Colorado bbq wood

[riseabove50]

So I may have the opportunity to move from Houston TX to Denver CO. But i have concern over the availability of wood for smoking. In Tx oak is everywhere and all you have to do is wait for a heavy storm to knock a tree down and youre good for a while. But i dont know what types of wood are plentiful and available in the denver. As i described, im kinda cheap and an opportunist when it comes to wood. What types of smoking woods are in the denver area and does anyone have any advice on how i would go about acquiring some besides going to the local bbq wood vendor (which is always my last resort) and paying for overpriced wood?

 

[Clay-b-que]

Unfortunately you have to buy wood here or wait until someone posts a downed apple or cherry tree on Craigslist. Bring as much as you can with you!!!

 

[thirdeye]

Until you mentioned not wanting to go a local wood dealer, I was going to mention Franktown,... but I'll give them a plug anyways as they are nice folks. Any at least you would be able to pick up yourself and save on shipping. Rocky Mountain BBQ Association members get a discount.

You might try looking at the RMBBQA facebook page, for information on hardwood too.

 

[Rib Rub]

I have never been to Colorado, but I would have to guess if you want wood, you will get it. Just put an add on Craigslist that you are looking for Oak and offer to cut down a tree or two for free. Hell I just paid a guy last year to take out 5 Oaks. There was a Tornado last summer and damn there was wood up and down the main roads here for weeks. Was a smokers delight!