Road trip advice/recomendations/etc
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JK Newbie
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Road trip advice/recomendations/etc
My girlfriend and I are going on a road trip from Los Angeles to St. Louis and back. Spending most of the time in Az, Co, and Wy.
https://roadtrippers.com/trips/13-st...41fc850e000581
This will be the end of November into December.
What can we expect in the way of road closures/conditions. I plan on having chains and maybe getting my tires siped in St. Louis for the return trip. I will have a winch and the usual recovery gear. Anything else that you locals would recommend? My rig is a stock sport on rubi take offs.
Also always willing to hit the trails and meet some fellow jeepers.
https://roadtrippers.com/trips/13-st...41fc850e000581
This will be the end of November into December.
What can we expect in the way of road closures/conditions. I plan on having chains and maybe getting my tires siped in St. Louis for the return trip. I will have a winch and the usual recovery gear. Anything else that you locals would recommend? My rig is a stock sport on rubi take offs.
Also always willing to hit the trails and meet some fellow jeepers.
JK Freak
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Roads are open unless a major storm hits, Colorado Department of Transportation does a good job keeping roads clear and open in the winter. The exceptions are some high altitude passes are seasonal.
Check http://www.cotrip.org for current conditions.
A decent winter kit includes the following items at a minimum:
Cold weather clothing (coat, hat, winter boots, gloves), tire chains, ice scraper/snowbrush, jumper cables, a shovel, windshield scraper and small broom, flashlight with extra batteries, battery powered radio, water, MRE's or lifeboat survival bars, snack food including energy bars, raisins and mini candy bars, matches and small candles, First aid kit with pocket knife, Necessary medications, blankets or sleeping bag, tow chain or rope, road salt, sand, or cat litter for traction, emergency flares and reflectors, fluorescent distress flag and whistle to attract attention, Cell phone adapter to plug into lighter
Check http://www.cotrip.org for current conditions.
A decent winter kit includes the following items at a minimum:
Cold weather clothing (coat, hat, winter boots, gloves), tire chains, ice scraper/snowbrush, jumper cables, a shovel, windshield scraper and small broom, flashlight with extra batteries, battery powered radio, water, MRE's or lifeboat survival bars, snack food including energy bars, raisins and mini candy bars, matches and small candles, First aid kit with pocket knife, Necessary medications, blankets or sleeping bag, tow chain or rope, road salt, sand, or cat litter for traction, emergency flares and reflectors, fluorescent distress flag and whistle to attract attention, Cell phone adapter to plug into lighter
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JK Newbie
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Roads are open unless a major storm hits, Colorado Department of Transportation does a good job keeping roads clear and open in the winter. The exceptions are some high altitude passes are seasonal. Check http://www.cotrip.org for current conditions. A decent winter kit includes the following items at a minimum: Cold weather clothing (coat, hat, winter boots, gloves), tire chains, ice scraper/snowbrush, jumper cables, a shovel, windshield scraper and small broom, flashlight with extra batteries, battery powered radio, water, MRE's or lifeboat survival bars, snack food including energy bars, raisins and mini candy bars, matches and small candles, First aid kit with pocket knife, Necessary medications, blankets or sleeping bag, tow chain or rope, road salt, sand, or cat litter for traction, emergency flares and reflectors, fluorescent distress flag and whistle to attract attention, Cell phone adapter to plug into lighter
Thanks for the road update link too!
JK Enthusiast
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From: Colorado
Also, Colorado does not require chains for personal vehicles like California.... Only Commercial Vehicles. Mostly because were just better drivers out here... 
I'm kidding, sort of.... That or its because every one out here seems to have a Jeep or a Subaru
I'm kidding, sort of.... That or its because every one out here seems to have a Jeep or a Subaru
JK Freak
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From: Colorado Springs, CO