Colorado springs sits at the eastern foot of the rocky mountains, and runs against the glaciercarved area of pikes peak. Festive lighting on pearl street, parades, a chance to meet santa, and a winter hike. South of denver and before colorado springs is spruce mountain open. If the snow has been blown free in open areas, the jenny creek trail at the eldora mountain resort or lost lake trail west of nederland can be good alternatives.
The trails are located within the boulder ranger district boulder ranger district. Snowshoed on saturday 215, beautiful hike for snowshoeing. With plenty of shady areas, the snow sticks around at this area longer than in other lower elevation parks. Brainard lake recreation area colorado snowshoeing trail. The end of the trail puts you at the closed gates to brainard lake recreation area within the indian peak wilderness. Comprehensive coverage from fort collins through boulder and denver to colorado springs, with a. Luckily, the rocky mountains are full of free trails accessing such amazing sights. The cafe itself carries conscious coffees, which is an award winning boulder based coffee roaster. Snowshoeing and crosscountry skiing and colorado s best snowshoeing trails 2. Colorado is one of the worlds premier bouldering destinations, and boulder resident bob horan has been climbing them all for 35 years. Im back in florida after a whirlwind weekend in colorado visiting two of my best girlfriends, michaela and leah. We have plenty of snowshoe trail options in northern colorado, from rocky mountain national park to cameron pass. Great views from the top of both the mountains and boulder, but youll have to contend with rocky slopes to get there and back. Were a complete boulderarea bike shop, offering a full range of professional bike shop services to help keep you biking the streets and trails yearround.
Its also conveniently located only units unitmi value30 north of denver, right at the base of the foothills of the rocky mountains. Its also the time for snowmen, skiing, snowboarding, iceskating, sledding and snowshoeing. It is the guide book for colorado front range snow shoe routes. This guidebook is the new standard for boulder canyon excellent binding, great color photo topos, easy identification of sport routes in blue and trad routes in red. Rei boulder store boulder, colorado sporting goods. Approximately a third of the way up the trail, you will cross over a small bridge over fourmile creek. Boulder, colorado provides great outdoor recreational opportunities, year round. Boulder makes getting outdoors easy, thanks to its spectacular. Snowshoeing in a winter wonderland denver adventures. Where to snowshoe in the colorado front range usa today. Boulder is a great holiday plan if you love the outdoors. Sourdough trail snowshoe trail indian peaks, colorado. On the east, take the old berthoud ski area road to colorado mines peak, where you can follow the ridgeline north to mount flora just be careful. That means its snowshoeing season for others, and there are plenty of trails to.
Youll rarely need snowshoes, just hiking boots, sometimes with slipon cleats like yaktrax. Boulder winter sports rentals tis the season for hot chocolate, good books, lazy days, holiday shopping, and warm, fuzzy blankets. Beautiful hike be sure to get there early as it gets very crowded. As long as there is good snow coverage, you can snowshoe almost anywhere. Guide to snowshoeing in colorado snowshoeing in rocky mountain national park. Snowshoeing is easy to learn, fun for everyone, and can be a great high energy cardio workout. Top 5 difficult to easy winter hikes in boulder, co boulder, colorado. So fill up your thermos, strap on your snowshoes and get out there the mountains await your company. Christmastime, however, is when the town really shines. Best places to snowshoe in colorado colorado skiing and.
Whether youre happy ambling along a packeddown trail or game for a more strenuous backcountry trek, weve got the perfect route for you to explore this winter. Its gone from a woodframed form of transportation to a full fledged winter sport. The best 11 activities to do during boulder winters. Or, if youre seeking a more challenging backcountry adventure, explore a shady canyon or embark on a heart pounding trek up a snow shrouded peak to witness spectacular winter views. The author has written a snowshoe buyers and renters guide that will help you pick a pair of appropriate snowshoes. Get the inside scoop on equipment, clothing, technique, and winter safety issues as well as snowshoeing events, races, and even snowshoe fitness programs. Good beginning snowshoe trails run on the small boulder county open space.
Books set in boulder, colorado showing of 31 the stand by. Snowshoeing is a great way to explore the colorado outdoors each winter. National and state parks are loaded with scenic trails, as are many ski resorts. Apt is the author of afoot and afield in denver, boulder, and colorados front range. Apt is the author of afoot and afield in denver, boulder, and colorado s front range. Ask the snowshoe rentalssales associates for recommendations 4. Both ski and skiing magazines are based in boulder, as is. About the author awardwinning author claire walter has written books about skiing, snowshoeing and colorado s vibrant culinary scene for fulcrum. Snowshoeing is a fun and healthy winter sport that everybody can do. The snow was pretty deep in some areas, it looked like people postholed if they were just.
Boco is under a saferathome order with face coverings. Take a tranquil loop around a pristine mountain meadow. Check out these great outdoor shops for boulder ski rentals and winter gear. The stunning backdrop of indian peaks wilderness, whose summits poke up above,000 feet, guarantee jawdropping views as you explore the alpine forest. If you live in boulder, you may have overheard people talking about brainard lake. What you should know about where to go, where to get your gear and how to stay safe out there. Just an hour from boulder, brainard lake, which is part of brainard lake recreation area, is a snowshoeing paradise, with a diverse network of interconnecting trails for all levels, some built specifically for snowshoeing. As always, do your research, tell someone where you intend to go, and keep an eye on the weather. Find a nearby state or national park and inquire about the best trails at the visitor center 3. Theres a little something for everyone here, just dont get lost. Colorado snowshoe trails todays post will provide a brief overview of some of the best snowshoeing trails in the state of colorado. Boulder canyon rock climbs bob dantonio, wolverine press, 2009. Bob horan falcon the allnew climbers guide with nearly twice the listings of any other.
There are plenty of ways to enjoy the great outdoors during the winter. Jan 10, 2020 whether youre a free spirit or prefer to follow a groomed path, heres a list to get you snowshoeing in colorados great outdoors this winter. Winter snowshoeing at brainard lake near boulder, co. There are many more snowshoeing hot spots waiting to be discovered, but this overview should give you a solid idea of whats waiting within an hour or so of boulder. Ski tours and snowshoeing colorado wilderness rides and guides. Boulder, colorado is sight to behold any time of year. Lands this local book club doesnt involve reading the story behind 3 creative. Youll really connect with spend a day snowshoeing at 10 amazing spots read more. While the ski areas in the state provide great amenities and access to terrific inbound terrain, much of the best terrain lies outside the boundaries of the ski areas i. Youll really connect with nature on a snowshoe trek. We really enjoy this college town, a vibrant town and lots of smiles it was named the happiest place in the us after all. We also sell books, tea, coffee, and merchandise online.
A beginners guide to snowshoeing in northern colorado. The best of the plains, foothills, and mountains, fourth edition. West of boulder, the brainard lake area near ward offers excellent snowshoeing when the weather isnt too windy, including snowshoeonly trails created by the colorado mountain club. Before we left for colorado i purchased a couple of guide books on easy day hiking around boulder, planning an initial hike of the chautauqua trail. For thousands of year humans have strapped snowshoes to their feet to help move through vast alpine landscapes. Awardwinning trail guide to colorados hottest winter sport revised. About boulder snowshoeing boulder s local trails are snowshoe worthy when theres enough snow.
Boulder county buildings are closed until june 1, but services are available online. A quick and dirty guide to the best boulder snowshoeing. With so much wilderness at our fingertips, colorado is the perfect place to sightsee like nobody else in the world can. We had the most amazing time snowshoeing, exploring denver and boulder, eating thai food, catching up and just being together after nearly eight months apart. Claire walters most popular book is snowshoeing colorado. What better way to warm up and burn over 400 calories an hour than to strap on a pair of snowshoes and head for the hills. Eldora has a laidback local vibe with enough skiing and riding for skiers and boarders of all levels. Nov 12, 2019 figuring out where to go snowshoeing in colorado.
Snowshoes made by crescent moon since 1997 have been recognized many times for their design and craftsmanship to provide a world class snowshoe. Jake thamm, president of boulders crescent moon snowshoes. Shannon dizmang snowshoeing is affordable, fun, and a great workout too. In addition to the excellent cafe, innisfree also has the largest number of poetry books in colorado and hosts a bunch of live events. The hike to lost lake is a fun outing for any level skier or snowshoer who wants to appreciate the beauty of colorado. Resources are available for those impacted by covid19. Here are five great places for boulder snowshoeing, from the beautiful trails of walker ranch to. Claire walter has 23 books on goodreads with 172 ratings.
He lives in nederland, colorado, with best friend nancy and cara the dog. Guided snowshoe tours are available at many resorts. The pike national forest is full of scenic hiking trails for winter snowshoeing treks. More than 1,000 premier boulders throughout the state. Flatirons vista, doudy draw, eagle trail, and others are great adventures on a winters day. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. Your support of small shops like ours means we have a bright future.
Good beginning snowshoe trails run on the small boulder county open space park north of nederland. This is a surprisingly good snowshoeing area, close to boulder and lyons. Alan apt has given over 100 snowshoeing clinics up and down the front range and is an active snowshoer, skier, climber, and backpacker. Thats because its only an hour away and offers a wealth of snowshoeing terrain. Colorado is known as a winter vacation hub and a skiers paradise. Pay attention to the markings, since some of the trails.
Despite its lower elevation, heil valley ranch has good snowshoeing conditions for most of the winter. While youre hiking this trail its worth doing the 1st and 2nd flat irons trail to make a nice half day of it all as you have to hike into both trails anyway. Jul 10, 2016 about 10 miles up flagstaff road at 7,240 feet, walker ranch stays colder and holds snow better than other trails in boulder, making it a delightful snowshoeing destination. Freestyle snowshoeing trailsif you have a freestyle mindset with no need for a guide, groomed trails or rental facilities, these areas offer plenty of options to create your own unique colorado snowshoeing experience. Our guides know where to gobased on your preferences. Books by claire walter author of snowshoeing colorado. Innisfree cafe is a hidden gem on boulder s hill area. Colorado snowshoeing snowshoe trails and rentals in co. Spend a day snowshoeing at 10 amazing spots uncover colorado. Colorados front range includes excellent revised maps and detailed trail descriptions, with color photos for virtually every trail. If you are new to snowshoeing, be sure to check out previous snowshoe blog posts before you set out on your snowshoeing journey.
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