Snowshoeing
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If you can walk, you can snowshoe! And whether you are 8 or 80 you can enjoy getting out and about all winter long. The rugged terrain of Colorado's Sawatch Range mandates the very best in snowshoes, which is why we carry Crescent Moon and MSR snowshoes. 
Roman, still going strong at 80
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Winter is no time to be rolling the dice with Mother Nature so at the Trailhead, we carry only the best gear on our sales floor and in the rental shop. We've got skinny skis, snowshoes, boots, bindings, waxes, skins and
avalanche safety equipment plus parts for backcountry repairs.
Join in the fun every month (snow conditions permitting) for our Nocturnal Nordic Nights when we venture out under the full moon to enjoy the spectacular Colorado countryside! These events are free, but RSVP because spaces are limited. The tentative schedule for 2010 is:
27 January
26 February
27 March
19 November
18 December
In addition, you can try out snowshoeing or Nordic skis for free (up to 4 hours) during our annual "Winter Trails Days" which will be held Saturday & Sunday 2 & 3 January 2010. Call us for more information.
Open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily except holidays makes The Trailhead the most convenient Nordic gear and information headquarters in Central Colorado.
Know before you go! The Trailhead proudly supports the Colorado Avalanche Information Center hotline. Call 719.395.4994 for avalanche advisories.
Notes On Survival
Let a responsible person know where you intend to go, when you expect to return, and what to do if you don't. Sign in and out at trail registers.
Be prepared! Carry the Ten Essentials:
1. Map and compass
2. Waterproof matches
3. Candle or firestarter
4. Extra water or filter
5. Extra food
6. Pocket knife or multi-tool
7. Sunglasses
8. First aid kit
9. Extra clothing and rain gear
10. Headlamp or flashlight
Plot your progress on your map as you travel. Know where you are at all times.
Prepare for your trip with the contingency that you may have to spend an extra night or two in the wilderness if you become lost or injured.
If you must spend an unexpected night out:
- Stay where you are and don't wander, as you will waste energy and may be harder to find.
- Don additional clothing to stay warm. Shed clothing when you work to prepare your bivouac. Use clothing and shelter to stay warm and dry.
- Light a safe fire; it will cheer you, keep you warm, and help searchers find you.
- Locate a nearby water source or a source of clean snow for melting.
- Use the terrain and flora and pile grass or brush around you to shelter you from wind and the elements.
- Do not sit directly on the ground as it will sap your body heat. Use your pack or some other insulator to protect yourself from heat loss.
- Relax! Many people have survived several nights in the open with little gear.
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