Mile-Hi Jeep Club
of Colorado
Meeting Location Change for 2015! All meetings starting in 2015 will be held at the Westminster Elks Club.
Mile-Hi Jeep Club Patrols
In 1956, Mile-Hi Jeep Club was formed and grew to where it is today. Currently, the club has over 300 vehicle members that make up the 19 Patrols that are within MHJC. Each Patrol has an elected Patrol Leader that is on the Club's Board of Directors.
Each Patrol has its own personality and members are encouraged to join the Patrol that best suits them. Members are always welcome to go on trail rides with any of the Patrols, not just the Patrol they are in. Patrols range from groups that like to do the mild and scenic trails to other Patrols that enjoy the extreme rock crawling trails. It only takes four members to start a new Patrol. Each Patrol has their own by-laws approved by the club Board of Directors. Each Patrol sets its own meetings, dues (if applicable), trail runs and policies.
Look below to find out more about each Patrol within Mile-Hi Jeep Club and to visit their websites.
Patrol 2: Rat Patrol
Patrol Leader: Joe McDonough
Our patrol is dedicated to having a blast doing the Jeep thing. We welcome all those that come along on our trail rides. We like to do all types of trails, from very difficult to moderate. We hold monthly patrol meetings on the 2nd Sunday of each month at patrol member's homes to plan next months trail rides. We do, at a minimum, one trail a month. We make it a point that every vehicle that goes out, comes back. Our patrol is not just limited to Jeeps, if it's ready, let's GO.
Patrol 4: Lost Patrol
Patrol Leader: TBD
Our focus is to attend MHJC parent meetings and to participate and support all club activities as much as possible. We have members of all ages and live all over the Metro area. Patrol requirements are minimal; no meetings or dues, just have fun.
Patrol 6: F Troop
Patrol Leader: Mark Woodworth
Patrol 6 is made up of families from all over the Denver Metro and foothills. Our age group ranges from young families to retired. We enjoy difficult to extreme types of wheeling. We have an adopt-a-road in Summit County and like to stay involved with land use issues in our state. We run mostly day trips but have some overnights and night runs each year. We try to have up to three trail runs available each month during the summer. We firmly believe there are many fun things to do in the mountains and half the fun is getting there and back, in one piece. We believe in teamwork on the trail and leave no one behind, everyone pitches in when a vehicle had difficulties or break. Don’t go wheeling alone. Come join us on one of our many trips!
Patrol 8: Rock Pirates
Patrol Leader: Kelsey Carter
Founded in 1999, our patrol enjoys all forms of 4x4's, short and long wheelbases. We welcome families, couples, and singles who are ready to help us achieve our simple goals; have fun, attend our functions and/or functions planned by other patrols and clubs, and work hard to see that our sport of 4-wheeling and the land we enjoy is available for future generations to come.
Our members are active in All-4-Fun and support many of MHJC's events. We also support Stay the Trail and other land advocacy groups here in the state of Colorado. There are no requirements to join this patrol but we do ask that you come to at least one monthly meeting or on a trail run with us, so we can get to know you.
Patrol 10: Black Diamond Jeepers
Patrol Leader: Ashton Mesmer
We like to do all kinds of trails, mostly moderate to scenic. We have highly modified to near stock rigs. We consist of families with kids, couples, & singles. We enjoy day & weekend trips, all club related activities. We are BIG supporters of ALL-4-Fun. We are very informal and friendly - meet as often as possible - no pressure to participate - with no limit to patrol members.
Patrol 12: Fugowies
Patrol Leader: Richard Loeffler
Patrol 12 was formed in 1995 and is comprised of various aged people who drive various aged & makes of vehicles which have moderate to major modifications. We live in the metro front range area and generally meet at member's houses on the second Saturday of each month. We are environmentally friendly and safety minded at all times. We try to run at least one trail each month (scenic to difficult). We are active in various MHJC events, trail adoption and inter-patrol activities. There is no limit to the number of members allowed in our patrol but we do have entry and participation requirements.
Patrol 14: The Alpine 14ers
Patrol Leader: Bill David
We are an active Patrol that has members of all ages and vehicle ability. We enjoy a variety of 4-wheeling, from moderate to extreme, and run both local trails and overnight trips. Our priorities are 4-wheeling, trail maintenance and helping each other.
Patrol 16: Sasquatch Jeepers
Patrol Leader: Mandy Black
The Sasquatch Jeepers formed in 2014. We are comprised of various aged people who drive various makes and models of vehicles which have moderate to extreme modifications. We are environmentally friendly and safety minded at all times. We try to run at least 2 trails each month (moderate to difficult). Membership into this patrol requires at least 35'' tires, and front and rear recovery points. If you would like to attend one of our trail runs, be sure to check out the calendar at MHJC.org where all our runs will be posted.
Patrol 17 was formed in 2015. We seek to bring families, couples and singles who enjoy all aspects of the outdoors together. We live all over the metro area and Front Range and rotate between members homes each month to plan future events. We are environmentally friendly and safety minded at all times. We try to hold at least one event each month (scenic to difficult). We are active in various MHJC events and inter-patrol activities. There is a limit of 20 vehicles to the Patrol. All types of vehicles are allowed in our patrol but we do have entry and participation requirements.
Patrol 1: Hobo Jeepers
Patrol Leader: Bill Hallinan
The spirit of a "Hobo" and the fun of Jeeping are the ideals of our name. As Hobos ride the trails, we instead drive the trails in that same traveling spirit. We like to run from the scenic Jeeping routes, to the rugged adventure trips. The Hobos of Patrol 1 have mainly modified Jeeps, as lifts and lockers are recommended for most trips. The Hobos also enjoy all the MHJC has to offer, hold our Annual Hobo Run and "Tread Lightly". We get together every month at various members houses around Denver.
Patrol 3: Rock Jocks
Patrol Leader: Joe Zipp
Rock Jocks Patrol 3 was formed in 2014. The Patrol is a fun loving adventurous group that enjoys easy to hard core trails. Members have to have a minimum of 33" tires and a traction aiding device for one axle (i.e. differential locker for either front or rear). Expect to have fun, no bull, no politics. We enjoy the trails, help keep them open, and teach others how to do the same.
Patrol 5: The Low Rangers
Patrol Leader: Ken Moul
Members include singles, couples and families. We live west of Denver and in the foothills. Patrol 5 is active in All-4-Fun and we support all MHJC functions. We enjoy camping and moderate to serious Jeeping. Trips include some day trips, weekends and week long excursions. Our vehicles are equipped to handle most any kind of Jeeping.
Patrol 7: Rainbow Chasers
Patrol Leader: Jerry Cronk
We are an original patrol of the MHJC and continually participate in and actively support the leadership of MHJC and the annual All-4-Fun. We're a fun group of couples who enjoy each other and a variety of social activities as well as 4-wheeling and camping. Vehicles vary in make, model and year, as do our members! Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at different members' homes. Guests are always welcome at meetings and outings.
Patrol 9: Trail Dawgs
Patrol Leader: Jeff Anderson
Our patrol members are current, veteran, and retired members of the Uniformed Services of the United States and First Responder organizations and their families.
Most of us drive lightly to heavily modified vehicles and enjoy easy to difficult runs, especially scenic trails above tree line. Most of our runs are day trips on the weekends and include our kids and dogs. We also enjoy night runs, weekend trips, and camping together.
We try to schedule two or three trail runs a month during the summer and one or two runs a month during the winter.
As responsible off-road enthusiasts, we Stay the Trail® and Tread Lightly® at all times. We carry out trash on the trail and in camp and encourage others to do the same. Safety is the primary factor in everything we do on the trail, on the road, or in camp. We practice courtesy toward other trail users at all times and guide and assist each other to insure that no one is left behind.
We support the club's annual All-4-Fun, Christmas Caravan for Kids, and land use advocacy. We participate in trail maintenance projects, reforestation projects, and the Four Wheel Emergency Assistance Team (FEAT). We're accepting new members and invite everyone to join us on one of our many runs!
Patrol 11: Cliffhangers
Patrol Leader: Todd Frick
Our patrol is active in the pursuit of adventurous 4-wheeling fun. Our members live all over the metro area and are of all ages. We sponsor ice races and participate in All-4-Fun and other MHJC activities. We meet for our patrol meetings, when needed, on the second Sunday of each month and like to have a trip at least once a month. We enjoy moderate to sometimes serious 4-wheeling. We are firm believers in “Stay The Trail” and we practice safe and responsible 4-wheeling. Visitors are always welcome.
Patrol 13: The Trail Runners
Patrol Leader: John Davenport
Patrol 13 always welcomes new members and visitors. We meet the second Saturday after the first Wednesday of every month, alternating at member's homes. We enjoy light Jeeping, support all Mile-Hi activities, have social activities and actively help each other. Our members are mainly couples with grown children. Come visit with us any time.
Patrol 15 members range from Lifetime Members to Associate Members, to first timers. Our wheeling experience ranges from moderate to experienced with the majority of rigs set up moderate to extreme. Members are spread out across Colorado with our 'adopted Coloradoans' that live out of state. We enjoy trails that range from scenic/ historic to challenging/ extreme. We welcome singles, families and old farts of all kinds, as long as you have a good sense of humor and like to have a good time. Because we have members that live out of state, we don't hold in-person meetings, we manage to keep tabs on one another through various methods. We actively participate in All-4-Fun and take part in multiple committees as well as different events throughout the state.
In true Outlaw spirit, we are composed of all ages, vehicles and walks of life, 4 legs included you can't forget a Jeepers best friend. The Outlaws is welcome to first time Jeepers and veteran offroaders. We like to tackle the most difficult terrain and also enjoy a Sunday drive or a friendly get together. Runs can be led by any patrol member and we encourage to branch out and go wheeling with anyone!