Newb from Golden, CO

[SpeedyB]

Hiya from beautiful Golden, Colorado. I'm at 6,000 ft elevation and yes, I'm about 1/2 mile from the Coors Brewery for you beer aficionados!

I have had my Traeger Tailgater for several years and have used it off-and-on but certainly did not understand the art and science of smoking. After watching the Kingsford Pitmaster Challenge tv program last year I started gaining interest.

Have a couple briskets, steaks and ribs under my belt. Can get a nice smoke ring with the Traeger but the final product is far from ideal.

Hoping there are some high-altitude smokers here because I've learned that we're not only challenged with having to cook longer, we also are greatly challenged keeping meat moist.

[Donw]

Welcome from Maryland. I live at sea level but can appreciate the challenges you face cooking at over a mile higher.

[Henrik]

Welcome to the Pitmaster Club! I'm sure you'll find all the help you need here. Just ask, and we'll chip in.

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[RustyHaines]

Welcome to The Pit from Madison, WI.

[MBMorgan]

Welcome from 6300 ft. on the north flank of the Palmer Divide in Parker.

[FireMan]

Hey Speedy, he’s also sperienced, he has Grilla.

[MBMorgan]

SpeedyB - Sorry for the delayed reply ... and yes, I'll be happy to help out where I can.

[SpeedyB]

Beautiful. Would love to hear your reply here:

https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/forum/the-pit-mastery-program/629621-first-shot-at-high-elevation-spare-ribs-not-quite-as-desired#post629621

[klflowers]

Welcome from TN. Even though I am not at high altitude I have had trouble with dry, far from ideal food. Our AR brethren and sister-en are slowly correcting the errors of my ways. In other words, you came to the right place

And I love an ice cold Coors from time to time.

[SpeedyB]

Haha glad it's not just me 🍻

[Spinaker]

Welcome to The Pit Master Club! We are happy to have you here. Thank you for your support to our community!

Have you ever checked out the Pit Barrel Cooker? They are brisket cooking machines. You get some really great flavor too.

Another thing to consider is the quality of meat you are buying. For brisket, it is very important to buy the highest quality meat you can find. That makes a huge difference. If you have not already, check out this article on Brisket, from Meathead.

[RonB]

Welcome to The Pit. Sorry, but I can't help.

[Keiferr]

Welcome from southeast Michigan!

[fuzzydaddy]

Welcome from Pensacola Florida.

[FireMan]

No challenges that cain’t be handled round here. We’ve got plenty of help. Welcome, eat good and have fun!

[HawkerXP]

Welcome to the Pit!

[Texas Larry]

Welcome from Wilson County, south Texas! (Elevation about 500 ft.)

[NapMaster]

Welcome from 43 ft. in Louisiana.

[SpeedyB]

43 ft ha!

[Oakgrovebacon]

Welcome to the PIT from Southern Illinois!