Dusting Off Our Snowy Welcome Mat How to get connected to the Colorado Nordic community Nordic skiing is more than just a sport—it’s a gateway to adventure, community, and personal growth. Yet, the excitement of gliding through snowy trails isn’t always easy to access. For many, cost,... Read More Tips & Ideas // November 14, 2024
Tribal and Indigenous Fire Tradition From US Forest Service Centuries ago, indigenous people inhabited the land from coast to coast. They knew what scientists confirm today: Frequent, low intensity fires on the landscape are not just important to reducing the risk of... Read More Stewardship // November 14, 2024
9 Native American Sites to Explore From Colorado Tourism Office We can’t very well discuss Colorado’s true roots without remembering our earliest inhabitants. The following sites and museums will have your imagination floating back in time to the first and most fascinating... Read More Stewardship // November 14, 2024
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. Read More Nordic Scoop // November 05, 2024