Full Moon Ski at Black Canyon

When:

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Saturday, January 26

Where:

Black Canyon National Park, 10346 Hwy 347, Montrose, CO 81401

Drive east 8 miles from Montrose on U.S. Hwy 50 to junction with Colorado Hwy 347. Turn right and drive 6 miles to the South Rim Visitor Center

Description:

Witness Black Canyon of the Gunnnison under the magical luster of a winter full moon. Join park rangers to ski the South Rim Ski Trail and experience the enchantment the canyon offers by moonlight.

Ski about 2 miles to Pulpit Rock Overlook and back, a trip of moderate physical exertion. The trip meets and leaves from the South Rim Visitor Center.

Please bring your own equipment, including skis, poles, warm clothes, and portable light. The South Rim Visitor Center will be open with hot chocolate, tea and coffee available.

Details:

Price:$0.00

Website:http://www.nps.gov/blca/planyourvisit/rangerprograms.htm

Phone:(970) 249-1914, ext. 423

photos

RATS’ NEST – A rack of demo bikes at last year’s Ridgway Area Trails (RAT) Festival in Hartwell Park. This year’s 3rd annual will again feature trail building and skills clinics, along with a new Friday beer-and-shorts film night at the Sherbino Theater. (Courtesy photo)

VOLUNTEER Linda Granzow worked twine through spent round casings at the Welcome Home Montrose Warrior Resource Center last week. (Photo by William Woody)

WARRIOR WIND CHIMES – Welcome Home Montrose staff Emily Smith painted ceramic part of wind chimes at the Welcome Home Montrose Warrior Resource Center last week. (Photo by William Woody)

BACK HOME IN TELLURIDE – members of Telluride’s Volunteer Fire Department helped move the Galloping Goose No. 4 back to its home next to the San Miguel County Courthouse on May 16. The railbus spent the last four years in Ridgway while it was refurbished. (Photo by Brett Schreckengost)