10 Colorado Winter Vacation Ideas at Gateway Canyons Resort:

1. Walk in the footsteps of Native American history as you explore Unaweep Canyon by snowshoe. This canyon was home to Ute Indian and many other ancient peoples throughout the years. Experience the serenity of their way of life on a gentle snowshoe hike, followed by hot chocolate or tea served by the fire at The Gateway Canyon’s Stables.

2. For a unique winter vacation perspective of the area surrounding our property and stables, we encourage you to take our guided trail rides, take riding lessons, or learn how to handle, harness and hook up two Belgian geldings. We’ll even let you drive the horse-drawn wagon!

3. Decorated in warm earth tones, and featuring oversized tubs and beds, wintertime is the perfect season to hibernate in our luxuriously appointed rooms in front of the fireplace. Full media selections, matched with time unwinding in the hot tub makes Gateway Canyons an ideal Colorado winter vacation.

4. Some people need to ski when at a Colorado winter resort, and we understand the urge! To enable our guests with the best skiing experience imaginable we will assist you in reserving a Telluride heli-skiing spot through Gateway Canyons Air Tours. Our airplane will fly you to and from the mountain, where you’ll enjoy some of the finest guided heli-skiing in the world.

5. Enjoy lunch or dinner with friends in the casual atmosphere of the Paradox Grille, where southwestern fare, award-winning Colorado beers and signature margaritas are always on the menu. End the night with a game of pool or foosball in the upstairs gaming room – a great place to relax, unwind and have winter vacation fun with the entire family.

6. Fall and early winter are wonderful times of the year to see the brilliance of Colorado foliage. Awash in gold, red and amber hues, the surrounding mesas and canyons are perfect inspiration for artists, photographers or just those interested in a scenic hike unlike any other.

7. Gather your friends for a fun and relaxing time at Gateway Canyons in winter. Our resort is a perfect place for groups of any size to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or special achievement. With reduced winter season rates, we provide wonderful, luxury accommodations and a variety of outdoor adventures to suit every level.

8. Go off-roading. As the winter vacation weather allows, we’d be happy to show you the topography that makes Gateway Canyons so special while on a Jeep Tour. Just like a trusty steed, our Wranglers always need a work out and we enjoy showing every nook and cranny of the land from behind the wheel.

9. When you just can’t shake the winter chill, step into the Spa at Gateway Canyons. Here they will provide you with a menu of specialized body and care options designed to relax, rejuvenate and warm the body from within.

10. If you are traveling to our winter resort with your children, winters in our neck of the woods are filled with dozens of activities suitable for youngsters including archery, disc golf, horse painting, carriage rides, hikes, fishing and s’mores by the campfire. On a Colorado winter vacation at Gateway Canyons, one thing you won’t experience is kids who are bored!