Not sure where you're getting this information, but it's totally wrong.
San Juans always get my vote
Yeah, early July was a different story. The counties have been lifting bans over the last 3 weeks or so. We had some pretty good fireworks display around here (I can see a few different municipalities' shows from the roof of my garage)I was there wheeling for a week from July1st- 8th and thats how it was. By governor order there were NO fires allowed in CO I have a pic of the sign I think. And the firework thing is just what everyone said from Durango, Ouray, Silverton, Telluride, etc.
If you end up taking a more northern route back home, and have to take 395 back south, let me know. You two are welcome to stop and have lunch with me at my cabin at Mono Lake.
Dylan, how far are you from Dirtco?
About 1-2 hours depending on where in Summit County he is.
Jeremiah, Where do you live?