Take on Colorado’s Winter with these New Attractions Across the State!
Hang on Tight! Winter is here! Here are some new attractions in the state for 2014!
Snow is falling across Colorado- which means it is time to get out an play in the snow! Check out this round up for brand new events and activities- including dog sledding and heli ski tours for thrill seekers!
Attractions and Activities:
- New this winter, the Durango Dog Ranch is offering dog sledding from Durango Mountain Resort’s base, providing another way to enjoy this unique winter adventure. The Durango Dog Ranch’s hour-long dog sledding offerings provide a personalized hands-on experience.
- Breckenridge Ski Resort is offering a brand new exclusive opportunity for guests staying in official resort lodging properties this winter. Titled “First Tracks Fridays”, this program will allow guests staying at official lodging properties of Breckenridge Ski Resort to access the mountain one hour before it opens to the general public on Friday mornings throughout the 2013-14 winter ski season.
- Fiske Planetarium, the largest planetarium west of the Mississippi, re-opened October 12, 2013 after an extensive renovation. Located on the University of Colorado–Boulder campus, Fiske is now one of the most sophisticated planetariums and multimedia centers in the world.
- The Woodward at Copper Barn at Copper Mountain recently underwent a half-million dollar renovation project which opened the door far beyond snowboards and skis to now include skateboards, BMX and slopestyle mountain bikes. All synthetic snow surfaces were replaced with a surface designed for wheels.
- New this winter, Captain Zipline added “Aerial Adventure Park” to its name to reflect a new attraction near Salida. The canyon aerial park has linked combinations of 120 different “challenge elements.” Over 80 additional elements are included in the four courses known as “via ferrata” (Italian for “iron road”). These guided tours allow less experienced climbers to enjoy views and adrenaline rushes usually reserved for elite climbers.
Take on Colorado’s Winter with these New Attractions Across the State!
- Silverton is offering new overnight heli touring trips. For $429 guests are heli dropped into a remote zone with a guide and experience a full day of skiing or snowboarding before camping for the night. Guests will then continue the skiing and riding the next day – including another heli trip to a peak that ultimately returns guests to the base area.
- Slopeside bowling is being offered this winter at the new bowling alley, Slow Your Roll, in the Snowmass Village Mall. The alley features eight full-sized lanes, a lounge area with full bar, locally brewed beers, wood-fired oven pizzas, upscale bar food and more.
- This season marks the debut of Steamboat’s new night skiing and riding experience. The Christie Peak Express high-speed chairlift transports visitors to the top of Christie Peak (8,000 feet) to embark on a night adventure across five trails including Sitz, See Me/See Ya, Vogue, Stampede and Lil’ Rodeo.
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s new interactive trail maps will help guests make the most of their visit to state parks. For the first time, the maps integrate all types of trail uses and indicate up to 10 different trail features or activities all in one place.
- Telluride Ski Resort’s new Three-day Heli Ski Camp offers a new opportunity for skiers to take their mountain experience to the next level. The camp starts with two days in the ski area boundary to hone the skills necessary to make the most of the third day – helicopter skiing with Helitrax.
