Found 3 blog entries tagged as Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District.

Explore Miles of Groomed and Single-Track Trails on Skate and Classic Skis Throughout Grand County's Rocky Mountains!

Cross-country skiing, also known as Nordic skiing, has deep roots in Grand County. Early settlers in the area used what many now refer to as "skinny skis" for transportation in the long winter months but soon developed a love of exploring the Rocky Mountains on skis, with reports of cross-country skiing for recreation dating back to the late 1800s. Hot Sulphur Spring's first Winter Carnival in 1911 included cross-country skiing as an event and marked what many deemed the beginning of the ski industry in Colorado. 

It's easy to see why Nordic skiing grew from simply a means of transport to a beloved pastime. If you're looking to…

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Fraser Valley Arts Builds + Promotes Opportunities to Celebrate and Experience Creativity Throughout the County

The Fraser Valley is full of artists and craftspeople that bring life, energy, and creativity to our little slice of the Rocky Mountains. You've likely noticed the murals and sculptures around town, featuring the talent of locals who love this place and love to create. Our thriving community of artists and artisans is supported in part by Fraser Valley Arts, a nonprofit dedicated to building, promoting, and sustaining creative endeavors across the Fraser Valley. 

We are so grateful to have a local nonprofit that works to provide cultural and educational infrastructure for "everything arts." Partnering with state and local governments,…

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National Sports Center for the Disabled: Locally Operated World Leader in Creating + Providing Adaptive Outdoor Recreation Experiences

The National Sports Center for the Disabled, operating out of the Front Range and Winter Park areas, has been an innovative and determined pioneer in the world of adaptive sports for over 50 years. Their entire mission is based on the truth that everyone has ability, focusing on the "ability" in disability and building confidence in participants by giving them experiences they never dreamed possible. 

Partnering with Winter Park Resort, the YMCA of the Rockies, Devil's Thumb Ranch, and the Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District and Denver professional sports teams, the NSCD offers summer and winter…

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