01Four-mountain skiing
Ski or snowboard at Keystone, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin, or Vail, all within 35 minutes.
Photo: Webwizzard, CC BY-SA 4.0
Outside the front door
Nearby
Activities
Follow the season from Breckenridge, Keystone, and Copper Mountain to the trails of Frisco and the water of Dillon Reservoir.
Cold-weather pursuits
Winter
Winter here goes far beyond the slopes.
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02Dog sledding
Mush your own team of Alaskan huskies through alpine meadows.
Photo: Herbert Ponting, public domain
03Snowshoeing
Snowshoe through deep forest to a hidden waterfall.
Photo: OSU Special Collections, no known restrictions
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05Fat-tire biking
Explore Summit County's snowy trails by fat-tire bike.
Photo: Anthony DeLorenzo, CC BY-SA 2.0
06Outdoor ice skating
Lace up your skates on one of the largest outdoor ice rinks in the country, set right on a frozen lake at 9,300 feet.
Photo: Alexandru MnM, PexelsA change of pace
When the snow melts, the fun simply changes shape.
Mountain days
All Year Round
There is always something to do, with the mountains right outside your door.
07Hiking & biking
Hike or bike trails that wind through wildflowers and golden aspens.
Photo: OakleyOriginals, CC BY 2.0
08Blue River fly fishing
Reel in brown and rainbow trout on the Blue River, one of Colorado's premier Gold Medal fisheries.
Photo: Ray Redstone, CC BY-SA 4.0
09Dillon Reservoir
Rent a kayak or paddleboard on Dillon Reservoir with nothing but mountain peaks in every direction.
Photo: Trougnouf, CC BY 4.0
10Raven Golf Club
Tee off at Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks, perched at 9,000 feet with some of the most dramatic views in the state.
Photo: Ajay Kumar, Pexels
11Keystone backcountry
End the day with a guided horseback ride or a wagon dinner through the Keystone backcountry.
Photo: U.S. Forest Service, public domain