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SKI FOREVER

WINTER BLISS
Colorado's winter playgrounds

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MILEAGE INFORMATION
(from Montrose)
Kendall Mtn
60.4 Mi
Silverton Mtn
65.7 Mi
Telluride
66.2 Mi
Powderhorn
67.4 Mi
Crested Butte
94.2 Mi
Purgatory
81 Mi
Monarch
108 Mi

1 hr 31 min
1 hr 48 min
1 hr 29 min
1 hr 35 min
1 hr 53 min
2 hr 5 min
2 hr 3 min

Montrose is a great home base
for any adventure. All mountains
above are just a day trip away. Ski
addicts live for the adventure and
are ready for the time of their lives.
Once the sun sets and the boots
are off, come back and relax.

GO FISH!
The Uncompahgre
River flows through town
all winter long and presents
fishing opportunities every month
of the year, provided you are willing
to bundle up and have a good set of
nymphs (and maybe a hot beverage).
Locals and the Downtown Montrose
Visitor Center can point out the best
places for ice fishing, such as Blue Mesa
Reservoir, that are easily accessed. The
Gunnison River that flows through the
Black Canyon is another option for
scenic fishing.

Nothing beats corduroy or powder
'stashes at the local ski areas. Resort days can
be more family friendly by spending your
nights in Montrose and skiing or riding like a
local. Before ski season, do your homework
to secure some of the best deals; it can make
a big difference. (Early bird specials and
Liftopia.com)

TIMBERSLEDDING &
SNOWMOBILING
ICE CLIMBING
Ouray is the home of the Ouray Ice
Park and ground zero for American
ice climbing. The narrow gorge of the
Uncompahgre River transforms into
a frozen waterfall, ice paradise that
draws thousands of ice climbers each
season. If you have the gear and the
skills, head on into the park. It's free,
but purchasing a membership is good
karma (OurayIcePark.com). If you
want to try swinging an axe but
need assistance, there are multiple
guide shops in the region that offer
lessons and guided adventures as
well as rental gear. If you just want
to observe the colorful climbers
scaling icy blue cliffs, there are
viewing stands placed around the
park, and climbers love to have
their picture taken.

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS A
TIMBERSLED?
A Timbersled is a kit that people can
put on their dirt bikes. It includes a
track, like a snowmobile, for the back
tire and a ski for the front.
BEST IN THE AREA
The San Juans and the Grand
Mesa contain multiple access points
to explore untouched powder areas.
Park, unload, gear up, and pack
the safety gear (shovel, GPS device,
avalanche vest) in preparation for
an epic adventure. The backcountry
snow is like a puffy
cloud that these
machines glide
above with
the
grace
of a bird
soaring with
the wind.
http://www.Liftopia.com http://www.OurayIcePark.com
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