route isn't usually very complex, and there are checkpoints along the way so the slower cars can catch up. Also, the faster cars will usually flip around and come back to check on their slower counterparts.
The cruise will take us on a large loop around Salida, CO and the surrounding areas, Including over Monarch Pass (the Continental Divide), and through some breathtaking autum Colorado Rockies scenery...
After the cruise, we arrive back in Salida and head off for food and beer at the local pub.
It's a blast. I swear. And it never really gets too much attention (last year had only 3 cars come), so I'm trying to drum up some attendees.
There will most likely be free event shirts to anyone who pre-registers.
Let me know if you might be interested. I'll keep y'all informed, and/or you can follow it yourself here (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4901607-2010-Kolorado-Treffen&p=66134685#post66134685)
Some pics of 2008:
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/insyderz808/Kolorado%20Treffen%202008/100_2145.jpg
Mid Checkpoint. I know... There are no aircooled here. But It is not a watercooled only event. Air is welcome.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/insyderz808/Kolorado%20Treffen%202008/100_2109.jpg
My puppy, Duncan (don't have him anymore), sitting on the Divide. The only time he ever listened lol...
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/insyderz808/Kolorado%20Treffen%202008/100_2070-1.jpg
Babs (my old Mk2 Golf), and Corra (my buddy Evan's Corrado) by the river @ the free campgrounds the evening before.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/insyderz808/Kolorado%20Treffen%202008/100_2168.jpg
Proof that some kids can't be trusted with sporty cars. lol. Hope no cops see this :laugh:
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/insyderz808/Kolorado%20Treffen%202008/100_2170.jpg
Final checkpoint before heading back into Salida.
Well it's not for sure on, but it's in the planning stages. If it goes down, it'll be in Sept.
I'm not only planning on going, but I'm also helping plan the event. I'm wondering if anyone wants to convoy?
It's usually a two day event and it's for VWs and Audis only...
Sat: We arrive in Salida, set up camp (for the out-doorsy types. There is a free campsite) or check in to our hotel/motels, then we meet the other VeeDubs/Audis for a show & shine and BBQ at the park.
Sun: The Cruise. The route is traditionally kept secret.
It's pick-your-own-pace... Some guys will floor it the first chance they get. Others won't. Some guys the last year I went (2008) were cruising at 140+ mph (so if you have a fuzz-buster, better bring it).
Don't worry about getting lost. The route isn't usually very complex, and there are checkpoints along the way so the slower cars can catch up. Also, the faster cars will usually flip around and come back to check on their slower counterparts.
The cruise will take us on a large loop around Salida, CO and the surrounding areas, Including over Monarch Pass (the Continental Divide), and through some breathtaking autum Colorado Rockies scenery...
After the cruise, we arrive back in Salida and head off for food and beer at the local pub.
It's a blast. I swear. And it never really gets too much attention (last year had only 3 cars come), so I'm trying to drum up some attendees.
There will most likely be free event shirts to anyone who pre-registers.
Let me know if you might be interested. I'll keep y'all informed, and/or you can follow it yourself here (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4901607-2010-Kolorado-Treffen&p=66134685#post66134685)
Some pics of 2008:
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/insyderz808/Kolorado%20Treffen%202008/100_2145.jpg
Mid Checkpoint. I know... There are no aircooled here. But It is not a watercooled only event. Air is welcome.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/insyderz808/Kolorado%20Treffen%202008/100_2109.jpg
My puppy, Duncan (don't have him anymore), sitting on the Divide. The only time he ever listened lol...
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/insyderz808/Kolorado%20Treffen%202008/100_2070-1.jpg
Babs (my old Mk2 Golf), and Corra (my buddy Evan's Corrado) by the river @ the free campgrounds the evening before.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/insyderz808/Kolorado%20Treffen%202008/100_2168.jpg
Proof that some kids can't be trusted with sporty cars. lol. Hope no cops see this :laugh:
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/insyderz808/Kolorado%20Treffen%202008/100_2170.jpg
Final checkpoint before heading back into Salida.