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winter

8 Porch Notes tagged “winter,” from counties across Colorado.

Outdoors and wildfire - Pitkin County

Four Mountains, One Lift Ticket Above Aspen

Aspen Snowmass is four very different ski mountains on a single lift ticket, with free shuttles between them, so you can match the hill to your level.

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Outdoors and wildfire - Boulder County

Eldora: Boulder County's Hometown Ski Mountain

Past Nederland sits Boulder County's only downhill ski area, a compact mountain with surprising bite, a strong Nordic center, and an uncertain new future under possible town ownership.

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Outdoors and wildfire - Grand County

Grand Lake's winter case for "Snowmobiling Capital of Colorado"

When the snow piles up, Grand Lake trades cars for sleds and opens a trail network that runs from town across national forest to the edge of the national park.

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Outdoors and wildfire - Chaffee County

Monarch Mountain: Salida's home hill that never makes snow

Salida's downhill ski area sits right on the Continental Divide at Monarch Pass and runs entirely on natural snow.

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Outdoors and wildfire - Mesa County

Powderhorn: the Grand Mesa's Own Ski Resort

Powderhorn Mountain Resort sits on the flank of the Grand Mesa about 45 minutes from Grand Junction, with tree-lined runs, dry powder, and summer downhill biking.

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History and culture - Grand County

Fraser wears 'Icebox of the Nation' like a badge

Fraser keeps recording the coldest overnight low in the lower 48, and the town has turned that reputation into part of its character.

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Outdoors and wildfire - San Juan County

Kendall Mountain: Silverton's own little ski hill

Silverton owns and runs Kendall Mountain, a family-priced recreation area with skiing, Nordic trails, and an ice rink right beside town.

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Outdoors and wildfire - Pueblo County

Bald eagles winter along the Arkansas River at Pueblo

Bald eagles gather along the open water of the Arkansas River and Lake Pueblo in winter, making the cold months a good time for respectful eagle watching near the city.

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