October in the high country is notoriously fickle—there’s often too much snow for hiking or biking, but not enough for snowshoeing or skiing. Skip the uncertainty and extend the summer trail season with these six reliable adventures.

This ain’t no rodeo, but it sure is Colorado. While cowboys and their horses may get all the glory, it was the miners and their burros who blazed the way for our state. Celebrate their legacy with this competition of man and pack animal racing together from Leadville to Fairplay. The weekend will also include llama races, kids pack dog races, parades, contests, and dances.