Winter Sports
The GMUG National Forests boasts three developed ski areas alongside limitless backcountry options for skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing, plus gentle slopes perfect for sledding and abundant, powdery snow for recreation.
Skiing/Snowboarding
The GMUG National Forest offers visitors three developed ski areas and countless opportunities for undeveloped backcountry skiing and snowboarding.
Ski Resorts located on the GMUG National Forests:
- Norwood Ranger District : Telluride Ski Resort
- Grand Valley Ranger District: Powderhorn Ski Area
- Gunnison Ranger District: Crested Butte Ski Resort
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
The GMUG National Forest offers visitors countless opportunities for undeveloped backcountry skiing, snowshoeing and snowboarding. You can backcountry ski, board or snowshoe just about anywhere on the GMUG if you are willing to break trail! Many areas have groomed cross-country ski trails such as the Ironton Town Site, County Line on the Grand Mesa, and Matterhorn near Trout Lake. Some ungroomed areas are so popular you will always find tracks to follow. Backcountry options abound from a quiet self -sufficient hut to hut endeavor, to a mechanized delivery of you and your friends (via snowcat or helicopter) to some of the best untouched fresh powder in southwestern Colorado. Before you head out into the backcountry, be prepared and monitor avalanche conditions.
Search for Winter Sports Opportunities
Alpine Plateau Snow Trail
Alta Lakes Campground (Designated) - Norwood RD
Black Sage Pass Snow Trail
Bonham Snowmobile #544
Brooklyn Snow Trail
Brush Creek Snow Trail
Brush Creek Winter Trailhead
Bull Creek Snowmobile #13A
Carbon Creek Snow Trail
Cement Creek Road Snow Trail