Pennock Pass

Gravel pass in the foothills west of Fort Collins (Literary), Larimer County, Colorado, USA.

At a glance

SourceAuthorRoleIn one line
It snowed a bitMostly Bikes x Mejourney waypointCaught in snow at about 9,000 feet, saved by a fast descent.

It snowed a bit — Mostly Bikes x Me (2025)

Source: Readwise highlight

Though it only snowed heavily for a brief period, and fast descent off Pennock Pass meant I was down from the coldest altitude relatively quickly.

  • Role: journey waypoint
  • In the article: At the end of November the rider is caught in unexpected snow at about 9,000 feet; it only snows hard briefly, and a fast descent off Pennock Pass gets him down from the coldest altitude quickly.
  • Why it matters: A recurring route in this blog; here the weather makes it the post’s whole event.