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Backpacking is fun, low-cost means of travel that is also a great way to discover new sights and meet people. It’s refreshingly different from a conventional trip while also allowing the opportunity to become more acquainted with the area.

The Ouray Jeep Raffle has been around for decades and it continues to be a community-driven fundraiser to support scholarships for students as well as provide funding for events like the fireworks on New Year's Eve and Independence Day, and much more. The 2019 Jeep raffle will consist of a winter white 2019 Jeep Wrangler and the drawing will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019, the same day as the Yule Night event in Ouray.

The summer season is one of the best times to visit Ouray, Colorado and discover all of the natural beauty of the country’s “Switzerland of America”. Colorado is brimming with lush beauty and incredible natural sights.

Perimeter Trail has delighted countless locals and tourists looking to admire nature and its incredible sights. The trail kicks off at the visitors center where hikers can grab a useful map in case they wish to explore Perimeter Trail via a shorter route instead of the full six miles. Cascade Falls which lies near the start of the trail is among the first sights hikers will come across.

For those that have never experienced the incredible thrill of off-roading, the Ouray, Colorado area and beyond present quite the opportunity to indulge in the adrenaline. There are a number of different trails for varying skill levels that offer plenty of excitement and lots of visual marvels.

The Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs itself sits quietly near the San Juan Mountains which provide a stunning background canvas while guests unwind in their suite, ease the muscles in the hot springs, or keep cool with a plunge in the pool. Each time a guest steps outside their suite, they'll be swept in the cool ambiance provided by the nearby Uncompahgre River.

The Sage Spa team wishes to fulfill as many of a guests wishes as possible to ensure a VIP-like experience. The daily responsibilities of life can easily result in stress, which may manifest itself in various aches throughout the body. The trained Sage Spa staff will provide a deep tissue massage to release any tension build up while relaxing the muscles.

Jeep jamborees have remained a longtime tradition that’s been around since the start of the 1950s when pioneer Mark A. Smith decided to explore the Sierra Nevada Mountains via the Rubicon Trail. After Jeep manufacturer Willys Motors signed on, the jamboree has retained a loyal fanbase.

Red Mountain Pass has achieved infamy for being among the most challenging mountain passes which should only be tackled by people who have had many years of experience with off-roading and are familiar with its risks. There are few to no guardrails and the drop-offs are steep, so it's reserved solely for the people that know what they are doing. Off-roading aficionados that are able to navigate it, however, will more than likely agree that the vistas outweigh any potential danger of Red Mountain Pass. Despite its notoriety, over 2,000 vehicles make their way through the picturesque mountain pass on a daily basis.

The Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs is found in a picture perfect area close to the San Juan Mountains that serve as the captivating background while guests stay relaxed in their suite, go for a soak in the hot springs, or take a cool dip in the pool. Whenever a guest walks outside their suite, the breezy ambiance will surround them with the coolness and quiet of the nearby Uncompahgre River.