First ride up the canyon

[LongRanger_imp]

I'd be honored and graced by your presence. The high passes usually open by Memorial Day, but we've had some years where they don't open until July. Scenery-wise, the fall (September) is the best time to ride here, as long as you have some flexibility for dodging the occasional snowstorm. Summer is very nice too but rainy afternoons are not uncommon and temps at altitude can quickly drop into the 30's and 40's, which is bad if you're not prepared.

I awoke to 11" of new snow this morning, but we'll be in the 70's by Friday, so early spring (April / May) can be hit or miss. June tends to be unsettled, then July and August get really hot (and the mountains get crowded).