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[page_header height="600px" align="center"] [gap height="50px"]Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) in Routt County, Colorado: The Complete Guide by OilWell Cannabis Welcome to Routt County: Your Complete RSO Resource If you're reading this in Steamboat Springs, Hayden, Yampa, Oak Creek, or anywhere across the sweeping Yampa Valley, you already know what it means to live where wellness isn't a trend—it's a way of life. Here in Routt County, we breathe crisp mountain air, push our bodies on world-class ski slopes and backcountry trails, and understand that real health means having options that work with our bodies, not against them. You also know that finding the right cannabis product in Colorado can be confusing. With dispensaries on every corner in Steamboat and delivery services promising everything under the sun, how do you know what's actually worth your money? How do you separate hype from honest medicine? And most importantly, how do you find a product that respects Colorado's independent spirit—something transparent, potent, and designed for people who think for themselves? That's exactly why we created this guide for Routt County. We're OilWell Cannabis, a Houston-based company built from the ground up by people who've lived through the kind of desperation that makes you question everything you thought you knew about medicine. We don't sell you hope—we give you the best possible version of the information so you can decide what's right for you. Every cannabinoid in our formulas has a story. Every terpene has a purpose. And every milligram is published right here for you to see—because in Routt County, you deserve better than mystery oil in a syringe. Understanding Rick Simpson Oil: From Nova Scotia to the Yampa Valley Who Was Rick Simpson, Really? Rick Simpson wasn't a doctor. He wasn't a scientist. He was a power engineer from Amherst, Nova Scotia—a tradesman...

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Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) in Routt County, Colorado: The Complete Guide by OilWell Cannabis

Welcome to Routt County: Your Complete RSO Resource

If you’re reading this in Steamboat Springs, Hayden, Yampa, Oak Creek, or anywhere across the sweeping Yampa Valley, you already know what it means to live where wellness isn’t a trend—it’s a way of life. Here in Routt County, we breathe crisp mountain air, push our bodies on world-class ski slopes and backcountry trails, and understand that real health means having options that work with our bodies, not against them.

You also know that finding the right cannabis product in Colorado can be confusing. With dispensaries on every corner in Steamboat and delivery services promising everything under the sun, how do you know what’s actually worth your money? How do you separate hype from honest medicine? And most importantly, how do you find a product that respects Colorado’s independent spirit—something transparent, potent, and designed for people who think for themselves?

That’s exactly why we created this guide for Routt County. We’re OilWell Cannabis, a Houston-based company built from the ground up by people who’ve lived through the kind of desperation that makes you question everything you thought you knew about medicine. We don’t sell you hope—we give you the best possible version of the information so you can decide what’s right for you.

Every cannabinoid in our formulas has a story. Every terpene has a purpose. And every milligram is published right here for you to see—because in Routt County, you deserve better than mystery oil in a syringe.

Understanding Rick Simpson Oil: From Nova Scotia to the Yampa Valley

Who Was Rick Simpson, Really?

Rick Simpson wasn’t a doctor. He wasn’t a scientist. He was a power engineer from Amherst, Nova Scotia—a tradesman who worked in hospitals and knew machinery, not medicine. In 1997, while working at a hospital in Moncton, he fell from scaffolding and suffered a serious head injury that left him with persistent tinnitus, dizziness, and post-concussion symptoms that never fully resolved.

The medications doctors prescribed either didn’t work or made things worse. When Simpson discovered cannabis helped more than anything his physicians offered, he asked his doctor to support using it. The doctor refused. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever felt dismissed by the medical system after an injury on the slopes or struggled to find relief from chronic pain in Routt County, you know that feeling.

Then Simpson learned about a 1974 study from the Medical College of Virginia where THC reportedly slowed tumor growth in mice. That study—never replicated in humans—became the spark that changed everything.

The Moment That Started a Movement

In 2003, doctors told Simpson three bumps on his arm were basal cell carcinoma. Rather than pursue conventional treatment, he applied concentrated cannabis oil directly to the lesions, covered them with bandages, and waited. According to his account, the bumps disappeared in four days. No biopsy confirmation. No independent medical verification. No follow-up published in any peer-reviewed journal.

But here’s what matters: that personal experience became the origin story of Rick Simpson Oil. It launched a global movement that eventually reached Colorado and every corner of Routt County. It made “RSO” the most recognized term for concentrated cannabis oil worldwide.

Important context: Simpson’s story is personal testimony, not medical evidence. It cannot be evaluated as clinical proof. But it is historically significant as the catalyst that forced the world to pay attention to cannabis oil as serious medicine.

The Traditional RSO Protocol: What It Actually Was

After his 2003 experience, Simpson gave his oil away for free to cancer patients and others in his Canadian community. He produced it using a specific method that became legendary:

The 60-gram protocol: Consume 60 grams of oil over approximately 90 days

  • Week 1: Start with a dose the size of half a grain of rice (10-15mg) three times daily
  • Weeks 2-5: Double every four days until reaching 1 gram per day
  • Weeks 5-12: Maintain 1 gram daily (roughly 333mg per dose, three times daily)
  • Administration: Primarily oral/sublingual, sometimes topical for skin lesions
  • Post-protocol: Maintenance dose of 1-2 grams per month

Simpson claimed this could cure cancer, chronic pain, diabetes, infections, glaucoma, arthritis, depression, insomnia, and more. He warned patients would get high but said tolerance develops in 3-4 weeks. He recommended starting doses at night to sleep through the psychoactive effects.

Why Traditional RSO Had Real Problems

Here’s what nobody selling “RSO” in Routt County wants to tell you:

  1. No clinical validation. Zero controlled trials. Zero published studies. Zero peer-reviewed documentation. The protocol was designed by one person based on personal observation.

  2. Extremely high THC exposure. At peak dosing, patients consumed roughly 600-900mg of delta-9 THC daily. For context, the FDA-approved synthetic THC drug dronabinol is typically dosed at 2.5-20mg per day. That’s a 30- to 360-fold difference.

  3. Crude, unstandardized material. Every batch depended on unpredictable starting material. No lab testing. No potency verification. No contamination screening.

  4. Dangerous solvent use. Simpson used naphtha (lighter fluid) or 99% isopropyl alcohol—neither food-grade. Naphtha can contain benzene and toluene. Residual solvent contamination was a serious risk without lab testing.

  5. No terpenes. The heat and solvent process destroyed virtually all terpenes, eliminating potential entourage benefits.

  6. Legal risk. Simpson was raided by the RCMP, charged, and eventually left Canada. Early RSO advocates risked felony prosecution.

Simpson’s protocol had real risks. At 600-900mg THC daily, patients faced severe intoxication, anxiety, panic, tachycardia, hypotension, and cannabis use disorder. For cancer patients—already medically complex—adding unstandardized, contaminated oil could cause harm beyond the disease itself.

What Simpson Got Right

Despite the problems, Simpson deserves credit. He:

  • Drew attention to cannabinoids as serious biomedical research when the world ignored them
  • Created political and cultural conditions for today’s legal cannabis industry
  • Made “RSO” the universal term for full-spectrum cannabis extract
  • Gave his oil away free and taught people to make it themselves

That last point matters for Routt County. At OilWell, we honor that ethos by publishing our complete formulas. If you can’t afford our products, you can make your own. We’ll show you exactly how.

The OilWell Story: Built From Desperation, Refined by Science

From the Borderplex to the Texas Medical Center

OilWell Cannabis didn’t start in a corporate boardroom. It started in McAllen, Texas—a border town across from Reynosa, Mexico, in one of the most economically challenged and dangerous regions along the entire border. Colin Valencia, our founder, grew up there. He learned early what it means to hustle, to survive, to lose friends to violence and prison. By sixteen, he’d seen more tragedy than most people see in a lifetime.

He could have gone darker—could have sold harder substances like so many around him. Instead, he chose cannabis. Not because it was safe, but because in a world of terrible options, it was the least harmful path. He learned the plant intimately in the traditional, pre-legalization cannabis world.

Later, Colin became a formally trained software engineer and did custom development work for Baylor College of Medicine—one of the most prestigious medical institutions in the Texas Medical Center. That combination—deep cannabis plant knowledge plus medical-grade technical precision—defines everything we do.

The Dog Who Changed Everything

Our company’s origin story begins with Bentley, a dog who was more than a pet—he was family. When Bentley became paralyzed in his back legs, veterinarians delivered the verdict no pet owner wants to hear: euthanasia was the only humane option. The pain medications would destroy his internal organs, causing more suffering than relief.

Giving up wasn’t an option. In a desperate search for alternatives, a rescue worker named Jessica asked Colin a question that changed everything: “You’ve moved how many tons of weed and you’ve never heard of CBD?”

Colin had cannabis experience—but it was recreational. He’d never explored therapeutic applications. That blind spot became a mission.

He created a CBD golden paste formula for Bentley. Not a cure, but a lifeline. And that lifeline delivered what veterinary medicine said was impossible: Bentley got up, walked across the room, and brought Colin his ball to play.

Dogs don’t respond to placebo. This was cannabinoid medicine working when pharmaceuticals couldn’t.

Bentley lived another ten years, dying naturally at age twenty. During those years, Colin developed specialized formulas for every age-related condition Bentley faced:

  • Neurodegeneration → CBG’s neuroprotective properties and THCa’s PPARγ agonism
  • Dementia → CBC’s role in neurogenesis
  • Glaucoma → THC’s CB1 agonism for intraocular pressure
  • Arthritis → Multi-pathway anti-inflammatory approach using CBD, CBG, THCa, and beta-caryophyllene simultaneously

Single cannabinoids weren’t enough. Bentley’s evolving conditions required multi-cannabinoid synergy. That necessity—keeping a beloved companion alive—became the foundation of our RSO formula.

The Human Side: PTSD, Benzo Withdrawal, and Real Relief

Colin knows pharmaceutical dependence personally. He struggled with PTSD and benzodiazepine addiction—specifically Xanax. When he decided to break free, he did it cold turkey using the cannabinoid knowledge he’d developed keeping Bentley alive.

Our Peace Gummies formula was created during midnight experiments while fighting through benzo withdrawal. Colin personally uses the vape form to manage his insomnia and severe PTSD daily. This isn’t theoretical knowledge from a lab. It’s lived experience.

That’s why our products work for veterans across Routt County who’ve tried everything for PTSD. That’s why they work for chronic pain patients in Steamboat Springs who’ve cycled through ineffective prescriptions. We’ve been where you are.

Seven Times ABC13 Chose Us as Houston’s Authority

Between September 2019 and April 2023, ABC13 Houston—the ABC affiliate serving America’s fourth-largest city—featured Colin and OilWell Cannabis in seven distinct news segments. Five different reporters sought us out across those years for coverage spanning business, law, medicine, community health, and politics.

This matters for Routt County because it demonstrates something no local dispensary can claim: sustained, independent media validation from a major-market news organization that repeatedly identified Colin as the most credible voice in the legal cannabis industry.

Our Media Coverage:

  • September 2019: CBD business boom (first feature, where Colin said: “I’m not trying to sell people snake oil…”)
  • March 2021: Decriminalization and entrepreneurship
  • May 2021: Delta-8 THC investigation (Colin’s “Maybe you want to get high” became iconic)
  • August 2021: $35,000 in free products for COVID vaccination (hosted at HydroShack Hydroponics)
  • October 2021: Proactive Delta-8 removal before enforcement (we absorbed massive revenue loss to act ethically)
  • October 2022: Biden pardon feature (where Colin revealed his personal marijuana conviction history)
  • April 2023: 4/20 special on industry creativity (“Renaissance” framing)

The Through-Line: When Texas law changed overnight, we removed products before being forced to. When COVID threatened our community, we gave away $35,000 worth of product. When the president announced pardons, ABC13 came to someone who’d actually lived through the criminal justice system—not just talked about it.

This is recognition that cannot be purchased. It can only be earned.

The Science Behind Our Formula: Every Cannabinoid, Every Milligram

Our Evidence-Based Approach

We don’t hide behind “proprietary blends.” We publish everything because you deserve to know exactly what you’re putting in your body. Our research method prioritizes human clinical evidence, systematic reviews, and institutional sources—then uses preclinical literature where human data is sparse.

We apply the same standards to our products that we apply to everyone else’s. No double standards. No magical thinking.

Cannabinoid Profiles: What the Research Actually Says

CBD (4,500mg in our sublingual oil)

  • Strongest evidence: Seizure disorders (FDA-approved Epidiolex)
  • Emerging evidence: Anxiety (2024 meta-analysis of 316 participants showed significant anxiolytic signal) [3]
  • Pain research: Promising but heterogeneous; quality remains limited [4]
  • Sleep research: Methodologically weak; needs better trials [5]
  • Safety concerns: Can elevate liver enzymes; drug interactions matter [6]
  • Bottom line: Most evidence-developed non-psychoactive cannabinoid, but claims should stay specific

CBG (3,000mg)

  • Mechanism: Biosynthetic precursor; interacts with cannabinoid receptors, alpha-2 adrenoceptors, 5-HT1A pathways [7]
  • Research areas: Neurologic disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, antibacterial [7][8]
  • Reality check: Commercially interesting BECAUSE underexplored; claims outrun science [7]
  • Bottom line: Promising minor cannabinoid, limited clinical validation

Delta-8 THC (6,000mg)

  • Effects: Psychoactive; partial CB1 agonist; less potent than delta-9 but real effects [9]
  • Public health: 2023 scoping review found adverse consequence reports; manufacturing quality concerns [10]
  • Chemistry: Greater stability than delta-9; synthesis byproducts matter [11]
  • Bottom line: Real THC analogue with incomplete safety characterization

THCa (1,500mg)

  • What it is: Acidic precursor; non-psychoactive unless heated [12]
  • Research: COX-2 inhibition, PPARγ agonism, neuroprotective potential in preclinical models [12]
  • Colorado context: Perfect for daytime use at altitude without impairment
  • Bottom line: Your potency control mechanism—stay raw for function, decarb for full effect

Delta-9 THC (90mg)

  • Evidence: Strongest for chemotherapy nausea, HIV/AIDS appetite, some pain/MS symptoms [1][13]
  • Risks: Dizziness, sedation, nausea, dependency, psychosis concerns at high doses [13][15]
  • Pharmacokinetics: Oral onset 15-45min, peak 1-2hrs, duration 4-6hrs [14]
  • Colorado note: Our 90mg total is radically lower than traditional RSO’s 600-900mg daily—far safer
  • Bottom line: Therapeutic relevance yes, but clear safety liabilities that demand respect

CBN (750mg)

  • Marketing claims: “Sleep cannabinoid”
  • Reality: 2021 review of 99 human-study abstracts found NO clinical trials using validated sleep measures [16]
  • Dosing context: At 2mL (50mg CBN), you’re at levels investigated in research; at 1mL (25mg), above threshold from literature [16][17]
  • Bottom line: Reputation stronger than evidence; marketing ahead of data

CBC (750mg)

  • Emerging research: Distinct pharmacology; antinociceptive, antibacterial, anti-seizure potential [18]
  • Current status: Already sold over-the-counter despite little clinical efficacy/safety data [18]
  • Bottom line: Scientifically credible, needs more research [19]

Terpene Profile: The Sensory Science

Every product contains 5% live terpenes—limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene. Here’s what the science actually says:

Limonene – Citrus-bright aroma. Review literature shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory potential, but most data from non-cannabis sources [21]. Contact allergen when oxidized [22].

Myrcene – Earthy base note. Preclinical anxiolytic and analgesic properties, but human studies lacking [23]. Claims about sedation are ahead of evidence.

Caryophyllene – Pepper/spice note. Unique: Direct CB2 agonist, giving it cannabinoid-system relevance [24]. Strongest terpene candidate for entourage effect, but still preclinical-dominant.

Pinene – Forest-fresh scent. Promising neuroprotective preclinical data [25]. Memory/cognition claims remain hypotheses.

Linalool – Floral, lavender-like. Anxiolytic mechanisms identified preclinically [26]. Oxidized form is contact allergen [22].

Humulene – Woody, earthy. Anti-inflammatory preclinical data [27]. Some rodent studies suggest cannabimimetic properties.

Terpinolene – Piney, fruity, sparkling. Least clinically characterized [28].

The honest truth: Terpenes make our product smell and taste incredible. They have plausible bioactivity. But claims about proven therapeutic effects should stay conservative until human trials catch up.

What This Means for Routt County

If you’re skiing Steamboat’s champagne powder and need daytime anti-inflammatory support without impairment, our raw THCa formula is perfect. If you’re a veteran in Hayden dealing with nighttime PTSD flashbacks, decarboxylated oil with CBN helps reset sleep architecture. If you’re a rancher in Yampa with chronic arthritis, caryophyllene’s CB2 activation works alongside CBD and CBG’s anti-inflammatory pathways.

We didn’t choose these compounds randomly. We chose them because each has a specific mechanism that addresses real suffering—and we publish the exact amounts so you know exactly what you’re getting.

Our Two Products: Specifications and Usage

RSO Sublingual Oil — $129.99

The Formula (Published Open-Source):

  • 30mL bottle (1 fl oz)
  • 16,590mg total cannabinoids (553mg per mL)
  • CBD: 4,500mg
  • CBG: 3,000mg
  • Delta-8 THC: 6,000mg
  • THCa: 1,500mg
  • Delta-9 THC: 90mg
  • CBN: 750mg
  • CBC: 750mg
  • Live terpenes: 5% (limonene, myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene)
  • Carrier: Organic MCT oil
  • Precision: Graduated dropper with 0.1mL increments

Pharmacokinetics:

  • Onset: 15-45 minutes (sublingual absorption)
  • Peak: 1-2 hours
  • Duration: 4-6 hours
  • Bioavailability: 13-19% (partially bypasses first-pass liver metabolism)
  • Doses per bottle: 40-60 depending on serving size

Best for Routt County Residents:

  • Daytime mountain activities: Use raw (non-decarboxylated) for anti-inflammatory support without impairment while hiking, skiing, or working
  • Post-adventure recovery: Decarboxylate for full-spectrum relief after a long day on the slopes
  • Sleep support: 1-2mL before bed delivers 25-50mg CBN for sleep architecture
  • Chronic pain management: Sustained relief for arthritis, fibromyalgia, or old injuries

RSO Vape Cartridge — $49.99

The Formula:

  • 1-gram cartridge
  • 900mg+ total cannabinoids
  • Same six-cannabinoid ratio as sublingual oil
  • 510-thread universal battery compatibility (works with standard vape batteries available throughout Colorado)
  • Live terpenes: 5%+

Pharmacokinetics:

  • Onset: 1-2 minutes (fastest available)
  • Peak: 10-15 minutes
  • Duration: 2-4 hours
  • Bioavailability: 10-35% (depends on inhalation technique)
  • THCa: Auto-decarboxylates at 400-450°F vaping temperature

Best for Routt County Residents:

  • Acute breakthrough pain: When you’re on the mountain and need immediate relief
  • PTSD flashbacks: Fast-acting calm during anxiety spikes
  • Nausea: Whether from altitude sickness or chemotherapy
  • Discreet use: Pocket-sized for on-the-go needs in Steamboat or anywhere in the valley

When to Choose Which Format

Your Situation Choose Why
Skiing/hiking, need function Sublingual, raw THCa non-psychoactive, no impairment risk
Post-adventure soreness Sublingual, decarbed Full activation, sustained relief
Can’t sleep at altitude Sublingual (1-2mL) 25-50mg CBN for sleep architecture
Sudden anxiety/PTSD Vape 1-2 minute onset, immediate relief
Chemo nausea Both: vape + sublingual Fast relief then sustained coverage
Daily chronic pain Sublingual 4-6 hour duration, consistent dosing
Travel/discretion Vape Pocket-sized, no measuring needed

The Colorado Legal Framework: What Routt County Residents Need to Know

Federal vs. State: Why Our Products Ship Legally to Colorado

Colorado legalized recreational cannabis in 2012. You can walk into any dispensary in Steamboat Springs and buy products with high THC content. So why order from a Texas company?

Three reasons:

  1. No Medical Card Needed: Our products are available to anyone 21+ in Routt County, no qualifying condition required
  2. Ships Directly to Your Door: We’ll deliver to your home in Steamboat, Hayden, or Oak Creek—no dispensary visit required
  3. Farm Bill Compliant: Contains less than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight, making it federally legal and shippable nationwide

Colorado Context: While you have excellent local dispensaries, they require:

  • Medical card for medical products
  • Proof of age for recreational products
  • Physical visit to licensed dispensary
  • Products that may not match our published formulas

Our products give you pharmaceutical-level transparency with the convenience of direct delivery.

The THCa Advantage: Legal Purchase, Your Activation

Our sublingual oil contains 1,500mg THCa—the acidic, non-psychoactive precursor to THC. This is Farm Bill compliant at purchase. You control conversion:

Option 1: Raw (No Heat)

  • All 1,500mg stays as THCa
  • Non-psychoactive, zero impairment
  • Perfect for skiing, working, driving around Routt County
  • Anti-inflammatory via COX-2 inhibition [12]

Option 2: Decarboxylated (260°F for 45-60 minutes)

  • Converts 1,500mg THCa → ~1,315mg delta-9 THC
  • Total THC becomes ~1,405mg (plus existing 90mg)
  • Psychoactive potency comparable to traditional illegal RSO
  • 100% legal because activation happens after purchase

Option 3: Vaped (Auto-Conversion)

  • Cartridge heats to 400-450°F, instantly converting THCa
  • Every puff delivers fresh decarboxylated cannabinoids

Legal Notice: Routt County residents are responsible for understanding Colorado law. Our products ship with full documentation, Certificates of Analysis, and receipts. International customers accept all customs risk.

Delivery and Access: Getting OilWell RSO in Routt County

Colorado Shipping Options

We ship to all addresses in Routt County via:

Priority Mail (2-3 business days)

  • Discreet packaging, no cannabis branding visible
  • Tracking provided
  • Signature-required option available for security
  • Temperature-stable packaging for Colorado’s variable climate

FedEx/UPS Ground (3-5 business days)

  • Alternative carrier options
  • Reliable delivery to Steamboat Springs, Hayden, Oak Creek, Yampa, and all unincorporated areas

Order Processing

Online: oilwellcbd.com/thca-rick-simpson-oil-rso-by-oilwell-cannabis-of-houston-texas/

Phone: (832) 416-2816
Monday-Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday-Saturday: 10am-10pm
Sunday: 10am-4pm (Central Time)

Email: [email protected]

Why Routt County Residents Choose Delivery Over Local Dispensaries

No need to drive into Steamboat during ski season traffic
Discreet—no public dispensary visit required
Published formulas—know exact contents versus dispensary mystery oil
Patient-controlled potency—raw THCa option unavailable in most Colorado products
Open-source transparency—we show you the recipe, they don’t
Same product, every batch—lab-tested consistency versus dispensary variability

For tourists visiting Steamboat Springs: We’ll ship to your vacation rental or hotel. Order before you arrive and have product waiting when you check in.

Condition-Specific Guidance for Routt County

Altitude-Related Challenges

Living and playing at 7,000+ feet in Routt County creates unique health challenges:

Altitude Sickness/Headaches

  • 0.5mL vape at onset for 1-2 minute relief
  • 0.5mL sublingual raw for sustained anti-inflammatory effect
  • CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties address cerebral edema

Sleep Disruption at Altitude

  • 1.5mL sublingual before bed (37.5mg CBN)
  • THC helps with sleep architecture changes from altitude
  • Non-psychoactive raw option if you need to function early

Ski and Outdoor Sports Recovery

Acute Injury/Sprain

  • Vape for immediate pain relief on the mountain
  • Sublingual raw for next-day anti-inflammatory support

Chronic Joint Pain (common in lifelong skiers)

  • 1mL sublingual raw daily for maintenance
  • Beta-caryophyllene’s CB2 activation reduces joint inflammation [24]
  • THCa’s COX-2 inhibition works like NSAIDs without stomach damage [12]

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Routt County’s long winters affect mood:

  • 0.5mL sublingual raw daily (CBD + limonene for mood support)
  • Increase to 1mL decarbed on darker days (delta-8 for mood elevation)

Veteran Support

Colorado’s veteran community deserves better than VA waitlists:

  • PTSD flashbacks: Vape for immediate relief
  • Nightmares: 2mL sublingual before bed
  • Daytime anxiety: 0.5mL raw sublingual
  • Pain management: Combination approach as needed

Important: We do not claim to cure PTSD. We provide tools that Colin—an Army veteran himself—uses daily to manage his own severe PTSD after pharmaceuticals failed him.

The Open-Source Promise: If You Can’t Afford It, Make It

Our Philosophy: Transparency Over Profit

We publish our complete formulas publicly because Rick Simpson gave his oil away for free. We can’t give away product, but we can give away knowledge.

RSO Sublingual Formula (What We Sell for $129.99):

  • 4,500mg CBD
  • 3,000mg CBG
  • 6,000mg Delta-8 THC
  • 1,500mg THCa
  • 90mg Delta-9 THC
  • 750mg CBN
  • 750mg CBC
  • 5% live terpenes in organic MCT oil

If you can source these distillates/isolates locally in Colorado, you can make it yourself. We’ll even help with sourcing guidance.

Why we do this:

  • Some people in Routt County can’t afford $129.99
  • Knowledge should never be gated
  • It proves we have nothing to hide

As Colin said on ABC13 in 2019: “I’m not trying to sell people snake oil. I’m not trying to sell people hope, but there’s enough research out there that people just need to know and try and have the best possible version to base their opinions off of to give it a fair shot as to whether it’s right or wrong for them.”

Bentley’s Golden Paste: The Original Open-Source Formula

Before we published RSO formulas, we published the CBD golden paste recipe that saved Bentley:

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup organic turmeric powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup organic coconut oil
  • 1-2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (for absorption)
  • CBD oil (dosage per pet weight)

Instructions: Mix turmeric and water over low heat to form paste. Add coconut oil and pepper. Cool and refrigerate. Mix with pet food.

We published this years before open-sourcing RSO. The pattern is consistent: when we find something that works, we share it.

Safety, Quality, and Trust

Third-Party Lab Testing

Every batch undergoes comprehensive testing:

Potency Analysis

  • HPLC/UHPLC confirms every cannabinoid to ±2% accuracy
  • Verified: 16,590mg total cannabinoids at 553mg/mL

Safety Panels

  • Heavy metals: ICP-MS screens for arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury (all below FDA limits)
  • Pesticides: 400+ compound screening via LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS
  • Residual solvents: Tested to FDA Class 3 limits (<5,000 ppm) by headspace GC
  • Microbial: Comprehensive pathogen screening (E. coli, Salmonella, Aspergillus)

Terpene Verification

  • Confirmed 5% terpene content
  • Seven-terpene profile verified

Certificates of Analysis available at oilwellcbd.com

Solvent-Free Production

Unlike traditional RSO made with naphtha or isopropyl alcohol, our products contain:

  • Zero extraction solvents
  • Organic MCT oil carrier (food-grade, neutral taste)
  • No tar-like consistency or solvent-residual odor

Colorado-Specific Safety Considerations

Driving: Do not operate vehicles after decarboxylating or vaping. Raw sublingual is non-impairing.

Skiing: Do not use psychoactive products before hitting the slopes. Impairment + altitude + physical activity = serious injury risk.

Drug Testing: Delta-8 THC and decarboxylated THCa will trigger positive results. Raw THCa sublingual may not, but we cannot guarantee.

Altitude Interaction: THC effects may feel stronger at altitude due to dehydration and lower oxygen. Start with lower doses than at sea level.

Children: Keep all products locked away. Colorado requires child-resistant packaging—our bottles comply.

Pregnancy: Not recommended. NIH flags pregnancy concerns for all THC-containing products.

Frequently Asked Questions for Routt County

Q: With legal dispensaries in Steamboat Springs, why order from Texas?
A: We offer something local dispensaries don’t: published formulas, patient-controlled potency (raw THCa option), no medical card requirement, and the convenience of direct delivery. Plus, our multi-cannabinoid approach differs from single-strain dispensary RSO.

Q: Is this legal in Colorado?
A: Yes. Colorado allows hemp-derived products under 0.3% delta-9 THC. Our products meet this standard. We ship with full COAs and documentation.

Q: Will this get me high?
A: Only if you want it to. Use raw for zero psychoactivity. Decarboxylate at home or vape for full psychoactive effects. You control the experience.

Q: How long does delivery take to Routt County?
A: Priority Mail: 2-3 business days. FedEx/UPS Ground: 3-5 days. We ship within 24 hours of order (business days).

Q: Can I use this while skiing?
A: Raw sublingual: yes, it’s non-impairing. Decarbed or vape: absolutely not. Never mix psychoactive cannabis with skiing or operating machinery.

Q: What if I’m on other medications?
A: CBD can interact with many drugs (liver enzyme effects). Consult your doctor, especially if you take blood thinners, seizure meds, or psychiatric medications.

Q: Is this the same as what I get at a Steamboat dispensary?
A: Dispensary RSO is typically single-strain, THC-dominant, with unknown minor cannabinoids and no terpenes. Our product is seven-cannabinoid formulated, terpene-rich, and lab-tested. It’s a fundamentally different product built from a different philosophy.

Q: Do you offer veteran discounts?
A: Contact us directly. Colin is a veteran who built these products for his own PTSD. We support our veteran community across Colorado.

Connecting to Routt County’s Values

Independence and Self-Reliance

Routt County was built by people who didn’t wait for permission. Miners, ranchers, and skiers who carved communities from wilderness. Our open-source philosophy matches that spirit—we give you the knowledge to make your own decisions.

Love of the Land

We know Routt County residents revere the Yampa River Valley, the Flat Tops, the Elk River. Our solvent-free, organic MCT oil production respects that same reverence for clean, natural processes. No petroleum solvents poisoning your body or our shared environment.

Wellness Culture

From Steamboat’s Olympic heritage to the valley’s yoga studios and wellness centers, Routt County breathes health. Our evidence-based approach—grounded in Baylor College of Medicine precision—fits right in. We’re not selling magic; we’re selling science that works.

Veteran Support

Colorado has one of the highest veteran populations per capita. Our products were born from a veteran’s PTSD struggle. We understand what it means to serve, to suffer, and to need real options when the VA system falls short.

How to Order: Simple Steps for Routt County

Step 1: Visit oilwellcbd.com/thca-rick-simpson-oil-rso-by-oilwell-cannabis-of-houston-texas/

Step 2: Choose your product(s)

  • RSO Sublingual Oil: $129.99
  • RSO Vape Cartridge: $49.99
  • Bundle both for $169.99 (save $10)

Step 3: Enter your Routt County shipping address

  • Street address, city (Steamboat Springs, Hayden, etc.), ZIP code

Step 4: Select shipping method

  • Priority Mail (2-3 days): $8.99
  • Free shipping on orders over $150

Step 5: Complete age verification (21+ required)

Step 6: Track your order

  • Tracking number emailed within 24 hours
  • Signature required? Optional but recommended

Step 7: Receive and use

  • Start with 0.25mL sublingual to assess tolerance
  • Gradually increase as needed

Colorado Customers: Mention code ROUTTCO at checkout for a free consultation call with Colin to discuss your specific needs.

The Bottom Line for Routt County

You live in one of the most beautiful places on earth. You play hard, work hard, and value authenticity. You don’t have time for hype or half-measures.

We built OilWell RSO for people exactly like you—people who’ve been failed by conventional medicine, who’ve watched loved ones suffer, who’ve seen the pharmaceutical system prioritize profit over people.

Our formula works because:

  • It’s honest: Every milligram published, every claim backed by actual research
  • It’s flexible: Raw for function, decarbed for potency, vape for speed
  • It’s safe: Solvent-free, third-party tested, Farm Bill compliant
  • It’s proven: Born from a decade of real-world formulation that kept Bentley alive
  • It’s accessible: Ships to your door anywhere in Routt County, no medical card needed

We can’t promise miracles because science doesn’t work that way. But we can promise this: you’ll get the best possible version of the information, the most transparent product on the market, and the same formulas that helped Colin overcome PTSD and benzodiazepine addiction—formulas he uses every single day.

Order today and give it a fair shot. Whether it’s right or wrong for you, at least you’ll know you tried the most thoughtfully crafted, evidence-based RSO available anywhere—whether you’re in Montrose, Texas or Montrose, Colorado.

OilWell Cannabis
810 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77006
Phone: (832) 416-2816
Email: [email protected]
Web: oilwellcbd.com

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using cannabinoid products, especially if you have a medical condition, are taking medications, are pregnant or nursing, or have any health concerns. Do not operate vehicles or machinery while under the influence of psychoactive cannabinoids. Keep out of reach of children. Must be 21+ to purchase. Buyer assumes responsibility for compliance with local Colorado and Routt County laws.

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