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Gore Range Trail
 | 12 miles away Well, exhilarating or not, you may want to consider parking your tent and self away from trees. The forests in the Gore and elsewhere in Colorado are dying, particularly and immediately the pines. The aspens are dealing plague also, but of a fungi and bacterial nature. Do NOT camp near trees....... been there but let me tell you I'VE NEVER BEEN MORE SCARED IN MY LIFE! We set up our tents just before dark as the rain was really starting to come down. The forecast predicted a few small isolated showers along the Continental Davide, earlier in the day. Isolated my ass- it rained hard for about 6 or 7 hours!!! It was around 10pm when I was awaken by a VERY unfamiliar loud crackling, popping, and snapping sound. I've never in my life heard anything that closely resembled the sounds I was hearing. The first one that woke me & lasted about 30 seconds, the next came about 5 minutes later and lasted a few seconds longer. This time after the same noises as before ended, there was a horrific crashing sound that shook the area where my tent was pitched. That's when I realized the tree's were falling due to the rain softening the soil around the Tree roots. I thought for sure one of the up-rooted tree's were going to crush me & my tent like a Grape. God must have lent a helping hand because in the morning we counted 17 tree's that fell. One of the 40 foot tree's landed w/ in 20ft of my ... |
Upper Piney Lake
 | 18 miles away We had a great time hiking to Upper Piney Lake over 4th of July weekend, 2006. Although the views are out of this world, the hike will take everything out of you that you've got. I would highly recommend this hike. Make sure you have everything you need for AT LEAST 2 days. The hike to Upper Piney will take 8 hours (all up hill)...But only 4 hours to get back to Piney River Ranch.... |
SolVista
 | 20 miles away 2 PHOTOS ...leted Base Camp Lodge. Here you can purchase lift tickets, enroll in ski school, and rent or buy the latest equipment. It also offers the perfect vantage point to watch the kids cruise down the slopes as you relax on the viewing deck. At the end of the day, the fire pit at the base of the mountain is a popular gathering place for families to share stories and enjoy a warm cup of cocoa. There's also a dining hall, Seven Trails Grille and Higher Grounds Coffee Shop to keep you fueled for your adventures. We have totally redesigned the Base Camp Lodge! We have added 5000 sq ft to the building, expanded the deck seating by 2500 sq ft and paved the parking lot. The Children's Center, Retail Shop, Dining Hall and Rental Department are revamped for the 07-08 ski season. We are proud to announce the Seven Trails Grille opening on the first floor of the Base Camp Lodge. Seven Trails Grille is the newest addition to Granby Ranch. Located on the first floor of the newly renovated Base Camp Lodge, the ''Seven Trails Grille'' offers a casual, elegant family friendly atmosphere. Our authentic M... |
Loveland
| 28 miles away 3 PHOTOS Loveland Ski Area is a favorite among locals for its free close-in parking, virtual lack of lift lines, affordable lift tickets, un-crowded slopes, 400'' of snow each season and over thirteen hundred acres of varied terrain. Loveland has two base areas, Loveland Valley and Loveland Basin. Loveland Valley caters to beginners with gentle, un-crowded slopes perfect for those new to the sport. The Loveland Ski & Snowboard School has affordable programs for all ages and abilities and will help get your technique to the next level. Loveland Basin offers terrain for every level of skier and rider. The Ridge, located on The Continental Divide, offers intermediate and expert level skiers and riders terrain just the way they like it - open, steep and deep. With 300 acres to choose from right off the lift and 100 more hikeable acres for the true adventurer, The Ridge offers an experience like no other. And at 12,700 feet, the 360 degree views are spectacular! ... |
Copper Mountain
| 29 miles away 1 PHOTO ... mountain lifestyle, void of any pretense. It’s a place, most of all, intent on allowing guests to push their proverbial ‘play button. ’ Copper Mountain is a Colorado ski resort located in Summit County, Colorado, 75 miles west of Denver in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. With 2,465 acres of ski and snowboard terrain Copper is perfect for your Colorado winter ski vacation or summer vacation getaway. Copper offers shopping, dining, convenient lodging and family activities, including snow tubing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the winter, and hiking, biking and rafting in the summer. Copper Mountain is a full inclusive resort with three distinct villages (The East Village, The Village at Copper and Union Creek) ideally suited for different personalities, all within easy walking distance of the slopes and activities. Copper has 17 mountain establishments located in the East Village and The Village at Copper for coffee, fine dining, quick bites and grill options. For those guests seeking other recreational pursuits, Copper offers snow tubing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, sceni... |
Keystone
| 29 miles away 4 PHOTOS Photo by Leisa Gibson, Copyright ©... Photo by Bob Winsett, Copyright ©... Photo by Leisa Gibson, Copyright ©... Photo by Leisa Gibson, copyright ?... At Keystone, you'll find everything that makes a perfect vacation all in one place. From lodging, dining and activities, Keystone has incredible vacation packages to accommodate your needs, offering unique activities like night skiing, Cat skiing the bowls, tubing and dinner sleigh rides.... |
Beaver Creek
| 29 miles away 5 PHOTOS At the gate you leave the world behind. Nestled at the feet of North America's World Cup mountain, Beaver Creek is a custom-designed resort with the safe, unhurried feel of an Alpine hamlet. From the skating rink in the village square to chocolate-chip cookies served fresh from the oven each afternoon at the lifts, and from the ''Ivy League ski school'' to the world-famous performing arts center, this is perhaps the very best of luxury family skiing. And there is a mountain of prestigious awards for food, wine, and customer service to prove it.... |
Rocky Mountain National Park
 | 50 miles away I'm tring to get incontact with the tour office at estes park colorado. I would like to order some sourvoners/ tee-shirts, etc. And would like to see a picture of the founder joel estes and family . their is a very strong possiblity that they are my ancestors. contact me at bluedove1949@yahoo.com... |
