I agree with Sheridan. Best bet for access with young kids would be to hope
they're along the road, or viewable, up on Loveland Pass. The wind up there
can be pretty strong, so they'll most likely be hunkered down. I haven't
been up there this season, but scan any vegetation that hasn't been
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
