tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3854962314085158349.post8649743394176697899..comments2023-06-19T07:55:38.948-06:00Comments on Pb Runner: Current Leadville ConditionsAndrew Reiffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17399094750385289663noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3854962314085158349.post-40028853255362679552013-05-31T09:52:56.941-06:002013-05-31T09:52:56.941-06:00Thanks for info, Kiki! I love that section of the ...Thanks for info, Kiki! I love that section of the trail... once Mt. Elbert melts out a bit more I'll run my usual route up to the summit from the north TH, then down to the south TH, and then back on the CT. It's a great 13 mile loop with about 5,000 ft of vertical.Andrew Reiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17399094750385289663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3854962314085158349.post-78984706963428349542013-05-31T09:43:01.914-06:002013-05-31T09:43:01.914-06:00Andy, On Tuesday the CT from N Elbert to S Elbert ...Andy, On Tuesday the CT from N Elbert to S Elbert was totally runnable. Who knows now but I am doing it tomorrow so if it is not I'll let you know. Good luck in the half tomorrow. I opted out as I am not ready to race at this altitude quite yet. Hopefully in 4 weeks that'll be a different story. Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163819695675151173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3854962314085158349.post-66800209514348406102013-05-31T08:42:56.781-06:002013-05-31T08:42:56.781-06:00Hi Jill,
Ugh, I had a very tough race at Sage Bur...Hi Jill,<br /><br />Ugh, I had a very tough race at Sage Burner. I got severely dehydrated and had to basically walk it in. I'm pretty frustrated with myself for making such a basic mistake. Oh, well. I'll write up all the gory details in a new blog post at some point, once I get some free time.<br /><br />This weekend, on Saturday, there's a half marathon in Leadville which goes around Turquoise Lake. I'll be running that. It's fun. There's also a 5K at the Fish Hatchery on Sunday. Also fun, but I usually skip that for a long run. I'll probably try the section of the Colorado Trail from North Elbert TH to South Elbert TH. I might run into some drifts, but I think it'll be doable.<br /><br />You could give the Silver Rush 50 course a shot, too. I haven't run the higher sections, but the lower sections are definitely melted out. You'll probably run into drifts in two places: the top of Iowa Gulch and near the top of the pass around Ball Mtn, but I bet they're fairly easy to navigate around.<br /><br />Next week, during the week, I'll probably be running shorter sections of the 50 and the marathon course. Mosquito Pass is still probably too snowy to bother attempting, but everything else is probably worth checking out.<br /><br />As far as the 100 course. I'd just avoid Mayqueen to Hagerman Pass Rd, and the north side of Hope Pass. And the Powerlines are probably still a little iffy near the top, but doable.<br /><br />Hope that helps! Happy running!<br /><br />Andrew Reiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17399094750385289663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3854962314085158349.post-56331528284969209112013-05-30T21:19:25.692-06:002013-05-30T21:19:25.692-06:00Hi Andy,
Stumbled across your blog while Googling...Hi Andy, <br />Stumbled across your blog while Googling Sage Burner. How did the race go for you? I had a tough time, got a bit (lot!) dehydrated, and shuffled the last couple hours. But it was a gorgeous day and I enjoyed the course (even if it was hard).<br /><br />I was heading up towards Breckenridge on Monday to do some long, vertical miles in preps for Silver Rush. Do you think most of the trails that you just wrote about would be more accessible by then? I'm not familiar with the area nor the trails so would prefer that I'm not lost due to wandering off the beaten path.<br /><br />Thanks bunches! Hope you had a great day at SB!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3854962314085158349.post-38586033315278015012013-05-24T15:07:07.174-06:002013-05-24T15:07:07.174-06:00I just got some new trail beta from my neighbor, G...I just got some new trail beta from my neighbor, Greg: the trail around Turquoise Lake is runnable. You may have to dodge a few snow drifts at either end, but it's good. (By the way, the lake is at the lowest level it's ever been since they built the dam.) Also, he ran up the south side of Powerlines this morning. He had to get a little creative near the top (and post holed a bit), but he made it!Andrew Reiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17399094750385289663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3854962314085158349.post-61185866855649087842013-05-24T13:18:03.858-06:002013-05-24T13:18:03.858-06:00thank you so much for the stats and ideas (and the...thank you so much for the stats and ideas (and the thing about the water at Mayqueen)I think we'll string together a kind of LT run and kind of not - either way we'll be at 10k feet regardless!!sllygrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082505470951609958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3854962314085158349.post-11650428356372192692013-05-24T13:08:15.064-06:002013-05-24T13:08:15.064-06:00Oh, and since you're camping at Mayqueen, I sh...Oh, and since you're camping at Mayqueen, I should add that I've heard that there's no running, potable water at the campgrounds yet. The lines are still frozen, I guess. That should give you a clue as to how long winter has lingered here this year! :)Andrew Reiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17399094750385289663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3854962314085158349.post-2362117689108688922013-05-24T12:56:44.709-06:002013-05-24T12:56:44.709-06:00Hi Sandra,
Yeah, it's going to be tough to ge...Hi Sandra,<br /><br />Yeah, it's going to be tough to get 25 contiguous miles in on the LT100 course this weekend. During my runs this week (which weren't on the course, granted), I've hit significant snow around ~10,800 ft on the local trails. Of course, it depends exactly where you run... south-facing slopes with minimal tree cover are your best bet. (And that's where I was running, so ~10,800 ft is the best it gets.)<br /><br />Here's my best guess as to the current conditions on the course:<br /><br />Start to Turquoise Lake dam: Clear.<br />Dam to May Queen: Not sure, probably still snow drifts in places. Snow piles up over the winter as the wind blows it across the lake.<br />MQ to Fish: the Colorado Trail ni this section is almost certainly still snowed in. Hagerman Pass Road is probably clear, but I bet you'll hit significant snow drifts near the top of Powerlines.<br />Powerlines to Fish: lower (south-facing) Powerlines is clear, but there will be drifts up high.<br />Fish to Pipeline: Clear (but not exciting).<br />Pipeline to CT: Probably clear until you hit single track.<br />CT to Twin: Probably too snowy until you hit the south-facing slopes down into Twin (near Lily Pond).<br />Twin to Hope: Probably clear until you start climbing up Hope. Snowshoes will quickly become required.<br />Hope to Winfield: The south-facing slopes will be better, but it'll still be snowed in above ~11,000 ft, I'd guess.<br /><br />I mean, there's still enough snow on Hope that I'd be concerned about "wet slide" avalanches. Go early, if you're going to go. I'm sure it's doable.<br /><br />The weather looks to be great this weekend, I'm sure you'll find some awesome runs. You may just have to string together several shorter out-and-back runs.<br /><br />Enjoy!Andrew Reiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17399094750385289663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3854962314085158349.post-82726538308889387132013-05-24T09:43:13.574-06:002013-05-24T09:43:13.574-06:00Hi Andy - we're on our way up today for the ho...Hi Andy - we're on our way up today for the holiday weekend and were thinking about hiking/running/snowshoeing what we could of Hope Pass - in our rose colored world we thought we might be able to do a double Hope Pass with the right gear - is that just silly? Regardless we'd like to get in a 25 mile run/hike/whatever on parts of the course - do you have any suggestions? We're at Mayqueen...Any info is appreciated.sllygrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082505470951609958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3854962314085158349.post-6966694114689942282013-05-21T10:01:34.820-06:002013-05-21T10:01:34.820-06:00Only too happy to help! I'm glad that some fol...Only too happy to help! I'm glad that some folks found the info useful. I think the next two weeks will open up many more options... If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask.Andrew Reiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17399094750385289663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3854962314085158349.post-13944905788308215602013-05-21T09:23:07.306-06:002013-05-21T09:23:07.306-06:00Thanks for this info. I have been in town less tha...Thanks for this info. I have been in town less than a week and this helps me with figuring out the lay of the land. Hope to see you out there at some point!Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163819695675151173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3854962314085158349.post-11878345761768177032013-05-20T18:29:45.599-06:002013-05-20T18:29:45.599-06:00Thanks Andy. I was trying to figure out how to em...Thanks Andy. I was trying to figure out how to email you the other day and ask about the snow up there. GMTA! <br /><br />AndyAndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654448234395611422noreply@blogger.com