last year we had a group of 4 that went to centennial wy. this year we are looking at going to grand lake in the middle of march. how are the conditions compared to centennial and any advise on house rentals? may have as many as 9 in our group.
riding in grand lake
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Grand Lake
We stayed at Spirit Lake Lodge for several nights Feb. 23, 2010. Previously we were in Saratoga doing the Snowies and Sierra Madres.
We were able to snowmobile from town each day but by the end of the week it was getting a little bare.
We spent the last day riding in Gould in some of the deepest untracked snow we had ever ridden in. Headed out through Ft. Collins and back to MN.
Actually we lucked out with good snow all the way around as they had just had some storms go through and give some fresh snow.
We never checked out any houses so cannot help you there.
We stayed at Spirit Lake Lodge for several nights Feb. 23, 2010. Previously we were in Saratoga doing the Snowies and Sierra Madres.
We were able to snowmobile from town each day but by the end of the week it was getting a little bare.
We spent the last day riding in Gould in some of the deepest untracked snow we had ever ridden in. Headed out through Ft. Collins and back to MN.
Actually we lucked out with good snow all the way around as they had just had some storms go through and give some fresh snow.
We never checked out any houses so cannot help you there.
it's really that bad? centennial was awesome. just didn't like that we had to trailer up the mountain. this year we won't be able to do that since we are looking at renting a couple machines. where else is there to go? we really need to be able to ride from the house we rent for gas and to go up the mountain.
That's my thoughts on the lower trails also. If you love humpty-bumps and monkey-butt to get to the good stuff, then GL's for you!
By the way, did you ride from GL to Gould or trailer over to Gould then ride? I'm planning to make the jump over the top from Gould this winter and interested in how that ride is and the route...
how far is the trail ride before you get to the good stuff? we are just looking for something where we can access everything with our sleds for the riding and places to go after the ride with our trucks.
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Tec
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Last year was exceptionally bad! I don't ride GL either and Live 20 minutes away, Unless! it's a weekday afternoon and were getting good snow, then gravel mtn is pretty fun.
As far as Green rock or Centennial, they had 4 times the amount of snow last year then we did, and it's only 175 miles away
Last year was exceptionally bad! I don't ride GL either and Live 20 minutes away, Unless! it's a weekday afternoon and were getting good snow, then gravel mtn is pretty fun.
As far as Green rock or Centennial, they had 4 times the amount of snow last year then we did, and it's only 175 miles away
i just don't want to make a mistake and go to place we are going to hate. like i said. centennial was awesome. the only thing that sucked was having to trailer up and nothing to really do after we were done riding.
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Fiddy
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u can rent sleds up top nothing to do? the bear tree is a nice place to eat alot of sledders to bs with
we are bringing our sleds from illinois. we are looking for a place to go where we can ride right from the house we rent, fuel, food, and some nightlife for after the ride.
where would you recommend to go instead? anywhere similar to the amenities of grand lake?
Just a thought. How about Vail Pass, with rentals in Camp Hale and lodging in RedCliff or Leadville? Might be getting a little thin in March though. Who knows.
Chaos
Chaos
i think we may change to cooke city montana
Give me a call. I have exactly what you are looking for other than the night life is the only thing we are lacking. There is some but the quality of snow and riding more than makes up for it. You stay and rid right from the cabin and we have a full restaurant and bar. Sled rentals, tours, avalanche classes, hot tubs the works. You won't be disappointed and it is only about 2 1/2 hours farther than GL. Thunder Mountain Lodge. Thanks, Mark 970-856-6240 or www.thundermountainlodge.net
We have road Grand Lake for the past 7 years. We take 3 to 4 trips a year staying 4 to 5 days at a time. Keep in mind that they get there biggest snow storms usually in March. We have witnessed windsheild deep powder and encountered as few as a dozen sleds a day on the mountain. And we have witnessed normal conditions too with more sleds. Point is it's really hard to predict the snow and the amount of people on the mountain. Good luck on your trip but just remember this "Any day that your out riding with friends will be Great" >>>>.
These markers were at least 3 foot higher the afternoon before !! Late March riding on the trail right below Gravel Mnt. !!! >>>>.
