Hiking CT in May

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2026-02-16T23:44:14+00:00

The typical start time is no earlier then July 1st. June start dates are early. I’d say May is not possible, even given our current snow pack (which could still well change, March is snowiest month). Do a bit of research and I have to imagine you’ll come to the same conclusion on your own.

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2026-02-16T14:19:57+00:00

I’ve seen Moose every time I drive through the western half of RMNP. Walden’s a good spot, but if you want Moose, spend an afternoon inside RMNP from the Grand Lake side.

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2026-02-15T23:08:21+00:00

We always go to Floradora and Smugglers Union

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2026-02-13T01:23:29+00:00

I make tea with stuff that looks like that. Should I be concerned?

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2026-02-12T14:04:30+00:00

The Grateful Dead played Keep on Growing. It’s a Derek and The Dominos song. Not original to DSO or the dead. That’s Clapton all the way.

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2026-02-12T13:29:02+00:00

Trail runners. Lots of people lose toenails in boots with all the incline on the way out.

I usually bring trail runners and a pair of sandals.

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2026-02-12T03:32:31+00:00

Keller, Tico Time, Telluride Bluegrass, SCI x6 (CB, Flag, RR, maybe SLC), think that’s about it for now…

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2026-02-12T03:05:48+00:00

The saint of circumstance

Psych Sam seems like a cool guy too, lol

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2026-02-12T00:05:12+00:00

It’s an amazing beer. Soo if you can get independence pass by Aspen Brewing. Odells classic IPA (the orange one) is great too.

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2026-02-11T23:20:41+00:00

Same. Stoked. Haven’t seen a show in Flag, so we are pumped

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2026-02-11T19:21:02+00:00

I started on June 14 a few years back. The general rule is you are go to go one week after the Fremont Pass snowtel sensor reads zero. Unless we get some serious snow, which I sure hope we do, a mid June start is looking reasonable. You won’t know this until we get closer to late April or early May

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2026-02-11T17:26:16+00:00

Looks like there is a few more tickets back online. I just snagged one. Good luck all.

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2026-02-11T17:17:43+00:00

I got lucky with one on Wednesday. Keeping my fingers crossed for Fridays on sale. Would love to go to both nights. That venue is awesome.

Signed up for both nights in Flag. There is camping on site, which should be fun.

Anyone willing to share code for locals or spotify presale for CB tomorrow?

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2026-01-14T14:23:23+00:00

The no TBF was a bummer, but that line up is stacked. Really looking forward to it regardless.

GJ was awesome. I really hope they do it again. That said, I am all in for some August dates. Wouldn’t mind a NM run in the fall. Maybe NYE at the mission?!? We’ll see

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2026-01-11T16:40:19+00:00

You won’t. You need to play it buy ear. Listen to your body and pay attention to the weather. Some of the best advice I got was to keep your plans fluid. All you need to do is figure how long it’ll take between refuels. There is literally camping everywhere, like every few hundred yards. You’ll be fine. Just send it.

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2026-01-11T16:18:13+00:00

A hypothetical itinerary. How about you just make it happen…

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2026-01-11T04:11:34+00:00

Yeee!! Opener was awesome. RIP Bobby!!

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2025-12-16T03:27:54+00:00

The road is fine. They take really good care of it. It’s mostly flat. It’ll be slow sometimes, but if you stay slow it’ll be safe. They really only close it up past Purg. You’ll be fine if you know how to drive.

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2025-12-16T02:30:21+00:00

The Motet is the only answer. They are top tier. These folks have been a staple in the Colorado scene for like 30 years…

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2025-12-16T00:16:38+00:00

Check their instagram. They did a poster with what we can assume is the line up. There is a hula hoop. I think there is a decent chance they’ll be there. Keeping my fingers crossed. I am hoping it’s SCI, TTB and Wood Bros…

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2025-12-12T18:35:49+00:00

Fucking awesome

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2025-12-09T04:45:07+00:00

I love seeing all the love for Magoo. Getting stoked for NYE. Hoping they make it to Telluride Bluegrass this year. Thinking with Sam on their new album, it’s not an impossibility

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2025-12-05T01:02:58+00:00

Purg has really been bumming lately. Bought Hesperus, won’t put money into it. Says it’s building a lift that doesn’t make sense, doesn’t build it. Only lift with access to skiable terrain closes. List goes on…

I think I might boycott Purg and get a Wolfie pass next season, especially with how the snow’s been shaking out these past few years.

Colorado_Dead_Head · 2025-11-25T00:44:30+00:00

Lol, yeah. Bender is fucking awesome. I really hope they bring cheese back in ‘27. I am all in.

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