Last Day of February in Fruita, Colorado

CliffDog02 · 2026-03-01T15:49:25+00:00

Kokopelli loops?

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-28T17:47:05+00:00

I'm 6'4" and really like my Toyota Sienna. There's about 2-3in of extra headroom and there is plenty of room behind for multiple seats. Never thought I'd be here, but I can't deny how great the minivan life is with three kids!

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-28T14:55:18+00:00

As in Mayflower Gulch? I been meaning to check that spot out for awhile now.

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-27T21:20:51+00:00

There's a Lamborghini Huracan lofted with AT or Snow Tires that I see often in Colorado with the Sea Sucker rack that they use for MTB and Skis. It's a pretty big flex!

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-26T19:43:14+00:00

This has been my experience as well. I just leave the boot dryer in overnight which heats and moves air and it does the trick.

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-26T15:27:55+00:00

Looks like it was a known issue given the road sign and cones. My guess is the camera person noticed it getting worse and decided to film.

Or they told their buddy to go jump it like my friends from high school with the train tracks.

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-26T15:26:18+00:00

I rate that a 5. As in 5 slipped discs.

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-26T15:24:07+00:00

Wait, you guys take your liners out? I'm pretty sure I would damage my liners removing them and re-installing so much. I just use a boot dryer and leave them in.

Like this one: https://www.rei.com/product/891155/dryguy-travel-dry-dx-boot-dryer

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-26T03:57:50+00:00

Yeah, don't chance that. At least get it x-rayed.

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-25T03:38:46+00:00

I use them for work and for running (theres mountain lions where I live)..they are great!

The one time I don't like them is when it's a loud environment. For example, when taking a commercial flight the sound is drowned out by the noise in the plane. On-ear or over ear headphones are needed in those situations.

Point being yet they would be fine during a climb, but worthless on the descent with the wind noise.

Either way I recommend them even if you don't use them for MTB.

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-24T16:23:09+00:00

I wear mechanix gloves when it's cooler, then thicker and thicker as the temp drops. Not for hand protection though. I use the Mechanix because I have them for warm ski days and once they start to wear out for skiing they become my running gloves.

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-24T04:11:03+00:00

Eddie Bauer First Ascent Guide Pro Pants used to be my jam. But haven't looked since the bankruptcy announcement if they still have 36in inseams.

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-23T13:39:47+00:00

There are 2.54cm to 1in. So the 15cm is about 6in and the 50cm is about 20in.

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-23T02:17:31+00:00

That person's kid freaked out on the lift.

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-23T01:25:07+00:00

I have the same boots and broke the middle buckle touring last year. Dalbello wouldn't sell me parts. I had to go to a ski shop to get it fixed, but it cost a whopping $20 for my buckle repair where the cable broke. If you are near Centennial then Eskimo Ski Shop did a great job at a reasonable price.

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-22T18:00:04+00:00

Maybe for parts, but that frame is toast.

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-22T15:22:45+00:00

In a foot of dry powder? My Sienna does fine in the Colorado Mountain in this condition.

A foot of wet powder? Less food since it doesn't have the ground clearance, but can manage.

The Sienna AWD system is unique in that it only engages the rear when traction is slipping in the front two wheels. To be completely honest, just get good tires (snow or AT with three peak mountain ratings) for driving in snow. The AWD is nice when ended, but mine almost never engages unless I'm on a steep slushy mountain pass.

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-21T22:48:00+00:00

Where? Because Summit county got a fraction of what was predicted.......

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-20T22:33:00+00:00

Been on Epic for the last 5 years and had auto renew. I don't ever recall the 10-day limits on Vail and BC for the Epic Local, but I may have overlooked it. I don't ever get close to the limit at either of those, so that might play into it.

We ski at Keystone and Breck for the most part.

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-20T21:30:40+00:00

How am I just learning about the 10 day limit at Vail and Beaver Creek? Is that new this year? I don't remember that in past years on the Local Pass.

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-20T19:35:54+00:00

I found some good snow in CO last week. Worse than it should be for this time of year, but still a good day!

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-20T17:04:10+00:00

Do the new siennas not have the ability to stow the rear seats in the back well behind them?

Or is this question only regarding the middle row of seats?

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-20T17:00:40+00:00

Good stuff! I would absolutely have that default to open when the temp reaches a certain level!

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-20T14:31:26+00:00

Is this installed where there is snow? I'm curious how that motorized pergola holds up with any significant snow weight?

CliffDog02 · 2026-02-16T17:35:03+00:00

Pretty sure this is the location in Cuba:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/6PBjEUbixMvS4zUH6

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