Do you have your Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search & Rescue Card? Colorado residents and visitors are well served by dedicated volunteer search and rescue teams. By purchasing a Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue (CORSAR) card you are contributing to the Search and Rescue Fund, which will reimburse these teams for costs incurred in search and rescues across the State of Colorado. The CORSAR card is available for $3 for a one-year card and $12 for five-year card. Purchase it here now.

Gov. John Hickenlooper unveiled a comprehensive online map, the Colorado Trail Explorer, developed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife that includes more than 39,000 miles of trails in the state – that is 17,099 trails and 1,431 trailheads. There are 5,683 miles of hiking trails, 6,821 miles of mountain biking trails, 24,906 miles of motorized trails and unpaved roads, and 1,746 miles of paved bike trails. Check it out!

Camping in Telluride? Remember to camp with care. Check out local camping information here.

What to pack on a day hike?

Here’s a great checklist for what to pack on your next hike in the Telluride backcountry: Day Hiking Checklist. Heading out longer? Here is a comprehensive list for what to pack if you are headed into the backcountry on a multi-day adventure.

More backcountry links here.