Travis Rupp moves Avery’s Ales of Antiquity Series into the future

February 1, 2018 Guest User

Travis Rupp cracks open a Nursia brew that he bottled with the Umbrian monks who crafted it.

As a history professor at the University of Colorado Boulder and brewer of Avery Brewing Co.’s Ales of Antiquity Series, beer historian is the perfect title for Travis Rupp.

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 cycling gear guide

January 19, 2018 Guest User

Mountain biking in Colorado has become a year-round activity. Golden City Bike Shop gave us some tips for the gear you might need to conquer Colorado's singletrack year round.

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.

Big Beers Brings it Big Time

January 10, 2018 Guest User

Big Beers 2018

Black Project Spontaneous and Wild Ales brought their highly anticipated brews such as the double barrel fermented and aged Cat Sabbath.

Local Denver liquor store Mr. B's Wine and Spirits, Marble Brewing and Telluride Brewing collaborated on The Unit Monster, a hefty barrel aged Imperial Stout.

The Good Bugs seminar explored the intersection between fermentation and culinary flavors found in beers from breweries such as Casey Brewing and Blending and Crooked Stave.

Throughout the festival, several breweries released special beers. Cerebral Brewing from Denver had a lineup headlined by their New England Style IPA's.

Pastry stouts were the name of the game at Big Beers 2018. Cellar West Artisanal Ales featured a fully loaded breakfast stout.

Brewery owners such as Adam Avery (pictured) could be found front and center, discussing their beers with enthusiasts.

Nate Nicklas from Tivoli Brewing pours one of their new barrel aged offerings.

Meeting the expectations of beer makers and drinkers from near and far, the Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines Festival also brought snow to Breckenridge over the weekend.

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.