Two Hikes in Collegiate Peaks
Life is a sabbatical in this rugged Colorado wilderness.

	GORP Resources National Forests Grand Mesa Gunnison Uncompahgre National Recreation Area Curecanti National Monuments Black Canyon of the Gunnison Rivers Gunnison Gorge Lake Fork of the Gunnison Scenic Byways Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway Grand Mesa/Uncompahgre Scenic Drive West Elk Loop

Favorite Colorado Passes
Up and over renowned hikers' throughfares.
Browns Pass

Colorado's Hot Springs Heavens
Next time you're headed out of town, think about working a night of camping and hot-springs soaking into your adventure.
Cement Creek

Chance Encounters
Surprising images — and turns of events — on the Continental Divide Trail through La Garita Wilderness.

Uncompahgre Wilderness
Hike and climb fourteeners in the land of the Big Blue.

Gunnison National Forest Hiking
descriptions of 9 day hikes ranging in length from 1 to 9 miles.

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
Spectacular backcountry travel the length of the Rocky Mountains from Mexico to Canada. Notes on the Colorado segment from the Continental Divide Trail Society.

Flyfishing the Uncompaghre Wilderness
Pristine wilderness flyfishing areas in the"Big Blue."

Gunnison National Forest Fishing
brief description of 5 fishing areas in the forest in Colorado.

Colorado Rivers Roundup
Colorado's Rivers offer spectacular scenery, deep canyons, undeveloped wilderness areas, plenty of whitewater excitement and even several stretches of tranquil water suitable for family outings.

Crested Butte, Mountain Biking Mecca
Home to the oldest mountain biking festival in the world.

Colorado Birding: Wild Turkeys and Wintering Rapters
The lowdown on two November natural spectacles, and where to see them.

An Ice Climbing Primer
The basics this unique sport: learning, routes and gear.

Roundup: Colorado's Scenic Byways
Miles and miles or roads to explore in one of GORP's favorite states!

Nordic Prime
At Crested Butte, the groomed trails start right in town. From there, you can head on out to the surrounding backcountry.

Colorado Ski Roundup
Straight from the hip overview of the major Colorado ski resorts by Claire Walter, someone who's written books on the subject. Scoop on Aspen, Copper Mountain, Crested Butte, Snowmass, Steamboat, Telluride, Vail, and more.

Summer skiing in the backcountry - At 14,000 feet, the mature, packed corn snow is ideal for executing precise, controlled turns on steep terrain. Article from Cyberwest Magazine.

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