fun in the snow

[Richard]

So are we going to get snowed in or what? I love driving in this stuff (and was secretly praying for one more big snow, but not on crazy steep trails. Where would be a good place to go for some open fun in the snow? I'm looking forward to doing something with my tires off-road this weekend. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks

and I think I put this in the wrong place haha sorry.

[ExplorerTom]

Phantom Creek is good in the snow:
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=210
its low enough that it doesn't get a ton of snow and tends to melt quick because there isn't much shade due to the forest fire.

no big rocks to break stuff as you're using massive wheel spin to blast through the snow either. But I still managed to use my MaxTrax and winch a couple times when I did it back in...... Feb? I don't remember.

[Jim]

Hi Richard - this thread is entirely on topic and the "right place" to put it. I see you're in Aurora - no clue if you're looking for something up north or down south.

Up Nort - Bunce School Road / Ironclads are a combo set of trails. Rock Creek is another and is just a few miles north of the north end of Bunce.

Down south - I'm not a great resource but China Wall could be on the list. Others should pipe up for good trails.

Something will firm up and when it does (trail / day / at least one other member saying they'd go) make a thread in "Planned" and an calendar entry for folks to RSVP to. Last minute details are hashed in "Planned" which ends up being a "clean" thread with important details. The Calendar / RSVP is good so you know who / how many care coming.

Have fun!!!

[Chris]

If we get the snow being predicted it will be hard to get to the trailhead!

i.e., To get to China Wall you have to get over Kenosha Pass which tends to become impassable rather quickly.

[96EXXLTinCO]

Chris previously posted:

[Chris]

Yeah, that's a looong drive in fresh snow though. I don't care for I25 after snow, too many lousy drivers.

[96EXXLTinCO]

I love the drive once you get to the Springs, getting TO the Springs, I'm with you all the way!!

[Patrolman]

Yeah, if we get the 4' of heavy wet stuff in the mountains like they are calling for, it could make for an interesting weekend!

[96EXXLTinCO]

Here's another write up for Phantom Creek as well. I didn't write this one up but know the guy that did. It was done recently.

http://www.trailsoffroad.com/trails/416-phantom-creek

[Jackie]

Patrolman previously posted:

[jayson44]

Yankee Hill is always a go-to for snow. and yeah, we're schedule to get 2-4' by Sunday. I'm guessing CO 4x4 Recovery facebook will be full of folks stuck up at Yankee. it always happens...

Yankee is good because it's close, has some reception (AT&T) and is decently close to Central City if you end up having to walk. it's also wider and open for the most part, so there's not as much possibility for damage if you slide around.

J.

[Chris]

Hey Jackie,

I just got back from the grocery store to pick up some milk.

Good grief! You'd think a storm is coming!

[Jim]

Now go back and get some cookies... I need to set home a 4' snowfall here in town!

[Jackie]

Chris previously posted:

[ExplorerTom]

It's all these Californians and Texans that have moved here.

[dieseldoc]

You could always go down to cedar mountian road, the main way in to mettberry/longwater/ and hackett gultches.
I would stay out of they as the steep sections will be diffacult to say the least.
Illinios gultch is good times in the snow, little moab is fun with snow on it but walk it firsf to know where the rock and holes are.

[Patrolman]

Jackie previously posted:

[dieseldoc]

newbies
its going to snow.....better go buy 5 month worth of stuff!

wonder whar these people would in the blizzard of '82.

[glacierpaul]

2003 I Had 12' In Three Days, Awesome Blizzard. My Little Brother Was Bitten On Christmas In TheBlizzard Of 82 Good Times! Pushing 2' Here AsOf Now.

[dieseldoc]

My Little Brother Was Bitten On Christmas In TheBlizzard Of 82 Good Times! Pushing 2' Here AsOf Now.[/QUOTE]


Bitten by what???