Hi Kirk,
It's true that the road all the way to Guanella Pass Summit is closed in winter requiring a hike of about 1.5-2 miles to the starting point for ptarmigan searches. Since you're traveling with kids, it's probably not the best option since it typically takes a couple of hours of hiking without looking for the birds. I've only seen ptarmigan on 50% of my outings so not guaranteed. Wind can also be a major factor at those elevations. If Loveland Pass is open the day you drive, there are reports of seeing ptarmigan near the pullouts along the pass. That might be a better option with the kids. Happy Birding!
Sheridan
On Monday, February 19, 2018 at 7:20:18 PM UTC-7, kirkh...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello Colorado birders,
I'm visiting Colorado this week and I am hoping to see White-tailed Ptarmigan. On Thursday, I'll be driving from Denver to Snowmass. I've come across Guanella Pass as being a good spot to search for them, but it looks like the road to the pass is closed. Is that true? I'll have a my young kids with me, so a long trek through the snow isn't in the cards for this trip. If I can't get to Guanella Pass is there another location along Highway 70 where I could search for them? Thanks for your help!
Kirk Hardie
Incline Village, NV
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