| If your idea of a winter sport doesn't involve crowds or mechanized equipment, you've come to the right place! During the winter our extensive hiking trail system becomes a snowshoer’s paradise. Rent some state-of-the-art equipment, or bring your old faithfuls to enjoy miles and miles of pristine solitude and dazzling scenery.
Kremmling
Latigo Ranch
P. O. Box 237
Kremmling, CO 80459
970-724-9008 or 800-227-9655
E-mail: info@latigotrails.com
Latigo Ranch offers the best of guest ranch hospitality and prime snowshoeing opportunities. The nearly 60 km of groomed trails which branch out into the surrounding 200 square miles of National Forest are great for beginner and advanced snowshoeing enthusiasts. Add to this the gracious lodgings and excellent food, and you have the makings of a memorable snowshoe getaway.
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Winter Park
Redfeather Snowshoe Tours at Winter Park Resort
239 Winter Park Drive
Winter Park, CO 80482
Reservations and Information: 970-726-1616 or 303-316-1616
This relaxing walk through the backcountry is perfect for non-skiers and first time snowshoers. The tour route travels off-the-beaten-path along wildlife game trails and summer mountain biking trails. Learn more about native plants and animals and enjoy the peaceful quiet of the forest. Tours include use of Redfeather snowshoes, poles, a one-time lift pass and a knowledgeable tour guide to lead your way.
Tabernash
Devil's Thumb Ranch
PO Box 750
3530 County Road 83
Tabernash, CO 80478
970-726-8231 or 800-933-4339
E-mail: activities@devilsthumbranch.com
Snuggled amidst 5,000 acres in Ranch Creek Valley between the towns of Fraser and Tabernash, against a mountain ridge topped by a spire of rock that is the ranch's namesake, Devil’s Thumb Ranch offers over 100 kilometers of spectacular trails for snowshoeing enthusiasts. A perfect outing for those who prefer a low-key wintertime experience. Snowshoe rentals available.
Granby
Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center
1101 County Road 53
Granby, CO 80446
970-887-2152 or 303-443-4743
Located just outside Granby at the YMCA of the Rockies, Snow Mountain Ranch has 100 km of groomed tracks and trails for nordic skiers and snowshoers meadering through pine forest, wide meadows, and along Pole Creek -- and if the climb to the top of some of the more advanced trails doesn't take your breath away, the 360-degree views will!
Grand Lake
Rocky Mountain Sports Shop
PO Box2081
Grand Lake, CO 80447
970-627-8124
E-mail: play@grandspiritsports.com
Snowshoe rentals and sales. On the boardwalk in downtown Grand Lake.
PO Box 590
Grand Lake, Colorado 80447
970-627-8008
During the summer, Grand Lake Touring Center is one of the area’s excellent golf courses. After the snow falls, some 30 km of trails wander over the gentle hills of the golf course and into nearby forest. The Center also serves as the trailhead for many more challenging backcountry trails that stretch out into the public lands that border the property. The ski shop offers rentals, retail and lessons as well as a restaurant.
Open Lands
Beyond the commercial snowshoe centers, true aficionados of backcountry snowshoeing know that 70% of the county's area is public open lands, including Rocky Mountain National Park, Arapaho National Forest, Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest, and the Vasquez Peak, Byers Peak, Never Summer and Indian Peaks wilderness areas. The various nordic centers, local retail shops, and ski clubs are staffed with experienced snowshoers who can provide valuable information about permits and accessing these remote areas. | 
