Avant-Guarde Winter Activities

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 […]

Waterfall Hiking on the Western Slope – Atha Team Blog

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 […]

Real Colorado Skiing – Monarch Mountain Review

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. […]

Engineer Mountain Pass Snowshoe Adventure – Ouray Colorado

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 […]

Montrose & Ouray Colorado – Real Estate Market Trends

  Montrose & Ouray Colorado Real Estate Market In Montrose County, the median home sales price for the 2nd quarter was $170,000; this is almost identical to last summer’s median price. Home prices seem to be holding steady with only slight increases. The current real estate market is not experiencing the large price increases seen […]