Paul Shippey looks at this unique sport and its growth in Colorado. If you happen to head up to Snow Mountain Ranch (YMCA of the Rockies) in Fraser one weekend this winter and notice a bunch of Nordic skiers skating … [Read more...]
Cross Country Skiing Blog
Cross country skiing is available at Nordic Centers and ranches across the mountains. Read our cross country ski guide.
Planning Your First Colorado Ski Hut Trip
[Fowler-Hilliard Hut in Eagle. Photo: Vicki Devine] Now that you’re in Colorado, how about taking your very first hut trip! Colorado is home to the best and most exciting backcountry huts, offering adventure enthusiasts … [Read more...]
Cross Country Skiing in Vail’s Magnificent Valley
[Photo: Vail Nordic Center] Soak up the winter sun by cross country skiing through the Vail Valley. The Gore Range hovers just behind the Vail Nordic Center, creating a pristine environment to enjoy. Snowshoers and … [Read more...]
9 Extraordinary Ways To Experience Colorado’s Winter
[Silverton Mountain Heli Skiing.] Colorado is blessed with enough fleecy snow to make even Elsa jealous! Admiring the winter holiday is easy when there are many traditional winter activities to indulge. However, … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Visit Mesa Verde this Winter
In the A.D. 1200s, the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde were home to ancestral Pueblo Indian people. Today, visitors come from all over the world to explore the archaeology preserved at Mesa Verde National Park. Mesa Verde … [Read more...]
Bring Your Dog Cross Country Skiing at Bayfield’s Vallecito Lake
Love your dog and love to have fun in the snow? Want to have some fun away from the crowds? The Vallecito Nordic trailhead is a great option for you, your dog and the whole family. On the east side of Vallecito Lake … [Read more...]
Cross Country Skiing in Grand County: A Vigorous Exercise in Serenity
Photo: Doug Knuth The distinguishing feature of the boot bindings used for cross country skiing is that they allow for freedom of movement and lift of the heel. Likewise, enthusiasts of this classic winter sport … [Read more...]
Adventure Year Round to Colorado’s 10th Mountain Backcountry Huts
[Janet's Cabin of 10th Mountain Division. Photo: Ed Ogle] Plan your next mountain adventure with the 10th Mountain Division Hut Association. Choose from 34 backcountry huts connected by over 350 miles of trails … [Read more...]
