Nordic Skiing

Track Skiing

Telluride Nordic Center. Operated by the Telluride Nordic Association, the center offers cross-country ski lessons and a wealth of trail information. It also rents ski equipment, ice skates, snowshoes, and sleds for adults and children. 500 E. Colorado Ave., Telluride, Colorado, 81435. 970/728–1144; www.telluridenordic.com. Group lessons start at $65 per person.

TopAten Snowshoe and Nordic Area. There are 6 miles of rolling trails groomed for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as a warming teepee, a picnic deck, and restroom facilities. To access TopAten, you'll need to buy a "foot passenger" lift ticket for $25. Telluride Ski Resort, Telluride, Colorado. 970/728–7517; www.tellurideskiresort.com.