Colorado

With an average snowfall of 365 inches and its proximity to Denver, Winter Park Resort is one of the best places to ski in Colorado.  Located 75 miles from Denver on Interstate 70 and Route 40 over Berthoud Pass, and with five  mountain areas, Winter Park is a favorite for Denver and Front Range skiers.

There are five mountains areas: Mary Jane, Vasquez Ridge, Vasquez Cirque, Parsenn Bowl, and Winter Park.

Located just 15 minutes from Winter Park Resort, SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch is an economical alternative to big mountain skiing. This family ski and bike resort has over 400 acres of skiing and starts at the base elevation of 8,202 feet. There are two peaks with lift service: East Mountain’s elevation is at 9,202 feet and the West Mountain is 9,166 feet with amazing view of the Continental Divide and Never Summer Wilderness. With a vertical Drop of 1,000 feet this resort is a great place to learn how to ski and ride.

Top 5 Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park
High altitude warning: be sure to acclimate as early as possible before heading into high country. If you have a headache, shortness of breath, and/or rapid heartbeat, don’t climb higher; go lower. Prior to hiking, drink plenty of fluids, don’t drink alcohol, eat and sleep well.

The Weminuche Wilderness now contains a total of 488,210 acres and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of Colorado.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Weminuche Wilderness, this process began in 1975 when 405,031 acres were designated by Public Law 93-632.

Located in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, approximately two to four hours west of Denver, lies the White River National Forest. The Forest provides an excellent variety of recreation opportunities in all seasons with eleven ski areas, eight designated wildernesses, several National Trails, approximately 70 camp and picnicgrounds, and over one and one-half million acres for general motorized and non-motorized backcountry enjoyment.

The Black Canyon of the Gunnison Wilderness now contains a total of 15,599 acres and is managed by the National Park Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of Colorado.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Black Canyon of the Gunnison Wilderness, this process began in 1976 when 11,180 acres were designated by Public Law 94-567.

Welcome to the San Juan National Forest, a region of forested mountains, 14,000-foot peaks, scenic roads, geological wonders, historic and prehistoric communities, and a narrow-gauge railroad.


Within the Pagosa District are many trails that lead into areas of undisturbed wild and natural beauty, in varied terrain. Some lead into areas that are Congressionally designated components of the National Wilderness Preservation System*the Weminuche and South San Juan Wildernesses.

The Powderhorn Wilderness now contains a total of 61,510 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of Colorado.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws.

The Uncompahgre Wilderness now contains a total of 102,721 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of Colorado.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Uncompahgre Wilderness, this process began in 1980 when 97,700 acres were designated by Public Law 96-560.