The South Canyon Wave is notable attraction for kayakers. This is a fun 6 minute video of tricks on the wave.
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Kayak the South Canyon Wave
Host | 28 November 2006 Be the first to write a review »
Crystal River Rafting Video
Host | 28 November 2006 Be the first to write a review »
This is a video of a group rafting and kayaking the Crystal River - the gnarly stretch between Carbondale Colorado and Marble, CO.
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Loading …Hiking The Jeanne Golay Trail
Trent | 26 November 2006 Be the first to write a review »
The Jeanne Golay trail, formerly known as Red Mountain Trail, climbs to the top of Red Mountain.
Red Mountain is where the Glenwood Springs cross is located — a shining beacon from Thanksgiving through New Years located high above town. The Jeanne Golay Trail is a hiking and biking trail that is about 3 miles long. Like most hikes in Glenwood Springs (except the Glenwood Canyon Bike Path) the hike is all uphill to the top and all downhill on the return. It is moderately steep.
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(5 votes, average: 4 out of 5) Loading …Fly Fishing Access Map
Host | 23 November 2006 Be the first to write a review »
We added a Fly Fishing Access Map for the Colorado River and Roaring Fork River today to the Glenwood Blog. We also showed No Name Creek and Grizzly Creek access.
The map is provided by Community Walk and is collaborative: you can login and add comments, photos, or your own access points. Give it a go. It is interactive: you can zoom in and out, see street or satellite view. There is an export feature if you want to export the markers to Google Earth.
Our other collaborative map is a Restaurant Map and a General Glenwood Springs Map (that has hotels on it)
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Host | 28 October 2006 8 Reviews »
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(20 votes, average: 4.55 out of 5) Loading …Hanging Lake is about a two mile round-trip hike. The hike is very vertical and of moderate difficulty. Access to the trailhead is from I-70 eastbound only. Which means that if you are heading westbound on I-70, you must go past the trailhead to the next exit, Grizzly Creek, and turn around and head back east to the Hanging Lake exi
There are NO DOGS and NO FISHING. Get ther early to beat the crowds or go in the off season… this is a popular trail!
A cool movie of an otter in hanging lake
A very nice video of winter hiking at hanging lake - professionally created
Hanging Lake on Google Maps with more photos
A travellers review of Hanging Lake, with some photos
Resort Opening Dates
Host | 7 September 2006 1 Review »
Winter will be here before you know it and here are some opening dates for local resorts, subject to change depending on the weather.
- Arapahoe Basin, mid-October
- Breckenridge, November 10
- Keystone, November 10
- Vail, November 17
- Beaver Creek, November 22
- Winter Park November 15
Fishing Competition:
Host | 31 July 2006 1 Review »
Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place
Fishing Comp: Saturday August 19th, 2006 @ 8:00am
Location: Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers.
** Pre-registration closes August 17th @ 12:00am. On site registration will take place August 19th from 7:00am - 8:00am. On site registration may be subject to higher fees. (more…)
A Benefit Fly Fishing Tournament for the Roaring Fork Conservancy and Trout Unlimited
Host | 31 July 2006 Be the first to write a review »
Casting Comp: Friday August 18th, 2006 @ 7:30am - $6,000 in prize money
Location: Peace Ranch, Basalt, Colorado. An Official American Casting Association 5 weight Event. Check out the venue and get driving directions here.
** Pre-registration closes August 17th @ 12:00am. On site registration will take place August 18th from 7:00am - 8:30am. On site registration may be subject to higher fees. (more…)
Maroon Bells is open to visitors
Liz | 5 June 2006 1 Review »
The Maroon Bells opened up on May 26th, 2006 and if you have visitors coming in from out of town, or are planning to head over the Maroon Bells this summer to hike or take in a driving tour, be aware that the area has limited access by car from June through September.
From mid June, during the main part of the day, you will need to take a bus tour. Tours leave the Aspen Highlands ski area every 20 minutes from 9:05 am to 2:05 pm and then every hour and half until 4:30pm, last bus leaves at 5:00pm. If you are visiting the area from 7am – 9 am or from 5pm – 7pm then you can access the area with a $10 recreation use fee.
The area has been closed to private vehicles during the peak times of the day since 2000 because of the build up of pollution on the mountain. The aspen and the wildflowers, the reason everyone loves to travel to the area, were choking from all the pollution from the vehicles.
All non-motorized forms of transportation can go through at no charge at anytime. On the bus tours you can bring along Fido, so long he stays on the leash at all times and you keep him on the trails and be aware he can’t go swimming in the lakes.
Check out the Forest Service site for downloadable trail guides before heading out. There is something for everyone and every ability, such as the Maroon Lake Scenic trail an easy 1.5 mile (one way) trail that takes you across creeks, around an active beaver pond and loops back around the lake. You can turn back at any point to head back to the trailhead.
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(2 votes, average: 4 out of 5) Loading …Colorado Pass On Sale Through May 14th
Liz | 26 April 2006 4 Reviews »
The 2006/2007 Colorado Pass and Buddy Pass are now on sale through May 14th. If you are planning to get a pass next year then now is the time. The Colorado Pass is only $379 /Adult, $279/kids and $159/child. It includes unlimited, unrestricted skiing and riding at Keystone, Breckenridge, and Arapahoe Basin, and 10 days at Vail and Beaver Creek. (Restrictions for Vail and Beaver Creek apply.) But still at around $75 a ticket at Vail, this year you soon pay for the pass if you go skiing more than 5 times at that rate.
