In Estes Park, winter sport means people-powered snowsports in the backcountry – like backcountry skiing, splitboarding, cross-country skiing, ice climbing, snowshoeing – activities where you use your own energy rather than a ski lift. There is nothing like being in the backcountry in the winter…
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A mountain getaway to Estes Park offers a myriad of options for a snowy outdoor adventure and the opportunity to spot wildlife wandering through a pristine white landscape. Whether you're looking for a picturesque main street decked out in holiday lights or you simply want to feel that crisp fresh…
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There is a bit of a learning curve when it comes to fly fishing – those pesky flies don’t cast themselves – but don’t let that stop you. Fly fishers always look so peaceful, wading into rivers and methodically casting their lines, patiently waiting to hook their next fish. Have you caught yourself…
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When the snow starts to fly, you’ll hear lots of backcountry skiers on the Colorado Front Range talking about heading up to Berthoud or Jones Pass, while many others will spend their time sitting in I-70 traffic on their way to and from the resorts. But there’s a quieter way to experience some of…
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Whether it’s relaxation or adventure that you crave, Estes Park has it all. Start by strolling along the riverwalk and browsing boutiques, then book a hot stone massage at a relaxing spa. Or slide on a pair of snowshoes and glide over snowy trails and take in those panoramic vistas. Spas Estes…
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In Estes there’s an adventure for everyone, especially in the winter! Go on a solo snowshoe, earn your turns with friends or sled with the entire family. These are just 3 ways to explore the best of winter. Need more convincing? Here are 9 reasons to visit this winter. Now that you’ve been…
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Why? People-powered snow sports. Mountains. Snow. No ski lifts. That’s what you will (or won’t) find in the Estes Park area in the winter. But that shouldn’t stop you from taking a ski vacation to Estes Park. Rather than wait in lift lines and endure the cold ride up the mountain, around here you’ll…
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Editor's Note: Anton Krupicka is most well-known as a mountain ultrarunner, with several high-profile race wins and course records in his past. Recently, however, he has become most interested in a more diverse set of human-powered mountain adventures, using his endurance background to often combine…
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Estes Park is a hub for Rocky Mountain adventures, even in the winter, and makes for the perfect place to take on three sports in one day – a personal birthday challenge. Inspired by pretty-OK climber…
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