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Ultimate Winter Getaways

From backcountry huts and wintertime glamping to poolside lounging and hot spring soaking, we’ve found more than 20 places in Colorado (and beyond!) that you should visit this season.

5280 November 2012

Bearing Arms

Firearms are woven into the historical fabric of the West. But while the coverage of tragedies—like the mass shootings at Columbine High School and, more recently, at an Aurora movie theater—often paints a simplistic picture of guns and gun owners, the reality is infinitely more complicated. Behind the divisive gun-control debate, there are people. Here are the stories of nine Colorado gun owners, in their own words.

The Battle Hymn of OneRepublic

It’s been three years since Denver’s hottest pop band put out a new album. In 2012, OneRepublic finally holed up in a Cherry Creek studio to lay down tracks for its third LP. Will Native, which drops this fall, prove to be the band’s breakout record?

Ultimate Winter Getaways

From backcountry huts and wintertime glamping to poolside lounging and hot spring soaking, we’ve found more than 20 places in Colorado (and beyond!) that you should visit this season.

Living On The Edge

Coloradans have long pursued outdoor adventures, usually to satisfy a craving for one thing: Adrenaline. But what’s the real cost of our most feverish obsession?

Destination Spa Guide

Even if you’ve just driven up the hill for a quick weekend away from Denver, there’s something about visiting a spa on vacation that seems especially indulgent. We scouted out a range of high-country spas—you know, for some extra encouragement to schedule that appointment you were already dreaming about. Plus, we revisit some tried-and-true urban favorites, scope out spas with a twist, and give you the 411 on spa etiquette. Go ahead. Get pampered. You deserve it.

Training Day

Colorado’s Loren Landow has quietly become the go-to trainer for a host of world-class athletes across a variety of sports. What’s his secret?

The Fire This Time

When the High Park inferno spared our home, our first emotion was relief. But even though we were lucky, we didn’t realize how much work was still left to do.

Cheers

The perfect watering hole?

A Little More Conversation

A letter from the editor of our November 2012 issue.

Base Building

Keep your cycling muscles in shape with an innovative indoor class.

Goodwill Hunting

One man’s journey into thrift-store compulsion.

Joyride

Waste Not

Get Involved: A Denver caterer provides food for the needy.

Roasted

In high school and college, Jake Brodsky spent his summers working at his brother’s coffee cart in their hometown of Madison, Wisconsin. Little did Brodsky know that he and his family would eventually launch a full-scale roasting operation in Denver, distributing beans to local shops and cities such as New York and Salt Lake City, Utah. This year, Novo Coffee—run by Brodsky and his father, and widely regarded as one of the top coffee roasters in Denver—celebrates a decade in business.

Slopeside

One word describes last year’s ski season: lacking. But meteorologists, resorts, business owners, and snow bunnies alike remain hopeful for this year’s snowfall. To get you stoked about heading to the high country, we’ve highlighted a few additions and updates to your favorite resorts this winter.

Cold Hard Truth

Boulder filmmakers document glacial retreat in Chasing Ice.

Backcountry Livin’

Welcome to Vagabond Ranch—the hut system for procrastinators.

Weird Science

Fort Collins’ revamped museum takes “hands-on” to new levels.

Lost and Found

A forgotten masterpiece surfaces at the Denver Art Museum.

Eight For One

Time Tested

Three Tomatoes Catering celebrates 35 years.

Idea Man

You may not know Tom Ryan, but you’ve probably eaten his food.

Handle With Care

Destination Southwest

Pump some pattern and color into your fall wardrobe with Native American–inspired prints and rustic accessories.

How To Make Nut Butter

Chef Matt McDonald of Denver’s Hey PB&J food truck has become an expert in making nut butters. Here, he shows you how simple it can be.

Victory Love + Cookies’ Booty Bars

Best Bites

Duck Hunting

Rich and comforting, duck is tailor-made for fall’s crisp temperatures. Local restaurants demonstrate the bird’s versatility with an enticing range of dishes.

The number of slices of pumpkin pie the Denver Rescue Mission serves each Thanksgiving.

Breakfast Meets Lunch

Savory sandwiches get a waffle-house twist.

The Beer Man

Ryan Conklin makes his bid to become a certified beer master.

Parallel Universe

The Kitchen Denver searches for its identity.

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