Colorado > Front Range > April 5th-7th > Early Spring Hang Planning Thread

April 5th thru the 7th.

I'm hoping to get out one more time before all the snow goes away to test out some gear/ideas. I like the idea of Kenosha Pass and a hike Sat/Sat night to the "O-n-B" South Park Overlook for a change in venue for the second night hang though I may need to rent some snowshoes. :D

I've put the dates in my calendar and hope there are others who can make it. I'm not firm on Kenosha Pass though I'm interested in a short hike Saturday to a new hang location.

Who's in? What location suggestions do you have?
:thumbup:

I should be able to make a hang the 1st weekend in April.
Being 2 months away it's always hard for me completely commit this early.

Since we just did an official group hang at Kenosha I'd prefer some place new with a
view.

That said I am always up for a short notice overniter to Kenosha.
From the West parking lot hike up to the overlook, spend the nite and
explore the following day then hike out.

No car camping. I think the effort it took to get unstuck from the snow drift, setup
the car camp and then a very bad nights sleep do to the wind is what zapped my
energy this last trip. I didn't feel like hiking anywhere.

rhinoman, I have a spare set of MSR snowshoes and poles you are welcome to borrow anytime.

I'm in....

I'm not very confident I'll still be living in Colorado in April, but if I am, I'd love to join up on this one. Sad to have missed the Winter hang.

I should be able to make it. We will see when its a bit closer!

Any update on this???

It's still blocked out on my calendar though there hasn't been any location planning done. I'm still in for a Fri night trailhead hang and a "stroll" before a Sat night hang "up the trail" aways. Guess we should start talking about the "where" bit soon.
Dave

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Originally Posted by rhinoman

It's still blocked out on my calendar though there hasn't been any location planning done. I'm still in for a Fri night trailhead hang and a "stroll" before a Sat night hang "up the trail" aways. Guess we should start talking about the "where" bit soon.
Dave

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I'll toss out White Ranch.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/outandb...41143925/show/

sounds good to me...I don't really have any better suggestions.

Well...

I guess I knew it could happen and it has. We've (http://www.uniongray.com) scheduled a gig in Colorado Springs for the weekend I'd originally scheduled this trip (April 5-7). Can anyone make April 19-21.

<sigh>
:(

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Originally Posted by rhinoman

Well...

I guess I knew it could happen and it has. We've (http://www.uniongray.com) scheduled a gig in Colorado Springs for the weekend I'd originally scheduled this trip (April 5-7). Can anyone make April 19-21.

<sigh>
:(

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I think 10" of new snow and 8F last night has everyone in a state of "dang, I thought winter was over" haha, welcome to Spring time in the Rockies.

I'm still planning to get out and hang April 5-7. I've got a bad case of cabin fever so waiting another 4 weeks would be quite painful.

Baring another Spring time blizzard I'm heading up to White Ranch.
Any/All are welcome to join me.
I will be in campsite #12 on the lower loop. If that one is taken then #18 is my second choice.
You can check the sign in board to find me. The name will be under "Myers"

As for April 19-21 that's 2 weeks before I'm heading to South Dakota. I should be able to make it.

So Bob, with the 8" of new snow, does that mean you're going to be pulking in?

Your pics of White Ranch look nice.

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Originally Posted by trailryder42

So Bob, with the 8" of new snow, does that mean you're going to be pulking in?

Your pics of White Ranch look nice.

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Hi Derek,
The thing with Spring time snows is they melt fast. I don't expect much if any snow except a little on the shady areas of the trail going in.
White Ranch is right on the front range foothills pretty low in altitude.

Is April 5-7 at White Ranch what we're settling on?

For me it'll depend on how my finances are looking. My wilderness survival class has me driving all over the place for class and its really hurting my play time funds. On the other hand im outdoors at least twice a week. Ive got an overnighter 4/13-15 @ horsethief park. Anyone know anything about it?

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Originally Posted by gagodfrey

Is April 5-7 at White Ranch what we're settling on?

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I'm hoping to get out for an overnighter @WR this weekend April 5-7th.
I wouldn't call it an official group hang just a little cabin fever on my part.

<sigh> I wish the scheduling conflict hadn't happened and while I can't say the reschedule is going to be an "officially-sanctioned" event I'd still like to get a hang in the weekend of April 19-21. Not exactly sure where at but I would like to wish 0-n-B luck this weekend...I'll be thinkin' 'bout ya! :D

OutAndBack - I'm going to try to make it out this weekend. I'm not 100% I can make it, but I'm going to try. I'll shoot you a PM to get specifics if I'm able to swing it.

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Originally Posted by gagodfrey

OutAndBack - I'm going to try to make it out this weekend. I'm not 100% I can make it, but I'm going to try. I'll shoot you a PM to get specifics if I'm able to swing it.

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Sounds good.

Hiker's or Sawmill camp sites to avoid = 11, 15, 16. Last weekend there were no sign up slips at the kiosk - bring some paper.

Very windy last weekend.

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Originally Posted by ringtail-THFKAfood

Hiker's or Sawmill camp sites to avoid = 11, 15, 16. Last weekend there were no sign up slips at the kiosk - bring some paper.

Very windy last weekend.

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Thanks RT.
Weather forecast has a few clouds predicted. Might be a good test of rain gear. Love those Spring time temps.

Fri Apr 5
Cloudy
73°/44°
Cloudy
Chance of rain: 10%
Wind: SW at 14 mph

Sat Apr 6
Partly Cloudy
65°/42°
Partly Cloudy
Chance of rain: 10%
Wind: ENE at 11 mph

Sun Apr 7
Mostly Cloudy
62°/42°
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of rain: 10%
Wind: SSE at 10 mph

Where was everyone? I arrived at 5:00 pm and no one was registered.

I didn't think it was ever made official...

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Originally Posted by ringtail-THFKAfood

Where was everyone? I arrived at 5:00 pm and no one was registered.

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Sorry ringtail,
I didn't see anyone posting an interest in going to WR.
I only suggested it since it's easy to find and a good place for a small group.

gagodfrey, I don't know what you mean by official. Had folks been interested in hanging at WR they would have posted here.
That's about as official as it get around here.

I ended up riding to Lenny's Bench and hung in the NF for the night.
Then road CT seg 1 over to the start of the decent down to the Platte had lunch and road home.

that's what I meant...no one seemed to be able to commit ;)

Man, 8" of snow in my yard and been snowing all day. It was 70 on Sunday and the high today was 15. Will Spring ever get here?
I'm not ready for another winter hang.