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Colorado is Cool as Ice
Explore the state's powder depths this winter Denver, Colo - Find yourself far away from the pressures of deadlines and to-do lists this winter -- from dogsledding and hut-to-hut skiing to ice fishing and ice climbing -- escape to Colorado for a cool adventure. Lead the Pack Colorado brings its own top pedigree to this age-old sport. Dogsled tours can range from under an hour to full day or even overnight trips. Sled drivers are excellent backcountry hosts, touring guests through open meadows and silent forests, and offering stories on local history, wildlife viewing or the sport of dogsledding itself. For complete details about dogsled tour operators in Colorado, log on to www.dogsledrides.com. For those passionate about the sport, there are many dogsled events open to spectators across the state each winter. For example, The 7th Annual Colorado Ididarace will be held Feb. 7 - 8, 2004, in Kremmling, Colo. (877-573-4263) and the All Siberian Husky races in Montrose, Colo., will cover southwestern backcountry Feb. 28 - 29, 2004. (303-697-9152) Go Hut-to-Hut Travel across the state by snowshoe or cross-country ski to a secluded rustic cabin deep in the Rocky Mountains, where all you hear is falling snow and all you have to do is throw another log on the fire. A series of hut-to-hut systems in the mountains between Vail, Aspen, Crested Butte and Leadville make it possible to escape civilization in a matter of hours, while getting a great workout at the same time. Following an afternoon of trekking through a virtually uninhabited world of white powder snow, a cozy mountain hut stands ready for your night's stay. Visit www.huts.org for more information or to plan your trek. Casting winter waters Avid anglers don't have to cast away their fishing gear during Colorado winters. Enjoy 8,000 miles of fishable rivers and streams and more than 2,000 lakes and reservoirs. Call Colorado State Parks (303-866-3437) or the National Forest Service (303-275-5350) to find out where to drop your line. Icy heights Since 1996, the Ouray Ice Park (www.ourayicepark.com) has fascinated ice climbers. Enthusiasts from all over the world "pick" their route up towering frozen waterfalls for a spectacle like you've never seen. The annual Ouray Ice Festival, Jan. 15 - 18, will chill and thrill spectators and participants during a weekend of clinics, competitions and cool climbers. ( For complete information on planning your vacation to Colorado, including lodging, attractions and activities, log on to www.colorado.com or call 800-COLORADO for a free state vacation guide. #### Media Contact: Greg Morton Stefanie Dalgar
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