Marina Egorov – The Bag and Pack Shop, Vail, Colorado
Those complaining about the awful snow this year can rest easy. Plenty still to do in the mountains. The past few weeks have seen more and more people biking; and with both the Vail Pass bike path and the stretch through the golf course open, the choices are expanding.
Most hiking trails will be closed at some stage for maintenance during the spring runoff season, so obey any posted closure dates. However, with the early melt, there are a few ready now and you can catch them in the window before maintenance starts; if you don't mind a little mud of course!
Gore Creek Trail is pretty dry, we ran about 30min up and not a lick of snow on the trail itself.
The loop through the campground is all done for the year, melted snow means no way to get over the creek and wandering around near there is no fun - learn from our mistake and stick to the trail!
Another great one is the Booth Creek Trail - we got all the way up to the falls and you could keep going. Most of the trail is dry and clear, with a few muddy parts.
Parts of the trail are completely snow covered so watch your step. Though more-or-less packed down, a pair of Kahtoola Microspikes wouldn't hurt.
Further down valley in Eagle, there are tons more trail choices; and with the warmer weather down valley, they may be even more clear. Check out Trails.com recommendations here.
Welcome to spring everyone. Feel free to stop by in our Vail or Avon locations for suggestions, trail updates and footwear/gear advice. Happy hiking!
Those complaining about the awful snow this year can rest easy. Plenty still to do in the mountains. The past few weeks have seen more and more people biking; and with both the Vail Pass bike path and the stretch through the golf course open, the choices are expanding.
Most hiking trails will be closed at some stage for maintenance during the spring runoff season, so obey any posted closure dates. However, with the early melt, there are a few ready now and you can catch them in the window before maintenance starts; if you don't mind a little mud of course!
Gore Creek Trail is pretty dry, we ran about 30min up and not a lick of snow on the trail itself.
Another great one is the Booth Creek Trail - we got all the way up to the falls and you could keep going. Most of the trail is dry and clear, with a few muddy parts.
Parts of the trail are completely snow covered so watch your step. Though more-or-less packed down, a pair of Kahtoola Microspikes wouldn't hurt.
Further down valley in Eagle, there are tons more trail choices; and with the warmer weather down valley, they may be even more clear. Check out Trails.com recommendations here.
Welcome to spring everyone. Feel free to stop by in our Vail or Avon locations for suggestions, trail updates and footwear/gear advice. Happy hiking!
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