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Leno

Leno

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Lindenhurst Il
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USA
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2008 phazer 151
myself and IFlyEm are looking to plan a trip to Cooke City we are looking for some input on to who would like to join us and when would be the best time to take this trip. we are try to get it all figured out soon so we can all get the time off of work and get a guide for out there so any input would be great if you have any questions please contact me about it thanks everyone
 

Lets do it!!!!

Planning for sometime in Feb or March.

Just want as many people to come as possible. If all goes well I am picking up my new truck on Monday (2011 F-350 diesel CrewCab). So I can take 4 people.I have a 3 place trailer but will tow someones 4 place or 6 place.

If you are interested let us know and indicate when you can go!
 
we are guessing that we will average 11 to 13 mpg pulling a 4place trailer and at 11 mpg fuel cost will be $374.85 one way.
 
I will be looking for tracks. Not sure which one yet. Never been out west. Cooke looked pretty sweet. We would either hook up with some locals or get a guide for the first couple days at least to show us around. Can't take mountain riding lightly.

The destination is negotiable. Personally I would like to hit some back country and bowls. Maybe some high marking. Not sure how much of that I will be able to do with a 144 though. We'll see.

Winter park or Rabbit Ears, CO are other options. A lot of deep but not so much steep. We are definitely open for suggestions!
 
How long are you planning to be out there? I have only been out west once with a guide and rode for three days, I will say that three days was plenty for my first time but anywhere from 3-4 riding days is a good start. The best day for us was the last day, there were only us (3) and the guide and it was a very laid back day with les steep and more open flat area, this was nice because you could really play and work on carving and sled control without having to worry about the F'in sled wanting to go DOWN HILL all day. Is definatly a eye opening experiance for anyone who hasnt rode in the mountains. I went in very open minded and humble but there were times I wanted to give up. Being pitched over the bars 6+ times and diging out all day really kills your spirit. Our guide said he broke us in on the first two days! If I had to do it over again I would probly start on flat open areas and bowls and work to backcountry (tree/hill) stuff the last day or the next trip. I honestly think that Cooke is a bit to technical area to start you learning curve, but I have never been out there just heard stories. I also would highly recomend a AVY class if you havent taken one yet, Engleharts will have one this fall again I believe and I will attend it again to re-learn everything I learned last year. I know there is a place in CO that is owned by a Madison local and have friends that have rode and stayed there, riding out the back door and doing it with a XTX with a 2" chalanger. Johnson sales is sending 5 162 SE sleds out there for rentals as well. I can get more info on that for another option? I am interested but it just comes down to the details and my work schedule.
 
3 - 4 days I am guessing. I hear you on the carving. Thats what I want to get into. Most of us probably shouldn't get into the REALLY technical riding. Just want to get off the beaten path and hit the powder. I will be taking an AVY class. Can't be too knowledgeable! Where in CO?
 
yeah i want to start out a little slow and move my way up. i am riding a 08 phazer with a 151 skid and a 2 1/4 in track
 
Sorry boys but your route into Cooke is wrong. They do not plow that road that comes in from the east. I believe there are 2 options come in from the east but then you'll have to park and sled in. I can't recall the distance but it is significant if you have lots of gear. Or the other option is to head to Livingstone then down into Yellowstone and into Cooke from the west. That is the route we took. It's a nice drive thru the park but it will cost you $25 per vehicle and some time. (THere might be a 3rd option that I am not aware of)

You can rent beacons and probes from several spots in town, we got ours from Bearclaw bob last year. (We bought some now) He has a store attached to the front of the super8. The Exxon also rents them and they sell trail passes as well. I believe passes are $25.

We have found 4 days of riding to be optimal for us. Anymore I think we'd need a day off in there for repairs to sled and body. But I suppose it depends how you ride and how old you are. (we are getting old)

Let me know if you guys need any more info from a flatlanders perspective I kept track of costs and such and they areas that we rode in.
 
thanks for the information i know i am planning on buying a beacon and i have a probe already. thanks for the heads up on the dirrection in glad we found that out now
 
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