Matt Vrbanac

Colorado… Colorado was one of Kyle’s places to visit. For a number of reasons really, but I think it was mainly to see his friend Jake Allen and just escape in the mountains. Kyle loved driving around and getting lost in the mountains. He also really loved annoying his friend Jake while he hung out with him.
It was also a point to make it out to colorado and do some hanging out and exploring in the mountains at least once a year. Luckily for us Jake and Caitlin would let us stay at their place in Colorado Springs and spend time with us. I know for a fact that after many trips into the mountains with them, Kyle finally decided on getting a 4runner so he could do some trail driving of his own. After Kyle got his 4runner, I knew I needed a trail vehicle of my own and that’s why I ended up getting a gx470. Throughout the 13 years that I knew Kyle, we went to a ton of places in Colorado. My map photo album on my phone is jam packed with photos from all over the state, which I’m very thankful for. Whether it was a Rocky Mountain raceweek, a street car takeover, a night in Mexico, or a Offroad adventure, Kyle was always super excited whenever it was time to go out there. I learned to actually enjoy the fairly boring drive from Omaha out there just because of the energy and happiness that Kyle displayed the whole way out there.

Some of the best times out there were the birthday Offroad trips. Just a bunch of good people out there in the mountains, enjoying the views, talking about nothing and everything and nothin all at the same time. I’m long overdue for one of these trips this year. In fact, it’s right around this time of year that we take these trips. Might have to take one soon.
I’d like to thank all of my friends and family for sharing so many good times in this beautiful state. In this dark time in my life, it’s really nice to have these memories to look back on and smile about