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Wintertime in the Rockies means snow, and lots of it. The snow covered slopes of the Rocky Mountains make the perfect environment for downhill skiing, cross country skiing, sledding, tubing, and even ice skating. Before setting out on a fun filled day of winter activities, be sure to take extra supplies in case you end up stuck or trapped in a snowstorm. To avoid hypothermia, bring a change of dry wool clothing. Though the chances of either of these happening are slim to none, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Downhill skiing is possible in both the Rocky Mountain National Park area and the Roosevelt and Arapaho National Forests. To ski down a fast paced extreme slope in a Park, check out the Hidden Valley Park course. For Forest options, there are five commercial downhill ski areas: Loveland Ski Area, the Winter Park Resort, Eldora Ski Resort, SolVista at Granby Ranch Ski Resort, and Mary Jane Ski Area. Read the rest of this entry »

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When you journey to or through the Rocky Mountains, you can be certain that you aren’t the only living, breathing creature enjoying the natural environment. Depending on the season, there’s a good chance you’ll run into elk, deer, moose, or even coyotes and bears as you trek through their terrain.

Elk are mostly viewable year round, but if you visit during the September-October mating season, it’s likely you’ll hear the Bull Elk’s characteristic mating call as dusk changes to dawn. The best places to spot Elk are Moraine Park, Harbison Meadow, and the 18-hole golf course in Estes Park.  Even more common than elk, the mule deer tend to browse bushes, wooded areas, and planted gardens all throughout The Rockies. Read the rest of this entry »

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Rocky Mountain’s diverse and beautiful trails attract hikers from all over the world. Whether you prefer an easy stroll through the forest or an intense backpacking multiday adventure, the Rockies have a trail for you. Here’s a breakdown of the best trails in the easy, moderate, and difficult categories.

Easy trails: These short and mostly level trails are perfect for families, leisurely strolls, sightseeing, and nature walking. The Bierstadt Lake trail is a 1.6 mile easy walk during which you will see shockingly gorgeous views of the Continental Divide. The hike to Emerald Lake is the most popular destination of the Bear Lake area. It is a 1.8 mile hike is accessible by shuttle bus and equipped with a campground. For the best wildlife viewing, try the Coyote Valley hike which follows the bank of the Colorado River. Read the rest of this entry »

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Did you know that the Rocky Mountains stretch for over 3,000 miles through North America? As one of the few major mountain ranges of the US, the Rocky Mountains (also referred to as the Rockies) span from the northernmost parts of British Columbia in Canada to the southwestern New Mexico in the United States. The range’s highest peak, Mount Elbert, reaches a startling 14,440 feet above sea level.

The Rockies were formed by the Laramide Orogeny; a period of mountain building during the late Cretaceous era 70 to 80 million years ago. Read the rest of this entry »

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If you visit the Rockies during the sultry summer months, the array of activities and sights available to you is endless. Apart from the typical hiking, fishing, picnicking, and camping, there are fun activities like rafting, horseback riding, mountain biking, and four wheeling to keep you entertained.

As snow melts from the mountain peaks and spills into the winding rivers of the Rocky Mountain slopes, it forms some of the best white water rapids around. When this happens during the summer, the previously calm waters of the Colorado and Clear Creek Rivers turn into turbulent rapids ideal for a fast paced rafting experience. If you’re interested in cruising down the fun filled rivers, contact either A Wanderlust Adventure Read the rest of this entry »

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