Guest Hook Travel Guides Summit County, Colorado | Page 5

5 ACTIVITIES WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE.. 1 Downhill Skiing... Copper Mountain, Keystone, and Loveland Basin are the closest (20 minutes' drive). Arapahoe Basin and Breckenridge are both about 30 minutes' drive. Vail, Beaver Creek and Ski Cooper are each about 45 minutes' drive. Copper is our favorite! 2 Nordic/Cross Country Skiing... For a change of pace, and to use different muscles, head to one of the Nordic centers. Keep in mind you should dress in lighter layers than you would for downhill. You'll be able to enjoy cross country skiing on groomed tracks in Frisco, Keystone, or Breckenridge. 3 4 Silverthorne Recreation Center... Don't miss a vacation workout! Head to the Silverthorne Rec Center. We love the 20 foot water-slide - an unexpected treat! Athletic family members swim laps, while thrill seeking members of the family can slide into the 10 foot pool and youngest can play in the kiddie pool kept at 91-93 degrees F. Snowshoeing... 5 Whether you are looking for an easy hike on a well-worn p ath or blazing a trail in fresh snow, it's great fun to strap on a pair of snowshoes and enjoy the outdoors. Several of the resorts offer snowshoe tours; we like the free tours at Copper Mountain. Tubing... The entire family will enjoy tubing, a not-to-be-missed experience. The runs are much longer than a sledding hill and, depending on conditions, you can go very fast! Every person has his/her own tube, but you can form groups with multiple people and go together. Copper Mountain, Keystone and Frisco all have tubing hills. Our family likes the Frisco Adventure Park. During peak holiday times, reservations are encouraged. Anna's OUTDOOR TIPS... Depending on where you are in Summit County, the elevation is between 8,000-14,000 feet. If you are coming from sea level, give yourself time to acclimate to the altitude. Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated. Dress appropriately for the outdoors. For downhill skiing, dress in layers. Start with a moisture wicking base layer. Down is a great insulator and is great as a mid layer. A waterproof ski jacket will cut the wind and keep you dry if it's snowing. It's great to have gloves or mittens with hand warmer pockets for very cold days.