If I'm reading the following page correctly, there is no snow left on the CT and that should mean that it's safe to start: [http://www.coloradotrail.org/snowandweather.html] (And if I'm not reading it correctly, they should do a better job formatting their weather data.) I'm taking it as an indication that now's the time. I have a few last-minute things to handle and then I'm going to get my ass out there and see what the fuss is about.