Red Mountain Pass

Winter is wrapping up, and if you’re anything like a lot of Colorado natives, you’re itching to get outside. Mud season on the Western Slope may not seem like an ideal time for outdoor activities, but, for some, this is the perfect time to enjoy nature. If you don’t mind getting a little dirty, the possibilities are endless for outdoor fun in Colorado. A local favorite for many involves...

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...