A quiet, peaceful sojourn into the backcountry of the Rocky Mountains is something armchair adventurers around the world dream about. We’re lucky: wilderness embraces Summit County like a downy winter coat, and all you need to get there is a pair of snowshoes or free-heel skis—plus this guide to a dozen of our favorite local snowshoe hikes and backcountry escapes, along with the best of the county’s groomed Nordic trails. Pick your adventure; a Zen-like moment awaits.