Colorado Weather Discussion Thread

[Danno]

Not to bitch about new trails…. But it’s a beginner-level flow trail that’s 8’ wide and drops 750’ in 3.5 miles with a climb in the middle. Yay.

So what? Lots of people enjoy the hell out of it, based on what I have read. Not every trail has to appeal to you for it to be cool. I have zero desire to ride Blackjack, I'll never be good enough and I like my bones to stay unbroken, but I still cheered loudly when it was built, because it clearly provided others with something to be psyched about. This may come as a shock to you, but it's not all about what you like.

If a new trail is providing a large segment of the trail riding users lots of new joy, that is worth celebrating. If it's directional and biker only, even more so (because the more the full spectrum of bikers learns to appreciate bike-only directional, the better).

[adrenalated]

So what? Lots of people enjoy the hell out of it, based on what I have read. Not every trail has to appeal to you for it to be cool. I have zero desire to ride Blackjack, I'll never be good enough and I like my bones to stay unbroken, but I still cheered loudly when it was built, because it clearly provided others with something to be psyched about. This may come as a shock to you, but it's not all about what you like.

If a new trail is providing a large segment of the trail riding users lots of new joy, that is worth celebrating. If it's directional and biker only, even more so (because the more the full spectrum of bikers learns to appreciate bike-only directional, the better).

Pretty much this, plus it's gotta be more interesting than riding the bike path along the creek back to the trailhead.
The sheer quantity of bike specific trailbuilding on the Frange has been outstanding. Within the last few years we've gotten what, all of Floyd Hill, all of Maryland Mountain, new segments at Dakota Ridge, bike-only directional designations on Longhorn and Enchanted/Apex, and now a directional bike only connector alleviating the most congested section of LOTB? Even if not every segment directly appeals to my tastes I've gotta give that all a sturdy hell yeah.

[skaredshtles]

I have zero desire to ride Blackjack, I'll never be good enough and I like my bones to stay unbroken, but I still cheered loudly when it was built,
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I helped build that trail. Goddam that was a long time ago.

[ASmileyFace]

I'll still ski, but yesterday was the cherry on top of a fantastic season in the San Juans.

North Twilight solo mission, slog reputation held up, even had failing skin glue to make it more fun.

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Nice work! That is a wicked long slog but a worthy capstone on a season

[The SnowShow]

Looking like a wet, shitty closing weekend at ABasin

And about new flow trails that are “easy”: I’m just excited about all the new trails and trail work being done by COMBA and Boulder MTB Alliance and Clear Creek & JeffCO. Maybe the new trail at Lair is “easy”? Oh well. That’s why Ore Chute or Blackjack were created.

I can’t make it but there’s a mtn bike comp every Wednesday in June at Floyd Hill starting this afternoon. Might be fun to check out.

[simple]

What working adult can make a Weds afternoon race at Floyd Hill? Anyone making those needs to get a real job. Not like it's in a town you can just pedal to an event. Everyone there has to drive there. Wankers

[goldenboy]

Nice work on the ski descents miserywhip and skiracer! I'm still bummed that the dust and warm temps stole much of my ski mojo this spring. I guess I'll be content with the killer winter and a bucket list peak to end the spring.

After riding a bit on the front range over the past few days, I can see why people get excited about the directional and bike only trails. It's amazing how little flow there can be when there are hikers everywhere. I had a lot more fun on Maryland mountain than I've had in a long time as far as front range trails go. Even if it was crowded, at least they were all generally going the same direction. Hit Staunton on the way home and it was chock full of moderately unfriendly boomer hikers.

[doebedoe]

What working adult can make a Weds afternoon race at Floyd Hill? Anyone making those needs to get a real job.

If you can't get out of your job once a week at 4:30pm to ride your bike (prime working age groups start at 5:20-5:40), you're the one that needs to consider your employment choices.

[BFD]

If you can't get out of your job once a week at 4:30pm to ride your bike (prime working age groups start at 5:20-5:40), you're the one that needs to consider your employment choices.

obviously you do not know what a real job is.
Nice line miserywhip. every time i see it I think I should ski it. Now that I don't have a job maybe I will.

[snowaddict91]

Nice work on the ski descents miserywhip and skiracer! I'm still bummed that the dust and warm temps stole much of my ski mojo this spring. I guess I'll be content with the killer winter and a bucket list peak to end the spring.

After riding a bit on the front range over the past few days, I can see why people get excited about the directional and bike only trails. It's amazing how little flow there can be when there are hikers everywhere. I had a lot more fun on Maryland mountain than I've had in a long time as far as front range trails go. Even if it was crowded, at least they were all generally going the same direction. Hit Staunton on the way home and it was chock full of moderately unfriendly boomer hikers.

Lol. Your ski stoke on the gram has been making me wonder why I haven't skied lately more than anyone.

Hate to say it, but I fell for bike mode hard as soon as it got nice around here. It still hasn't got too hot and I'm enjoying every minute of it.

[The SnowShow]

Isn’t everyone remote or not working? Seems like it

[simple]

If you can't get out of your job once a week at 4:30pm to ride your bike (prime working age groups start at 5:20-5:40), you're the one that needs to consider your employment choices.

Races at 5:20? So the Enduro bros show up at 3pm to get their DH practice on? Something tells me a bunch of general contractors are driving their Denali pickups to participate. So many tailgate pads....

[simple]

Isn’t everyone remote or not working? Seems like it

Hey Fred....you remote working today? Meet me at the brewery so we can act like we have those TPS reports ready by the end of the month.

[fastfred]

Hey Fred....you remote working today? Meet me at the brewery so we can act like we have those TPS reports ready by the end of the month.

in my underware right now working at the computer gonna make it to 6 or 630 tonight to get shit done having a job sucks balls not like I'm in my twenties and can bail early for the wednesday night races I have a family to feed and a mortgage to pay

I'll never ride a mtn bike on the front range sounds like something that will make you hate mountain biking in general

real life and real jobs suck

[Full Trucker]

I helped build that trail. Goddam that was a long time ago.

You're old.

[miserywhip]

obviously you do not know what a real job is.
Nice line miserywhip. every time i see it I think I should ski it. Now that I don't have a job maybe I will.

Do it! Skis were on and off, some dirtskinning, and it takes forever, but the alpine was still quite nice. Not really worth it from a vertical ft skied vs effort perspective, but a sweet summit and scratches that itch from always seeing it from 550.

[simple]

Races at 5:20? So the Enduro bros show up at 3pm to get their DH practice on? Something tells me a bunch of general contractors are driving their Denali pickups to participate. So many tailgate pads....

I fucking called it

[skaredshtles]

You're old.

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[bamboocoreONLY]

Snowing in breck currently, couple inches on the snowstake at the basin.

I can't figure out if I like this weather pattern. Been hero dirt on the trails that are dry every morning, but also wouldn't mind some warm n sunny days since we've only had may two so far. Also doesn't help us sending out bike rentals when tourists see the forecast.

If any of you guys are ever curious about summit trail conditions, the shop does a trail conditions page now. Updated way more frequently than the town of breck's page: https://www.slopestylebreck.com/serv...il-conditions/

[skaredshtles]

Snowing in breck currently, couple inches on the snowstake at the basin.

I can't figure out if I like this weather pattern. Been hero dirt on the trails that are dry every morning, but also wouldn't mind some warm n sunny days since we've only had may two so far. Also doesn't help us sending out bike rentals when tourists see the forecast.

If any of you guys are ever curious about summit trail conditions, the shop does a trail conditions page now. Updated way more frequently than the town of breck's page: https://www.slopestylebreck.com/serv...il-conditions/

Nice, man! Glad someone is keeping conditions reports current.

[possum]

Fun skiing at ABasin this AM

last inbounds day for me

[Full Trucker]

6/2/2023



Dry dirt in town, but at this rate we ain't riding the Crest until August.

[goldenboy]

Yeah, CBMBA was joking that 401 will be open in 2024. Pretty wild that there were trails open last December that are not ready to go now (like lupine). Even where the snow has melted, water is bubbling out of the ground.

[Hott Butt Mud]

in my underware right now working at the computer gonna make it to 6 or 630 tonight to get shit done having a job sucks balls not like I'm in my twenties and can bail early for the wednesday night races I have a family to feed and a mortgage to pay

I'll never ride a mtn bike on the front range sounds like something that will make you hate mountain biking in general

real life and real jobs suck

Is it called mountain biking when you have to stop every 10 seconds for a hiker? Cause this describes mountain biking on a tunnel trash trail Saturday morning.

[montanaskier]

Anyone know how conditions on Independence Pass are currently? Wife and kid are planning on heading up esrly Sunday.


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