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Canyon Ridge Trail: Glacier, WA

PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2018 8:17 pm
by aj_mariner
Putting this out there for anyone who’s looking to take a trip to ride. Canyon Ridge Trail is a bit of a local legend. When you are new to riding, like I pretty much still am, it’s a right of passage. I did it last year with another bro and it kicked our ass but finished. Rode out at 9am from Chair 9 and got back around 4pm. Looking to do it at least two times this year. It is an alpine trail that is only open for around 2-3 months depending on snow. It usually opens sometime in August. My plan is to hit it in the last two weeks in August. If anyone is interested shoot me a PM.

Here’s the only two videos of it I’ve found:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aTzo8uiWTMk

https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=15s&v=O7m6_XfRu2g

Re: Canyon Ridge Trail: Glacier, WA

PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2018 8:36 am
by mrquick68
I need to do this trail. Looks like a blast!!!

Re: Canyon Ridge Trail: Glacier, WA

PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2018 11:13 am
by enduroPNW
Depending on when in August, I may be down.

Re: Canyon Ridge Trail: Glacier, WA

PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2018 11:57 am
by aj_mariner
mrquick68 wrote:I need to do this trail. Looks like a blast!!!


At least for me, there was a definite sense of accomplishment. All about energy management. The beers afterwards were like nectar from the gods.

Re: Canyon Ridge Trail: Glacier, WA

PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2018 12:07 pm
by aj_mariner
enduroPNW wrote:Depending on when in August, I may be down.


I took August 18th thru the 30th off, and can do it again September 15th or 16th, and 22 thru 27. The closer to October you get...the greater chance for rain. It was manageable for my bud and I to tackle with dry semi-grippy roots. Once they are wet tho I don’t know. More people are better to help through “those spots” and reduce energy used.

Re: Canyon Ridge Trail: Glacier, WA

PostPosted: Mon May 21, 2018 2:45 pm
by sbeec0505
Early August?
Mid September?
I'll tag along if I'm free.

The BCMC's Hareport Scrambles is late September this year and will take some preparation work.

Rich

Re: Canyon Ridge Trail: Glacier, WA

PostPosted: Mon May 21, 2018 5:26 pm
by redbone477
I would like to come out there and ride with you guys. Any body got a place to bed down? I live in North Carolina and have always wanted to ride in the PNW. I wouldn’t be any trouble, I just want to ride like y’all!