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Winter Activities in Fort Collins

Winter Activities

With such close proximity to the Roosevelt National Forest, winter doesn't slow Fort Collins down. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are a must, or travel along the yurt system at Cameron Pass. Even ice fishing happens here!

Beaver Meadows Stables
100 Marmot Drive, Unit 15
(970) 232-8326
http://www.beavermeadowsstables.com
Scenic trail rides into the beautiful Roosevelt National Forest. 25 miles of trail starting at 8500ft and up. Overnight rides and dinner rides! Winter sleigh rides and horse back rides in the snow. Full service Resort Ranch with restaurant, lodge, fishing, tubing hill with lift, cross country skiing and more!
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Colorado Division of Wildlife, Northeast Region
317 W. Prospect Rd
970-472-4300
Information on hunting, fishing, wildlife and outdoor recreation.
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Larimer County Natural Resources
1800 South CR 31
970-679-4570
(970) 679-4574
http://www.larimer.org/naturalresources
Manages recreation at Carter Lake; Flatiron, Horsetooth, and Pinewood reservoirs; Estes Park Campgrounds at Mary’s Lake and East Portal; Big Thompson parks; Devil’s Backbone, Eagle’s Nest, Hermit Park, Horsetooth Mountain, Red Mountain, River Bluffs, and Soderberg open spaces; and others.
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Magic Bus
(970) 420-0662
http://www.themagicbustours.com
Magic Bus provides fun and educational bus tours around Fort Collins. Tours incorporate photographs, audio, and videos creating an exciting and memorable experience. Come explore Fort Collins with Magic Bus!
Northside Aztlan Community Center
(970) 221-6256
Fax: 970.416.2278
http://www.fcgov.com/recreation/north-aztlan.php
Northside Aztlan Community Center is home to a wide variety of activities, classes, programs, sports and events. The Northside Aztlan Center continues to provide the same beneficial community programs as well as new and exciting opportunities. The Northside Aztlan Center is a 50,000 square foot recreation center (more than three times its original size) offering various activities.
Pinot's Palette
159 West Mountain Ave
(970) 214-5208
http://www.Pinotspalette.com/fortcollins
Fort Collins Pinot's Palette is an upscale "Paint. Drink. Have Fun" establishment in Old Town Fort Collins where anyone can be an artist! No art experience required! In two or three hours you can create any number of our festive, whimsical and pretty paintings. We'd love to help you celebrate Girls' Night Out, Birthday Parties for all ages 6 to 60, Date Night, Bachelorettes, Anniversaries, and other private parties! Check out our You Tube Channel. Wine, Beer and snacks will be available along with great music and fun!
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Rocky Mountain Adventures, Inc.
PO Box 1989
970-493-4005
(970) 493-3150
http://www.shoprma.com
Exciting whitewater trips, fly fishing guide services and kayaking classes & outings. Cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals. Reservations required; major credit cards accepted.
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U.S. Forest Service Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests
2150 Centre Ave, Building E Pawnee National Grassland
970-295-6700
http://www.fs.usda.gov/arp
Manages recreation such as camping in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (including the Poudre Canyon), and the Pawnee National Grasslands. Call or visit the website for information.
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