Open Carry through North Cheyenne Park

[Harlin]

Originally Posted by otowi

Just fyi, most bears aren't quite awake yet this season but not sure of the trip timeline anyway. Hope OP and son have a wonderful camping trip. I'd love to hear about the trail between St. Mary's and Mt. Rosa - I've done both frequently, but not the connection between the two.... I was up St. Mary's a week ago - a few icy spots remain and the falls are mostly frozen. Mt. Rosa summit should still have deep snow at least in drifts and snow shoes might be a good idea if going that high. Otherwise, given our recent precip if you have shoe spikes i.e. kahtoolas I'd recommend them precautionarily. Last weekend they weren't an absolute must but I appreciated having them in a few spots.

Thanks for that, Otowi. Am anticipating some deep snow in spots (for here anyways). If we can't make it to the top, no problem. We're just out for fun and get away from the city for a couple of days. Actually, I'll post what we find as I know of a few others who are planning on going up to Mt Rosa as soon as they can even before summer hits. Some of that gear I think would be a good idea with this recent wet snow we just got.

[otowi]

Originally Posted by Harlin

Thanks for that, Otowi. Am anticipating some deep snow in spots (for here anyways). If we can't make it to the top, no problem. We're just out for fun and get away from the city for a couple of days. Actually, I'll post what we find as I know of a few others who are planning on going up to Mt Rosa as soon as they can even before summer hits. Some of that gear I think would be a good idea with this recent wet snow we just got.

I have hiked Mt. Rosa in March just not all the way from North Cheyenne Canyon - from Old Stage Road instead (much shorter hike). Even in a fairly dry year there is usually some deep drifts of snow up there but in the general area you're going like Frosty's Park etc. you should have much less to contend with unless a fall is quite recent. Just be prepared for a wide variety of conditions and make sure you leave a fairly detailed plan of your whereabouts and timeline with someone.

[mtngigi]

Originally Posted by Mike from back east

It's those darned Jackalopes that can get ya, there out there, just biding their time. The Squirrels are cute, but they've crossbred with flying squirrels, jack rabbits, and pronghorn antelope to produce the much feared Colorado Winged Jackalope. Those dang fangs can rip and tear like a junkyard dog and they can fly away with your yappy yorkie. Their night vision is up there with owls and are wonderful predators to rid your property of endangered species like Preble's Meadow Jumping Mice without fear from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. I left a 4 pound pot roast on the grill unattended and one of the damned things flew off with it. Beware.

Had you put bbq sauce on it, that wouldn't have happened. I hear they don't like their meat sauced.

[poppunk]

Originally Posted by TCHP

I don't know that T22 would be an effective defensive weapon against any of these. Its not particularly loud and doesn't pack enough punch for a small cat never mind a bear. It would certainly be good for teaching shooting skills, but I'm unfamiliar with how busy that area may be, so can't recommend if that would be good for recreational shooting.

I just noticed this thread, and this is really the most important point. What situation do you get yourself into where an animal is a threat and a .22 rifle is going to be effective? I've carried larger caliber rifles for last resort self-defense from brown bears in the middle of nowhere in Alaska. If one insists in this case, I would think a 9mm pistol would be a much better choice, and a lot less of a responsibility/pain to deal with while trying to enjoy the time.