First ride up the canyon

[Offroad]

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).

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Colorado is beautiful!

My wife and I just got back from a week at Keystone....we're too old to ski, but went in search of snow which we love! (tried to go last year and the flight got canceled due the blizzard in Denver ;-(
We even went up to Steamboat looking for snow but discovered the best snow was right next to us at Loveland Pass! We drove it at least 3 times.

The sign above is from traveling 6 West through there....told my wife I have to bring the CB1100 out here ;-)

Hmmm wonder if we can make this happen. I'm off every summer, and spring, and winter, and fall lol.

Haha....I'm still teaching but near the end. I'm out June and July.

Like your one post referenced to....I've got the time, the health, ability and most important the wife's permission....I'm thinking we need to go while we can!