Natural science education, summer camps, hiking, snowshoe tours and things to do in the Eagle River Valley and Vail, Colorado.

Hike Of The Week: The Walking Mountain Hiking Club Is Hitting the Trail Next Week!

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Jun 10, 2020 10:00:00 AM

The other day, out on a trail just outside of Minturn, we were walking through a quiet aspen grove marveling at how green the mountains seemed, when I saw it--my first larkspur of 2020! I’m sure..

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Hike of the Week: June Creek

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on May 19, 2020 9:00:00 AM

And just like that, hiking season is upon us! For those of you that were in the valley last year--you’ll be aware of how stark a contrast this summer is setting up to be. While our snowpack peaked at..

Topics: Environmental Education, Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

Hike of the Week: Endangered Species Week

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on May 12, 2020 8:59:00 AM

What do Colorado’s state animal, Governor Polis, and your backyard trail all have in common? Well, this week, quite a lot actually. Set to coincide with both Colorado Public Lands Day on May 16th,..

Topics: Environmental Education, Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

Hike of the Week: Seasonal Trail Closures

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on May 8, 2020 10:00:00 AM

The seven principles of ‘Leave No Trace’ were developed 25 years ago, along with the Leave No Trace organization, to advocate for responsible recreation and help preserve wild spaces. They are a..

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Hike of the Week Trail Challenge: Animal Tracks

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Apr 21, 2020 10:00:00 AM

As I sit here, just beginning to write this week’s ‘Hike of the Week’, I’m serenaded by the songs of what sounds like at least a dozen birds. I just finished reading an article about mountain lions..

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Responsible Recreation

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Apr 1, 2020 2:37:00 PM

Many of us here in the valley do not need to be told about the mental health benefits of time spent in the wilderness. We live here because we experience it on a daily basis. However, since it is..

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Snowshoe Of The Week: Full Moon Snowshoe

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Mar 3, 2020 10:40:00 AM

Another month, another full moon! (funny how that works). This Sunday, March 8th, Walking Mountains Science Center will be hosting our final Full Moon Experience snowshoe, the third in our winter..

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Snowshoe Of The Week: East Lake Creek

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Feb 25, 2020 11:30:00 AM

With light fresh snow falling today, and sunshine in the forecast tomorrow—it’s the perfect time to get out on one of Walking Mountains’ favorite snowshoe trails! East Lake Creek features a rolling..

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Snowshoe Of The Week: Stories in the Snow

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Feb 11, 2020 1:52:12 PM

Have you ever taken the time to read stories in the snow? When we’re ripping through fresh snow at the ski resort, or pushing our heart rates on the skin track (maybe with music blaring through..

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Snowshoe Of The Week: Full Moon Snowshoe

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Feb 5, 2020 1:52:38 PM

Have you ever had the experience of visiting a familiar place, maybe for the 10th or 100th time, and noticing something you’ve never seen before? For me, if I’m paying attention, I get this..

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Snowshoe Of The Week: Tennessee Pass

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Jan 21, 2020 10:00:00 AM

Trail Name: Tennessee Pass Tracks. One of the joys of getting out on the trail in the winter is that everything leaves a track! While many animals migrate south for the winter, spend the cold..

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