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
How to Responsibly Camp With Your Dog From Leave No Trace When the nights get warmer and the days are longer it’s time to go camping! And what better camping companion than your furry, four legged best friend? But where are the best places to camp with your dog and how can... 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
2025 Nordic Ski Gear Essentials Insights from a Colorado Expert Looking for something new and exciting? Here’s what Josh Dayton of Breckenridge Nordic would put in your basket. Read More Tips & Ideas // December 30, 2024
Tips from a Vail Nordic Center Expert Mike Kesner We sat down with Mike Kesner, a passionate 69-year-old Nordic skier now calling Vail, Colorado, home. As a Chicago native, Mike’s love for Nordic skiing started in the late 1970s during a big Illinois snowstorm.... Read More Nordic Scoop // December 30, 2024