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Salida Colorado Travel Information
Listed below is summary information for destinations near Salida, Colorado. Click on any link for complete information about that destination.
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Aspen Mountain
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Population: 0
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Aspen Mountain is the premiere ski resort in the Aspen area. The rich and famous come from across the country to ski these intermediate and advanced slopes. There are no beginner runs here, allowing experienced skiers and boarders free reign. |
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Crested Butte
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Population: 1,500
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Crested Butte is a small community nestled high in the Rockies,
providing services for the skiers, hikers, mountain bikers, and other
outdoors enthusiasts who flock to the Elk and West Elk mountains in
western Colorado. |
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Crested Butte Mountain Resort
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Population: 0
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Crested Butte Mountain Resort, tucked off the beaten path in the Elk Mountains,
is a moderately large ski area catering to advanced skiers. Nearly half the
resort is taken up by "Extreme Limits," a steep expert-only area of ungroomed
powder.
about activities and sightseeing for the town of Crested Butte. |
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Great Sand Dunes National Park
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Population: 0
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Great Sand Dunes National Park is home to the tallest sand dunes in
the U.S., nestled at the base of the beautiful Sangre de Cristo
mountains in southern Colorado. Over 700 feet high in places, the
sweeping dunes are constantly changed by winds coming over the Rockies. |
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Gunnison
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Population: 5,400
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Picturesque Gunnison in the middle of the Rockies is surrounded on all
sides by beautiful scenery. It's near two major ski resorts and
provides an excellent base from which to explore the mountains of
western Colorado. |
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Leadville
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Population: 2,800
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Leadville, at over 10,000 feet in elevation, is North America's
highest incorporated city. This historic mining town at the top of the
Rockies has an icy beauty all its own, and is surrounded by the
highest mountains in Colorado. |
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Monte Vista
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Population: 4,529
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Monte Vista is a small town with a long history and spectacular views.
Although situated in the mountains, Monte Vista is not only close to
ski resorts, but to the Great Sand Dunes National Park. Highland or
flatland, sand or peak, you can experience them all from Monte Vista’s
hub. |
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Sangre De Cristo Mountains
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Population: 0
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The Sangre de Cristo Mountains are a narrow, steep range noticeably different from the rest of the Colorado Rockies. Several of the country's most challenging peaks are in this range, but the surrounding region offers up stunning views even for non-climbers. |
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