It seems that people in all cultures have been drawn to hot baths over the span of human history. The Greeks, Romans, Japanese, Turkish, and Nordic cultures all enjoyed the hot springs baths. When the natural hot springs weren’t available, the Egyptians thought of using hot stones to heat up the water and therapeutic baths[continue reading...]

Ice Skating can be one of the most fun family activities in the winter months.Whether inside in a climate controlled rink, or outside in a natural setting such as a lake, pond or frozen river, ice skating has been enjoyed by people for many generations. Have you ever tried to ice skate? It might be[continue reading...]

Nordic skiing is a great way to enjoy the early season snow and there are so many places to go enjoy the day. The best part is, most Nordic Centers are FREE… That’s right, how can you beat that? You get great scenery, good times, great exercise and family fun, all for just the right[continue reading...]

The winter time sport known as Ski Joring, or Skijor (ski-jur) may be new to many people, but it’s been enjoyed for centuries in Scandinavia and Alaska. It simply means “ski-driving” and can refer to a cross country skier being pulled along by either dogs, horses or even in more modern times, mechanical equipment. In[continue reading...]

Wintertime is so much fun with sports, games and activities everywhere. Even the young children can enjoy sledding, being pulled around through the snow all bundled up in a snowsuit, and experiencing the crisp winter air and sparkling snowflakes all around.  In Colorado, we enjoy snowfall anytime from October through April depending on the year[continue reading...]

Snowshoeing is another favorite Colorado winter activity. There has always been a large number of active snowshoeing enthusiasts in the State, however, snowboarders and skiers seeking virgin powder experiences have dramatically increased Colorado’s snowshoeing numbers. Snowshoes are the perfect way to access the powder rich back country. Other fans just enjoy the solitude and low[continue reading...]