Trail Training for Nordic Skiers: Hidden Gems in Colorado’s High Country Why late summer matters for your ski season. For Colorado’s Nordic skiers, August marks an important transition. The summer crowds are thinning, the days are getting shorter, and the high-country trails are at their peak. Now is the time to shift from summer... Read More Tips & Ideas // August 15, 2025
Birding for beginners: Spot birds in your backyard and beyond From UC Health Need a new hobby that will bring serenity to your life or a dash of color to brighten each day? Then, you might love birding. From a backyard feeder to your neighborhood park, wetland, patch of prairie or mountain forest,... Read More Stewardship // August 15, 2025
Food Storage 101 From Leave No Trace Food storage is an important Leave No Trace practice that protects wildlife and people. It is important to learn the details before enjoying the outdoors. Read More Stewardship // August 15, 2025
Nordic Skier's Guide to Trail Running in the Colorado Mountains From breezy local 5Ks to epic ultras, these tips will get you out on the trails strong, prepared, and smiling. Postcard views, endless terrain—for Nordic skiers missing their time in the mountains, trail running is the perfect summer pivot. Summer trail running in the Colorado mountains is more than just a great... Read More Tips & Ideas // July 09, 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 // July 02, 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 // July 02, 2025
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
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