From Desert Solitude … to Powder Altitude

March 14, 2018 Guest User

Take a quick road trip to the west and discover Colorado’s fraternal twin, Utah. A culture dominated by outdoor pursuits, Utah is becoming more and more a destination that not only provides adrenaline-filled activities, but also great food and libations after a hard day in the hills.

Crested Butte Ski Maker Romps to Success

February 8, 2018 Guest User

Stickers from this Crested Butte ski manufacturer are plastered on newspaper boxes and street signs all over town. Here’s the inside scoop on the Colorado ski-maker that’s won a loyal following with its powder-friendly products.

Cool Runnings

February 1, 2018 Guest User

Alamosa festival includes snow sculptures, an ice carousel and a footrace on a frozen river

Colorado Hot Springs to Hit up After a Day on the Snow

January 24, 2018 Guest User

These Colorado hot springs are open all year, but in the winter, nothing beats the water Mother Earth fires up from her angry depths.

Colorado pond hockey puts winter fun on ice

January 15, 2018 Guest User

Pond hockey has grown in popularity and thousands will be on the ice in January and February. *All photos provided by Recess Factory/Bill Linfield (Pabst Colorado Pond Hockey Tournament), except where noted.*

Skiing may hog Colorado’s winter spotlight, but many outdoor enthusiasts are learning the fun of strapping on skates and playing pond hockey during the coldest months.

Ouray is a hotbed for the Worlds Best Ice Climbing

December 31, 2017 Guest User

Dan Chehayl, director of operations and fundraising at Ouray Ice Park, isn’t alone in his belief that Ouray is the world’s greatest ice climbing destination.

HUT TO HUT - A trip on the San Juan Powder Trail

December 29, 2017 Guest User

*The view from Moonshine Park provides a stunning panorama of the Cimarron Range. Deep-powder turns can be found there.*

Colorado’s hut-to-hut adventurers are taking skiing back to its roots.

Hit the Small Resorts for Impeccable Turns

December 20, 2017 Guest User

A Silverton Mountain skier gets an incredible face full of powder.

Comes a time when a quiet, less commercial mountain feels like the perfect snowy escape to pull out the shred sticks.

Hot springs and cold beer in Pagosa Springs

November 15, 2017 Guest User

Riff Raff Brewing taps geothermal heat

Big Beers ... Big Views

November 9, 2017 Guest User

Photos from the 2017 Big Beers, Belgians and Barleywines festival
by Neill Pieper

Brewers, fans looking forward to Breckenridge festival celebrating strong, heavy-hitting beers

Escape to Palisade

October 17, 2017 Guest User

Colorado’s Western Slope Serves Up Leisure and Flavor

Roads Less Traveled

October 10, 2017 Guest User

Autumn Mountain Drives in Colorado
As the snow begins to fly don't miss out on the last of Colorado's color season.

Destination Crested Butte! - Wade into autumn fishing with quality gear

September 15, 2017 Guest User

Sadie Olson and her pup Ella work a stream up Poverty gulch near Crested Butte.

Although Crested Butte is known for its wall-to-wall wildflowers, there are other reasons to visit the remote alpine paradise. When the mornings become brisk and the trees start to turn, that’s when the central Rockies are at their best.

Craft Beers and 14ers two iconic staples of Colorado

August 11, 2017 Guest User

Mt. Bierstadt is one of the easier Colorado 14ers to conquer and is just a quick ride up I-70 from Denver.
Photos: Neill Pieper

Many Coloradans would say there is nothing more rewarding than cracking open a cold one and enjoying the panoramic view from the summit of a recently conquered 14er.

Mountain Mettle: Life Lessons from The Colorado Trail

August 4, 2017 Guest User

John McKinney and Samantha Mills take a break at the high point of the trail. Photo: John McKinney

The Colorado Trail is a 567-mile backcountry behemoth, spanning from the outskirts of Denver to the northern tip of Durango. It winds through some of the most beautiful country in North America, crossing six wilderness areas, eight mountain ranges, five river systems and topping out at over 13,000 feet.

Tour Colorado's waterfalls and their nearby watering holes

July 26, 2017 Guest User

Here are our top 10 waterfalls in Colorado, and a nearby brew to pack in for your adventure or enjoy after the hike.