Cross Country skiing and snowshoeing
- Rocky Mountain National Park
In the Colorado morning sunshine, skiers can spot
moose and other wild animals, said Seth Martin, activities
manager for Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Tabernash.
Cross country skiing is a great workout and a great way
to see Colorado’s winter landscape, said Nate Goldberg
of Vail Resorts.
The Breckenridge and Frisco Nordic Centers are operated
by recreational and Olympic level competitor Matt
Dayton’s family.
“Cross country skiing is a lifetime sport,” Dayton said.
“[Cross country skiing and snowshoeing] allow you
to enjoy the beauty that is unique to winter wilderness
in the park, meandering through the woods, viewing
massive snow-covered peaks, snow covered meadows
and alpine lakes,” said Kyle Patterson, spokesman for
Rocky Mountain National Park.
The park offers snowshoe and ski ranger-led tours
December through March.
On the east side of the park, Dream Lake, Bierstadt
Lake and Ouzel Falls are a few of the many good snowshoe
trails. The west side of the park offers places for
winter recreation such as Tonahutu Trail, Adams Falls,
and Sun Valley Trail.
Rocky Mountain National Park is open 24 hours a day
year round. Admission to the park ranges from $200 for
a commercial tour for 26 people or more, to $10 for a
seven-day pass for an individual, and admission is free
for U.S. residents with permanent disabilities and free
for one year to volunteers with 500 or more hours of
cumulative federal park service. For more information
on admission, visit the park’s Web site.
In addition to Rocky Mountain National Park, there is
also cross country skiing and snowshoeing at Devil’s
Thumb Ranch, The
Breckenridge and Frisco Nordic Centers, Vail Resorts, and many other locations across the state.
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