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. (more…)