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Colorado Ghost Towns

From Colorado Tourism Office

Colorado ghost towns offer a peek in the foggy windows of a once-rowdy brothel, an ATV trek on roads no one bothered to pave on their way out of town and stories of intense standoffs in gulches will remind you why this... Read More
Stewardship November 14, 2024

Tips from a Grand County Nordic Ski Expert

Meara McQuain

We sat down with Meara McQuain, a passionate 49-year-old Nordic skier from Grand County, Colorado, who balances her love for skiing with a deep connection to the outdoors. As a long-time Colorado mountain local, Meara has... Read More
Nordic Scoop November 13, 2024

Tips from a Vail Nordic Center Expert

Paul Gotthelf

We caught up with Paul Gotthelf, a 71-year-old Nordic skier who balances his love for skiing with a passion for mountain biking. Paul relies on mountain biking and Nordic skiing to maintain peak fitness year-round for... Read More
Nordic Scoop November 05, 2024

Tips from a Devil’s Thumb Ranch Expert

Sue French Smith

We sat down with Susan French, a 65-year-old Nordic skier who fell in love with the sport after moving to Tabernash, Colorado. For years, downhill skiing was her activity of choice, but living near two world-class Nordic... Read More
Nordic Scoop November 05, 2024

Tips from a Vista Verde Guest Ranch Expert

Shannan Balzer

We sat down with Shannan Balzer, a 35-year-old Nordic skier and backcountry guide from Clark, Colorado, to learn more about her journey in the world of Nordic skiing. 

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Nordic Scoop November 05, 2024

Tips from a Frisco Nordic Expert

Jim Heil

We chatted with lifelong Nordic skier Jim Heil to get the inside scoop on Frisco Nordic Center. Now approaching his 83rd birthday, Jim discovered his passion for Nordic skiing at the age of 10, spending countless... Read More
Nordic Scoop November 05, 2024

Science Says: Travel More, Age Less

Feeling stuck in a rut? These 8 Nordic ski escapes will get you skiing new terrain—and boost your overall wellbeing while you’re at it.

Let’s admit it—as skiers we’re creatures of habit; we may have invested in season passes or even a second home in our favorite places to cross-country ski, making it easy enough to focus on just one spot. Read More
Tips & Ideas, Travel Tips October 22, 2024

Do Colorado Right With Sustainable Travel

From Colorado Tourism Office

We don’t need to tell you Colorado is a pretty special place. And we thank you in advance for helping us keep it that way while you’re roaming our mountains and plains. 

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Stewardship October 22, 2024
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