
Salida Chamber of Commerce
Toll-Free: 877.772.5432
Salida, Colorado
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Buena Vista Area Chamber of Commerce
719.395.6612
Buena Vista, Colorado
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Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing near Salida and Buena Vista |
Easily a dozen cross-country ski and snowshoe trails are sprinkled throughout the Valley. A great trail for snowshoeing in a protected winter wonderland is Waterdog Lakes Trail off US 50 west of Garfield. Stands of pine along this popular trail insulate snowshoers against the wind. The trail ends in a beautiful high alpine basin and it feels like another world. Suitable for all levels. Near Buena Vista, the Ptarmigan Lake Trail off Cottonwood Pass Road appeals to more seasoned snowshoers while the Browns Creek Trail welcomes most abilities of cross-country skiers and snowshoers.
Find your way. Resources for finding these trails include the locally authored “Skinny Skis and Snowshoes: a Guide to Winter Trails in the Upper Arkansas Valley.” The book is available at local book, bike and outdoor shops as well as other random retailers. The city of Salida recreation department also offers low-cost snowshoe and cross-country ski trips. Call the rec department at 719.539.5703 for current offerings.
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Enjoy the backcountry safely. Know where you’re going and tell someone your expected return time. Know your equipment, bring ample clothing, good survival and emergency rescue gear and know how to use it. Sign trail logs when available. For current snowpack conditions and warnings call the Central Colorado Avalanche Information line at 719.395.4994.
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Featured Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing Businesses
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The Trailhead THE TRAILHEAD is your one-stop shop for everything you need for backpacking, climbing, mountain biking, ski touring, and travel.. (more info...) |
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707 Hwy 24 North Buena Vista, CO 81211
Call Us: 719-395-8001
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| Other Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing in Chaffee County |
Headwaters Outdoor Equipment 228 N. F Street Salida, CO 81201
719-539-4506
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