The Sojourner Blog

Snowshoeing is a great way to explore Colorado’s mountains in the winter, opening up a whole new season for hiking. A great activity for beginners and experienced hikers alike, the basics are easy to get down, but the learning curve to mastery takes a little longer. Here are the best tips and tricks for a great snowshoeing experience from our Colorado snowshoe guides.  Try out your bindings at home. Whether it’s your first time snowshoeing or you just picked up a new pair, th

One of the most common questions we get from newer snowshoers: "What should we wear". It's a great question! Here is what we recommend and why from head to toe: On your Head Beanie (or a head band or ear warmers) - This keeps your head warm in the cold! Brimmed Hat (baseball cap, etc.) - Offers sun protection, the sun is very bright when it reflects off of the snow! Sun Glasses - Sun protection Ski Goggles - Protects you from wind and blowing snow which happens regularly i

Whether it’s your first visit to Colorado’s Rocky Mountains or you’ve lived in the area for twenty years, there’s no other adventure like snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park. Snowshoeing is the perfect way to experience the winter wilderness: quiet enough for wildlife spotting, easy to learn, and it lets you wander into even the deepest powder snow! Rocky Mountain National Park has dozens of trails you can snowshoe every winter, but a few rise above the rest. Our expe

You’ve planned your route. You’ve bought the boots. You’ve loaded up on gear and researched the trail. But have you trained the most...

What you need to know to go in 4 tips Colorado is known for its hiking. But what about when the snow starts to fall? Time to huddle inside next to the cozy fire? Sure. But first, lets get out and explore that winter wonderland! Some of Colorado’s most spectacular moments are to be had in the otherworldly landscape of winter. From snowcapped peaks and frozen lakes to evergreens blanketed in snow—you don’t want to sit inside through the winter season. I promise. All that being