5 Ways to Make Your Cleanup More Sustainable From Leave No Trace Are part of a group that gets out regularly to cleanup your local park or protected area? Maybe you are always on the hunt for a volunteer opportunity. Or maybe you just strive to pick up a few pieces of litter on your... Read More Stewardship // April 07, 2025
Skills Series: Trash Timeline From Leave No Trace Learn about the trash timeline, using research from a USDA Forest Service Study that averages the amount of time it takes for trash to biodegrade, corrode, or photodegrade in a variety of environments. Read More Stewardship // April 04, 2025
End-of-Season Nordic Escape: Crust-Skiing Destinations Where to go for fantastic late-season spring skiing Spring skiing may be a bit unpredictable, but it’s never the wrong answer—warmer temps, bluebird skies, crust skiing… all amazing reasons for a getaway. Read More Tips & Ideas, Travel Tips // March 27, 2025
6 Rules for Dog Owners that Hike in Colorado From The Denver Gazette It’s hard to beat having a canine companion by your side for your favorite outdoor recreation activity. However, if you’re out on Colorado’s trails with the pup, it’s important to follow a few... Read More Stewardship // March 27, 2025
Great Dog-Friendly Hikes in Colorado From UCHealth Here are some suggestions for great hikes with your dog. After the do’s, we’ll give you some don’ts. Yes, it’s a downer to think about what we shouldn’t do. But let’s face it. Hiking... Read More Stewardship // March 27, 2025
Nordic Ski Spring Break Travel: Music in the Mountains Here’s where to find a perfect apres-ski blend of live music, local culture, and ski-town atmosphere. Here’s a quick guide to help you find a great live music spot to peel off to after a day on the trails, no matter where you ski. Read More Tips & Ideas, Travel Tips // February 13, 2025
Know if You Have Altitude Sickness and When to Worry From UCHealth Last time you went skiing in Vail, you had a headache all day and didn’t sleep well that night. When your relatives from Florida came to visit last summer and got sick up in Aspen, it probably wasn’t a bug.... Read More Stewardship // February 04, 2025
It’s Peak Nordic Season—Here’s the Events List You Need From under-the-radar fun to gourmet tours and insider favorites, these Nordic Center-hosted shindigs are worth planning a trip around. Our calendars are brimming this time of year in the Colorado mountains. Take a break from your routines and explore some of these must-do events for a little something new… Here are some of 2025’s standout... Read More Race Resources, Tips & Ideas // January 21, 2025