Tag: Snowshoeing
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7 snowshoe hikes for early spring in Colorado
Snowshoeing is the perfect switch from winter to summer activities, as it offers the perfect mix between snowy fun and a summer hike. Editor’s Note: When snowshoeing in Colorado, it’s crucial to be aware that avalanche risk can exist. Stay on established trails and do not pick trails that travel under snowy slopes as remotely…
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Uncovering a pristine scene on west side of Pikes Peak
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save “You can’t get too much winter in the winter.” — Robert Frost Colorado harbors a bit of a secret. It’s a secret the ritzy resorts aren’t eager to share and one the westward masses seem largely uninterested in learning. But it’s a fact that bears…
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All the usual spoils, plus peace and quiet, during winter at Rocky Mountain National Park
If you haven’t ever visited in winter, you might not recognize Rocky Mountain National Park. That’s not only because of how it looks: snow covering the once-gray faces of the high peaks; frozen lakes and waterfalls. But you’ll also notice other things. The cold, yes. But also the silence. The lack of cars. The lack…
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‘A peaceful paradise’ in winter: Scenic ski trail returning to Colorado national park
Winter has arrived to a legendary landscape in Colorado, affording a unique escape on skis and snowshoes. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has announced closing some roads and facilities for the season. That includes barring vehicles from the signature, scenic drive touring the top of the canyon: South Rim Drive. In winter, the…
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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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Find groomed trails for cross-country skiing at this Colorado Springs-area park
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mueller State Park continues to position itself as a solid option for cross-country skiers in the Pikes Peak region. The Teller County site recently posted a map on its Facebook page highlighting routes that are…
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Snowshoer found alive after 8-hour search in Boulder County
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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…