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Douglas Creek 2011

Postby tcfifer » Sat Mar 19, 2011 5:51 pm

I saw where Keystone has received 228 inches of snow so far this season. Alot on the ground still. Should be a great spring run-off as well as decent depth to actually float dredges for the July 4th crowd.

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Re: Douglas Creek 2011

Postby russau » Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:32 am

about what date can we start to look to see if the roads will be open for traveling up there? ill probly call the Larime office and see what they can tell.
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Re: Douglas Creek 2011

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Re: Douglas Creek 2011

Postby swizz » Sun Mar 20, 2011 10:56 am

It's been a banner snow year in northern Colorado as well.... runoff should be epic.
http://www.winterparkresort.com/mountain/snow_report/index.htm 238.9 inches to date and 84" holding tough at the summit. There's still about 4ft in my yard but melting today. Snowiest month still to come! :shock:
Probably be late May before I can access my claim but it should have plenty of water this spring! :)
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Re: Douglas Creek 2011

Postby golden optimist » Sun Mar 20, 2011 4:33 pm

russau wrote:about what date can we start to look to see if the roads will be open for traveling up there? ill probly call the Larime office and see what they can tell.


Dredge season doesn't start until 1 July so who cares?
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Re: Douglas Creek 2011

Postby tcfifer » Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:48 pm

For those who stay more than a few days, where do you refill your propane cylinders at?

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Re: Douglas Creek 2011

Postby golden optimist » Tue Mar 22, 2011 3:02 pm

The cheapest way is at Walmart in Laramie. If you don't want to drive that far, you might be able to at Wycolo lodge. I can't imaging needing to if you come with a full one though.

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Re: Douglas Creek 2011

Postby russau » Tue Mar 22, 2011 4:36 pm

Wycolo doesent refill tanks! i ask last year. also last year i went through 1 1/2 lp tanks because of my new dual grill and the extra cooking we did. ill bring 2 tanks this year!!! yep Larime is the closest/cheapest to refill tanks.Lee Logan and i will probly be up there June 27/28
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Re: Douglas Creek 2011

Postby tcfifer » Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:17 pm

I know Woods Landing does or did. They've had a large propane tank to the east of their gas station last time I looked. But when I checked it out a few years back the price was sky high, just like their gas. I can't switch out cylinders like you do at WalMart; I have 30# instead of the 20# they exchange. So I need to find a place to refill just in case.

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Re: Douglas Creek 2011

Postby russau » Wed Mar 23, 2011 6:31 am

Tim im assuming that this 30lb tank is for a popup,and if so itll be plenty for your needs. and someone is always going into Larime for something anyway!
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