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A little OT, G base in SW Colorado
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Posted 6/5/2006 10:58 AM
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A little OT, G base in SW Colorado

My wife and I have finally managed to aquire a small motel in Ouray Colorado. For this summer it will likely curtail some of my G trail time but the opportunity looks very promising for us. Within the next week we will be closing on the Matterhorn Motel:

http://www.ouraymatterhorn.com/

Since this is our first go 'round in the hospitality industry, this summer will be mostly a learning experience. We would love to see G owners that visit the area stop in and HI! Next summer I intend to sponsor an off road weekend here with the motel as the home base for activities.

We were up on the trails the other day. Still some snow up there but everything should be open in the next two weeks. So, if you are passing through or planning a vacation here, look me up. I always have time to spend talking trails, or talking trucks.
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Posted 6/5/2006 12:40 PM
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Re: A little OT, G base in SW Colorado

Looks like it has a fantastic view! You will be staffing and stocking all summer. Good luck with the venture.

Mark
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Posted 6/5/2006 1:05 PM
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If I come out do I get to take the Unimog out to play
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Posted 6/5/2006 6:35 PM
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Brent, very cool. My Dad's family lived in Ouray when he was young. Best of luck with the new business. We always look for interesting places to stay like that when we are traveling.

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Posted 6/5/2006 8:23 PM
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What is it like that hotel in the Shinning during the winter months? Just get a snow blower for the Mog and stay open year round!
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Posted 6/6/2006 4:30 AM
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RE: A little OT, G base in SW Colorado

Brent - 6/4/2006 4:58 PM

My wife and I have finally managed to aquire a small motel in Ouray Colorado. For this summer it will likely curtail some of my G trail time but the opportunity looks very promising for us. Within the next week we will be closing on the Matterhorn Motel:

http://www.ouraymatterhorn.com/

Since this is our first go 'round in the hospitality industry, this summer will be mostly a learning experience. We would love to see G owners that visit the area stop in and HI! Next summer I intend to sponsor an off road weekend here with the motel as the home base for activities.

We were up on the trails the other day. Still some snow up there but everything should be open in the next two weeks. So, if you are passing through or planning a vacation here, look me up. I always have time to spend talking trails, or talking trucks.


Brent,

Is this place within reach to our intended USA trip? .......tickets, hotel reservation in SLC and the car (LR3) are booked.....the time is coming!

amzimmy
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Posted 6/6/2006 10:22 AM
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Roch207 - 6/5/2006 6:23 PM

What is it like that hotel in the Shinning during the winter months? Just get a snow blower for the Mog and stay open year round!


Well.....there aren't any of those long hallways but...... I think I can do better with snow removal in general in the winter, and yes I use the Mog(with a plow) for that. I also wouldn't want work to interfere too much with my snowmobiling


Amzimmy, I am pretty sure it is right on your route. If you still plan to head south on 550 towards Durango CO, you have to drive right through town. When is the trip?
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Posted 6/6/2006 11:46 AM
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Brent,
The trip will start from SLC on the 26 October '06 and end on the 11 November '06. We will gladly include a visit in your part of the World.

amzimmy
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Posted 6/6/2006 7:48 PM
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We will have plenty of room that time of year. Town is starting to get nice and quiet about then. Winter will be very close, if we aren't buried by then
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Posted 6/7/2006 4:43 AM
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Brent - 6/6/2006 1:48 AM

We will have plenty of room that time of year. Town is starting to get nice and quiet about then. Winter will be very close, if we aren't buried by then :raiseeyebrows:


Will you clear the path for us before we get there? ..........or shall I rather rent a MOG with snow-plough?

amzimmy
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Posted 6/10/2006 4:13 AM
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Congratulations, Brent!...and Good Luck!

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