Winter activities include skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. The locally popular Sipapu ski resort is located in the forest. Wilderness There are 86,193 acres of wilderness in the Carson. Wilderness is land set as part of wild America, where man can be a visitor. The natural environment has not been disturbed.
Travel is restricted to foot or horseback.
No mechanized equipment is allowed. The Columbine- Hondo Area has been proposed as a wilderness. 11 with drinking water and toilets and 28 without drinking water. For those who want to get away. The Carson provides opportunities for backcountry car and backpack camping.