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If skiing in the winter isn’t your forte, Colorado offers many other out-of-the-box winter activities that will surely challenge and thrill. And, although the Western Slope hasn’t been blanketed with a huge amount of snow this year, there is still plenty to do, especially considering the most recent winter front that just rolled through. If you’ve never snowshoed to a cabin in the middle of...

Some of the best hiking spots exist in Colorado, but the Western Slope offers some incredible waterfall hikes that you won’t want to miss. If you’re looking to get some exercise and enjoy the gorgeous spring weather we’re having, here are a few honorable mentions that offer breathtaking views. Bridal Veil Falls in Telluride is an obvious choice because it is the longest free-falling waterfall...

Monarch Mountain is a quaint and remote ski “resort” that sits on the continental divide about two hours east of Montrose Colorado. The term “resort” is relative in that this is not necessarily a destination ski-in ski-out poo-poo noses-up kind of place. Monarch Mountain dubs itself ,“Real Colorado Skiing”, and I am one to agree. There are not many places left where you can see a local...

This moderate-to-difficult snowshoe adventure (depending on snow depth) is a really fun jaunt just 10 minutes south of the town of Ouray Colorado, and close to an hour drive south from Montrose Colorado. From Ouray, head up Red Mountain Pass via Highway 550 toward Silverton. After you pass through the first tunnel and the waterfall overlook, look out toward the left for the giant Engineer Pass...