Colorado Official State Vacation Guide 2008 - (Page 55) Outdoor Recreation and More More Fun in the Snow Tubing and Sledding Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride Ice Climbing Add a little variety to your Colorado winter vacation by considering these novel activities. The Draw: It’s not just for kids anymore. A number of areas in Colorado not only have groomed runs of different lengths and steepness, they also have lifts to carry you back up to the top — no hiking needed! The Place: Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Fraser and Winter Park The Draw: The romance and mystique of a Colorado winter is evident with the soft jingle of sleigh bells. Rides can last anywhere from half an hour to an hour and run through flat, open terrain, ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride. The Place: Breckenridge, Crested Butte, Durango, Steamboat Springs and Winter Park The Draw: Adrenaline never freezes in the veins of ice climbers. When waterfalls become shields of ice, climbers gravitate to them. Even if you don’t want to take a guided or unguided trip up a frozen façade, watching these daredevils hang on the edge of ice is a neck-craning treat. The Place: Ouray Ice Park, Rocky Mountain National Park and Vail. Skijoring The Draw: Skijoring — literally “ski driving” — is a skier being pulled by a dog, horse or motorized vehicle and racing across the snow. Experienced skijorers attempt jumps and slaloms along their run. A number of Colorado towns have embraced this Norwegian sport and showcase it at annual events. The Place: Fraser, Granby, Leadville and Steamboat Springs. MORE ONLINE! For more in-the-snow activities, visit www.colorado.com/winterfun. 3 Winter Backcountry Trails 1) Boreas Pass Trail — Southeast of Breckenridge. This trail gradually climbs through forest, past mining and railroad relics, and above treeline to a beautiful pass that takes its name from the ancient Greek god of the North Wind. 2) Lizard Head Pass — South of Telluride. This well-graded trail follows the abandoned tracks of a Denver & Rio Grande Railroad line, making it an easy-to-traverse path from the 10,022-foot pass. skiers the chance to feel more comfortable with undulating terrain. Look for the odd rock formation that resembles a set of rabbit ears. 3) Rabbit Ears Pass — East of Steamboat Springs. Rolling meadows allow intermediate MORE ONLINE! More trails can be found online at www.colorado.com/wintertrails. Photography (top to bottom): Ouray ©Matt Inden/Weaver; Keystone ©Bob Winsett/Jupiter Images; Steamboat Springs ©Matt Inden/Weaver; Boreas Pass ©2004 Beth Wald/Aurora Photos 1-800-Colorado | www.colorado.com 55 http://www.colorado.com/winterfun http://www.colorado.com/wintertrails http://www.colorado.com
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