What To Do When You Encounter Wildlife

What To Do When You Encounter Wildlife

Posted by WinterWomen on Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Recently, a video of a moose chasing skiers at Breckenridge Resort went viral. While the video itself was pretty entertaining to watch, I was very thankful to see the original post had a warning about how dangerous and moody moose can be. Having had a close encounter with a moose during a backcountry backpacking trip near Eldora, CO I know how big and how scary they can be. I was so prepared for ...

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Tagged: outdoors, nature, safety, wildlife, elk, encounters with wildlife, goats, moose


The Best of the Worst Horror Movies Set in Snow

The Best of the Worst Horror Movies Set in Snow

Posted by WinterWomen on Tuesday, October 23, 2018

October is my favorite month. Being in Denver, it means snow is starting to fall, A-Basin is opening early, and people are getting ready for Halloween.I’ve never been one for horror movies, but I will dig in to get into the Halloween spirit. Obviously, I start with the classics, Addams’ Family Values, Hocus Pocus, The 6th Sense, The Shining, then I venture into the scarier stuff like The Descent ...

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Grandma Gatewood: The First Female Thru Hiker of the Appalachian Trail

Grandma Gatewood: The First Female Thru Hiker of the Appalachian Trail

Posted by WinterWomen on Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Courage is often required of us in order to conquer challenges or achieve life goals. Outdoor enthusiasts are no strangers to this idea. To ski down a steep hill, climb up a rock face, and even pitch a tent in the wilderness can be risky. Sometimes, the risks are worth taking to achieve a feeling of peace, solace, accomplishment, adrenaline, whatever rewarding feeling you’re seeking when you’re ...

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Tagged: adventurewomen, appalachiantrail, emmagatewood, grandmagatewood, thruhikers, ultralite, womenwhohike


Tips For Your First Time on the Slopes

Tips For Your First Time on the Slopes

Posted by WinterWomen on Tuesday, June 26, 2018

First impressions are important. A good first day at the slopes can determine if you have a love for skiing or snowboarding or a fear of tumbling down an icy cold hill at a fast speed that will keep you off the slopes for a good long while. Skiing and Snowboarding can be intimidating or liberating, depending on your introduction to the sports. Here are some tips on what to avoid, how to prepare, ...

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Staff’s Favorites in Denver and Beyond!

Staff’s Favorites in Denver and Beyond!

Posted by WinterWomen on Wednesday, March 28, 2018

 As a local business in Denver, Colorado cozily situated near the Bronco’s stadium and Denver Art Museum we have been lucky to enjoy all our Mile High city has to offer, from the vibrant sunsets you can spot on a nice long hike to the bustling local scenes of music, food, art, and comedy. We want to take some time to show love to our beautiful city and surrounding Colorado wonders and what ...

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