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Ice Skating When the temperatures drop, find a frozen surface and lace up some skates. Both natural bodies of water and area ice rinks offer sensational seasonal skating in the Southwest. Ice skating is an activity that fosters fun and fine motor skills. While some skate for sport, others enjoy the leisurely exercise. The sport with a rich history rooted in tradition is an essential skill for other activities like curling, figure skating and ice hockey, too.
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WINTER GUIDE
CHAPMAN HILL During the winter, the refrigerated rink at Chapman Hill in Durango provides excellent ice skating for the public as well as youth and adult hockey leagues. The pavilion has bleachers, concessions and a sitting area with a fireplace. Ice skate rentals and lessons are available. ANDREWS LAKE Located just 15 miles north of Purgatory Resort off Highway 550, Andrews Lake is an amazing area open for winter recreation that includes incredible mountain vistas covered in fluffy snow. Though open for cross-country skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing, it is closed to snowmobiles, so visitors can soak in the serene landscape on the natural surface lake. This venue is BYOS (bring your own skates).
SOUTHWEST COLORADO
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RIVER CENTER SKATING POND Pagosa Springs maintains a free skating pond behind River Center at the east end of town. When the ice is at least four inches thick, staking is permitted from dawn to 10 p.m. except during the nights when ice-maintenance operations are being performed. Visitors can rent ice skates Summit Ski & Sports. KENDALL MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA Free skating is available for guests at the large outdoor skating rink surrounded by the San Juan Mountains at Kendall Mountain Recreation Area. Bundle up and bring your own equipment. Or grab gear rentals while the Lift Shack is open at the Kendall Mountain Community Center.
