I finally experienced the 401, which is short for the 401 Trail Loop mountain bike trail in Crested Butte, Colorado. If you like mountain biking or have ever been to Crested Butte, you have probably heard about the 401. Phrases like “epic” and “Alps-like views you didn’t know existed in the States” come to mind. And knee-high wildflowers glowing like a mind-tweaking kaleidoscope. All within a short, gnarly little drive north of town.
The 401 is whispered about. Overheard in parking lots of mountain bike trailheads far and wide. And in our case, laughed about until our bellies ached … More