The Uncompahgre Nordic Association debuted a new network of cross-country skiing trails on the night of Jan. 6, welcoming about 60 people from the greater Montrose area to inaugurate the freshly-groomed tracks beneath the light.
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests’ Ouray Ranger District signed a decision authorizing the Uncompahgre Nordic Trails, an 8.42 mile groomed nordic ski trail system on the
Western Colorado Nordic skiers can enjoy a new trail system starting this winter thanks to the efforts of a Montrose-area group working with the U.S. Forest Service.
While states are tasked with administration of water rights, the Forest Service is uniquely responsible for protecting streamflows on American headwaters.