3 day backpacking trip near denver

[fngTony]

Yes? This trip snuck up on me, apparently having a 2 month old and trying to run a business will do that to you.

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[Bill V]

I did an overnight backpacking trip into RMNP last week. I could find clear ground to set up a tent at 10,000 ft., but most of the hiking I did was above that in 3-4 feet of snow. It was still hard enough to hike on top but microspikes & trekking poles are helpful if you are up that high.

 

[flatlanderhuffandpuff]

Bowen-Baker loop is awesome but you'll likely have feet of snow to contend with. My wife and I did it last September and had more fun on that trip than any other place we have been. We still talk about weekly.

 

[MO_flatlander]

Looks like they are now calling for 10 plus inches of snow around the area in lost creek I'm planning on going. Any idea how quickly that should melt? Do I need to drive further south now?

 

[fngTony]

Looks like they are now calling for 10 plus inches of snow around the area in lost creek I'm planning on going. Any idea how quickly that should melt? Do I need to drive further south now?

Just watched the forcast, as usual they are predicting worst case. Tomorrow morning should be a lot more accurate as the storm direction will be more clear. Hopefully it tracks north or south and misses some parts.

 

[fngTony]

It doesn't look good as the entire state west of I25 is under a winter storm warning.

 

[vanish]

I'm getting snow in Longmont right now.

 

[cnelk]

Here is a link to many traffic cams in Colorado.

Road Conditions, Speeds, Travel Times, Traffic Cameras, Live Streaming Traffic Cameras, Road Closures and Road Work Information provided by Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) a branch of Colorado Department of Transportation

Click and see a lot of white stuff today!

 

[fngTony]

I was just doing that. This is right about where you would turn off 285 for lost park. Normally you can see the big mountains towards Breckenridge.

 

[MO_flatlander]

Well i just landed in Denver and it looks like I'm going to have to find something to do for the next 3 days before my meetings start. Any idea how long the snow will stick around for before it melts?

 

[blackdawg]

Rent some snowshoes, hike the trails you intended, practice your bushcraft.