CRUISE THE ROCKIES
Classed As One Of The Top Cruising Events In America
In early 2001, a group of people got together in Denver Colorado to see if there was enough interest in forming a PT Cruiser club in Colorado. In a matter of a couple of hours and a short cruise in the Denver area, we were hooked and the Colorado PT Cruiser Club was formed. We would meet at a local restaurant for a good meal and a visit with each other about our cruisers and then it was off to go cruising somewhere in the mountains close to where we met for lunch. We enjoyed this so much that we decided to invite everyone from other States to come visit us and let us show them our beautiful State. In June of 2001, we created what we called "Cruise The Rockies", and through web sites around the Country, we invited everyone to come cruise with us. The rest is history. Cruise The Rockies has become one of the best cruiser events in the Country, based on the simple fact of Cruising. Sure, we love to show off our cruisers to everyone, but the best part of Cruise The Rockies is meeting new friends that have the same interest in cars, getting to see old friends from around the Country that have been to previous events, and most of all, to show off the beautiful mountain areas of Colorado. You can say that the Colorado PT Cruiser Club is a travel agent for the State. The second year of Cruise The Rockies was cruising over Independence Pass. While the committee was on our "pre-cruise" check, we were coming over the pass and one of the members said something that has become our motto.
"If You Haven't Cruised Colorado, You Haven't Cruised." There is nothing else like it.
The Rocky Mountains And The PT Cruiser Were Both Made For The Same Reason...
CRUISING
History of Cruise The Rockies
Cruise The Rockies I was our very first Cruise The Rockies and was held in August 2001. We met in Estes Park Colorado on a Friday. On Saturday AM, 38 cruisers were off to cruise through Rocky Mountain National Park, over Trail Ridge Road and down to Winter Park where we spent Saturday night at a ski resort.
Cruise The Rockies II, was held in August 2002, A total of 78 cruisers started at Glenwood Springs Colorado on Friday with a car show in the hotel parking lot and a "pre-cruise" cruise up the Frying Pan River. On Saturday AM we cruised down to Aspen and up over Independence Pass to Copper Mountain where we spent the night and following day in the beautiful Colorado High Country.
Cruise The Rockies III was the beginning of our new plan for Cruise The Rockies. In the earlier events, we met at one place and then cruised to another site where we would spend the night. The problem with this was that you had to unpack for the day then repack for the cruise and then unpack again that night. We decided to have a base area where we could stay and then do multiple cruises from that area. Based in Colorado Springs, we had a cruiser show in the parking lot of the hotel and then we were off to cruisin. We cruised to Cripple Creek, Garden of the Gods and up Pikes Peak.
Cruise The Rockies IV, was based in Montrose Colorado. We spent the weekend what we do best. Cruising. We cruise to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, then off to Ouray Colorado for a day of shopping and then a show and shine in City Park at Montrose. The next day was a all day cruise covering over 240 miles and cruising over five mountain pass’s. Now, if that wasn’t enough, the next day we were off cruising to Mesa Verda National Park
Cruise The Rockies V, classed as one of the best cruiser events in the United States was held August 12th through August 14th, 2005 in the Colorado Rockies. This event was based in the community of Longmont, located just North of Denver and at the foot of the Colorado Rockies with a combination of events put together to satisfy every ones taste. From a cruiser show at the hotel, to a cruise to an old A & W for cruise night, to multiple cruises into the great Rocky Mountains to Estes Park, Over Trail Ridge Road to Grand Lake, up the Peak to Peak Highway to Central City and Blackhawk, to a party in the park.... numerous events all put together into one so you can experience the reason why we say...If You Haven't Cruised Colorado You Haven't Cruised This event was our first anniversary cruise Every five years, we're going back where it started.... over Trail Ridge Road
For Cruise The Rockies VI, 148 Cruiser from all over the USA converged on this little mountain town in Northern New Mexico for a weekend of cruising, having fun with old and new friends, cruising, a BBQ in the park, cruising, a night parade through town showing off all the lighting you can put on a cruiser, cruising, a gathering in the park to show off the cruisers, and more cruising.
Steamboat Springs, CO was the site chosen for CTR VII - August 2007. Located in the heart of the northern Colorado Rockies, there were multiple cruise routes available for the Colorado PT Cruiser Club to show our 100 plus registered guests. From an early cruise (for those anxious PTers) north of Steamboat to Columbine Cabins, to a "Cruise In" held at the Host Hotel parking lot (complete with shiny and glowing PTs), to a full-day cruise from Steamboat Springs to Craig, then Meeker and over "The Flat Tops Wilderness Trail" (survived by 55 dusty PTs), to one last cruise to Columbine Cabins ending at Fish Creek Falls, satisfied/smiling PT enthusiasts got their fill of some of the most gorgeous Colorado scenery yet. The Colorado PT Cruiser Club was able to donate to the local food bank(and this was the first such donation from any group holding an event in Steamboat we were told by the manager of the food bank), Multiple Sclerosis, and Breast Cancer.
Cruise The Rockies VIII was held August 8th-10th in beautiful Golden Colorado. The economy was tight and gas prices were high, but the spirit of 70 PT Cruisers full of happy people made up for it. From a meet & greet picnic in the hotel parking garage, to cruises to Mt Evans, the Latiat Loop, Red Rocks, the Peak to Peak highway plus touring Coors Brewery, movies in the city park, a cruise in at Applewood Park and much more filled the weekend with fun. The car count was down from earlier years, but the spirit was as high as ever. Thanks to everyone that could make this years event because it could not happen without you. Until we cruise again, enjoy and be safe.
Cruise The Rockies IX, based in Canon City Colorado, was held August 6th through the 9th, 2009. We started off with a short cruise to the Holy Cross Winery for some wine tasting. Then it was off for a Picnic at 4 Mile Ranch Park - compliments of Neil and Anne Weekley (CPTCC Club Members). On Friday, it was off to the world's highest suspension bridge for a photo shoot with most of the cruisers and their riders and a cruise over Skyline Drive and after dark, we cruised the streets of Canon City with all the light on. The main cruise on Saturday was a Cruise to Bishops Castle and Westcliffe for some "Gorgeous Scenery - Colorado PT Cruiser Club Style". On Saturday night, Canon City Chrysler had a car show in their parking lot and provided everyone with food and drink. If that was not enough, Sunday there was a cruise from Canon City up to Cripple Creek.
Thank you to all that came to this event and a very special thanks to Anne & Neil’s neighbors for opening their home up to all of us on Thursday.
This video from CTR IX done by our good cruisin buddy from California - Jerry Newton
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