Anyone ride Gould

[rags319]

Was wondering what the riding around Gould is like as far as train. Been there once in a storm. Couldnt see much. Usually go to buff but looking for some where new to try. Does it get the snow like buff. Is it better north or south of highway.

 

[revrider07]

RIDING GOULD

I used to ride there three to five times a year with some friends from waldon. The elevation there is butal lots of riding at 11000 and above. The reason we quit going there was lots of avys and not small ones the risk was just not worth it getting older and smarter. It does however have some of the best hi-marking hills in the rockies. I have not been there in five years mostly ride buff and re.

 

[bushy]

What he said. Snow down low is marginal and the boondocking is restricted. Good trails down low around Gould elevations (9000'). If you climb you can get into some great snow and crazy terrain, but your pretty much always below some kind of avy danger if you go high. We go up a few times a year. Late spring is generally safe and you can slay some huge lines.

 

[rags319]

Thanks Guys. Ya I heard there are alot of avy traps and can get pretty narlly up there. Probally wont go unless someone I am with knows the area.

 

[cokingcat]

I rode out there back in 03 and though the area was small. I rode out there last year and it seems like it has gotten bigger (more trails and ect). I would think it's at least worth 1 ride a year to just explore.

 

[PJ-Hunter]

No trains up there.

 

[ItDoAble]

Gould is an area of extremes. It's either 70+ miles of trail riding, or very steep technical stuff (sometimes dangerous). Not a lot of playing terrain in between like you'd find at Buff/Re or a Wolf Creek. North is mostly trail, with some meadow riding. South side is where you can get into the higher big stuff with better snow (NeverSummer). Most of it is 'up-n-back'. Run up one valley, maybe do some climbing/playing (did I say technical/dangerous?), then you have to come all the way out to move over to the next valley. Not a lot of valley to valley boondocking because the terrain is too steep, or there is wilderness in the way. Takes more of an effort to ride Gould IMO. Can't just look at the map, park, and find the sweet spots. Lot's of fun in the right conditions with someone who knows where they are going.

Contact the Colorado Blizzards club in Northern Front Range, or Walden Snow Snakes if you'd like to hook up with a some great folks. Or PM me for more info ...