Rider Patrick Zarrick ,who has completed the Telluride to Moab route 4 or 5 times over the past ten years, has decided to take his adventure one step further...and do both routes back to back!  Leaving the Telluride trailhead on July 5, he completed the route, shuttled back, gave himself one day turnaround time and took off on the Durango Route yesterday!  Happy trails Patrick!

The Alternate Route available the first day of riding on the Durango Route is open!  Riders have reported that the Alternate Route on the second day was wet and muddy and encounter only patches of snow.

Nikki,

Thanks for the San Juan Huts!  This was, by far, the most strenuous but BEST vacation I've ever had!  I'll be back in 2009 for the Telluride to Moab route.  Tonight I'll start downloading my pictures and writing entries for my bike blog.  I had a GREAT time and was fortunate to have four great companions for the week.

Thanks for everything!  If you ever need someone to direct potential riders who might have questions, I'd be happy to help.

~Chris~