Winter Sojourn: 5 Reasons to Visit Estes Park

Discover the uncrowded backcountry of Rocky Mountain National Park, sip local firewater, check out the Stanley Hotel (of “The Shining” fame), and more.

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Snowshoeing and Shots

If you’re interested in exploring these lands sans skis and skins, sign up for the new Elkins Snowshoe Tour with Estes Park Rock Climbing. It’s a guided four-hour snowshoe tour of Rocky Mountain National Park, followed by an indulgent warm-up at Elkins Distillery featuring a whiskey flight. Elkins Whisky is made with one hundred percent, Colorado-grown grain, distilled at 7,522 feet, and proofed with water from Rocky Mountain National Park. Try “The Dude,” made with cold-press coffee, vanilla cream, and their proprietary white whiskey. For a behind-the-scenes peek, book a tour and they’ll happily give you the run-down on their process. Don’t be surprised if the mayor of Estes Park, Todd Jirsa, stops by to say hello and compliment you on your choice of cocktail.

Read full article: https://www.parkcitymag.com/outdoors/2020/02/5-reasons-to-visit-estes-park-during-the-winter