Trail Conditions for Calgarians

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Trail Conditions for Calgarians
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flag pinkrobe
Posted: Sep 6, 2010 at 17:04 Quote
SJdude wrote:
Anybody up for a trail build to make JP Cox a loop? This fall/winter maybe? It's something I've always wanted to do. How would you go about getting permission...or is it just better to ask for forgiveness?
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flag ibisrox
Posted: Sep 6, 2010 at 20:04 Quote
pinkrobe wrote:
SJdude wrote:
Anybody up for a trail build to make JP Cox a loop? This fall/winter maybe? It's something I've always wanted to do. How would you go about getting permission...or is it just better to ask for forgiveness?
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i second that motion! From dawson to canyon creek so gravel becomes a thing of the past!
A trail that would be sweet both ways for us old guys that lose our mojo!Smile (unless ibisgets a ht 29r!
flag ibisrox
Posted: Sep 6, 2010 at 20:10 Quote
Tneault wrote:
SJdude wrote:
That's why the best way to enjoy JP Cpx is to climb the summit trail, descend canyon creek, then climb back up from canyon creek and then on to cox. Then you get to embrace all the glorious suffering. I call it the Gord Olliver loop.
Close, but not the best... my preferred route -
up lusk, down summit, back up summit, down canyon, then back up canyon and complete the ride.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/40795791
i like tjs route! less gravel more trail
wtf does that gord guy know anyway! Smile
SPEAKING OF WHICH! Does anyone have the cajones to go try it tomorow without skins and skis?
Holy crap! that entire range looks like it does in late january!
flag never
Posted: Sep 6, 2010 at 20:49 Quote
Yeah, today's view from the highest part of Powderface Creek trail:

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flag pinkrobe
Posted: Sep 6, 2010 at 22:21 Quote
ibisrox wrote:
SJdude wrote:
Anybody up for a trail build to make JP Cox a loop? This fall/winter maybe? It's something I've always wanted to do. How would you go about getting permission...or is it just better to ask for forgiveness?
i second that motion! From dawson to canyon creek so gravel becomes a thing of the past!
A trail that would be sweet both ways for us old guys that lose our mojo!Smile (unless ibisgets a ht 29r!
A trail on the West side would cross the routes rising from the road up to the ridge. It would be much easier than building on the East side.
flag Hastings
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Posted: Sep 6, 2010 at 22:40 Quote
Minimal snow on the summit of Penuma this evening.

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Photo of my Kid passing me once again.Confused

SS > Cheatin' varmits line up the reclaimed road to Penuma > Penuma > Packers > Ridgeback 1 & 2 > Tom Snow

Mostly tacky goodness, (bagged more up switchbacks than ever before) the usual puddles on all sections were in all their glory.
flag jONAH96
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Posted: Sep 6, 2010 at 23:00 Quote
You Folks are Gods! I thought no pain-no gain, meant the push back up the mountain after a run, not actually riding up; LOL. Since I am poaching from afar, I am reading and learning. This brings up: 1) is it Pneuma or Penuma? & 2) How was Jean Guy named? (Did a guy have a wicked spill on it or something? Referring to "On The Rocks.") Thanks, Jon.
flag chrissa
Posted: Sep 6, 2010 at 23:04 Quote
Ridgeback 1 & 2 are the two south legs. 3 & 4 are the two legs coming off Moose Packers.

Wink
flag Hastings
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Posted: Sep 6, 2010 at 23:09 Quote
My spelling is at best "random", the correct spelling is Pneuma. I am fully aware of this however my typing fingers insist that the "e" shall leap to the fore ahead of the poor hesitant "n".
flag jONAH96
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Posted: Sep 6, 2010 at 23:14 Quote
Sorry Man, not harshing; just looking for info. You're not the only one mispelling it, hence my question.Big Grin
flag Hastings
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Posted: Sep 6, 2010 at 23:28 Quote
chrissa wrote:
Ridgeback 1 & 2 are the two south legs. 3 & 4 are the two legs coming off Moose Packers.

Wink

Drat, okay we rode sections 4 & 3 then.

Whatever the numbers were they added up to big fun!
Big Grin
flag Hastings
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Posted: Sep 6, 2010 at 23:36 Quote
jONAH96 wrote:
Sorry Man, not harshing; just looking for info. You're not the only one mispelling it, hence my question.Big Grin

No worries. As for others misspelling it though... I used the forum search function and it would appear I am the main offender. In fact, at one point I see that one of the main people behind the creation of the trail has quoted me and has been too polite to point out my gaff. Facepalm
flag jONAH96
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Posted: Sep 6, 2010 at 23:42 Quote
then... do you know the story behind it's name? Just like seeing vids, there's nothing like trail stories. (Just tryin to get the down-lo. I have family out by Turner Valley & pass through often.)
flag T-Dubya
Posted: Sep 7, 2010 at 5:21 Quote
jONAH96 wrote:
You Folks are Gods! I thought no pain-no gain, meant the push back up the mountain after a run, not actually riding up; LOL. Since I am poaching from afar, I am reading and learning. This brings up: 1) is it Pneuma or Penuma? & 2) How was Jean Guy named? (Did a guy have a wicked spill on it or something? Referring to "On The Rocks.") Thanks, Jon.

Check out the Moose Mtn Bike Trail Society for info on trail names:

http://www.mmbts.com/members/trails/
flag jamezyo
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Posted: Sep 7, 2010 at 5:56 Quote
jONAH96 wrote:
then... do you know the story behind it's name? Just like seeing vids, there's nothing like trail stories. (Just tryin to get the down-lo. I have family out by Turner Valley & pass through often.)
jean guy was named by jerome in honor of his friend JEAN GUY the on the rocks part your gona have to ride it to figure that one out for your self. you will have a great time doin so!!!!!!!

 


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