Links to great backcountry resources

WEATHER AND CONDITIONS

Weather Underground - Current weather conditions and forecasts for Leadville, CO.

NOAA - Highly specific weather data for Leadville, CO from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

CAIC - Avalanche danger and backcountry snow conditions for the state from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC).

PLANNING A BACKCOUNTRY SKI TRIP

10th Mountain Hut System - 29 backcountry huts in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, connected by 350 miles of suggested routes.

Leadville Yurts - Yurts that offer unique lodging, spectacular views, and intimate contact with the land located at 12,000 feet above Empire Reservoir.

The Leadville Inn - An 1895 Victorian house that is not your grandmother's bed and breakfast.

BACKCOUNTRY KNOWLEDGE

Lou Dawson's blog: Wildsnow - All kinds of information and articles about backcountry skiing.

Desert Mountain Medicine - Wilderness medicine and rescue courses.

Telemark Tips - The telemark and backcountry skiing online magazine.

BACKCOUNTRY SKIING ONLINE FORUMS

Teton Gravity Research Forums - Connect with others on topics from mountaineering to surfing.

Backcountry-Skier - Just what the name says, a forum for backcountry skiers and snowboarders.

HKING AND CLIMBING

Colorado 14ers - All about Colorado 14er's (14,000 ft. peaks), including info on trails, gear, environmental impact, and lots more.

Trail Journals - Global backpacking journals from long distance hikers.

Colorado Mountain Club - An organization devoted to connecting those who love the Colorado Rockies or who study or seek recreation in them.