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Winter Trail Etiquette 

Let's Talk Trails with the Parks, Recreation, & Trails Department.

The dogs of Snowmass Village have it made.  We are a dog-friendly town, where dogs are welcome to play and socialize under the proper supervision of their guardian. Walking and enjoying the Town parks and trails with your dog are privileges for dogs and humans alike. 

In winter months, this privilege is expanded with the Labrador Loop on the Snowmass Club Golf Course. Aspen Nordic provides this loop as a free service to our community by keeping this loop groomed and walk-able, and it is important to adhere to their rules on groomed paths. This means keeping your dog on a leash, and not walking on ski-only trails.

What is the problem with Skiers and Dog Walkers?

• Dog Walkers create divots in the groomed path, which re-freeze and are dangerous for skiing. 
• Dogs at large on groomed paths can be a dangerous situation for skier dog collisions.
• Dog poop on trails creates hazards for the skier and complications for the groomers.
• Remember: Not everyone loves dogs. 

What is the Law?
Dogs running at large prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any owner, possessor or person who keeps a dog to permit the same to run at large within the Town. A dog shall be deemed to be running at large when it is off or away from the premise of the owner, possessor or keeper thereof or on any property accessible by the public and is not under the direct control of such owner, possessor or keeper by a leash no longer than ten (10) feet in length, or within a vehicle or other confinement. 

Luckily, there are alternatives for dog-walkers on Town groomed paths. 

• Owl Creek Summer Recreation Path (West of Tom Blake Trail)
• Brush Creek Recreation Path- Recreation Center to Lot 4
• Melton Trail

Contact Us:
If you have any questions regarding Animal Services contact 970-923-5330 or the Parks and Trails Manager at 970-922-2249. Check out Aspen Nordic trail maps at aspennordic.com

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Environmental Leadership Award

Environmental Advisory Board Now Accepting Nominations 

Do you know of a business, organization, or individual that is leading the way in environmental sustainability? The Town would like to recognize them for their efforts through the Environmental Advisory Board's Enviornmental Leadership Award. 

The Environmental Leadership Award was created to celebrate local leadership and commitments to environmental stewardship through policies, programs, or actions focused on energy conservation, water quality and/or conservation, and solid waste reduction and recycling efforts. Nominations for the 2017 Award are due by 9:00pm on Sunday, April 30th

Help us celebrate environmental leadership by nominating a recipient. We welcome you to nominate others or yourself by submitting an online nomination form. Find the form and learn more about the award by following the link below:

Award Webpage...