Every Saturday through March 19, 2011, Ride the lift to the top of the Howelsen Ski Area (the other ski area in Steamboat) and explore the beauty and history of Emerald Mountain and Howelsen Hill. The views are spectacular and our “first” ski area provides fascinating stories. We encourage everyone to bring a snack, plenty
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Every Friday through March 18, 2011, Join a Yampatika Naturalist and learn about the history of homesteading through the eyes of Elizabeth Hutchinson, who was the original homesteader of the Legacy Ranch. An easy snowshoe on the historic ranch is included in this family event for ages 5 and up. Registration required. For details and
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Every Thursday through March 17, 2011, Immerse yourself in the beauty of Fish Creek Canyon! This 4 mile round-trip snowshoe is moderately strenuous, and will follow the rim of Fish Creek canyon to a spectacular view down valley. The diversity of habitats makes for a special walk, with plenty of time for tracking, learning the
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Every Wednesday through March 16, 2011 Join a Yampatika Naturalist for an easy snowshoe on the historic Legacy Ranch. Originally homesteaded by a woman and currently occupied by Yampatika, this Ranch has tales to tell about Ute Indians, Pioneers and our stunning natural environment. This is a free family event for ages 5 and up.
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Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers presents the third annual Town to Town Tour, to be held on Saturday, January 22, 2011. The Town to Town Tour is the only long-distance, non-competitive Nordic event of the year, and is a fundraiser for RFOV, which conducts trail-building and conservation projects on the valley’s public lands throughout the spring,
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This December 19th and 26th make your way to Grand Lake (Kawuneeche Visitors Center) for a snowshoe tour. This is a more rigorous intermediate level snowshoe tour with a ranger. Tour has elevation gains of up to 500 feet and requires the ability to maintain a good pace on uneven terrain. Bring your own snowshoes
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If you are like many Coloradans, you are ready to count down the days until opening day of the 2010-2011 ski season. Before you officially start your countdown there is one more winter event you don’t want to miss. With 16″ of fresh snow in the past 48 hours and a current base of 68″,
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This will be the last opportunity to experience a unique adventure for the whole family, snowshoeing by moonlight!  On March 27, 2010 you, your family and friends can meet at the Keystone Resort Nordic Center to enjoy this rare nighttime Nordic activity! Imagine trekking through forests and meadows, all the while bathed in the light
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For the past 6 weeks Eldora Mountain Resort has hosted a race series featuring Downhill, Telemark, Snowboarding, X-country Classic, X-country Skate and Snowshoe events that continues to grow in popularity. On February 24th they will host the events final competition. Here are the details you need to know: Downhill, Telemark & Snowboard: Dual GS format.
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The Nordic Center in Eldora is the location for the Nighthawks Race Series to be held every Wednesday evening through February 24, 2010.  Race Series #5 will be held on February 17th. The Nordic Center racecourse is a 2K loop at the base of Eldora under the lights.  On Skating and Classic tracks – the
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