Tips from a Snow Mountain Ranch Expert Brownlee Birch We had an absolute blast interviewing 11-year-old Brownlee Birch, who gave us an insider’s perspective on the exhilarating world of Nordic skiing. Brownlee’s skiing adventure began with a little nudge from his... Read More Nordic Scoop // June 19, 2024
Tips from a Breckenridge Nordic Expert Mariana Pereda We sat down with Mariana Pereda, age 54, with 20 years of skiing experience, to get the inside scoop at Breckenridge Nordic. Mariana first hit the downhill slopes at age five in Argentina and has loved skiing ever since.... Read More Nordic Scoop // June 07, 2024
Tips from a Devil's Thumb Ranch Nordic Expert Janet Conneely We connected with Janet Conneely to get the insider scoop on Devil’s Thumb Ranch. Janet, an avid Nordic enthusiast, picked up the thrill of Nordic skiing 12 years ago after retirement! Post-pandemic, she cranked up... Read More Nordic Scoop // June 07, 2024
3 Amazing Ways a Ranch Vacation Changes Your Brain What if your summer getaway made you happier, smarter, and less stressed? If you’re willing to ditch the devices, trade your car for boots and a saddle, and spend a week connecting with your family instead of chauffeuring the swim team carpool, then a ranch vacation might be the mental... Read More Tips & Ideas, Travel Tips // June 03, 2024
River and Stream Safety From the National Park Service Whether you’re floating down a lazy river, fishing, or cooling off from a long day's hike, it is important to understand water safety in and around these tempting waters. Read More Stewardship // June 03, 2024
Be Prepared for Flash Flooding in Colorado From UCHealth Flash flooding in Colorado’s mountains, especially in the vicinity of burn scars, is dangerous because the vegetation that normally absorbs water is gone. During high snowmelt or heavy rain showers, water rushes... Read More Stewardship // June 03, 2024
Raft Right this Summer From Leave No Trace It’s another scorching summer, and that local lazy river is looking pretty nice right now. But before you head to the creek with your floats and your friends, here are a few things to keep in mind… Read More Stewardship // June 03, 2024
Tips from an Aspen Snowmass Nordic Expert Helen Carlsen We sat down with Helen Carlsen, age 66, with over 24 years of skiing experience, to get the inside scoop on the Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Trail System. Helen Carlsen moved to Aspen in 1981 at the age of 21 with a passion for... Read More Nordic Scoop // May 21, 2024