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US Rocky Mountain Winter Weekender: Colorado Banana Belt 2.1
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Feel free to send me a GPX, I could go check it out on Saturdday!
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Yes, so as not to be alone. @Spicy Taco might be interested too if he's off that day.
It's not too far from the start point coordinates.
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For anyone interested in our Telegram discussion on this event:
If you're not familiar with it, it's a bit more informal and a lot of the ideas start there. We try to make sure that any formal decisions make it to this thread as soon as possible so no one misses out.
If you're not familiar with it, it's a bit more informal and a lot of the ideas start there. We try to make sure that any formal decisions make it to this thread as soon as possible so no one misses out.
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The folks I have on the Friday arrival list besides myself are:
@urbanarmed
@Rick Louie
@Wandering Wanda
Have I missed anyone?
@urbanarmed
@Rick Louie
@Wandering Wanda
Have I missed anyone?
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Rally Point Details:
For those arriving Saturday, the meeting is 10 AM at the Seep Springs OHV staging area. (1st listed meeting location.) Please air down here and be ready to roll ASAP.
For anyone that wants to come early, the Primary Base Camp coordinates are also listed. The GPS route from staging to camp is listed in the next post as well as all the other event routes.
We'll try to have a trail run for those those that don't need to go immediately to base camp and another leaving from base camp. .... TBD
Sunday we'll depart through Red Canyon Park traveling up Shelf Road to Cripple Creek for stop at the mining overlook. From there the main group will continue towards Colorado Springs via Gold Camp and Old Stage Roads. Anyone that wishes to head out in another direction from Cripple Creek will be welcome to do so.
The night(s) will be long and potentially quite cold so don't forget plenty of layers and possibly a tent safe personal heater. Last year it was 16 degrees that morning.
Banana Belt info: What is a Banana Belt Anyway? - Royal Gorge Region
Canon City weather: Canon City, CO 10-Day Weather Forecast - The Weather Channel | Weather.com
For those arriving Saturday, the meeting is 10 AM at the Seep Springs OHV staging area. (1st listed meeting location.) Please air down here and be ready to roll ASAP.
For anyone that wants to come early, the Primary Base Camp coordinates are also listed. The GPS route from staging to camp is listed in the next post as well as all the other event routes.
We'll try to have a trail run for those those that don't need to go immediately to base camp and another leaving from base camp. .... TBD
Sunday we'll depart through Red Canyon Park traveling up Shelf Road to Cripple Creek for stop at the mining overlook. From there the main group will continue towards Colorado Springs via Gold Camp and Old Stage Roads. Anyone that wishes to head out in another direction from Cripple Creek will be welcome to do so.
The night(s) will be long and potentially quite cold so don't forget plenty of layers and possibly a tent safe personal heater. Last year it was 16 degrees that morning.
Banana Belt info: What is a Banana Belt Anyway? - Royal Gorge Region
Canon City weather: Canon City, CO 10-Day Weather Forecast - The Weather Channel | Weather.com
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UPDATED MEETING COORDINATES: 38°37'44.6"N 105°13'41.8"W
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EDIT: Not all descriptions are accurate due to the institution of Plan B:
Meeting point to base camp:
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Camp to Overlook Hike and Red Canyon Park
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Garden Park Rd to the Bank Loop
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Dinosaur Drive (alternate)
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Sunday to Shelf Rd:
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Gold Camp Rd:
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Old Stage Rd:
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38°37'44.6"N 105°13'41.8"W · 38.629056, -105.228278
EDIT: Not all descriptions are accurate due to the institution of Plan B:
Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery
Access free topo maps online and use intuitive mapping tools to plan your next adventure. The Gaia GPS map catalog includes detailed satellite imagery, worldwide trail maps, weather forecasting overlays, and avalanche data overlays.
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Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery
Access free topo maps online and use intuitive mapping tools to plan your next adventure. The Gaia GPS map catalog includes detailed satellite imagery, worldwide trail maps, weather forecasting overlays, and avalanche data overlays.
www.gaiagps.com
Garden Park Rd to the Bank Loop
Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery
Access free topo maps online and use intuitive mapping tools to plan your next adventure. The Gaia GPS map catalog includes detailed satellite imagery, worldwide trail maps, weather forecasting overlays, and avalanche data overlays.
www.gaiagps.com
Dinosaur Drive (alternate)
Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery
Access free topo maps online and use intuitive mapping tools to plan your next adventure. The Gaia GPS map catalog includes detailed satellite imagery, worldwide trail maps, weather forecasting overlays, and avalanche data overlays.
www.gaiagps.com
Sunday to Shelf Rd:
Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery
Access free topo maps online and use intuitive mapping tools to plan your next adventure. The Gaia GPS map catalog includes detailed satellite imagery, worldwide trail maps, weather forecasting overlays, and avalanche data overlays.
www.gaiagps.com
Gold Camp Rd:
Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery
Access free topo maps online and use intuitive mapping tools to plan your next adventure. The Gaia GPS map catalog includes detailed satellite imagery, worldwide trail maps, weather forecasting overlays, and avalanche data overlays.
www.gaiagps.com
Old Stage Rd:
Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery
Access free topo maps online and use intuitive mapping tools to plan your next adventure. The Gaia GPS map catalog includes detailed satellite imagery, worldwide trail maps, weather forecasting overlays, and avalanche data overlays.
www.gaiagps.com
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Can't wait. I was just looking at the video I made of last year's trip and thinking "we need to do this again!" Looking forward to ir.
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Let me know if you are going to scout things out early (this weekend). I can run up with you and grab some pics/vids for the group.
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Hello all
My wife and I Are new to OB and are planning on attending. Look forward to meeting everyone!
My wife and I Are new to OB and are planning on attending. Look forward to meeting everyone!
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All attendees: Please follow this thread closely!
BLM closures due to snowfall could affect our plans this weekend. I'm awaiting a call back from BLM to help me decide whether we should punt.
There's a BLM campground we can use for a Plan B, but it might be a moot point if we lose our Saturday routes. Sunday routes should remain available, but there are areas that could be a serious concern if icy.
Sorry for the frozen bananas, guys, but they do make great smoothies. If anyone decides to back out before a final decision is made, please adjust your RSVP accordingly.
BLM closures due to snowfall could affect our plans this weekend. I'm awaiting a call back from BLM to help me decide whether we should punt.
There's a BLM campground we can use for a Plan B, but it might be a moot point if we lose our Saturday routes. Sunday routes should remain available, but there are areas that could be a serious concern if icy.
Sorry for the frozen bananas, guys, but they do make great smoothies. If anyone decides to back out before a final decision is made, please adjust your RSVP accordingly.
I think it's best if I back out. It a great trip, but not if they close off everything. I sorry I was looking forward to visiting with everyone. Take care everyone.
