June Snow Cover

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trekingwithhim
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June Snow Cover

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I have never hiked 14ers in June, always later in the summer. I am hoping to hike Sherman with my son, Evans, and Grays/Torrey's (Kelso Ridge) by myself around Father's day. What should I expect for snow cover a that point? Thanks.
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Re: June Snow Cover

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It's still too far out to know for sure but this has been a relatively light snow year along the front range. So I would guess there'll be some patchy snow to contend with but nothing that'll require traction or flotation on any of those routes.

Also worth noting that the fs is planning a timed entry system for mt evans this summer. They haven't released the details of the reservation system yet but it's something to be aware of in terms of creating your itinerary.
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Re: June Snow Cover

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Cruiser wrote: Wed May 05, 2021 8:27 am Also worth noting that the fs is planning a timed entry system for mt evans this summer. They haven't released the details of the reservation system yet but it's something to be aware of in terms of creating your itinerary.
Thank you! I had not heard that. I will look into it more. Maybe we should come at it from the Beirstadt Trailhead side. That trail up the gully between Spaulding and Evans is horrible. I'll see what I can find out. Thanks.
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Re: June Snow Cover

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Cruiser wrote: Wed May 05, 2021 8:27 am It's still too far out to know for sure but this has been a relatively light snow year along the front range. So I would guess there'll be some patchy snow to contend with but nothing that'll require traction or flotation on any of those routes.
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Re: June Snow Cover

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If you end up going from guanella pass then take a look thru the trip reports because there's a nice way to avoid the gomer gully entirely, favoring a more gentle route that ascends from the boardwalk up the west slopes of Spaulding and then rejoining the main trail as it crosses the top of the gully on the way to Evans west ridge.
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Re: June Snow Cover

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i suspect that Sherman will be the driest of the bunch, but it usually holds snow through june and you can enjoy a couple fun glissades down. (maybe make sure your tetanus shot is current? all the mining debris at the bottom of that second one give me the heebs)

all of these trails are popular enough that you shouldn't need any flotation. traction might be a nice supplement, but probably not necessary. be prepared for the road to G/T to be pretty full, and possibly not totally thawed out by mid june after a heavy snow year in the front range
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