Re: bizarre Recreation.gov behavior
Are Inyo permits less competitive this year for some reason? Reason I ask is that I see a lot of popular permits available for September 1 as I type this several hours after the time they are released
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ravi_jmt2013
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#77978
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Re: bizarre Recreation.gov behavior
Shhhhh¡ that¡¯s a secret because there are no February days that correspond to 6 months later.
Jeff
Pronouns: He/Him/His
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Jeff Manas
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#77977
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bizarre Recreation.gov behavior
Just got my permit but when I looked at 10 AM there were 99+ available permits for entering at Mono Pass exiting Whitney on Sept. 1.? I checked and double checked my confirmed permit.
Judy McGuire
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judithsmcguire
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#77976
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Reds Meadow Road update for 2025
I noticed the Reds Meadow Road Closure page has been updated.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/inyo/alerts-notices/?cid=fseprd1127643
The road will be open Thursday through Sunday for most of July and
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Frank
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Re: Alternatives
I was lucky in 2018 in that I passed through the busy mountain bike areas mid-week so I didn't encounter too many large groups. Anyone planning this hike should try to avoid these areas on weekends if
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Frank
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Re: Alternatives
On a Sunday in early Sept 2015 I counted 120 bikes passing me going south from Monarch Pass. Put me in a foul mood for the rest of the day. Cherish the wilderness and hope it never allows bikes. CO is
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judithsmcguire
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#77973
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Re: Alternatives
A few years ago the CT Foundation said they were actively encouraging MTB's
on the trail because "It should be open to everyone'. I quit the foundation
after that and told them why.
Let us hope this
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ken jessett
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#77972
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Re: Alternatives
That¡¯s true on many parts of the CT. Actually the place where I remember the most bikes was right after Monarch Crest heading southbound. For the most part, bikers were courteous but it does
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ravi_jmt2013
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Re: Alternatives
One of the downsides of the loop and indeed much of the non-wilderness portions of the CT is the presence - and active encouragement from the CT Foundation - of mountain bikers.
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ken jessett
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Re: Alternatives
I was looking into Collegiate Loop logistics today and learned that the Clouds Hostel in Leadville provides shuttles to Twin Lakes for $45-50. Leadville is accessible by bus from Frisco via Summit
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ravi_jmt2013
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Re: Alternatives
Trail angel. :-)
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ken jessett
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Re: Alternatives
Your story makes me glad about about my decision to turn around and go pick
up a couple of hikers at the pass and take them into Lake City a couple of
years ago. It took me a few seconds to process
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Curt Kinchen
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Re: Alternatives
In 2014, there was supposed to be a regular shuttle sponsored by trail angels in Lake City but for some reason it didn¡¯t show up. Since the shuttle time was at noon, there was theoretically time to
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ravi_jmt2013
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#77966
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Re: Alternatives
It is interesting that The Colorado Trail book states that the distance from the CT (Spring Creek Pass) to Lake City is 17 miles and goes on to say: ".. probably too far for most backpackers to travel
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ken jessett
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Re: Alternatives
Getting to Lake City was difficult for me as well. There was a lot of traffic but no one stopped at the trailhead for at least an hour. ?I started walking and a few miles later someone took pity on
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ravi_jmt2013
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Re: Alternatives
I took the bus ride. It was very pretty too and a comfortable ride. Wifi on both Bustang and bus to Durango.
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Dwight Waknitz
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Re: Alternatives
I agree after a strenuous multi day hike taking the train would be a
relaxing means to return home. Particularly when it travels through Colorado
[email protected]> wrote:
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ken jessett
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Re: Alternatives
On the CT the worst hitch for me was to Lake City.? No traffic on rd.? Waited over an hour.? Meanwhile, hikers wanting ride piled up.? Luckily a pickup happened by and gave us a ride in rain (very
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judithsmcguire
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#77961
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Re: Alternatives
Yes, it isn¡¯t fast. However the Outrider to Bustang trip from Durango to Denver is beautiful and inexpensive. And it drops you off a block from easy transit to the airport.
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Marsha
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Re: Alternatives
Bus schedule from Durango to Denver
Fastest
11h 58m
Daily buses
1
6:32?AM?¨C?6:30?PM
11h 58m
1 change
*Not real convenient and not real quick*
*Train similar time*
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6:24?AM Durango,
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ken jessett
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#77959
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