Schedule:

Thursday, October 3: Airport pickup from Durango La Plata County Airport, travel to house, followed by dinner in Dolores, Colorado.

Friday, October 4: Depart from the lodge when group is ready for an all day ride. We are usually riding between 9:30-10:00am by the time everyone gets going in the morning. If we are ready before that we will start earlier. We will ride until around 3:00pm.

Saturday, October 5: Depart from the lodge when group is ready for an all day ride. We are usually riding between 9:30-10:00am by the time everyone gets going in the morning. If we are ready before that we will start earlier. We will ride until around 3:00pm.

Sunday, October 6: Depart from the lodge when group is ready for an all day ride. We are usually riding between 9:30-10:00am by the time everyone gets going in the morning. If we are ready before that we will start earlier. We will ride until around 3:00pm.

Monday, October 7: Airport drop-off at Durango La Plata County Airport following breakfast.

Weather:

Trail Conditions:

High alpine mountain riding, rocky sections, hill climbs, flowing single track.

Things to be mindful of:

The temps will be cool in the morning and warm up so be sure to hydrate well the days leading up to the trip.

The trails in the area are very sensitive and the Trails Preservation Alliance along with work year round to fight trails closures in the area. Please stay on the designated trail and be courteous to hikers and riders on horseback.

We will have lunch out on the trail and will provide sandwiches and breakfast each day. Dinner is not included in the tour but we will all go as a group. We have an experienced group of riders so this tour should be a blast!

Things to do before arrival:

1) Send flight information to the Gnarly Routes team (Cole@gnarlyroutes.com)

2) Pack accordingly see below:

On this tour, you need to bring plenty of riding gear to get you through three days of riding.  If you have specific trail snacks that you like, we suggest bringing those but will have plenty of granola bars in the transport vehicle. Here's a short list though so you can make sure to bring everything.

Tinted Lens for goggles (the sun is bright and reflects off the terrain if there isn’t any cloud cover)

Ear plugs for sleeping (if you’re a light sleeper)

Chapstick

Helmet

Riding pants (3)

Riding jerseys (3)

Knee pads or knee braces

Chest protector

Gloves (2)

Socks (3)

Padded shorts (3)

Goggles (2)

Drink system (1)

Fanny Pack (your guides will carry the heavy stuff!)

Advil

Snacks

Rain jacket (1)