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Headed to ride CO for first time! 12/9-12/12. Where to go?

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Polaris Racer 169

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My anniversary and wife wants to ride. Little snow here in Idaho so rode trip!
Where should I stay? Kremmling or Steamboat?
Never been in that area so I'm shooting from the hip.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. Also on where to ride would help alot also.
We are both experienced riders. So not looking for trails
Thanks again for the help
Dolan
 
Big diff between here and Idaho (I have rode both) is in Colorado you have to watch for avalanches. If you don't take an avy class just be aware that any steep mountain side that has no rocks or trees is an avalanche chute and do not go there or stop there.

Also, our snow is like powdered sugar compared to Idaho so it pays to be prepared to get stuck a few times. Powder Jack or tow bungy can sure help.

High altitude can be an issue also if you are used to 7 to 9 k riding in Idaho and ride here at 10 to 12 k.

BUT.........some of the riding here makes west yellowstone look boring!

With that in mind I would suggest Grand Mesa as it is just a few miles past Grand Junction.
 
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jthussey said:
You must've rode the trails in West Yellowstone.
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Have you rode Grand Mesa? I grew up in Idaho riding sleds every winter, even worked for a Arctic Cat dealer there long long ago. My brother is coming out from Idaho to ride Grand Mesa with us on new years. The main trail is over 100 miles long in Grand Mesa with countless acres of boondocking.

Try it, really try Grand Mesa and see if you still feel the same. :becky:
 
stingray719 said:
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Have you rode Grand Mesa? I grew up in Idaho riding sleds every winter, even worked for a Arctic Cat dealer there long long ago. My brother is coming out from Idaho to ride Grand Mesa with us on new years. The main trail is over 100 miles long in Grand Mesa with countless acres of boondocking.

Try it, really try Grand Mesa and see if you still feel the same. :becky:
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100 miles of trail, sounds like so much fun!!!! :face-icon-small-con
 
Polaris Racer 169 said:
My anniversary and wife wants to ride. Little snow here in Idaho so rode trip!
Where should I stay? Kremmling or Steamboat?
Never been in that area so I'm shooting from the hip.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. Also on where to ride would help alot also.
We are both experienced riders. So not looking for trails
Thanks again for the help
Dolan
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Rabbit Ears or Wolf Creek if you like driving, Wolf Creek has all the snow, so I've heard!!:face-icon-small-hap
 
If you're trying to decide between Kremmling and Steamboat, I'd recommend Steamboat, the city is a little bigger with more ammentities. As far as riding there check out Buffalo Pass, some of the best riding in the West and gets insane amounts of snow. You also have the Flat tops, and Rabbit Ears pass right there so theres plenty of options.
 
The boat is nice with the restaurants, hot springs etc. RE snow is questionable right now. WC has the snow, but you better know where you are going. Limited restaurant choices, very limited, but nice cabins. Pagosa Springs is just over the hill and has the hot springs and more choices for the evening. Either way, you will not be disappointed. Make the best out of the choice you make......it your anniversary.
 
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Sometimes the most important aspect of our sport is swept under the rug....snow. If you are going that soon, the 9th of Dec, then my suggestion is to ride where the snow is. I hear the southern part of Colorado has more snow the the north right now...I would go where there is ridable snow.
 
I road rabbit ears 2 weekends ago and buff pass this past weekend. I recommend staying in steamboat and riding Buff pass. If you want pics I can send some. Buff pass is awesome right now and only getting better with more snow.
 
Easiest question to answer on Snowest. Go to thundermountainlodge.net. the Grand Mesa offers some of the best riding in the state. The area is huge and has everything anyone could want.
One exception, we don't have much for snow! Usually have quite a bit by now but so far we don't. Wolf creek has the best according to my peeps. Then again I have seen 80" overnight. So any day now we will be in heaven. Check out our website and new webcam, you can now see up to date results as to snowfall. Thanks, Mark
 
True that Cannonman...and if you need rental sleds he is very nicely equipped with a fleet of nytro mountains!!! Its turn key riding right from the lodge! Great place to stay and great people to deal with.
 
As someone who rides all of Colorado, (and a lot of the west), simply based on where the snow is, I can say that as of today, the majority of the snow is in the very southwest corner of CO. I'm based very close to the Grand Mesa, and it is an amazing place to ride, however, we have VERY little snow right now. Mark at Thunder Mtn Lodge, is absolutely correct in saying that any day we could get a serious dump, and change the game. TML is an awesome place to stay/eat/ride from, and Mark does an EXCELLENT job of taking care of sledders.

Anyhow, to get back on track, it sounds to me like you are already set on going to the Steamboat area, and I'm guessing you'll want to ride in that area. My suggestion would be to go to VRBO.com, and find a rental in Steamboat. You will get a nicer place for around the same money as a hotel there and it will be a lot more private. As far as riding, if the snow conditions stay as is Buff pass is the place to go, however Rabbit Ears is going to be easier for someone unfamiliar with the area, to get around. Buff is more of a local spot and a lot of the stuff isn't obvious unless you know where you're headed.

Good luck, and happy anniversary!
 
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