Rocky Mountain National Park, the Indian Peaks and Vasquez Wilderness and the headwaters of the Colorado River are located along the Continental Divide which forms our eastern boundary. The western side of the county is rolling hills and plateaus of the Colorado River Valley. Tourism and ranching are the primary industries with the Winter Park Ski Area being the largest employer. The history of Grand County revolves around ranching, railroads and logging. The railroad passes through Grand County after traveling through the eight mile long Moffit Tunnel under the Continental Divide.
Recreational opportunities abound throughout the county.
The most popular outdoor activities are skiing, mountain biking, hunting and fishing, snowmobiling and camping. We developed this reference during our recent Reaccreditation. Pictures blatantly stolen from Bill May's Mountain Search and Rescue Techniques. Please feel free to modify the spreadsheet for your use.