We offer a number of different free educational guided tours to be enjoyed by the public. With the exception of our members-only hikes, all of these educational offerings are free and open to the public.

During Winter, we offer both Guided Snowshoe Tours and Ski With a Ranger Tours.

In the Summer we offer Guided Hikes and Auto Tours around the County covering a variety of topics.

SKI WITH A RANGER

Learn While You Turn

FDRD is proud to partner with Vail Resorts’ Breckenridge and Keystone and Copper Mountain Resort to provide free, on-hill cultural and natural history tours from January through March. Our trained Ski Rangers lead participants down a beginner or intermediate ski run, stopping periodically to discuss topics from local flora and fauna to geography and history and answering questions. These one-hour tours require participants to have a valid lift ticket or pass, intermediate skiing or riding ability and a desire to learn — no pre-registration required.

Bring your family and friends to learn while you turn on these free, unique mountain tours.

Video courtesy of Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

Guided Winter Snowshoe Hikes

Educational Hikes continue throughout the winter on snowshoes.

Proper winter attire is required, (ie: jacket, snow pants, snow boots, hat, mittens). Snowshoes are available for use upon request.

*Please note, children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a guardian on educational snowshoe tours.*

Guided Summer Hikes & Tours

Year round we offer free, guided educational tours led by experts on a number of different topics. Take in the beautiful sites of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, while expanding your brain. To see the current offerings and to sign up, visit our calendar page. Once you sign up, information on what to bring and where to meet will be sent to your email.

*Please note, children under the age of 16 must be accompanied  by a guardian on all educational tours*