December 25, 2011
Snowshoe Your Way Though King's (and Kubrick's) "The Shining" Colorado Locale
Robert Doyle READ TIME: 2 MIN.
Newport, RI - "If you can walk, you can snowshoe," say legions of snowshoeing enthusiasts.
The sport's easy learning curve is the inspiration behind The Wayfarer's new "Walk on Snow in Colorado"
Once requisite gear for fur traders, the snowshoe is increasingly considered a winter work-out essential by snow-loving sports enthusiasts. The Wayfarers' Walk will average two to three miles per day, depending on depth of snow and other terrain conditions.
In between, participants will enjoy shopping and lunch in the charming town of Estes Park, a spa treatment at the Stanley's Parlour Spa, and healthy regional fare in the hotel's relaxed and luxurious Cascades Restaurant.
Ideal for both first-time and long-term snowshoers, the snowshoe walk pairs a leisurely exploration of the Rocky Mountain's wintry white scenery with opportunities to unwind in one of the country's most historic hotels. The 103-year-old Stanley Hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America.
Named by National Geographic Traveler as purveyor of one of the "50 Tours of a Lifetime," and by National Geographic Adventure as one of the "Best Hiking Companies," The Wayfarers offers an eco-sensitive "walking" holiday of both culture and fitness in 14 countries with 46 itineraries and 80 departure dates.
Walks cover Northern Ireland, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Switzerland, Italy, France, New Zealand, Alaska, Colorado and Southwest USA, and a barging/walk combination in Burgundy.
Now in its 29th year, The Wayfarers offers exclusive entrees into homes and gardens otherwise closed to the public, graceful accommodations, outstanding cuisine, and meetings with local residents. Walks are from 6-13 days and are rated on a five-level challenge scale.
The Wayfarers is also a member of Trusted Adventures, www.trustedadventures.com
Scheduled March 18-21, 2012, the Colorado Snowshoe Walk is priced $1295 per person, based on double occupancy, and also includes the hotel's famed ghost tour, entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park and snowshoe rental.
Long-term New Yorkers, Mark and Robert have also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center, Mark is a PhD in American history and literature, as well as the author of the novels Wolfchild and My Hawaiian Penthouse. Robert is the producer of the documentary We Are All Children of God. Their work has appeared in numerous publications, as well as at : www.mrny.com.
