Heck yeah! Climbing King of the Mountain was tougher/and more fun that expected. Happy to give the "clinic" to Harold, Pat, and Ali on the finer points of technical riding. Missed Offir and anyone else at the top as we were slower than expected getting up there. Not so easy on it's own, but add a relative newbie with a 50# Magna FS rig, and you know we're stopping to rest regularly. Was able to "clean" more sections than I'd thought I would, so pretty impressed/satisfied with myself.
For those that missed it, and you don't want to miss it before it's over for 2007, either get your b-hinney in gear and get up there this weekend. This is the last weekend of the regular summer-season, but not the last time you can hit it. During the balloon fiesta week they open again for all the fine folks that are here to visit, and for us who didn't catch enough of it to do it again in a slightly more chilly month. TENTATIVELY SET: SKI AREA NEXT RIDE OCT 13 (Saturday) For those up for the challenge of a good climb, or those who want to coordinate and meet (more sync'd next time) at the top.
~E
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Ethan,
You can ride the ski area any time you want as it's National Forest. Using the ski lifts is another story.
My favorite climbing route is to start at the Cedar Crest post office, ride up Canoncito road to Coal Springs picnic ground, pick up Faulty Trail, to Oso Corridor, to Tree Springs, to 10K to KOM to the top, then come back down Golden Eagle, etc. back to Cedar Crest. You can always take the road back from the base of the ski area if your tired at that point. Finish off the ride at RIBS!! 32 miles, mas o menus, and about 5K total climbing. Great ride!!
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