One of the most prominent outdoor activities Colorado offers this time of year is skiing. Every year thousands of people travel to Colorado from all across the nation and even different areas of the world to experience the ski slopes of the Rockies. In just the past few weeks resorts like Vail and Steamboat have received over 30 inches of snow and counting. Together Colorado ski areas provide over thousands of acres of slopes for all levels of skiiers. There's also tons of backcountry areas often untouched by anyone else for the more experienced, more daring skiiers..if you are willing to look. Resorts like Breckenridge and Copper Mountain are located just a few hours from Denver International Airport and have beautiful lodges for family vacations. For most types of skiing gear, it depends on personal preference. There are types of skiis for more freestyle skiing in the terrain park or backcountry runs or skiis made for speed. You always want to make sure you have a helmet. Skiing accidents can be quick and fatal and this season because of so much powder, small avalanches have not been uncommon. But wherever you chose to go, whatever skis you're gliding on, I can promise you that Colorado will show you a good time on the slopes.

The outdoor activities and opportunities in the diverse Colorado landscape are seemingly endless. Whether you visit the Rocky Mountain state to shred the slopes, scale the cliffs, raft the ravenous Colorado river or simply sit out by the fire on a starry night and gape at the sunset creeping behind the majestic mountainous sky, Colorado will give you a ride you'll never forget. In this blog I will name and describe just a few of the activities provided by Colorado and include the information you will need on where to go and what to bring. Being a Coloradoan myself I am a little biased but I hope I can show you why I'm proud to call this my home state. I'll also treat you with some pictures to show you just how picturesque the natural wild lands of this great state are. Especially if you love the outdoors, Colorado can keep you busy all year round. There are many recreational destinations that dot Colorado each with their own unique activities and accomodations. Whether you want to take it easy and take a nature walk through a lush forest or ride a mountain bike up a rocky ridge, I'm sure Colorado has the perfect spot for you. With thousands of miles of exotic hiking trail, hundreds of acres of ski slopes frosted in the winter with fresh powder along with the rivers and lakes that provide recreation for the fisherman and boating crews, Colorado is truly a place waiting to be explored.