where ride close to Fort Collins

[flyingfej]

I am looking for some help. I have been out to jackson hole once to ride a long long time ago, but it looks like my sis (living in Fort collins) is having twins in feb. Since I need to go see the new additions to the fam, I figured I might as well take a sled, but I have no clue where to go or who to hook up with. It will be a quick trip, but I figured if I could ride for a day or 2 what the heck. I trying to decide if it is worth, due date is up in the air so I am wondering if I should fly or just drive only 16 hr in good weather (coming from Indiana). I will drive if ridin ain't too much of a pipe dream (somewhere close to go, poeple to hook up with???) if not I will just fly (need to look into bookin something). If I ride I realize, I need to start getting some setups, next question, 800 mod twin pipes blah, blah or a stock 440 both revs. I guess which one would be more user friendly. I am use to getting stuck in the deep in the up, but I know this is awhole another ball game. Any input
would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

 

[blackcloud2k]

There are lots of places to ride with in 2.5 hours of fort collins. I can be on the snow in the snowies in about an hour 15 min so that would be the closest. Rabbit ears isn't that far away, vail pass. You have many options. I would take the sled with the longest track for coming out here. Im originally from Ohio and still go back couple times a year for harvest but I know your big debate. Bring the sleds you wont regret it. Feb can be one of the snowiest months so there will still be great snow.

 

[bushy]

How do you get from FC to greenrock in 1:15 ? Is TI Siding the suburb you live in! You must go 85 MPH. lmpao. That's good time!

Don't forget Cameron Pass up the Poudre Canyon ~2 hr. Snows behind, but has some good spots. Bring the big gun..

 

[flyingfej]

Ok thanx for your help sounds like I will be dragging a sled with. Who do I call or go to get some info. Since it sounds like I will be by myself need to find some people to ride with where would I find some people to hook up with. What about the noise my 800 with twins. I know some place don't like the noise. I guess I could put the single pipe back on, but don't really want to.
Thanks again

 

[Qreiff]

Prolly have to be careful just about anywhere you go these days if it is obnoxious loud but..........bring the pipes I say. Just be courteous to others if you passing skiers out on the trail or wherever.........oh yea, just one more thing.......and don't be a parking lot poser.

Save the loud pipes for the big hills!!

 

[Ollie]

How do you get from FC to greenrock in 1:15 ? Is TI Siding the suburb you live in! You must go 85 MPH. lmpao. That's good time!

Nope, 85 isn't going to do it. Tried. Still took almost 2 hours.

Feb. is the best time to be out here. Best snow, best weather, etc...

 

[bradburck]

Vail pass is pretty idiot proof and close.... and Rabbit ears is always great and there is good snow right off the trailer... there are ALWAYS people in the parking lot... many of who are happy to let you tag along. This is a great place to start though... enjoy our snow!

 

[bradburck]

also bring the 8 and just be mindful of the greenies...

 

[flyingfej]

I do have a question about the loveland pass?? Is it passable in the winter if the weather is good. How far is Grand Lake from FC

 

[CO 2.0]

You cannot ride Loveland Pass until May when the resort closes. Grand Lake is about 2.5hrs away from Fort Collins. Pretty much anywhere is going to be 1.75hrs-3hrs away from Fort...