Rich in history and Victorian architecture, the town is designated as a National Historic Landmark District since 1961. Its economy was based on mining but when Climax mine has been closed down, locals took advantage of their beautiful natural surroundings and focused on adventurism. As the place is gifted with rich flora and fauna landscapes and high alpine mountains, it is now the center of many recreational and outdoor activities, attracting tourists from all over the world.
One of the most famous events and a wonderland for mountain bike enthusiasts is the Leadville Trail 100 race or else The Race Across The Sky. Taking place every summer and starting from Leadville’s town, the race follows a 100 mi/161 km long trail, all the way out and back again through the rough mountain, reaching an elevation of 12424 ft/3786 m high. The majority of the trails take you through the forest and onto mountain roads. The terrain is mainly dirt and rocky along with some few sections of pavement.
Everything you want to experience while mountain biking is here. Difficult narrow uphills, steep downhills, high altitude, single tracks through dense forest, long distances, breathtaking views, blind turns and a lot of adrenaline thrills are on for this unbelievable race. Suitable for advanced and in very good physical condition mountain bikers, this marathon is open for all participants over 18 year old.
So wait no longer and start practicing because you will have to face some of the sport’s most fierce competitors as well as your own mental and physical limits. Certainly a mountain bike ride, worth riding!
Afton Alps is a well known ski resort, located along the St. Croix River, just outside Minneapolis and St. Paul, in the northeast corner of Denmark Township, Washington County, south of Afton, Minnesota in the Unites States.
Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas, is situated on the south bank of the Arkansas River. It has its name taken from the French explorer Benard de LaHarpe in 1721. It is a historic city with many museums, such as the Central High Museum, Children’s Museum and Discovery Museum. It also features awesome restaurants, exciting nightlife and offers many recreational activities to visitors.
Salzburg is the capital of the federal state of Salzburg and the fourth largest city in Austria. Salzburg is situated on the banks of the Salzach River at the northern boundary of the Alps. Salzburg is very famous as it is the birth place of the 18th century famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Except from that, Salzburg is also known for its big sporting activity.
Wenatchee is the largest city of Chelan County, located in North Central Washington and lies on the west side of the Columbia River. The city is also known as the Apple Capital of the world, due to the valley's many apple cultivations.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region of the South Island and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Wenatchee is the largest city of Chelan County, located in North Central Washington and lies on the west side of the Columbia River. The city is also known as the Apple Capital of the world, due to the valley's many apple cultivations.
Berthoud Pass is located between Idaho Springs and Winter Park and is one of the closest areas in Denver for skiing. It belongs to Boulder County and is just an hour away.
Berthoud Pass is located between Idaho Springs and Winter Park and is one of the closest areas in Denver for snowmobiling. It belongs to Boulder County and is just an hour away.
Longmont is located northeast of the county seat of Boulder, about 31 mi/49.9 km north-northwest of the Colorado state capitol in Denver. It is a home rule municipality in Boulder, Weld Counties in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Longmont is located northeast of the county seat of Boulder, about 31 mi/49.9 km north-northwest of the Colorado state capitol in Denver. It is a home rule municipality in Boulder, Weld Counties in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort is well-known ski destination. It is located at Mount Crested Butte in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States. In order to enjoy themselves and feel the adventure, many people choose this place for their holidays, as here they can feel at home.
Berthoud Pass is located between Idaho Springs and Winter Park and is one of the closest areas in Denver for whitewater kayaking. It belongs to Boulder County and is just an hour away.
Longmont is located northeast of the county seat of Boulder, about 31 mi/49.9 km north-northwest of the Colorado state capitol in Denver. It is a home rule municipality in Boulder, Weld Counties in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Berthoud Pass is located between Idaho Springs and Winter Park and is one of the closest areas in Denver for skiing. It belongs to Boulder County and is just an hour away.
