That's more what I meant but my brain at 0500 couldn't think of how to phrase it. They're very different styles of wheeling that you can't really compare, at least not like this.
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That's more what I meant but my brain at 0500 couldn't think of how to phrase it. They're very different styles of wheeling that you can't really compare, at least not like this.
Black Bear Pass is not tough at all, like @hosejockey61 said, a driver just needs to pay attention. Most of the trails in the San Juans and Uncompahgres are groomed trails with just amazing scenery that can catch one off guard if they're not paying attention.
You'll also want to make sure your rig is in good working order.
It's not a tough trail but it can be dangerous.
I think we're all saying the same thing--Easy trail, expert consequences
All I want to know is where the real mountain passes are.
I agree, but I also think that the climbing rating systems tend to be very relative. A 5.10 climb for a tall person might be more like a 5.11 or even 5.12 climb for a shorter person. I do see what you mean though when it comes to mountaineering grades like class 1, 2,3,or 4. I've had some very interesting conversations with people about the most subjective way to grade trails, routes, etc. There isn't really a perfect way to do it.
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Sorry everyone's tied up this year. Let's get out as soon as possible.
beautiful pictures! I wish I could make it to Ouray this year.
beautiful pictures! I wish I could make it to Ouray this year.
Any recommendations for campsites outside of Leadville? My buddy is racing in the Leadville 100 and I'm planning on watching him/watch him at a a checkpoint or 2, fish the Ark, and then watch him finish.
This is where I'm thinking currently. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recarea/?recid=12538
This is where I'm thinking currently. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recarea/?recid=12538
The only place I know in that area is Weston Pass; my family had a cabin there when I was a kid. It may not be practical for you; I mention it for strictly sentimental reasons.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recarea/?recid=12894
If you can get on torquise lake, that's a beautiful spot. But otherwise I usually use freecampsites.net and find things nearby for dispersed camping when it's available.
Just wait until DJ realizes there is no god and he lives in the matrix, and learns how to spell.
That's what I was planning on, but every single site there is reserved already. Leadville is the largest MTB race in the world so I have a feeling any site close to the start is gonna be like that unfortunately.