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Fitness conditioning for mountaineering becomes an even greater focus for me as winter gains momentum and the snow continues to fly. In preparation for a winter of guiding backcountry ski touring and mountaineering, as well as leading avalanche education courses, i think about what is most important at this stage of the game – if I’ve kept up with strength training, it’s cardio and core.
Yes this October, and the mountains has already seen some snow, Keystone and A-basin is already open with other ski resorts preparing to open in November. Now is the time to plan your activities, winter in the Rockies offer snowmobiling, dog sled rides, sleigh rides that includes western shows and dinner, horseback riding, zip lining, ice climbing, ice fishing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing,etc.
Each September, the Colorado high country erupts in color, as mountainsides covered in aspen groves turn a brilliant gold and orange. The change typically begins by mid-September and reaches its peak near the end of the month.
Colorado Mountain Activities has just rolled out www.ActivitiesColorado.com a website focused on activity providers in the state of Colorado. This directory will help you find all you need to plan a fun vacation in Colorado be it a vacation, or a day trip for locals.
Go to www.ActivitiesColorado.com to get started.
Learn how to properly mitigate avalanche danger with the Vail Valley’s largest and longest standing AIARE avalanche education provider, Apex Mountain School.
Posted July 16, 2019 by by Ryan McSparran
The whitewater rafting season has been outstanding here in the Vail valley and across Colorado, and we’d like to introduce you to another one of our favorite rivers.
In case you missed our previous featured river, go back and check out our profile on the Eagle River, which offers some of Colorado’s best seasonal rafting from Vail, down through Avon and Beaver Creek.
Christy has been a long time local in Summit county, with almost twenty years in the service industry. She is currently battling 11C Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. She has been that friendly face behind the bar from Keystone to Frisco! A dog lover and a hell of a tele skier, Christy is your quintessential badass Summit County resident! From the lake to the mountains, she enjoys the outdoor life, camping and hiking with her dog by her side. We are coming together to support Christy, not just with medical expenses, but to help her regain her quality of life!
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Colorado’s wild fluctuations in snowfall and weather drastically impact the eventual snowmelt and runoff. Therefore, an accurate prediction is often difficult, until now. The total snow depth and its Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) are outstanding and well above average. Rivers across the state currently tend to be anywhere from 20% to 50% above average. Located in Buena Vista, CO, the nation’s most popular whitewater river, the Arkansas River, looks fantastic at around 30% above average.
So you’ve come to the Breckenridge area of Colorado to enjoy an adventurous, scenic summer vacation in the mountains. Most likely typical Colorado activities such as whitewater rafting and hiking are on the agenda. Perhaps zip-lining and mountain biking as well? But you’ve dismissed horseback riding in Colorado because you want adventure and/or scenery and sitting on an old nag, following a dozen others going nose-to-tail down a trail doesn’t exactly appeal to your sense of adventure. Nor does riding a horse on a trail crowded with other hikers, bikers, dogs etc. sound like your idea of enjoying nature with the quiet companionship of an animal. Well think again!
Whether you're new to rock climbing or want to learn how to lead climb, Apex Mountain School provides custom rock climbing experiences to fit your goals, objectives, and fitness level.
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