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Understanding the Nuances of Winter Recreation Can Save a Life, even that of Wildlife

1/30/2023

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Northern Colorado public land agencies share tips for a fun and safe winter  

 
Denver, Colo. – Winter in Northern Colorado ushers in different types of recreation that residents and visitors alike wait all year to enjoy. Whether skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, or biking, people take full advantage of the opportunities that freshly fallen snow provides. Just as recreation is different in the winter, so is wildlife behavior and the types of encounters people may experience.  
 
According to the Colorado Search and Rescue Association, there are approximately 3,000 search and rescue incidents in Colorado per year. Around 400,000 volunteer hours are put in annually for training, missions, and other activities. Often, rescues occur on public lands during the winter when visitors are unprepared for changing weather conditions or unexpected trail conditions, have navigation issues, or encounter wildlife. 
 
Northern Colorado public land managers collaborated to release a video series highlighting avalanche awareness, ice safety, winter gear necessities for the pack and vehicle, and tips for safely interacting with wildlife. These videos will be found in the coming months on the participating agencies’ social media accounts. 
 
View the winter recreation video series for helpful tips in English and Spanish. 
 
See a list of winter recreation tips from Northern Colorado land management agencies. 
These messages are part of a broader effort by eight agencies collaborating on ways to address the challenges of high visitation and a growing population in northern Colorado’s foothills and mountains. Called NoCo PLACES 2050, this collaboration is committed to sustainable solutions, equitable actions, and beneficial land management practices for the long-term conservation of public lands in Colorado and the quality of the visitor experience. Learn about NoCo PLACES 2050.

Media Contacts: 
  • Vivienne Jannatpour, Boulder County Parks & Open Space, 303-678-6277 
  • Megan Hiler, Clear Creek County, 970-409-2784 
  • Sandy Hollingsworth, Gilpin County, 720-646-8301 
  • Matthew Robbins, Jefferson County Open Space, 303-271-5902 
  • Korrie Johnston, Larimer County Natural Resources, 970-619-4561 
  • Kara Van Hoose, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, 303-829-7143 
  • Kyle Patterson, Rocky Mountain National Park, 970-586-1363 
  • Reid Armstrong, U.S. Forest Service, 970-222-7607 
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Through February 1 - Opportunity for Continued Public Involvement in Long-Range Visitor Use Management Planning for Rocky Mountain National Park

1/30/2023

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RMNP Update - January 30, 2023
As we approach the February 1 deadline to submit official comments for the pre-NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) phase of long-range visitor use management in RMNP, we would appreciate your involvement and continued help in spreading the word.  

From the following link (which is on the park's home page):
Day Use Visitor Access Strategy - Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

You'll find:
  1. A video of the public virtual meeting held on December 15
  2. A Story Map highlighting purpose, need and initial strategies
  3. A link to the park’s Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) website to submit official comments
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    • The Continental Divide Story, 1977 by Kip Rusk
  • Trail Guide to RMNP
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