Trail Report: Friday, Aug. 21

Is this the week it finally rains? There's only been one proper storm since mid-June and our trails are wilting away with the dry conditions. The forecast is calling for 10-20 mm of rain this weekend, with thunderstorms expected Saturday evening and rain continuing into Sunday. We are a little concerned the rain comes all at once. With how dusty things are, an intense storm can just wash away the dirt, whereas an extended period of moderate rain will pack things down nicely. Looking ahead, there's more rain in the forecast starting Wednesday, so we'll keep our fingers crossed.

The biggest hazard right now is probably the mosquitoes. There's no denying it - they are vicious little buggers right now. There's three ways to avoid them: 1. Cover up; 2. Douse yourself in DEET.; and 3. Just keep moving. I guess you could just stay home, but where's the fun in that?

We're also still experiencing haze from wildfire smoke. Conditions vary from day-to-day, so check the air quality index and smoke forecast before you get out.

Our trail crew started the week by heading up Frisby Ridge to install a trail camera and they gave the trail a good rake while they were up there. They then completed the adaptive bridge on Stimulus. This was a major undertaking that required lots of rock work to ensure it can hold up to the spring freshet. We kept the original bridge because, as one rider commented: "my 5 year old thinks it’s really super sick."

Reminder that the third round of the Tantrum Enduro Series is this Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Boulder Mountain. We’ll post the course on Monday.

We hope you enjoy a great weekend on the trails!