Wednesday, April 11, 2012
CLIMBING 14ER's
Colorado's 14ers are the thing to do if you want a real challenge. A fourteener is a mountain peak that is at least 14,000 feet above sea level. Colorado has many fourteeners that can be climbed year round and provide a view of Colorado you can't get any other way. However, not everyone can climb one. You have to be in pretty good shape and have good lungs to be able to handle the altitude in combination with the rigourous hiking and climbing. Although there are peaks that are harder than others, all of them are at least a little bit of a challenge. One of the most famous 14er's is Pikes Peak located just west of Colorado Springs. You should make sure to always have proper equipment and safety gear. Make sure if you climb in the winter you wear warm clothing as temperatures on the peak can be much cooler than those in a lower elevation. Always make sure to bring enough water as dehydration can cause sickness and fatigue which is extremely dangerous hwile climbing. There are many different trails and things and different ways to explore. Make sure you have a map or a guide and know where you're going at all times.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Although winter is drawing to an end something you will have to check out next winter is snow tubing.
Snow tubing is a thrilling ride down the ski slopes seated on a big rubber tube. You'll never forget the experience you have as you tear up the slopes at an astonishing speed. Tubing is an easy thing to do given all the ski resorts in Colorado that offer separate tubing hills next to the ski runs. Many resorts even how various slopes for different ages-some more steep than others for the more wild riders and some smooth for the kids. The nicest thing about these tubing runs is that most, if not all, have tow ropes that pull you back up the hill so you don't have to worry about lugging the tube back up the hill. This makes it a lot easier to take the kids and have an enjoyable time. My advice would be to wear a scarf or a neck warmer that covers your face because there is nothing worse than having the cold air whipping against your face as you cruise down the mountain. So maybe take a half day of skiing and spend the rest of the day on the tubing hill one day this winter when the snows a little icy. I promise you won't regret it.
Snow tubing is a thrilling ride down the ski slopes seated on a big rubber tube. You'll never forget the experience you have as you tear up the slopes at an astonishing speed. Tubing is an easy thing to do given all the ski resorts in Colorado that offer separate tubing hills next to the ski runs. Many resorts even how various slopes for different ages-some more steep than others for the more wild riders and some smooth for the kids. The nicest thing about these tubing runs is that most, if not all, have tow ropes that pull you back up the hill so you don't have to worry about lugging the tube back up the hill. This makes it a lot easier to take the kids and have an enjoyable time. My advice would be to wear a scarf or a neck warmer that covers your face because there is nothing worse than having the cold air whipping against your face as you cruise down the mountain. So maybe take a half day of skiing and spend the rest of the day on the tubing hill one day this winter when the snows a little icy. I promise you won't regret it.
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