{"id":1393,"date":"2018-10-23T05:08:27","date_gmt":"2018-10-23T05:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/?p=1393"},"modified":"2023-03-26T08:41:05","modified_gmt":"2023-03-26T08:41:05","slug":"free-things-to-do-in-colorado-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/free-things-to-do-in-colorado-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Fun, Free Winter Activities in Colorado"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
NOTE*** The content on this page may contain affiliate links, we may make a commission. And, as an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.<\/em> More information: disclosure page<\/a>.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Okay, I said no downhill skiing but I can\u2019t go without mentioning snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Colorado has more than 20 official nordic centers<\/a> and countless more areas for unofficial trips. Official Nordic tracks can be found in any of the ski towns such as Breckenridge, Crested Butte, Keystone, Vail are reserved for skiing and snowshoeing, if you do not want to deal with snowmobiles or other motorized activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are up for a true outdoor adventure, snowshoeing and skiing can be transported to a destination such as Conundrum Hot Springs near Aspen or Emerald Lake<\/a> near Denver in Rocky Mountain National Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you didn\u2019t bring your own gear you will need to acquire some. Of course, using your own or borrowing from a friend would be free but you rent from places like REI or pick up used on the local swap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Snowshoeing may be more like a cheap activity than a totally free thing to do in Colorado this winter but not even close to the cost of a lift ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Colorado is home to more than 30 hot springs. Sure, most are developed and charge a fee like Glenwood Hot Springs but some are undeveloped in public spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can visit one of the six wild hot springs for free in Colorado this winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Undeveloped hot springs are frequented by the locals, so just ask around or check out this book which describes all the hot springs in Colorado.<\/p>\n\n\n5. Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. Soak in Undeveloped Hot Springs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n