Plenty of ski town visitors aren’t into the downhill thing. Some people are not skiers or snowboarders, while others want a different outdoor rush. There is no shortage of options for off-the-hill adrenaline fixes around Colorado. Here are just a few. Dog sledding in Breckenridge Embrace your inner Eskimo as you glide seamlessly through the … Read more
Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems) Awakened in the middle of the night recently in a backcountry hut on Shrine … Read more
If you love snow, winter is an ideal time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park, according to park spokeswoman Kyle Patterson. Not only is it beautiful, but “there’s a diversity and variety of things you can do, depending on your experience and fitness level.” And that last part is key, as it’s important to be … Read more
Dangerous avalanche conditions will develop this weekend across the high country, prompting the Colorado Avalanche Information Center to issue a special avalanche advisory on Wednesday. The current avalanche danger is rated “considerable,” which is Level 3 on the CAIC’s 1-5 scale, for nearly every region of the mountains. CAIC forecasters expect it to worsen this … Read more
When you get away from the chair lifts, resort towns and highways, the Rocky Mountains in winter are quiet and stunning. And cold. Very, very cold. Only the hardiest skiers, snowboarders and snowshoers dare tent camp in this frigid landscape. But what’s a skier to do if they’ve spent all day riding untracked powder and … Read more
