So here's a little slice of a summer trail for you to play whenever you start to feel the need for your sunny trail fix, or a peaceful French song, or to see a hike from a bug's (or very small dog's) eye view:
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Showing posts with label cross-country skiing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cross-country skiing. Show all posts
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Winter trails are nice, but...
Even those of those of us who enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on snowy winter trails, sometimes long for the warmth of a summer trail filled w/ the sounds of babbling brooks, chirping insects, and croaking frogs.
So here's a little slice of a summer trail for you to play whenever you start to feel the need for your sunny trail fix, or a peaceful French song, or to see a hike from a bug's (or very small dog's) eye view:
So here's a little slice of a summer trail for you to play whenever you start to feel the need for your sunny trail fix, or a peaceful French song, or to see a hike from a bug's (or very small dog's) eye view:
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Trail Season Never Ends
We have had an incredible fall here on the Front Range, with biking opportunities every day.
But those of us who love the open trails know that the end of one season just means the beginning of another. With that in mind, I thought I'd share some awesome pictures of cross-country (or is it telemark?) skiing that I found on a fun-looking blog called Gooneyriders. Heck, even the name is fun to say.
My message here is, "Don't despair the end of summer."
The trails await you all year long. The format may change, but the fresh air, exercise, and fun are always there, your constant trail companions.
Enjoy!!
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| Cross-country skiing on Caribou Trail in Colorado |
My message here is, "Don't despair the end of summer."
The trails await you all year long. The format may change, but the fresh air, exercise, and fun are always there, your constant trail companions.
Enjoy!!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Winter Trails
Winter is definitely in the air. The high is only in the thirties and we had a beautiful white Christmas.
For the most part, that's good news. It provides much-needed water for our plants & reservoirs and it's gorgeous.
But what about our beloved trails. The snow certainly crimps our bicycling, hiking, & trail-running activities. But it also brings new ways to enjoy the trails. Personally, I look forward to the change of pace and scenery provided by snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. It's like discovering a new trail. Plus, it opens up new territory that is otherwise off-limits. For example, the open-space and golf course off my beloved Coal Creek Trail are normally verboten. And technically, even after a snow they aren't completely copacetic for illegitimate recreational activities. But what the hey! No one seems to really care, or, if they do, their access to the scofflaws is a bit hindered by the white stuff.
In addition to being ascetically pleasing and great exercise, nordic skiing and snowshoeing are also low impact. So as far as the snow goes, bring it on.
Out of curiosity, I'd like to know what the rest of you think of winter trails. Do you welcome the cold weather or spend the winter months longing for spring? As always, I would enjoy hearing from you. Become a follower and add some comments to this discussion/topic.
For the most part, that's good news. It provides much-needed water for our plants & reservoirs and it's gorgeous.
But what about our beloved trails. The snow certainly crimps our bicycling, hiking, & trail-running activities. But it also brings new ways to enjoy the trails. Personally, I look forward to the change of pace and scenery provided by snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. It's like discovering a new trail. Plus, it opens up new territory that is otherwise off-limits. For example, the open-space and golf course off my beloved Coal Creek Trail are normally verboten. And technically, even after a snow they aren't completely copacetic for illegitimate recreational activities. But what the hey! No one seems to really care, or, if they do, their access to the scofflaws is a bit hindered by the white stuff.
In addition to being ascetically pleasing and great exercise, nordic skiing and snowshoeing are also low impact. So as far as the snow goes, bring it on.
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