Posts Tagged ‘mountain’
colorado adventure cycling trip through Colorado/Utah backcountry. The mountain biking trip began just outside Fruita and Grand Junction at the Tabeguache Trail and ended in Gateway Canyon at the fantastic resort.
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a short walk around the village
Come experience Keystone Colorado. This little mountain town has exactly what you are looking for. Amazing snow conditions and a fleet of groomers. Not to mention North Peak and Outback. But if thats not your style try the tubbing hill or our ice skating. And when you ready for a meal try one of our amazing Fine Dining outlets.
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Cross-country skiing in Colorado. The footage is from Rocky Mountain National Park (westside) and Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center.
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Colorado Backcountry Biker offers self-guided, multi-day trips into remote Colorado/Utah backcountry. Spectacular mountain biking adventures for thrill seekers and bikers of all levels
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Half Dome and El Capitan. Nevada and Bridal Veil Falls. These names conjure up so many different memories for the millions of people that have been lucky enough to visit Yosemite National Park. Come and explore some of the more well known of this park’s unique features in this short video tour entitled ‘Yosemite Wonders’. Director: Craig F. Skelly. Producer: Craig F. Skelly. Contact Information: craigskelly@yahoo.com. Creative Commons license: Attribution-NonCommercial
For tens of thousands of years, humans have changed, and have been changed by, this place we now call Yosemite. The Ahwahneechee lived here for generations, followed by the arrival of Europeans in the mid-1800s. The rugged terrain challenged many early travelers, with just a few—only 650 from the mid-1850s to mid-1860s—making the journey to Yosemite Valley by horseback or stagecoach. By 1907, construction of the Yosemite Valley Railroad from Merced to El Portal eased the journey, thereby, increasing visitation. Today, 3.5 million people enter the parks gates to explore. We learn from the stories of those who walked Yosemites trails before us, allowing appreciation of their lasting footprints that led to conscious preservation.
People: Seven present-day tribes descend from the people who first called this area home. As Europeans arrived in the mid-1800s, violent disruption ensued that displaced the native populations. Early white settlers arrived and hosted writers, artists, and photographers who spread the fame of “the Incomparable Valley” throughout the world.
Places: Within Yosemites history, various cultures abounded that left a mark. Historic mining sites remain from miners who came to the Sierra to seek their fortune in gold. Early lodging establishments, like the Wawona Hotel, offered a more primitive setting for the Valleys first tourists and today’s visitors, and more elegant lodging, like The Ahwahnee, was added to satisfy those looking for comfort.
Stories: History books detail the Mariposa Battalion entering Yosemite Valley in 1851 to remove the Ahwahneechee. As Euro-American settlement occurred, people arrived on foot, on horseback and by rail to rustic hotels. Parts of the landscape were exploited, spurring conservationists to appeal for protections. President Abraham Lincoln signed an 1864 bill granting Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove to the State of California. John Muir helped spark the creation of Yosemite National Park in 1890.
Collections: Yosemites resources fill a flourishing museum collection of more than 4 million items. The museum maintains a research library with some 10,000 books relevant to Yosemite, as well as photographs and articles. And, recently, an oral history project has collected interviews of people’s park stories, events, and experiences that captures eye-witness evidence of the past.
Preservation: Archeological and architectural recognition honor Yosemite’s past. Archeologists systematically study the things left behind to uncover clues about historic cultures, economic systems, settlement patterns, demography, and social organizations. Architects make note of the National Park Service Rustic Style of many Yosemite structures representing the belief that buildings should blend in with natural surroundings.
Research and Studies: Ongoing scientific research abounds at Yosemite from vista management to soundscape preservation to human carrying capacity issues. Yosemite has been building its Division of Resource Management and Science, serving as a public meeting place for scientific symposiums with papers presented at monthly forums. View the schedule for this year’s Yosemite Forum. In addition, the division processes hundreds of research permits every year for its staff and outside interests. Also, learn more about how Yosemite’s scientists work on a regional level through Inventory & Monitoring.
Learn about the park’s Nature and Science section from animals and plants to environmental issues and natural features.
See a list of the park’s fact sheets, including the history of the High Sierra Camps and of the former American Indian Village in Yosemite Valley.
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A quick montage of a weekend paragliding adventure at Bellyache. We also flew Wolcott (my son and I had flights of 1-1/2 hours! Valhalla! Nirvana! Etc.! What a place when you catch ridge lift, mini-thermals, and then the coveted “glass-off”…incredible.
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Breckenridge Ski Resort boasts the highest chairlift in North America, reaching 12,840 feet. The Imperial Express SuperChair accesses 400 acres of famed expert and advanced intermediate terrain previously only accessible via hiking and provides panoramic vistas of the Ten Mile Range.
Four huge peaks across 2350 acres, five terrain parks, four half-pipes, two high-speed six passenger SuperChairs, the highest chairlift in North America, a top-notch Ski & Ride School, unparalleled grooming, exciting events and a historic mining town with endless shopping, dining and nightlife. Breckenridge. . . The Perfect Mountain Town.
New this year, the perfect mountain town gets a little more perfect with the addition of 150 acres of expert terrain and Breckenridge’s first gondola. Visit us at www.breckenridge.com or call 800-789-SNOW.
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The past two years we have challenged ourselves against all that the Rockies have to offer. Take a look.
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Looking for an out-of-the ordinary adventure? Bored with “ho-hum” ski resorts or hiking worn out mountain trails? High Lonesome Hut, located off highway 40, one hour from Denver, is an affordable adventure at its best. The Hut is a year round playground. The 1,000 sq. ft. timber framed cabin is nestled in a pristine glade in the Arapaho National Forest. In the winter, visitors cross country ski 2.5 miles on moderate terrain to the cabin. Mountain bikes replace skis in the spring and summer. The Hut offers all the amenities from solar sourced electricity to flush toilet. There’s plenty of room to sleep large families or groups and pets are always welcome at High Lonesome. Contact Andy Miller at http://www.lonesome-hut.com or give him a call at 970-726-4099.
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