Originally Posted by
dregina
I lived in Colorado for 11 years, so I'm quite familiar with the great singletrack that exists there. If you're near Crested Butte, do the Deadman's Gulch ride (don't remember the full name), it's ultra-classic. Monarch Crest Trail is also fantastic.
Thanks,
DR
The day we scheduled Reno/Flag/Bear/Deadmans it had rained all night and was still threatening too much so most of us opted for something closer and roadish in case the trails were still too soft. Three of our fastest riders decided to do RFBD, but came back with the report of too many cows on the end of Flag and much of Bear, made it not so good. Local reports aren't recommending it for same reason.
Our gathering for 4th of July here is breaking up, so am heading to Salida this afternoon, have a morning shuttle for the Crest...wouldn't miss it while I'm out here (been here many times). Good luck on your Boise journey...