One mile up within the rugged terrain of Glenwood Canyon lies the Hanging Lake. This National Natural Landmark is a geologic wonder: waterfalls that spill into a crystal turquoise lake suspended on the edge of a cliff. …
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Adventure Year Round to Colorado’s 10th Mountain Backcountry Huts
Plan your next mountain adventure with the 10th Mountain Division Hut Association. Choose from 34 backcountry huts connected by over 350 miles of trails accessible to hikers, mountain bikers, skiers and …
Spend a Day Snowshoeing at 10 Amazing Spots
Snowshoeing is a great way to explore the Colorado outdoors each winter. You'll really connect with nature on a snowshoe trek. Luckily, the Rocky Mountains are full of free trails accessing such amazing sights! There …
What to do in Colorado if you don’t ski?
Colorado is known across the world for its incredible ski resorts, but not everyone who visits ends up grabbing a snowboard or skis in search of a snow-packed paradise. Every season, friends, coworkers, and family …
6 Great Places to Snowshoe in Boulder County
Boulder, Colorado provides great outdoor recreational opportunities, year round. During the winter, one of the most popular and accessible recreational activities is snowshoeing. Many of the county’s spring and …
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. The park …
Trio of Colorado’s Coolest Winter Hikes
It's easy to see why the Centennial State attracted 86 million visitors in 2017. While tourism may be expected to slow down over the winter months, things tend to pick back up for Colorado thanks to epic destination …
Colorado Ski Resorts with Gondola Rides
There's something special about riding a gondola up the ski slopes, especially in a place as pretty as Colorado. You're comfortably covered by walls with a bird's eye view of everything you pass and will maybe later …
Planning Your First Colorado Ski Hut Trip
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 excellent skiing and hiking …
Snowshoeing Vallecito Creek Trail, The Weminuche Wilderness
You don’t have to give up hiking or long walks in the woods just because there’s a foot or two of snow outside. In fact, having a foot or two of snow is a great opportunity to experience the quiet beauty of a landscape …
Winter Walk to Steamboat’s Fish Creek Falls
Steamboat Springs is well known throughout Colorado for its champagne powder skiing, natural hot springs and sensational shopping & dining. Over the winter months, most travelers miss out on the opportunity to …
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 …
How to Make Snowshoes on a Budget
[Tennis racket snowshoes. Photo: instructables.com] Trudging through the snow in regular boots is a very exhausting experience. It doesn’t take very much weight to sink through a foot or more of snow with each step. …
