Spring Officially Arrives on March 20th

Spring Officially Arrives on March 20th

Winter is in its final throes before Spring officially arrives on March 20th. A more generous storm pattern than what we experienced in the early part of the season, has left us with a snowpack that experts claim is back to normal. Venturing above tree-line, or...
Escape the Crowds and Ski Grand County’s Free Trails

Escape the Crowds and Ski Grand County’s Free Trails

Hopefully the recent storms inspired you to get out and access Grand County’s free Nordic trails. Last week, the trail to the High Lonesome Hut provided for some great cross-country skiing and an escape from the President’s Day crowds. The packed trails have received...
The Off Track Report

The Off Track Report

Winter is showing signs of life, with snow coverage finally building up towards more seasonal depths. The valley floors at last have a decent winter coat for fun skinny ski sliding, and while sunny temperatures have threatened to crust that coat over, the cold nights...
The Snow Less Traveled

The Snow Less Traveled

The New Year has cometh and the 2017-2018 ski season continues to sputter along with a couple of anemic storms contributing to a slowly developing base. Temperatures threatening to break into the 50’s have left a soft crunchy crust on the surface of sun-exposed...
End-of-December Backcountry XC Report

End-of-December Backcountry XC Report

Whether you wish to thank the Norse God of Winter Ullr, Mother Earth, Father Christmas, the Lord above, or whomever your Grace may be, the Colorado headwaters received the gift of fresh powder from Heaven, just in time for the Christmas Holiday. Several snowstorms...