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  • SKI MOUNT MASSIVE GOLF COURSE

    SKI MOUNT MASSIVE GOLF COURSE

    posted by BILL HOUGHTON WHAT TO KNOW:  The golf course at Leadville (Mt Massive) is another winter option in the area. It is a primitive, rustic, minimally operated location but provides a great practice area for classic or skate skiing at...

  • TENNESSEE PASS NORDIC CENTER

    TENNESSEE PASS NORDIC CENTER

    BILL HOUGHTON WHAT TO KNOW: History and recreation are combined at Tennessee Pass and the training grounds for the 10th Mountain Division. The reward for making this effort is food service at the warming hut, Ski Cooper or Leadville. An...

  • GOLD RUN NORDIC CENTER

    GOLD RUN NORDIC CENTER

    BILL HOUGHTON WHAT TO KNOW:  GOLD RUN NORDIC CENTER is a much more “refined and civilized” approach to nordic skiing. This recreational area has something for almost everyone during the winter season. There are ski, snowshoe and fat bike rentals,...

  • BRECKENRIDGE NORDIC CENTER

    BRECKENRIDGE NORDIC CENTER

    BILL HOUGHTON  ABOUT THE NORDIC CENTER: Breckenridge Nordic Center is the closest permanent cross-country ski area to Colorado Springs. It is easily the most complete, challenging nordic ski area we've reviewed.  WHAT TO KNOW:  The warming hut has good facilities including...

  • JETBOIL'S GENESIS BASECAMP: Forks Up!

    JETBOIL'S GENESIS BASECAMP: Forks Up!

    The Genesis Basecamp System is an all-in-one backcountry cooking system that stows neatly into itself. The dual-burners can standalone, or hook-up with other Jetlink-compatible stoves to create an outdoor cooking range.
  • Trippin' with TEPUI!

    Trippin' with TEPUI!

    Mountain Chalet now offers, for sale and for rental, TEPUI Soft Shell Roof Top Tents.  One of our Chalet Crew took a tent out for a spin.  Here's his trip experiences.

     

  • Backcountry Skiing: What gear for a backcountry ski?

    Backcountry Skiing: What gear for a backcountry ski?

    We started this series of articles with the WHY – what motivations get us outside touring in the backcountry. Then, we discussed the HOW – where to reach for the smarts needed to travel as safely as possible in the backcountry. Now the WHAT. What gear takes you happily and safely into the backcountry?