COLORADO Every Season Each season unveils its own adventures in Colorado. From carving down powdery slopes and basking in rays on warm wildflower hikes to brilliant colors on autumn aspens and the splash of whitewater rapids, you’ll never find yourself wondering what to do next. EXPLORE COLORADO IN The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs Winter Skiers aren’t the only people who yearn for a Colorado winter vacation. Bright, sunny days with lots of light, deep and fluffy snow set our state apart as a premier winter destination. Whether it’s a night spent sipping cocoa in a horse-drawn sleigh that jingles through the trees, a day racing down tubing hills with family or a peaceful Nordic adventure in the backcountry where you can hear birds calling to each other, you’re sure to find magical moments when the snowflakes start falling. Snowshoeing Strap on some snowshoes and hit the trails for some crystal-covered alpine scenery. Set off two hours south of Denver to Mueller State Park in Divide, where you can find both beginner paths and advanced summits. Or shoot west to Mesa’s Powderhorn Mountain Resort to pick up some rentals and pad through the surrounding nature paths. In Leadville, plan a trek to Tennessee Pass Cookhouse . Reserve dinner at this glowing backcountry yurt that serves up mouthwatering meals throughout the season — you just have to traverse an easy trail to get there. Hot Springs There are few things as fun as donning a bathing suit and a winter hat, dashing outside and stepping into a steamy hot spring. Take a dip at Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa , where in winter, snowflakes peacefully fall around you from one of their 18 warm pools flowing from seven different underground springs. Enjoy a luxurious day at Durango Hot Springs Resort + Spa , where you can grab a glass of wine and soak in a mineral-rich bath while also soaking up views of the San Juan Mountains. Or watch cold water rush by in a stream from your toasty retreat just steps away at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort . ANDREW MAGUIRE COLORADO . COM 31
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