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Ski with History on the Top of the Rockies

Jan 3, 2012 in Get Fit! Get Active: Go Skiing!

Ski the frosty trails of one of Colorado's oldest ski resorts, Ski Cooper, located just east of US-24 on the Top of the Rockies, a National Scenic Byway.
Take a World-class Hike on the Top of the Rockies

Sep 30, 2010 in Get Outdoors! And Enjoy Nature

As summer temperatures spike, escape the heat with a trip to the heart of the Rocky Mountains on the Top of the Rockies byway in Colorado. Many world-class trails lie just off the byway, bringing you closer to colorful wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, trickling springs, dense forests, and the majestic Rocky Mountains.
Top Notch Golfing on the Top of the Rockies

Dec 18, 2007

For a top notch golfing experience, travel the Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway. Visit Mt. Massive Golf Course, North America's highest golf course.
Top of the Rockies Overview

Sep 3, 2003

With altitudes rarely falling below 9,000 feet, the byway is worthy of its name. Cross the 10,424-foot Tennessee Pass en route to the booming mining town of Leadville, where you'll find yourself immersed in rich history.

1-Day Trip: Independence Pass--A Journey through History's Most Scenic Working Landscape
(Colorado)

Surrounded by stunning scenery only visible at altitudes that rarely drop below 9,000 feet and climb up to 12,095 feet, Independence Pass epitomizes the scenic beauty underlying the rich natural resources of the west. Travel along Highway 82 between Twin Lakes and Aspen and...
2-Day Trip: Top of the Rockies Historical Tour
(Colorado)

This tour begins in the town of small mountain town of Dowd, and it weaves across the beautiful, rugged stretch of land that graces Colorado.