The biggest 4x4 event in Western Colorado will start with trail runs on May 30th. The three days of trails will be followed by the Offroad Show in Grand Junction, on Saturday, June 2nd, and the desert clean up on Sunday the 3rd of June. The Grand Mesa Jeep Club will be working hard to organize the outstanding event. The trial runs are under permit from the Grand Junction BLM field office, covering the areas of Montrose, and Rangely, and Grand Junction. The permit also works with the Moab field office, and the Grand Junction Forest Service field office.
If you, or someone you know wants to be part of the event, you must pre-register. We need your name, names of passengers, information about your vehicle, and your e-mail address. We will be sending out a registration form, but for now, e-mail your information to the Grand Mesa Jeep Club at grandmesajeepclub@gmail.com
This year we need to cover the cost of the BLM permit, so each applicant will need to send in $25.00 per person to cover those expenses to the Grand Mesa Jeep Club at GMJC, P.O. box 4915, Grand Junction, Colorado , 81502
This year we will offer trails for stock vehicles, and every tire size up from there. You will be on the trail with vehicles built similar to your own. We will cover one trail a day for 3 days in a row in each class of tire size. Some trails are scenic, some explore the backcountry, some are challenging, some are extreme.
You are responsible for your lunch, and housing, but we will have some reduced rate opportunities available. We will feed the group at a cook out each evening. Camping spots are available too.
Your vehicle requirements, are, a valid registration, or OHV sticker, and insurance.
We are limited to a certain number of rigs each day, so applications are first come first serve. The members of the Grand Mesa Jeep Club will have first consideration, then alumni from the last two years of Rock Junction, then members of the Colorado 4 Wheel Drive association, Then everyone else, until we fill up.
You can ask questions at the meeting, by email, or talk to Jeff, Dale, or Wally. If you know someone who went last year ask them if they had a great time. The event is growing each year, and is fast becoming the must attend event of the summer. Sign up now, the sooner the better. We need applications in by April 17th. We will see you on the trail.
The club started in the 60s with a bunch of guys who used to take their old flat fenders out and explore the mining roads that spider web the mesas, deserts and canyons of this area. These days we face trail closures and land grabs by organizations with members who have never, and will never see the land they are trying to “protect” from explores like us. We appreciate the great outdoors and love it with a passion. Our goal is to protect the land and still see as much of it as we can. Be it a challenging trail or a scenic trip, or a little of both, we are up for it. We take care of the land, each other, and have a lot of fun doing it. The club is made up of a diverse group of off-roaders in a diverse group of vehicles. We have people who have been wheeling for over 40 years and people who have recently taken up the sport. We have restored classic Jeeps and Toyotas, and, also, full blown custom built hardcore rock buggies. The common thread is we love to wheel, don’t want to see trail closures, above all, we love to have fun. There are three main reasons to be in a club like this one. One: The social aspect of being with people who like the same things you do, and a family friendly atmosphere. Two: Having people to go with. It is always safer, and more fun, to have people with you in the back country. Three: To protect the continued use of the existing trails and roads which have been used to explore and gain access to the backcountry. I hope to see you on the trail. Jeff Bates GMJC President 2011
The Grand Mesa Jeep Club, incorporated in 1962, is the second oldest Jeep club in Colorado. Currently we have approximately 50 active members. It is an organization of four wheel drive vehicle owners who strive to promote the three “R’s” of four-wheeling: Recreation for the family Respect for other land users’ rights Responsibility for protecting the environment
Meetings address current and future club activities including trips and social functions. Periodically, guest speakers address the membership about land use issues, vehicle and product information, and community issues.
Four-wheel drive trips (day and overnight) happen on a monthly basis, camping, trail building and maintenance, BBQs, community service projects, annual Show n’ Shine/Swap Meet.
$50.00 per year. New Members receive vehicle safety and maintenance information, trail ratings, club regulations, vehicle decal, and the monthly GMJC Newsletter.
Individuals interested in joining the club may be placed on an “inquiry” mailing list for three months. During this time they may attend meetings and monthly trips as guests of the club. To apply to be a member, click here.
Members drive a number of different vehicle types; everything from stock to modified. Trail ratings are provided before each trip. It is recommended that each vehicle have front and rear tow hooks, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and a “CB” radio.
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PO Box 4915
Grand Junction,
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Jeff Bates |
President |
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Dale Znamenacek |
Vice President |
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Ross Gillespie |
Treasurer |
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Mary Burns |
Secretary |
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Chuck Burns |
Board |
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Roy Joseph |
Board |
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Tyrone Lofton |
Board |
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Cody Lange |
Board |
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Kurtis Houston |
Historian |
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Dave McCollough |
Trip Committee Chair |
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Mary Burns |
Social Committee Chair |
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Pam Johnson |
Off-Road Show Chair |
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