Anyone going to the LR National Rally from SE US area?

[goinsurfin]

Right now, I'm thinking about it but need to act soon.
Is the event that special for me to drive for 3 days and 2,500 miles to Breckenridge from South Florida? Since I don't have the opportunity to drive on mountain terrain on a regular basis, I think it will be awesome! However, is it possible for a mostly stock LR3 with a locking rear differential, to take on most trails without rock sliders and sump guard? Or should I invest in both or one over the other? I'll take recovery gear, portable air, and full spare tire.

I'm open to advice- for gear and especially for those who've participated in the past. thanks.

 

[Skunkape]

Check out a few websites Colorado4x4.org and traildamage.com for lots of information on trails in Co. I do some moderate trails with a stock LR3 w/ HD pacakage and have heard a few scrapes here and there nothing too bad. But what I have found is most trails are marked and the tougher obstacles are often optional with other easier ways to get through or around.

I would say rock sliders and sump protection are not required to have a great time. Good tires are more inportant in dry, rocky conditions out here.

 

[EIGHTLUG]

I'm interested. What dates will the even be held? We're actually moving from Orlando Fl. to Thornton Co. (Just north of Denver) this month.

 

[roverman]

I'm going to google land rover national rally 2011, tell you in a second

 

[roverman]

August 2nd through August 6th. Man, that was easy...

 

[EIGHTLUG]

Yeah I looked it up earlier today. :/ Bummed because our move date is August 13th....