2/12 metberry trail run

[cornpone99]

Looking to run Mettberry and another trail. Depending on weather and snow pack
Meet at
9:00am
15000 westcreek. I think this is the mountain communities fire dept
Sunday February 12

[TJS86TOY]

Likely will go, but still 2 weeks away. I will commit for sure as we get closer. Assuming it does not snow 2 feet between then and now.

[dieseldoc]

we are interested as well.
and like TJ we will commit as we get closer

[Victor]

I'll see how things go as well, trying to get everything prepared for the 19th but i may have time for a test run.....

[TJS86TOY]

Usually before a trip to that area, I check this http://utepasscams.com/ Gives good Idea of current snow level, the Divide and gold hill one is most helpful.

[TJS86TOY]

On my usual bi-weekly exploration trips to that area, decided to run partly down Metberry and Longwater just to check out conditions. Metberry will likely be a no go for me because of the super long ultra slick ice sheet that used to be a road. Wouldent be too bad if it was on a flat spot, but it's on a fairly good incline and around a corner.
I didn't attempt it, just hiked down to see it.
Went to the top of Longwater and was not too bad but again, did not get into the valley.

[cornpone99]

Wow, great pics of the trail conditions. With metberry out, what do you recommend, I'm up for anything

[TJS86TOY]

cornpone99 previously posted:

[dieseldoc]

Hmmm....I bet they want on down to Hackett.
It seems to get less big Ice.....
But who knows....

[cornpone99]

I'm not familiar with the area and I'm just looking to get out
Is the fire station till a good meeting place for all of those options
There could be 1-3" of snow Sunday morning
How does that affect the options?

[TJS86TOY]

cornpone99 previously posted:

[cornpone99]

Great. Sounds like fun
see you at the fire station about 9:00

[TJS86TOY]

As you can see, the area is large and many trails to explore. The pic is WAY zoomed out to fit all the trails.

[TJS86TOY]

cornpone99 previously posted:

[cornpone99]

The snow report keeps getting higher. Now it's 3-5. I'll be keeping an eye on the forecast

[cornpone99]

Hey Tj,
the report is for 1-3". What are your thoughts
they are calling for 1" in town
if you want to make a game time decision that should fine too
chris

[TJS86TOY]

Well, just came back from there camping and my weather underground app had a winter storm warning for up to 8" of snow. Some areas on the dirt road are pure Ice and snow on top of that may make things interesting. I am game to try but at the same time don't want any one or their rig in danger so mabey better to pass to a better weekend?

[JandDGreens]

I was waiting to see if the weather would cooperate, I think next week end if weather permits will be better for me.

[TJS86TOY]

For now I am "kinda" still in, the weather report for Westcreek is .33" of snow, and Florissant is Weather winter watch with 5-10" of snow. Pretty drastic change for so little distance. I like wheeling when it's snowing so this will be a last second call.