snow ride 2014 TBA

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  1. gigerrider

    gigerrider New Member

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    I want to get another Snow ride up to the peak.....or as far as rideable. Waiting for the first weekend of snowfall to hit Santiago Peak. Its getting cold and hopefully wet soon. The first time I did this was a few years ago with a STR group I think we had 15 heads or so. I would like to share this fun ride with others. The scheduled rout would be up maple springs to 4 corners, up Majeska all the way up to the peak. Stay tuned for the date's to be posted.
     
    gigerrider, Nov 20, 2014
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  2. BikeThePlanet

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    Maple Springs is closed. You'll have to go up Harding or HJ.
     
    BikeThePlanet, Nov 20, 2014
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  3. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej Well-Known Member

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    ^^^^^^^^ THIS ^^^^^^^^^There will be no Maple Springs snow rides this year.
     
    mtnbikej, Nov 20, 2014
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  4. CarbonLegs

    CarbonLegs Search for ultimate ride.

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    None the less, Killer ride to the Peak.
     
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  5. gigerrider

    gigerrider New Member

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    Harding it is then. Rout subject to modification ;)
     
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    They don't call it Harding for nothing...
     
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    Rumpled Longtime Newb

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    I've done a few snow rides over the last handful of years, usually solo.
    Would be more fun in a group.
    Haven't done Harding; so that would be new, too.
    Haven't made the peak in snow, usually 4 Corners was plenty of work.
     
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    Are studded tires a good idea, or is that an ice-only thing?
     
    Sir Laplack, Nov 22, 2014
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    dstepper (R.I.P.) Over the hill

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    Studded tires are always a good thing. You can ride fresh snow easily but when the snow melts at night then refreezes oversight ice can be hiding under the snow.

    I have wondered how fat tires do on ice.
     
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    Andre if it doesn't conflict with my schedule count me in. Did two snow rides in 2012, none last year can't wait for another one
     
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    any plans to ride to the peak? what routes are available?
     
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  12. mtnbikej

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    See Post #2 & #3 above.
     
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    broke my collar bone on the 23rd soooooooo im out
     
    gigerrider, Jan 4, 2015
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    Ouch, heal up buddy.
     
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    On Saturday we "rode" up Holy Jim to the top of upper HJ. Snow on Main Divide was drifted up to 4 feet high in the middle of the road in spots. I'd guess the dump at 18" at our high point. Upper HJ was booted out but no tire tracks; super fun slopping down and trying to clean everything. It's melting fast, so go get it. No special gear needed, just a pair of gaiters and low tire pressure. The roads are probably more dangerous than the trails; they definitely aren't as fun.

    Bummer, giger. They usually heal clean and fast (had 3), so take heart. Cross train yourself up to the peak anyway? Footing will be NTB.
     
    mike001, Jan 5, 2015
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