Middle Fork of the American River

August 20, 2008 by TrailsTV · Leave a Comment 

The Middle Fork of the American River is chock full of thrilling whitewater, fascinating history, stunning scenery, and incredible wildlife. Although it was once a well-inhabited canyon with two mining camps and over 10,000 people, today the Middle Fork American River Canyon is a place of solitude a... read more

Piedra River Colorado

August 6, 2008 by TrailsTV · Leave a Comment 

The Piedra River forms high in the San Juan Mountains of Hinsdale County, then flows about 40 miles south into Archuleta County to the confluence with the San Juan River at Navajo Reservoir on the Colorado-New Mexico border. This mountain valley river is very rocky, flowing through the beautiful San... read more

When entering the backcountry, proper precautions should be taken, including your health and fitness levels, avalanche beacon and the know-how to use it, shovel, compass, friend, weather information, and common sense.