America 250 - Colorado 150

Picture a quiet, groomed trail through snow-draped forest and open mountain meadows — just you, your skis, and the Colorado wilderness. A Nordic ReCation is a ski vacation built around cross-country skiing: a great workout, or an easy glide through the scenery. Beautiful, relaxing, and open to everyone — families, first-timers, and lifelong skiers alike.

The ReCation campaign is part of Colorado's commemoration of 150 years of statehood and 250 years of American independence in 2026.

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Choose Your Itinerary

Road Trips

String together Colorado’s best Nordic centers on a multi-day loop. These routes connect groomed trails, historic stops, and mountain-town lodging into one unforgettable drive — ski a new center each day, and let the miles between them be part of the adventure.

Road Trip

Sample Itinerary #1

Aspen to Denver 247 miles
Road Trip

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City A to City B 239 miles

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Skiing

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City A to City B 90 miles
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Stay Local

Prefer to settle in? A Stay Local ReCation keeps you in one region for a few unhurried days — less time driving, more time on the trails. Pick a basecamp, ski the nearby centers, and soak up the food, history, and quiet of one Colorado Nordic community.

Stay Local

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Care for Colorado Coalition

CCCSA is proud to be a Stewardship Partner with the Care for Colorado Coalition, which educates visitors and residents on how to responsibly enjoy the state’s natural and cultural resources.

Recation Responsibly

Raft Right this Summer

From Leave No Trace

It’s another scorching summer, and that local lazy river is looking pretty nice right now. But before you head to the creek with your floats and your friends, here are a few things to keep in mind…

Your Guide to Safely Exploring Colorado's Waters

From Colorado Tourism Office

Taking a dip in Colorado's pristine waters can be a refreshing way to spend a summer's day. Set amid views of the Rocky Mountains and bluebird skies, our alpine waters offer endless ways to soak in the beauty and...

Campground Guidelines: Camp With Kindness and Intention

From Leave No Trace

Whether you’re planning months in advance or heading out for a spontaneous weekend under the stars, how you behave at the campground matters. The 2025 Leave No Trace Campground Guidelines provide easy-to-follow...

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Colorado Tourism Office

Thank You The Recation campaign is funded in part by a grant from the Colorado Tourism Office

Help protect Colorado's natural beauty for future generations

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