Top-10 Winter Activities in Flagstaff, Arizona
Discover the Top-10 winter activities in Flagstaff as I road trip around this mountain town in northern Arizona. Flagstaff is the highest elevation city along historic Route 66 and there are many fun winter activities, from sledding, snowmobiling, skating to skiing.
For a written list of the top-10 winter activities in Flagstaff, visit my website at: or visit the Flagstaff CVB at:
Special thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the use of his song:
Visit Flagstaff in February 2019
From staying in a stove heated yurt at Arizona Nordic Village to grabbing some chocolate goodness at Sweet Shoppe Candy Store in Downtown, Flagstaff, spectating at the GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill Race to enjoying a quiet evening with that special someone at FLG Terroir Wine Bar & Bistro... Flagstaff has what you need to fill your February.
Camping Basics and Backpacking to a Yurt in Flagstaff Arizona
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Enjoy a two day backcountry yurt solo backpacking excursion in the world's largest stand of Ponderosa Pine found only in Northern Arizona. Scott shares a wide range of tips on backpacking recipes and equipment, shares stories, and takes you on a peaceful journey into the wilderness.
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Equipment:
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Olicamp Kinetic Ultralight Titanium Backpacking Stove:
Black Diamond Distance FLZ Trekking Poles:
Vargo Titanium Pot, 1.3-Liter:
GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Dualist (dish set)::
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LaraBars Cherry Pie:
NugoDark Chocolate Pretzel Bars:
Amazing Greens Vanilla Protein Powder:
(if you can find it in packets this would be better. Otherwise you can put it in a ziplock. Double bag it though.
Tasty Bite Bombay Potatoes:
Tasty Bite Madras Lentils:
Tasty Bite Tandori Rice:
Valley Fresh Packaged Chicken:
Creminelli - Italian Artisan Sopressata Salami:
Cliff Shot Espresso Gel:
Country Archer Beef Jerky, Sweet Jalapeno:
Nature's Path Organic Instant Hot Oatmeal:
Simple Truth Freeze-Dried Strawberries & Bananas:
Native Forest Organic Classic Coconut Milk:
(if you can find it in a pouch that is better, or you can put this in a ziplock bag. Double bag it though.
Emergen-C 1,000 mg Vitamin C:
Mount Hagen Organic Instant Regular Coffee:
Chia Seeds:
Turmeric Root Powder:
Irish Breakfast Tea:
Stevia Sweetener:
Mashed Potatoes Roasted Garlic:
Tortilla Soup Mix:
Wild Planet, Wild Albacore Tuna:
Voluntary Simplicity Book:
Journal:
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Link to Arizona Nordic Village:
Mankind Project New Warrior Training:
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People are cross country skiing to get around in Flagstaff
Some roads are ready for cars after a historic snowstorm in Flagstaff. But for those roads that are not car ready people are taking to their cross country skis to get around.
Drone Stroll Down Main Street: Flagstaff, AZ 7/6/2017
Hard to believe I'm smack dab in the middle of Arizona, in the middle of Summer and there's all these mountains and green!
Starts off looking at Lowell Observatory (where Pluto was discovered). Then I go to the north end of NAU (Northern Arizona University).
During the winter, I've had over a foot of snow dumped on me here in one night.... Great town and people!
Visit Flagstaff in January 2019
Visit Flagstaff and enjoy all Flagstaff has to offer. Discover farmhouse bistro cuisine at The Cottage French Bistro. See the Great Pinecone drop at the historic Weatherford Hotel, an icon in the heart of downtown Flagstaff. Enjoy iceskating at Jay Lively Activity Center and Skate at the Station at the Flagstaff Visitor Center, take in all the winter recreation opportunities including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, downhill and sledding. flagstaffarizona.org/winter-recreation/
Aerial view of Wing Mountain in Flagstaff Arizona
Phantom 3 Drone - great sledding area for kids
REMOTE LEIGH - YURTING IN FLAGSTAFF
FLAGSTAFF - SPECTACULAR OVERSPILL AT LAKE MARY!
Rare event as Lake Mary reaches capacity and half the city comes to watch.
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau - Four Seasons
Located in the mountains of northern Arizona, Flagstaff is a four season destination with an eclectic mix of dining, nightlife and visitor activities. Enjoy a day exploring the historic downtown, then the next hiking to the highest point in the state. Located near the Grand Canyon and multiple national monuments and state parks, Flagstaff is a hub to explore all of the region.
Flagstaff Snow
Flagstaff is a city in the U.S. state of Arizona, surrounded by mountains, desert and ponderosa pine forests. It’s a gateway to the San Francisco Peaks, home to Arizona’s tallest mountain (Humphreys Peak) and the Arizona Snowbowl ski resort. Nearby, Wupatki National Monument has Native American pueblo sites, and Walnut Canyon National Monument is dotted with their cliff dwellings.
U.S. Road Trip - Oceanside, CA to Flagstaff, AZ - (Our Life Right Now)
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Nothing like a good ol’ road trip! We travel a ton but haven’t quite explored the middle parts of the States together yet, so we figured why not combine business with pleasure and drive from San Diego to Minnesota and back?! 8 states, Route 66, farm stays, camping, horse back riding, micro brewery tours, water sports, vineyards…All fun things. Heaven.
We shot this video on day 1 of this road trip, hitting up our first stop Flagstaff, Arizona. Such a cuteness-attack town! Goodness! Have you guys been? So rick with history and soul.
Today we’re driving up towards Durango, Colorado, and we’ll be posting more daily travel vlogs like these during the trip so make sure fo follow along for more fun road trip videos!
And oh, we started a Facebook group: This Colorful World, where we’re discussing different topics high and low every week. So if you haven’t yet, make sure to join if you want more of This Colorful World in your life.
Peace and love guys! Hope you enjoyed the video!
Moving cross-country - Day 1 - Ridgecrest CA to Flagstaff AZ
Today we started our FOURTH cross-country move.
We drove with our 3 kids from Ridgecrest, CA (NAWS China Lake) to Flagstaff, AZ.
Here's what happened today - from silly faces and songs to bedtime snack and bubble baths.
We actually forgot to check our cargo bag once we got to the hotel. I hope the waterproofing actually worked!
I'll link to these later on
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Our hopefully-waterproof car-top cargo bag
Mat to protect the car's roof
Cross-bars to help attach the bag
Mad Libs!!!
Kindle Fire Kids' Edition
flagstaff ski sessi
skiing at flagstaff, Arizona
Scenic View in Winter along Highway 89 South to Flagstaff
Scenic View in Winter along Highway 89 South to Flagstaff
Grand Canyon #1: From Flagstaff via US 180 & SR 64 to Grand Canyon Village in South Rim 2016-06-01
An annotated drive on the scenic & quickest route from Flagstaff to the South Rim of Grand Canyon national park for a day's stroll on a paved footpath along the canyon rim.
For first-timers choosing between one of the three routes, this one, the most direct, goes past no other center of settlement, connects to no other distant places, so has the lightest traffic volume. Once 5 - 10 minutes north of the least-congested north side of downtown Flagstaff, it is clear sailing to the first stop-sign at Valle, a motorists' service center an hour away, at the junction of US 180 (this highway) and State Road 64, the road which also carries traffic to and from Interstate 40 and the town of Williams in the south (all of which will appear on another drive video in this series). A few miles before the toll gate of the park is the last service town, Tusayan, of hotels and eateries, all charging premium prices.
On busy summer days, single-day visitors are advised by the national park's website to park their vehicles here (in Tusayan town), and take the park's free shuttle for entry into the park.
Nearly all of this lightly used road between Flagstaff and Valle, US 180, is a two-lane road (one lane in each direction), with occasional additional passing lane for traffic in one direction or the other.
On the day that I drove it in early June, the traffic was never heavy enough to form a line of vehicles waiting impatiently to pass a slow vehicle ahead, so the drive was most enjoyable (for me as well as for anyone catching up to me from behind).
US 180 is mostly straight, with frequent gentle curves not requiring significant speed reductions, but enough to break the monotony of the all straight-road drive.
For those who just want to get from Flagstaff to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon as quickly as possible for the day, this is the recommend route there and back.
0:01 Downtown Flagstaff AZ: Elevation 6,910 ft / 2,106 m
5:21 Road sign: Grand Canyon National Park - 74 miles
5:26 Elevation - 7,000 ft
8:20 Jct SR 64 - 46 miles
21:39 [Flagstaff] Nordic Village sign
23:19 Elevation 8,046 ft
25:27 Kendrick Park
26:18 8% Downgrade warning sign
33:15 Caution Smoke Ahead sign
46:15 Jct SR 64-9 Miles; Grand Canyon-37 Miles
48:19 S Rim Ranch Road
55:15 Jct SR 64 & US 180, Valle (Elevation 5,994 feet / 1,827 m) Coconino County, Arizona
56:20 Leaving Valle, AZ
57:04 Grand Canyon Vehicle Fee $30
1:06:29 Kaibab National Forest
1:15:30 Grand Canyon Airport (Elevation: 6,609 ft / 2,014 m)
1:17:03 Entering Tusayan (Elevation: 6,612 ft / 2,015 m)
1:24:10 Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim) entrance
1:37:43 Parking Lot A, South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park
This whole day's trip to the Grand Canyon Village section of Grand Canyon's South Rim also accessible through this playlist:
2016-06-01 Grand Canyon South Rim (with Park Headquarters & Rim Trail hike) from Flagstaff via US180 & on AZ64 via Williams back to Flagstaff
Wiki URLs to US 180 & Arizona SR 64:
Flagstaff Extreme (and other stuff at Ft. Tuthill County Park)
Fort Tuthill County Park is a little gem just south of Flagstaff. Among other things it is home to the high ropes course Flagstaff Extreme. I was given the day off of dad duty to head up there with friends. There is also a Bike Park (dirt jumps) and nice easy loop trail around the park. The latter is a super fun ride for anyone and includes nice technical optional connector called the bridge trail.
Note: I suck at bike jumps.
The 10 Best Places To Live In Arizona For 2020 - Job, Family, Safe, Affordable
Are you moving to Arizona?
Moving your family to a new state is a challenge on its own. Moving them for all the right reasons is another.
If you’re looking for cultural diversity, a strong economy and adventure for your clan, Arizona is the obvious choice.
Known for its warm climate and beautiful desert landscape, Arizona has long been considered a great place for vacation.
But it’s also a great place to live because of median income, safety, graduation rates, weather, and cultural offerings.
The beautiful scenery of Arizona has provided settings for several Hollywood movies, while the economy is led by health care, transportation, technology and government service.
Endless mountain ranges, palm trees that give the place an easy vibe, rivers, lakes, acres of space, and crazy beautiful sunsets make it a dream place for outdoor lovers.
It should come as no surprise then to know Arizona has one of the biggest resort collections you will find in a single state.
Beyond the natural lure, some of the things that make this state appealing include affordability, education, and employment opportunities.
Whether you’re looking to move or already live here, these are the ten best places in Arizona to call home.
10. Catalina Foothills. (for retirees, families, great outdoor activities)
9. Sun City and Sun City West. (good for retirees, low tax)
8. Flagstaff. (great outdoor activities)
7. Tempe. (good for job seekers, retirees)
6. Prescott. (retirees, great outdoor activities)
5. Scottsdale. (best for families, great outdoor activities, good for job seekers)
4. Peoria. (very safe, good for job seekers)
3. Oro Valley. (affordable, safe, best for families, outdoor activities)
2. Chandler. (affordable, safe, outdoor activities, best for families, jobs)
1. Gilbert. (affordable, safe, best for families, outdoor activities)
Thanks for watching this video. I hope it's useful for you.
(This article is an opinion based on facts and is meant as infotainment).
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Cross Country Skiing
Season 8 - Show 35
Yellow Aspens and Green Pines
A few of my teammates join me for an easy run near the Nordic Center outside Flagstaff, AZ.