Hi bike addicts,
We are planning to ride the divide in 2013. Since we have only a time window between 05/25 - 06/30 we were wondering if there is a benefit riding northbound to avoid some of the snow...

1) is there a difference riding north vs southbound, regarding snow level (considering early start)?
2) if we go northbound, when/where do we have to expect the first snow?
3) seems not a lot of people riding full-suspension, any reasons against a fully, except weight?

Thanks in advance,
Office-escape