Thanks to a recent winter storm, Wolf Creek Ski Area is open for the 2011-2012 Winter Season! Wolf Creek Ski Area will operate today the 10th as well as next weekend. Treasure, Bonanza and Nova will be operating from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM servicing beginner, intermediate and expert terrain, including Alberta Face, Treasure Falls, [...]
By Stacy Boone Point A to Point B Hiking Series Wikipedia says that hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in outdoor environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. We’ve all been out there and seen the sprinters with bright white tennis shoes, the dog tired overly big backpackers, families with dawdling [...]
Courtesy of Ski and Bow Rack, Pagosa Springs – Updated 7/28/2011 Williams Reservoir Streamers are still fishing decent, with some emerger and dry fly action in the evening. Wooly buggers are recommended as well as small Cronomids and Adam’s patterns latter in the day. Williams Creek The water is starting to moss up so the [...]
There are few areas that can boast the quantity and quality of fishing waters to equal those in Pagosa Country. Streams, rivers, beaver ponds and lakes are all easily accessible and offer excellent fishing opportunities. Listed below are a few of the favorite fishing spots, and except as indicated, all require possession of a Colorado [...]
For a pure Western adventure, nothing can beat roaming the Colorado Mountains on horseback. Meander through miles of panoramic vistas and lush aspen forests while enjoying the raw splendor of the Colorado Rockies in the summer. Relax in the peace of the gentle winds, wildflowers and awe-inspiring views. Knowledgeable guides help complete the journey by [...]
Gotta love the views while horseback riding! Photo courtesy of Majestic Outfitters of Pagosa Springs
By Stacy Boone of StepOutdoors Colorado I rather snickered to myself when I pulled into the parking lot. No one anywhere. Everything was quiet. From the trailhead to the waterfall that was plummeting hundreds of feet my only encounters would be of spider webs, nodding western red columbine and the shadows of the Englemann Spruce [...]
The excitement of whitewater rafting is now open for the 2011 season! May and June are the prime time for whitewater rafting in Pagosa. Warmer weather and earlier peak flows than the rest of the state makes Pagosa Colorado’s early season whitewater destination. River flows typically peak in late May or early June and rafting enthusiasts know that this is [...]
Wolf Creek has multiple Local Appreciation Days scheduled for the 2010 / 2011 season. Take advantage of $31 lift tickets ($18 children / seniors), with no ID required. Everyone is considered a local on the following dates: Week of November 15th through 21st Sunday, November 28th Wednesday, December 1st Wednesday, December 8th Wednesday, January 12th Wednesday, [...]
This is Kalei Pitcher taking a business call while getting some fresh powder! Photo by Chris Dennis Wolf Creek Ski Area welcomed a blast of winter weather on Monday night and Tuesday. As of this afternoon the 24-hour snowfall total had stacked up to 8 inches contributing to an 18 inch summit base depth and a [...]
