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Official Visitor Guide

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Abundant Recreation<br />

Sunshine, fresh air and mountains as far as the eye can see.<br />

Ride<br />

Race<br />

Clear, sparkling rivers, streams and lakes for fishing, floating and<br />

paddling.<br />

Enjoy trails that range from short and easy enough for beginners, to<br />

what may well be the most challenging endurance courses in the world.<br />

Visit our family-oriented ski resort and golf course that are both best<br />

described as friendly, affordable and beautifully maintained. These are<br />

just a few of the reasons travelers come from around the globe to play,<br />

train and compete in Leadville and Twin Lakes.<br />

Ride on. So many choices! Ride a bike on the roads, on<br />

the trails or in the snow, or a horse, a snowmobile, a<br />

sled pulled by dogs or an ATV through the San Isabel<br />

and White River National Forests. Or ride a<br />

motorcycle on winding country roads. Road cyclists<br />

love the challenging beauty of Independence Pass and<br />

the Turquoise Lake routes. Ride a green, blue or black<br />

diamond run at Ski Cooper. You can even sit back,<br />

relax and take a ride on a stagecoach or the historic<br />

Leadville Railroad.<br />

Play<br />

Against the clock or against your fellow athletes, test<br />

your mettle here. In addition to the epic Leadville Race<br />

Series 100-mile and 50-mile foot and mountain bike<br />

races, there are 5ks and 10ks, fun runs, paintball<br />

biathlons, triathlons and marathons. Race on skis,<br />

snowshoes or snow bikes. Watch skiers pulled by<br />

cowboys on horseback race down snow-packed<br />

Harrison Avenue during the annual ski joring weekend.<br />

Fore! Mt. Massive Golf Course is the highest course in<br />

North America, where a ball flies further! Surrounded<br />

by snow-capped mountains and forest, the greens rival<br />

those at high-end resorts. You won’t find the attitude<br />

or the high prices here, but you will find a peaceful,<br />

laid-back course that welcomes players of all ages and<br />

abilities. Also find golf cart and club rentals, lessons, a<br />

grill and a pro shop. In winter, the greens transform<br />

into groomed ski trails, where well-behaved canine<br />

companions are welcome to come and enjoy the<br />

experience, too.<br />

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