Here we are in August and now is the time to get out and explore the back country of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The best way is to take out an ATV, Jeep or a side by side. These backcountry vehicles are available to rent and allows you to explore on your own or to take a guided tour with a professional guide.

Yes we are in a pandemic and COVID-19 will be around for a while. www.ColoradoMountAinactivities.com and www.ActivitiesinColorado.com work with a number of activity providers ( outfitters) and they have put in place all the necessary safety measures to ensure you a safe and enjoyable experience. These activities include whitewater rafting from relaxing class one float trips to exciting class five rapids for the experienced.

Fitness conditioning for mountaineering becomes an even greater focus for me as winter gains momentum and the snow continues to fly. In preparation for a winter of guiding backcountry ski touring and mountaineering, as well as leading avalanche education courses, i think about what is most important at this stage of the game – if I’ve kept up with strength training, it’s cardio and core.

Planning a vacation in Colorado this winter? The Colorado Rockies offer many options of where to stay, including areas such as Breckenridge , Copper Mountain, Keystone, Vail. Winter Park, Aspen, Steamboat, Crested Butte, Telluride, Durango, all great ski resorts, Then there are Colorado mountain towns like Frisco, Dillon, Silverthorne, Estes Park, Buena Vista ,Grand Lake, Glenwood Springs, etc.