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Winter Activities in Fort Collins

Winter Activities

With such close proximity to the Roosevelt National Forest, winter doesn't slow Fort Collins down. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are a must, or travel along the yurt system at Cameron Pass. Even ice fishing happens here!

Northside Aztlan Community Center
(970) 221-6256
Fax: 970.416.2278
http://www.fcgov.com/recreation/north-aztlan.php
Northside Aztlan Community Center is home to a wide variety of activities, classes, programs, sports and events. The Northside Aztlan Center continues to provide the same beneficial community programs as well as new and exciting opportunities. The Northside Aztlan Center is a 50,000 square foot recreation center (more than three times its original size) offering various activities.
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Northeast Region
317 W. Prospect Rd
970-472-4300
Information on hunting, fishing, wildlife and outdoor recreation.
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Rocky Mountain Adventures, Inc.
PO Box 1989
970-493-4005
(970) 493-3150
http://www.shoprma.com
Exciting whitewater trips, fly fishing guide services and kayaking classes & outings. Cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals. Reservations required; major credit cards accepted.
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U.S. Forest Service Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests
970-295-6700
http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/arnf
Manages recreation such as camping in the Arapahoe and Roosevelt National Forests (including the Poudre Canyon), and the Pawnee National Grasslands. Call or visit the website for information.
Beaver Meadows Stables
100 Marmot Drive, Unit 15
970-231-1955
http://www.beavermeadowsstables.com
Scenic trail rides into the beautiful Roosevelt National Forest. 25 miles of trail starting at 8500ft and up. Overnight rides and dinner rides! Winter sleigh rides and horse back rides in the snow. Full service Resort Ranch with restaurant, lodge, fishing, tubing hill with lift, cross country skiing and more!
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Larimer County Natural Resources
1800 South CR 31
970-679-4570
(970) 679-4574
http://www.larimer.org/naturalresources
Manages Horsetooth Reservoir, Carter Lake, Flatiron Reservoir, Pinewood Reservoir, Bingham Hill Park, Big Thompson Parks, Devils Backbone Open Space, Eagle's Nest Open Space, Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space, Hermit Park Open Space, Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, Lions Open Space, Ramsey-Shockey Open Space, Rimrock Open Space. Parks are open year-round, seven days a week.
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