Snowshoeing
For a peaceful experience in Winter Park, Colorado, strap on a pair of snowshoes and go for a hike! Hiking with snowshoes is the best way to explore winter backcountry and increase your chances of seeing wildlife. Snowshoes allow you to walk through snow that is not packed down. Therefore, you can access areas of the wilderness without walking on trails! more info
Because of the freedom that snowshoes allow, it is very important to carry appropriate backcountry survival supplies. More importantly you should know how to use those supplies! If you have not had winter survival training (including how to use a map and compass), you really should not go snowshoeing without hiring a guide service!
There are several guide services in Winter Park, Colorado to choose from. Many of the area ranches and nordic centers offer tours. For members of your group who don't ski or snowboard, snowshoeing at the Winter Park ski area is an excellent low-key alternative. 2-hour long, guided tours are offered several times daily and include a scenic chairlift ride! The tour guides will also share with you tidbits of local history and information about the environment.
Snowshoeing is an activity that is surprising fun and exciting! Rentals are available at the outdoor shops in town and at the ski area. Each pair of snowshoes should cost between $10-20, making this activity an especially great choice for low-budget travelers! So dress warm, gather the family and experience powder in a new way!
Winter Park, CO Weather
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Other pages you might find helpful:
Colorado Cross-Country Association
The Colorado Cross-Country Association provides information on nordic and snowshoeing centers, as well as weather and events.
