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| Your one click source for winter recreation information. |
Please send a link to this page to your snow sporting friends.
Scroll down for snow trail info.
Please note the smiling faces of people enjoying
The Beautiful Winter Wonderland
of Pagosa Country.
Note: New trails groomed by Trailblazers Club great for X-country skiers and snowmobilers; see below.
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| On the trail. Ski skaters enjoy the wide main trail at West Fork. In places it is wide enough for passing and playing Olympics. People into the competition often come back bloodied from wildly swinging poles. Not all Nordic is calm and peaceful! |
For a heartwarming snow trail story see: http://pagosa.com/adventure/winter/w_granny.htm
To learn more about the art of trailmaking see: http://pagosa.com/adventure/winter/w_mountainwon.htm
Trailblazers Snowmobile Trail Grooming
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| This huge machine leaves an ice interstate through the forest. Great for snowmobiles and Nordic skiers alike. |
John Taylor, president of the The Trailblazers Snowmobile Club reports Four Mile Trail and Plumtaw Trail has been groomed along with a new network of trails in the area south of Williams Lake. For the new network go north on Piedra Road and turn at sign to Sportsman's Campground. There is space to park. The road/trails are groomed to Hunter's Camp, Piedra Falls, Palisade and others. This is an area that has not been groomed for many years and is recommened highly for both snowmobilers and cross country skiers.
See map of trails: http://pagosa.com/artman/publish/article_1478.shtml
See Trailblazers grooming report on the Colorado Snowmobile Association's site: http://www.coloradosledcity.com/merchant.ihtml?id=419&step=2
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| Oh Yes You Can! |
Perfect Pagosa. The Pagosa Springs area is both high elevation and southerly. Looking south the next mountain range as great as the San Juan is the Andies in the Southern Hemisphere! High elevation and moist southwestern winds produce the "Most Snow in Colorado" while the warm southern Sun makes for some very mild winter days. Lower elevation areas such as this pine and scrub oak lined trail at about 7,000' are warmest. People are often seen recreating in the snow with less than full winter survival gear. Photo illustration by Norm Vance.
Wolf Creek Downhill Ski Info.
http://www.wolfcreekski.com/
Wolf Creek Nordic Trail News
See: http://www.wolfcreekski.com/xc.asp
West Fork Ski Track
On the Trail
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| Three friends from Texas and Georgia have a lovely time on a snowy day. |
Feb. 17th, 2007
The West Fork Trail was groomed with some new snow after a week of warm weather and slow melting. Two lanes of ski track are set on the main trail. Other loops and the trail beyond the bridge are skied. There are several skier tracked trails through the woods. The loop in the valley floor is not groomed at this time
Much of the main trail is wide and flat for friendly side by side classic skiing or ski skating. The side loops are in good shape with single lanes. All users should try not to damage the set tracks please.
This picnic table just inside in the main loop on the right is being cleared of snow and ice for the pleasure of skiers.
One the trail, the Grace and Bowles families. From children to adults there were smiles all around.
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| The West Fork is groomed for side by side skiing to the delight of these folks. |
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| They came along at just the right time to help remove the fallen tree from the trail, thanks again guys. |
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| Talk about bringing them up right! Jean Garcia and Stephanie Jones haul a most precious load, their children. |
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| Jazzell Jones and Andre Jones on the right and a very cute and very asleep, Trey Garcia, on the left. You always meet the nicest people and have great experiences on the trail. This one was very heart warming. |
Lobo Trail - Wolf Creek Summit, Snow Playground
The summit of Wolf Creek Pass is once again the area's favorite for winter recreation. Snowmobilers whiz along on the south side of the highway and sledders, Nordic skiers, snowboarders and the general public play in the snow on the north side. The Lobo trail, although not a groomed trail, is fairly smooth and allows access to the summit of a Continental Divide mountain. Bring extra film, memory cards and breath!
Continued below...
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| The trail starts here, disappears into the trees and winds to the top |
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| Can you summit Lobo? This couple did and share a lunch and one of the most spectacular views around. |
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| Dec. 23... The sledding hill is in early evolution, in a couple of days it should be in good shape. |
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| The sled hill atop Wolf Creek is now well packed and used. Shrieks of joy fill the air. |
Great News for Nordic Skiers
Donations have come in that will pay for the insurance to do cross country ski trails this year. The Chamber donated the bulk of the policy cost and seperate donations from The Summit and Ski and Bow Rack put us over the top. Now we need a bit of help with gas and oil. Thanks to all.
Nordic skiers see:
http://pagosa.com/artman/publish/article_1276.shtml
http://pagosa.com/adventure/winter/w_nordicskiing.htm
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| Jan, 1 While a spirited game of hockey is played... |
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| others skate for the pure joy of it. Thank God for long sleeves! |
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| Dec. 26... Ice fishing season is in full swing at Echo Lake. It doesn't take much gear to get involved and bring home dinner. |
For another ice fishing photo see: http://pagosa.com/artman/publish/article_1445.shtml
Friends of Nordic Trails
Dedicated to Mountain Pleasures
The Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce
The Summit
Ski and Bow Rack
Bob Bigelow
John Ramsberg
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| For a larger and printable map click below... |
http://pagosa.com/adventure/winter/w_trailblazers.htm
Watch this space all winter for updated skiing and snow trail information.
1. Cross country ski trails.
2. Snowmobile trails.
3. Sledding hills.
4. Ice skating.
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