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Definitely, there are various ways to plan a ski vacation in Colorado. Obviously, you have to make your final choice among the various ski resorts in Colorado, which can be a difficult task for anyone who is not familiar with Colorado. While there are a lot of options, the choice is obvious: Breckenridge is the right place for alpine skiers who want to enjoy their time away from, as well as on, the mountains.

According to a fairly impressive Web site, (www.marintrails.com) Marin County has the finest urban park systems in the world with over 600 miles of wonderful trails. While this statement might seem a bit overblown by about one hundred miles since a mere 500 miles of trails are claimed elsewhere in the site, it really doesnt matter. Clearly, Marin County is a paradise for hikers.

Hiking experts, Don and Kay Martin collected information about the specifics and routes of 141 separate hikes within Marin County for a book entitled, Hiking Marin, 141 Great Hikes in Marin County. The book provides detailed 3D maps for each hike and directions to each trailhead.