What’s With All The Snow?

It’s a got a lot of folks talking. How is it still snowing? This is definitely a more “normal” Colorado spring, but everyone has been pretty spoiled the last couple of years with early and warm springs. That being said, you can still get out on the rock (in between snow showers, at least). The Puoux is always sunny, and if the weather looks iffy, you are only 5 minutes from your car. The Super Puoux is also a good option if you pull hard (only one route is 5.11), but it’s a bigger commitment, sitting way up on the side of the canyon. No Name has good access, but can be kinda shady for this time of year. Main Elk is also really sunny, and the rock doesn’t seep there, making it ideal for this time of year, when Rifle is still a wet mess. Rifle Arch is adventurous sandstone slab climbing, for those that are into that kind of thing. And if you have a whole weekend to spare, head down to the Monument or Unaweep, you’ll probably see very few other people, and the climbing is great!

Right now the forecast calls for more snow and then a sunny weekend. Spring time in the mountains.