The Summer Side of Nordic: Events Not to Miss No skis? No problem. Nordic destinations keep the fun rolling all summer with these warm-weather events. There’s hardly a cross-country skier who doesn’t also enjoy the mountains in summer—and our friends in the Nordic biz know just how to test and delight us. Whether you’re looking for R&R or to... Read More Tips & Ideas // June 10, 2025
Your Guide to Safely Exploring Colorado's Waters From Colorado Tourism Office Taking a dip in Colorado’s pristine waters can be a refreshing way to spend a summer’s day. Set amid views of the Rocky Mountains and bluebird skies, our alpine waters offer endless ways to soak in the beauty... Read More Stewardship // June 09, 2025
Be Trail Aware: It’s Moose Time in May Taller than your minivan, surprisingly more dangerous than a bear—learn what to look out for this spring. Nordic skiers tend to see a fair amount of moose—after all, they frequent where we like to ski, taking advantage of the easy travel on groomed trails in the winter. But in the Colorado Rockies from May through... Read More Tips & Ideas // May 01, 2025
How to Stay Safe When Wildfires Generate Unhealthy Air Quality From UCHealth It is no longer unusual to have smoky air that can mar vistas and make people feel sick during every season. To help people with lung and cardiovascular health challenges, here are the best ways to stay safe from... Read More Stewardship // April 23, 2025
Camp Smarter with Wildfire Prevention From Colorado Tourism Office Campfires are beautiful by night and many of us grew up with the tradition of gathering around the warm, glowing flames for s’mores, sing-alongs and tall tales — but in many places, fires are restricted or... Read More Stewardship // April 23, 2025
End-of-Season Nordic Secrets Don’t just stash your ski bag in the basement. Closing out the season properly will save your gear and your sanity. At the end of a long, snowy season, it’s tempting to pivot off to the next adventure—get out the gravel bike, the golf clubs, the running shoes. But first, say a proper goodbye to this season, and your future... Read More Tips & Ideas // April 14, 2025
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