Prompted by the impacts of a noticeably shorter snow season in recent years that can impact the main parking lot and lower trails off of Thompson Creek Road, the Mount Sopris Nordic Council has been looking at some solutions.
Glenwood Springs Post Independent
The view over the Elk Range from Paul’s Point at the Spring Gulch Nordic ski trail system west of Carbondale.
Post Independent file photo
A Super Bowl Sunday tradition for the better part of the past three decades has been the Mt. Sopris Nordic Council’s Ski for Sisu skiathon fundraiser.
However, due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings, the popular event to help support the Spring Gulch trail system near Carbondale will be a solo affair this year, with skiers participating over multiple days starting Saturday.
The 29th annual Ski for Sisu sisu being Finnish for demonstrating extraordinary determination and grit in the face of adversity runs from this Saturday, Feb. 6, through Valentine’s Day, Sunday, Feb. 14.