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
Summer Mountain Escapes: 5 Greener Getaway Ideas Nordic destinations can offer amazing—and sustainable—summer adventures. Here's how to plan the greenest summer vacation ever. Read More Tips & Ideas, Travel Tips // May 07, 2024
How to Stay Safe When Wildfires Generate Unhealthy Air Quality From UCHealth It is no longer unusual to have smoky air that can mar vistas and make people feel sick during every season. To help people with lung and cardiovascular health challenges, here are the best ways to stay safe from... Read More Stewardship // May 07, 2024
Staying Prepared for Wildfires From Camp Colorado If your Colorado vacation winds up involving the unexpected drama of a wildfire, this knowledge and understanding, coupled with prudence, will assist you in being prepared to get out of the path. Always: Provide... Read More Stewardship // May 07, 2024
Campfire Alternatives From Leave No Trace We are about to blow your outdoors-loving world. Ready? You can have fun camping WITHOUT A CAMPFIRE. Yes, we mean it. Read More Stewardship // May 07, 2024
Camp Smarter with Wildfire Prevention From Colorado Tourism Office Campfires are beautiful by night and many of us grew up with the tradition of gathering around the warm, glowing flames for s’mores, sing-alongs and tall tales — but in many places, fires are restricted or... Read More Stewardship // May 07, 2024
Plan Your Own Cleanup Event From Leave No Trace Want to participate in a cleanup but there’s no events near you? Host your own cleanup! Even a small gathering with a few friends or family members can make a big impact on a natural area. Read More Stewardship // April 01, 2024
Skills Series: Trash Timeline From Leave No Trace Learn about the trash timeline, using research from a USDA Forest Service Study that averages the amount of time it takes for trash to biodegrade, corrode, or photodegrade in a variety of environments. Read More Stewardship // April 01, 2024