Can I ski in Rocky Mountain National Park?

Over the years many people have wondered at how I ski in Rocky Mountain National Park since there aren't any chairlifts. They had all sorts of ideas about how it worked or what it is like, so in this video I lift the veil on this enjoyable and challenging winter activity.
0:51 History of Skiing in Rocky Mountain National Park
2:10 How backcountry skis work
4:07 Safety Concerns
6:45 Getting started with backcountry skiing
7:37 Where to ski in Rocky Mountain National Park
IMPORTANT LINKS FOR BACKCOUNTRY SKIING:
❄ The Colorado Avalanche Information Center: avalanche.state.co.us/
Ski Guiding Companies for Rocky Mountain National Park
🎿 Colorado Mountain School: coloradomountainschool.com/
🎿 KMAC Guides: kmacguides.com/
Place to rent backcountry ski gear:
🎿The Estes Park Mountain Shop: www.estesparkmountainshop.com/
LEARN ABOUT ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK: 🗻
Learn everything you want to know about Rocky Mountain National Park at my website: www.RockyMountainNationalPark...
ABOUT ME:
📸 My photos of Rocky Mountain National Park can be found at: www.ImagesofRMNP.com
📖 My books can be found at: www.RockyTrailPress.com
🌐 My personal website is: www.ErikStensland.com
🎨 My gallery in Estes Park is located at: 203 Park Lane. For times and details visit: www.imagesofrmnp.com/page/Est...
📺 I have just launched a second KZbin channel. You can find it at: / @divebeneaththesurface
NOTES:
🎥 All filming in Rocky Mountain National Park was done with a commercial filming license obtained through the National Park Service.

[@donleu5213]

We were at Hidden Valley Friday snowshoeing and discussed how much fun the people on skis were having. We wondered what was involved. When we got home, a quick search brought up your video. Perfect timing, and the video is spot on. I now know what I don't know. Since we neither one have skied, snowshoeing it is for now. But we know where to start. Thank you for all of your well developed videos.

[@ErikStensland]

So glad I was able to answer your questions about backcountry skiing. It is a lot of fun, but as you saw, there is a lot to it.

[@BKPK62]

Very informative and excellent presentation! Learned many things!

[@ErikStensland]

Great to hear! Thanks!

[@ahighlandgirl]

I skied down from that bus in high school 😅

[@ErikStensland]

I’m jealous. We have to do it the hard way these days.

[@sherryb4918]

Not a skier but enjoyed the info and the wonderful snowy video.

[@ErikStensland]

Thanks 👍

[@nancyc3431]

That looks like so much fun!

[@ErikStensland]

It certainly is.

[@PaulBeiser]

Well done!! And nice turns!

[@ErikStensland]

Thanks Paul. Hope your travels are going well. Holler when things slow down.

[@lyndathompson392]

Very informative.

[@ErikStensland]

Glad you think so!