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A Little TLC and Prep for Storage! Before you hang up your gear for the season, it is important to make sure you give your gear a thorough once over for damage or wear and tear. Taking a little time...

For those who love to rely on your own human-powered propulsion and eschew crowded chairlifts, several Colorado ski resorts have designated uphill routes you can use to earn your turns!   In general, Many resorts require an uphill pass (and...

"Dirty Gourmet PLANT POWER" is a book filled with recipes for the outdoors...on the trail, backpacking, and camping.  Authors Aimee Trudeau, Emily Nielson, and Mai-Yan Kwan have tested and perfected these "outdoor" recipes.  The book is available at the shop...

Backcountry Ski Gear: 7 Tips for Summer Storage of Your Ski Kit WHENEVER you pull the plug on your backcountry ski season, taking good care of your ski gear and apparel for -- what may feel like an interminably long...

posted by Bill Houghton WHAT TO KNOW: In contrast to the more backcountry folks, this is the civilized, and educational, way to get exercise on a winter day. The town of Leadville maintains a loop around the town that is groomed,...

posted by BILL HOUGHTON WHAT TO KNOW:  The golf course at Leadville (Mt Massive) is another winter option in the area. It is a primitive, rustic, minimally operated location but provides a great practice area for classic or skate skiing at...

BILL HOUGHTON WHAT TO KNOW: History and recreation are combined at Tennessee Pass and the training grounds for the 10th Mountain Division. The reward for making this effort is food service at the warming hut, Ski Cooper or Leadville. An...

BILL HOUGHTON WHAT TO KNOW:  GOLD RUN NORDIC CENTER is a much more “refined and civilized” approach to nordic skiing. This recreational area has something for almost everyone during the winter season. There are ski, snowshoe and fat bike rentals,...

BILL HOUGHTON  ABOUT THE NORDIC CENTER: Breckenridge Nordic Center is the closest permanent cross-country ski area to Colorado Springs. It is easily the most complete, challenging nordic ski area we've reviewed.  WHAT TO KNOW:  The warming hut has good facilities including...

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