Official 2007 Wasatch Trail Conditions Thread

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Originally Posted by altachic

Re and I are riding the Crest tomorrow at 9am. Just wanted to put it out there, even though most of you already have plans.

...and I hope you aren't mad at us phatfreeheeler! (I've heard the trail looks good)

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Please don't rut it up. There are so many other awesome trails in fantastic shape right now. You guys ride that trail as much as anyone and know what a difference there is when the singletrack is nice and buffed or rutted and shitty.

Edit: One of the guys I work with needs to get up to the tower site and said he can't yet because of the snow. If you guys just can't ride anything else, at least commit to turning around if you get to muddy stuff. I know I wouldn't want to do that, but that's why I'm not riding that trail yet.

Sounds good, I'll just ride from my house and then ride down the trail and meet up with you guys. Make sure you ride clockwise from the NAC and you'll just run right into me.

And I seriosuly doubt that the Crest is anywhere near ready. I can see from my house how much snow is still up on the ridegline. I'm sure there are exposed sections that are dry, but there will be a lot of sections that are heavily snowy and muddy. Last year the Crest was BARELY ready in the third week of June, and it was too muddy even then for a little while.

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Originally Posted by Long Duck Dong

Sounds like the plan for those riding Round Valley is to meet at my crib in Park Meadows. I'm like a 1 mile ride on pavement to RV. So far it sounds like Josh P, Trady, Phatfree, UTsnow, Altagirl, and myself, but schindler if this works with your schedule you should totally come. That goes for everyone!

I live at 130 Racquet Club (at least for the next week) on Little Kate Road. Wanna meet at 9:45 on Sat morning? Does this work?

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hey sound fun. PM being sent.

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Originally Posted by altachic

I hope you aren't mad at us phatfreeheeler!

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As long as you do as Altagirl said and commit to turning back instead of putting in mud tracks or widening the trail by going around. That's all anyone can expect. For that matter, I'd be impressed because that's being a good trail user. Oh, and PM me the trail conditions. If it's good we don't need the whole world jumping on the band wagon ;)

You do know there are other really good trails in the Wasatch, other than the Crest, right? and many of them are too hot and dusty to enjoy later in the year.

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Originally Posted by Long Duck Dong

Sounds like the plan for those riding Round Valley is to meet at my crib in Park Meadows. I'm like a 1 mile ride on pavement to RV. So far it sounds like Josh P, Trady, Phatfree, UTsnow, Altagirl, and myself, but schindler if this works with your schedule you should totally come. That goes for everyone!

I live at 130 Racquet Club (at least for the next week) on Little Kate Road. Wanna meet at 9:45 on Sat morning? Does this work?

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i think i'm in for at least round valley and lunch. possibly flying dog depending on time (and stamina :rolleyes2 )

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Originally Posted by altagirl

Please don't rut it up. There are so many other awesome trails in fantastic shape right now. You guys ride that trail as much as anyone and know what a difference there is when the singletrack is nice and buffed or rutted and shitty.

Edit: One of the guys I work with needs to get up to the tower site and said he can't yet because of the snow. If you guys just can't ride anything else, at least commit to turning around if you get to muddy stuff. I know I wouldn't want to do that, but that's why I'm not riding that trail yet.

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Snowfire rode it last weekend and from what she said, it's totally doable-Mill D is completely dry as well, so I'm not sure why people are saying it's not rideable, especially considering how little snow we got this year. And of course I will try my best not to rut it up, even I wouldn't like that...And yes, I know there are other trails around here, but I've been so excited to ride it, that I'm going to go ride it.

I sure hate feeling so guilty about riding there though, you guys sure know how to lay on a guilt trip.

(also, what's wrong with riding this trail so much anyway? is it really that bad to ride a trail you love that gives you an amazing workout? I'm all about new rides, I'm up for it anytime so don't get me wrong there. I guess I'm just getting super excited about it)

Didn't it snow 4-5" up there on Wednesday?

As far as PC goes tomorrow, I can't ride all day. I can do a 2-3 hour ride. I have to watch my neice and nephews after that.

Maybe Re and I can join you guys for that if we decide not to Crest it. At least I could go for a ride in the a.m.

Also, is there anyway you guys would meet earlier in the a.m.? If not, I hope I can still make it if we start around 10am.

Ok - what do you guys think about this -

I know there are a couple of us that want to try to get 2 laps on Round Valley. What if we met at 8:30am at the NAC for the first lap. Anyone that wants to ride later can join us for a 10am lap.

Followed by lunch

Followed by a 1pm start on Flying Dog.

Thoughts?

Utsnowgirl- That is the perfect plan. Trady and I will be at the NAC at 8:30.

2 laps at Round Valley, lunch up, and then we go hit the Flying Dog at 1:00, I like it. (AC- if you can only do one ride tomorrow, Flying Dog is the one to do, it fackin rocks, my new fav).

Editors note-I hope I am not pimping the FD too much, but I freaking dig it. I hate when shit gets so hyped up that there is no way it can meet expectation. To be honest though, it is up to the hype.

See some of you at 8:30, and some at 10:00, can you say memorial day weekend kicks ass :) .

can anyone post/pm directions to NAC. mapquest just isn't doing it for me. (yes, i may be retarded)

From SLC - take I-80 east - pass Kimball Junction (main PC exit) - take the I-40 exit towards Heber . From there, take the second exit (the first one is silver summit, you want the next one to PC/Kamas). Once you exit, turn right - you'll see a sign for the NAC there. Follow the road all the way up until you reach the horse stables and main building.

Otherwise, if you are on Rte. 224 (Park Ave.), turn onto Kearns. Take it up about 3 miles. (Pass The Eccles Ctr., Middle School, etc.) The NAC will be on the left just before Rte. 40.

^^thanks both.

Argh Long Duck Dong I am not showing again...at least at he 8:45 or 10:00am. I have someone offering me work and I am currently underemployed with that said 1pm flying dog could be doable.

Wish I could ride the later ride but no can do. Already have plans with the family that I commited to.

I could make it for the 8:30am ride for sure. I have no idea where this is or what it's like. I hope I'm not too slow for ya'll.

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Originally Posted by altachic

Wish I could ride the later ride but no can do. Already have plans with the family that I commited to.

I could make it for the 8:30am ride for sure. I have no idea where this is or what it's like. I hope I'm not too slow for ya'll.

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Liz, you'd be totally fine on this trail - pretty non technical. I think the most difficult part will be trying to figure out exactly where the race course is. There are lot of connecting trails out there.

Hopefully, we'll see ya in the morning!

So my plans have changed back to Round Valley with UTSG in the morning. However, I'm also throwing the big bike on the car because I just put on the new 888 (so sick by the way) and could see myself doing the first lap and then heading over to the skills park for some play time :D

Skiingbear, it would be cool of you to give the girls the tour of the course at 8:30. I can haul you up if you have a ride back later. Otherwise you'd be stuck with us for the day. I understand if it doesn't work for you though.

I know the race course well, but unfortunately, it is not always intuitive. I'll meet up with peeps at the NAC at 8:30. Laps are about an hour if you cruise non-stop.

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Originally Posted by Long Duck Dong

I know the race course well, but unfortunately, it is not always intuitive. I'll meet up with peeps at the NAC at 8:30. Laps are about an hour if you cruise non-stop.

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There's your out Skiingbear. We can of course still drive you up, but either way I guess we'll see you both probably a bit later. Thanks LDD.

hey! is anyone still awake? i'm down for riding PC. my roomate was planning to ride with me tomorrow too.

sorry about the bad trail beta. it was definitely a miscommunication being passed along. id definitely be one of the first p eople you see tip-toe through any kind of mud

not down for being in PC by 8:30, but definitely interested in flying dog, and possibly a 10am round valley. Roomie might go jogging in the a.m. though, so if we carpool up it will be whenever he's done.

hopefully someone checks in here. or maybe we'll just surprise you at el chubasco? anyway, flying dog sounds rad

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Originally Posted by phatfreeheeler

There's your out Skiingbear. We can of course still drive you up, but either way I guess we'll see you both probably a bit later. Thanks LDD.

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Sweet...I think we'll probably be meeting you for flying dog.

fyi: we're working on clearing the brush back from the skyline trail between pineview reservoir and n. ogden divide. We're only like a mile into it (on the pineview side) but it's going to ride a lot faster now. It's still singletrack but there's a lot more room to work with on the sides. We'll be working on that throughout the summer. it looks like good riding right now.

Ugh...i'm feeling like poop this morning. we ate at a new thai place last night and something doesn't like my stomach.

I won't be meeting you all at 8:30...i need more than the 3 hours of sleep i've had...back to bed for a while..

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Originally Posted by YetiMan

fyi: we're working on clearing the brush back from the skyline trail between pineview reservoir and n. ogden divide. We're only like a mile into it (on the pineview side) but it's going to ride a lot faster now. It's still singletrack but there's a lot more room to work with on the sides. We'll be working on that throughout the summer. it looks like good riding right now.

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Nice! That might be on the "to do" list for next wknd.

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Originally Posted by YetiMan

fyi: we're working on clearing the brush back from the skyline trail between pineview reservoir and n. ogden divide. We're only like a mile into it (on the pineview side) but it's going to ride a lot faster now. It's still singletrack but there's a lot more room to work with on the sides. We'll be working on that throughout the summer. it looks like good riding right now.

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schweet - almost forgot about that trail - will go do it again

I am totally bummed that I missed you guys. I was at the NAC (parking lot near the skating rink) at 10:00am. At 10:10, when no one else was there, I started up the hill (counter clockwise). I think that I eventually got lost for a few minutes. I rode the single track to Old Ranch Rd. That was really nice. I saw a big buck (atleast 6 point velvety rack) and a small snake. Anyway, from Old Ranch Rd, I ran into pavement. From there, I rode McLeod's Creek Trail to Holiday Ranch Rd. Then, I hugged the golf course (and decadent mansions) to Round Valley Road. There, I, once again, rode single track back to NAC. R/T took me about 1.5 hours.
I went to El Chubasco at 12:10. There were no maggots there. Atleast, I ran into I. Gadget, trying to make the world a better place, at Dan's. I hope that he was able to catch up with you guys at FD.
ALthough, I enjoyed a great ride, I was disappointed not to run into you guys. Oh well, hopefully next time.

Sorry man, sounds like we just missed each other. We all met up at around 8:30, but didnt really start riding the RV loop until 9. Probably finshed up around 10:45 and went over to Chubasco, where we were till around noon. Then we rode Flying Dog at 1 (which is an outstanding trail).

Thxs for all the trail updates Long Duck

anybody doing the 12 Hour race up at round valley?

Great ride yesterday!! Big thanks to LDD for showing us the race course.

We had quite the posse for our FlyingDog super loop ride. Lynx - sorry we missed you!!

http://tracivaughn.fatcow.com/flyingdog007.jpg

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Originally Posted by utsnowgirl

Great ride yesterday!! Big thanks to LDD for showing us the race course.

We had quite the posse for our FlyingDog super loop ride. Lynx - sorry we missed you!!

http://tracivaughn.fatcow.com/flyingdog007.jpg

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lol look i am takign forever to put a new tube in my bike.

So bummed I missed out. I ended up going for a ride to see if it would make me feel better in the a.m. I finally started feeling better after the ride.

Maybe next time!

Sounds like a fun ride. I'll have hook up with some of you guys once my bike isn't broken and work slows down a bit. Maybe later in the week.

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Originally Posted by criscam

Nice! That might be on the "to do" list for next wknd.

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Lets plan on it.

I guess missing the Flying Dog mass start with a giant posse of Maggots is what I get for trying to save the world. Actually, I was selling raffle tickets for a charity golf tournament that will benefit Habitat For Humanity of Summit and Wasatch counties.

Hint, hint.
We've got some great prizes if you're interested in supporting Habitat for Humanity.

With false optimism at redline, I kept thinking I might catch the group somewhere on the trail. Alas, it wasn't to be. I had a good time even though I was solo. I was happy to see familiar faces when I stopped by the school parking lot in time to see Kevin roll up - does Kevin have a board name? He was followed by the usual suspects.

I will not be late next time.

JoshP, Tradygirl and I headed up from PC to see how high we could get up. Cruised up to Shadow Lake at 9000 feet, but I would bet the loop around the lake is not quite ready. We headed down Keystone and found quite a bit of lingering snow, but Apex, Steps, Johns and Sweeneys were pure sweetness.

hey, no worries, T, still rode flying dog in my posse of two. did you guys ride a full loop up FD down to cobblestone to glenwild, etc and back to jeremy ranch? We did full loop from the trail head by KJ. i want to try riding the connector trail next time and come counter clockwise down FD through all the aspens and meadows.

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Originally Posted by Lynx

hey, no worries, T, still rode flying dog in my posse of two. did you guys ride a full loop up FD down to cobblestone to glenwild, etc and back to jeremy ranch? We did full loop from the trail head by KJ. i want to try riding the connector trail next time and come counter clockwise down FD through all the aspens and meadows.

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Yep, we did the full loop and finished with a ride down Ant Farm, which is a new favorite of mine. :)

We'll have to get out riding soon!

Anyone riding tonight? I'm thinking maybe PC somewhere.

Today, I rode from the Guardsman parking area to the top of the Jupiter lift. There are still snow patches in the higher elevation areas. I think that the Crest will be ready in 2 weeks.
Tomorrow, in the AM I will ride the MMT from The Canyons. Any interest?