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
Are You Backcountry Smart? From Colorado Tourism Office Follow these guidelines for safer recreation on our snowy, unmanaged terrain. Your responsible preparation and behavior now will not only protect others — it just might save your life. Read More Stewardship // January 14, 2025