Tag: Snowmobiling
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Harrowing snowmobile incident resulting in death of one and ‘lucky’ rescue of two highlights key safety lessons
Guest article written by Anna DeBattiste; Colorado Search and Rescue Association (Check out our podcast with Anna on Apple or Spotify to learn more about search and rescue in Colorado) In 2008, Summit County Rescue Group was paged on a cold, snowy January evening to find three missing snowmobilers. The three men were experienced and…
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Two snowmobilers airlifted from backcountry after crash in Grand County
Grand County Search and Rescue responded to a Christmas Eve snowmobiling crash that resulted in two riders getting transported by air for further medical care. According to a press release from the rescue organization, the incident took place in the Church’s Park area of Grand County, with both riders on a single snowmobile at the…
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2 snowmobiling events return to Winter X Games Aspen in January 2026
Snowmobiling in two separate formats is returning to the Winter X Games in Aspen for the January 2026 games, organizers at X Games said in a news release Tuesday. The X Games Snowmobile Speed & Style event was last held in Aspen in 2018, where Brett Turcotte won his first X Games gold medal, edging…
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Popular winter recreation area opens season in Colorado
A bevy of snow at the start of the month unlocked popular meadows and slopes for skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in Colorado. The U.S. Forest Service announced the start of the season for Vail Pass Winter Recreation Area. It’s an area spanning 55,000 acres off Interstate 70 and U.S. 24, spanning elevations near 9,200 feet…
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Colorado town to love in winter: Grand Lake
There’s no denying Grand Lake in the summer. With the boardwalks connecting charming shops and eateries, and with the state’s largest natural body of water only steps away, the town in Colorado’s central mountains feels something like a beach getaway. But in the cold of winter, Grand Lake shines no less. The quaint hamlet often…
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Colorado town to love in winter: Kremmling
When you think of Colorado winter, you probably don’t think of Kremmling. You think of something more like Steamboat Springs, about 50 miles to the northwest. You think of something more like Winter Park, about 50 miles in the opposite direction. Let’s face it. The glitz and the glamour of ski resorts have distracted us…
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Colorado town to love in winter: Glenwood Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save While Aspen gets worldwide winter love with its acclaimed ski slopes, less than an hour’s drive away sits a less opulent but no less marvelous Colorado base camp. And while Aspen boasts the regal backdrop of the perfectly triangular Maroon Bells, Glenwood Springs has its…
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5 Reasons West Yellowstone is the Coolest Winter Destination
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Even though the snow’s flying in many mountainous regions, that doesn’t mean that you have to hunker down and watch Netflix for months. If you’re up for a winter adventure, here are a few ideas…
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5 Best Winter Activities in Colorado’s West End
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Presented by: The West End, a rural and historic region along Colorado’s Western Slope, is known for its pastoral landscape and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. In summer, visitors can expect to find dramatic red…