Hiking Bob: Winter recreation tips; no shelter on Pikes Peak summit; some state park fees increase
First, the very (but not necessarily all-inclusive) basics: Some places you hiked or biked three seasons of the year aren't accessible in the winter. For example, Rampart Range Road is closed from the Garden of the Gods to Rampart Reservoir. The road to the ever popular Crags Trail is closed just after the Mennonite Camp (and no, you can't park there, either. Respect their property). Also, some roads you may have driven with ease three seasons out of the year are not maintained in the winter, or at the very least see rare or sporadic maintenance. If the road looks sketchy to start, assume th...