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A Colorado Ski Area With No Lift Lines? This One Has No Lifts at All.

Bluebird Backcountry offers backcountry skiing without the usual risks and expense. People can rent gear, take classes, camp in the parking lot and ski on 1,200 plus acres of terrain. The area has been the fastest-growing segment of snow sports for nearly a decade.

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  • Bluebird Backcountry offers backcountry skiing without the usual risks and expense.
  • People can rent gear, take classes and camp in the parking lot.
  • The area is open Thursday to Monday and dogs are welcome.
  • The area was born out of a dream of a 'climbing gym for skiing'.
  • The area is unique in the nation and has been the fastest-growing segment of snow sports for nearly a decade.
A Colorado Ski Area With No Lift Lines? This One Has No Lifts at All.
At Bluebird Backcountry, you can feel the thrill of making fresh tracks without the constant fear of avalanches. And you can bring your dog.
The New York TimesBy Heather Hansman

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