tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post9114379076771093750..comments2024-03-22T09:50:30.892-07:00Comments on Rocky Mountain Dirt Running: Comanche Wilderness LoopNickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07768257304687597320noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-71657472641714528362011-11-13T18:40:21.049-08:002011-11-13T18:40:21.049-08:00I was wondering when the last Danielesque Trail Ru...I was wondering when the last Danielesque Trail Run was held. Daniel was my brother. Peace, DebraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-2002977320464830092010-09-28T14:39:21.541-07:002010-09-28T14:39:21.541-07:00I think we should have a series just for the sake ...I think we should have a series just for the sake of trash talking through the winter months. I am happy to do something down in the Front Range although I think Nov/Dec/Jan would be better since most everyone will be up in Moab in Feb. <br />TGangelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02075418599300511906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-14098872091120460172010-09-28T14:28:29.307-07:002010-09-28T14:28:29.307-07:00Todd/Jim - yeah, wheels are already in motion up h...Todd/Jim - yeah, wheels are already in motion up here on a Horseooth 50kFA. <br /><br />The FoCo-area ultra is now looking like it might be a 100k (not too many of those around), but we're still tooling around with route ideas.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768257304687597320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-17836424014834452312010-09-28T14:16:40.199-07:002010-09-28T14:16:40.199-07:00www.northfork50.com I reckon we're all jumpin...www.northfork50.com I reckon we're all jumping the gun, but clearly you've tapped into some excitement at the prospect of a FoCo-area 50! <br /><br />I'm liking Tony/Todd G.'s idea of an informal Front Range winter series of 50K runs. Dec. - Jan. - Feb - CO Springs - Denver - FoCo.Jim P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06566980370651311505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-47282879757993516282010-09-28T13:54:02.351-07:002010-09-28T13:54:02.351-07:00Regarding the winter 50k FA, another good option w...Regarding the winter 50k FA, another good option would be a double loop of Matthew Winters/Green mountain (not that Green Mountain) in Morrison. <br /><br />Maybe we should plan a little impromptu series to keep the motivation up throughout the winter months. I have never ran in the Ft. Collins area and only scratched the surface of the springs.<br /><br />TGangelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02075418599300511906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-18082433971437577722010-09-28T11:07:03.668-07:002010-09-28T11:07:03.668-07:00Michael - I think for the test run, it will be imp...Michael - I think for the test run, it will be important to have runners of all abilities so we can address possible kinks that might emerge at the front, middle or back of the field, so no worries on that. Thanks for the enthusiasm. <br /><br />And Yes, it really would be a great location for a race with some high ridge options, some cool climbs/descents, decent aid access and killer views. In addition, there are amenities out there with CSU, who hopefully we would be able to work with, plus almost unlimited camping options.<br /><br />Jim/Tony - Hmm, was not aware of the North Fork race. Once we figure out from the FS if this is even plausible, then I guess we'll start taking a serious look at the calendar.<br /><br />On January options, I guess we'll be in the hands of the weather gods to an extent, so it'll be good to have a couple of options with regards to snow conditions, although I'm sure we'll all be dealing with much the same stuff. <br /><br />Andy - I didn't realize you were in Fort Collins. I've used your website numerous times for trail and route beta - most notably on the Mummy Traverse. Good stuff. Thanks for the offer. Will definitely get back to you if we get the go-ahead from the FS.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768257304687597320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-75637578661075757242010-09-28T08:58:31.080-07:002010-09-28T08:58:31.080-07:00Hi Nick,
This sounds like a very cool race. I wo...Hi Nick,<br /><br />This sounds like a very cool race. I would be very interested in either 'racing' in the test race or helping with support. Also, I own a marketing firm in Fort Collins and would be interested in sponsoring the race and/or donating a web site.<br /><br />Let me know how I can help.<br /><br />Andy Leach<br />http://www.claypotcreative.com<br />http://www.andyintherockies.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-17710666099019932022010-09-28T08:45:04.245-07:002010-09-28T08:45:04.245-07:00One could also probably put together a 50K course ...One could also probably put together a 50K course in White Ranch Open Space near Golden. There used to be a 27.5 mile "marathon" called the Danielesque Trail Marathon there. Would be nice to have something long(ish) and informal to keep the motivation up in the dead o' winter. <br /><br />Didn't make it to the North Fork 50/50K this year, but I know the course well. Would be nice not to step on the toes of that nascent Front Range race. Has the makings of a great and regular event.Jim P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06566980370651311505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-23775905361197709942010-09-28T08:33:32.833-07:002010-09-28T08:33:32.833-07:00This race would be incredible! Love the area, it&#...This race would be incredible! Love the area, it's close to home, and would provide a great race option for whenever you decide to put it on. Would love to get in on the test run, but would be on the slow side of things (11:00+ish), so don't know if that would fit into the test run crowd... either way, I look forward to seeing what this becomes. If you needed help at an aid station or something, I'd be down for that too... And love the direction you seem to be taking it... low frills, but a focus on the important things we look for... well marked, interesting course, good support, etc...Michaelhttp://michael-hodges.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-5711778337281953892010-09-27T15:09:19.881-07:002010-09-27T15:09:19.881-07:00Tony - a run with friends in the 50k range at Hors...Tony - a run with friends in the 50k range at Horsetooth would be very easy to put together (and mark). A 50 miler would also be plausible by adding an out and back to Loveland on the Bluesky trail. Start and finish at my front door. Open to ideas in the Springs too.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768257304687597320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-23550043633960815722010-09-27T14:49:21.172-07:002010-09-27T14:49:21.172-07:00(Nodding head vigorously!)(Nodding head vigorously!)mike_hinterberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817872376341966540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-52924259096905569952010-09-27T13:59:14.142-07:002010-09-27T13:59:14.142-07:00This is a little off-topic, but speaking of Fat As...This is a little off-topic, but speaking of Fat Ass, the Front Range reaallly needs a legit one of those following the classic ultra format. Fat Ass = 50K or 50mi sometime in January (right around New Years) that is so low-key it requires neither permits nor entry fee. Just a (maybe marked) course where a bunch of like-minded individuals get together to run roughly in tandem at possibly a little bit quicker than training pace, maaaaaybe an unofficial aid station or two, and usually followed by a potluck. Very much like the BBMM except in January and longer.<br /><br />Boulder's OSMP isn't a very good spot for it because of all the regulations, but I could see something very worthwhile happening either up in the Horsetooth area or definitely down in the Springs with just a very little organization and some committment from the trail community. Enough of the COS trails definitely stay runnable year-round that we could find 31mi no problem.<br /><br />But, I agree Nick, an actual legitimate 50 miler up there would be cool, too. Doing it the same weekend as Silver Rush would step on the new North Fork 50's toes, too, though.Antonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11148317903654491236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-10708267865979955022010-09-27T10:38:08.573-07:002010-09-27T10:38:08.573-07:00Oh, and there are a number of folks who would like...Oh, and there are a number of folks who would like another option to Silver Rush, 5 miles of single-track in 50 is not good enough, not to mention the course is actually 46 miles.trudginalonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07960282857443641699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-2856793013960142242010-09-27T10:20:55.230-07:002010-09-27T10:20:55.230-07:00X_______Patrick Garcia____ I want in.X_______Patrick Garcia____ I want in.trudginalonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07960282857443641699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-79712769099355556012010-09-27T09:30:51.884-07:002010-09-27T09:30:51.884-07:00Sweeeeet....love it up there, but never got a chan...Sweeeeet....love it up there, but never got a chance to check out Brown's Lake. Great loop! Let me know about test runs and other help I can provide when I can get up there. Looking forward to it. Although I was happy enough with the Silver Rush course, I like the late July suggestion better than Labor Day (more camping traffic up there, good 3-day wknd to get out of Front Range).<br /><br />Looks awesome!mike_hinterberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817872376341966540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-6167331153331285482010-09-27T08:47:09.243-07:002010-09-27T08:47:09.243-07:00No bitchin ... agreed. I will bring some home bre...No bitchin ... agreed. I will bring some home brew.GZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623054918799881730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-27030866858504011612010-09-27T08:31:16.315-07:002010-09-27T08:31:16.315-07:00GZ- you're in, but you (and all other guinea p...GZ- you're in, but you (and all other guinea pigs) will have to sign a no-bitchin' waiver.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768257304687597320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-74864750159659398142010-09-27T08:24:22.547-07:002010-09-27T08:24:22.547-07:00I want in the test run.I want in the test run.GZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623054918799881730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-41888679079511408392010-09-27T08:22:00.928-07:002010-09-27T08:22:00.928-07:00Patrick - late summer for sure as the snow tends t...Patrick - late summer for sure as the snow tends to linger up there. We wouldn't want to step on Steamboat's toes, and certainly don't want to get mixed up with the Pikes/Leadville feeding frenzy, so possibly split the two and do it Labor Day. The other option would be to hold it three or four weeks out from Leadville as an alternative to the Silver Rush 50, which from what I understand is not the most inspired of courses. <br /><br />We'd be looking to go pretty old school on this - keeping the price and frills low, but nailing the important things: well-marked course, adequate support and a kick-ass BBQ at the finish.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768257304687597320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-8095513214984962252010-09-27T07:27:46.895-07:002010-09-27T07:27:46.895-07:00mmmm... looks tasty. what time of the year are yo...mmmm... looks tasty. what time of the year are you thinking of running it?trudginalonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07960282857443641699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241238297532213032.post-63256188354836806572010-09-27T06:54:50.114-07:002010-09-27T06:54:50.114-07:00Brilliant notion to stage a 50-miler up your way. ...Brilliant notion to stage a 50-miler up your way. Looks like a beautiful place to play.Jim P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06566980370651311505noreply@blogger.com