Mount Flora via Colorado Mines Peak hike (off Berthoud Pass)
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I have evening plans, but wanted to get the first event kicked off. Once we get a handle on the spring conditions, we can shoot for something longer. So, let's go with a classic, Mount Flora. Recent conditions recommend summitting Colorado Mines Peak first to avoid postholing.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/mount-flora-trail
Confirmed for tomorrow. I'll be there in a white Tesla sedan. Plan for summit highs around 5-15F with up to 30mph winds (-10F windchill or worse). https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/James-Peak/forecasts/latest
Winter Park had 10" of snow earlier this week and planned for another 5" or so today. I'll be bringing lightweight snowshoes and micro spikes. I don't normally carry poles, but may.