2:04 pm, May 15, 2013
As Nancy Ferro watched her son Michael go through cancer treatment, she was surprised to find that, at 23, he was by far the youngest person at his support groups. After his recovery, Michael went on a kayaking trip with First Descents, a Denver-based nonprofit that sends young-adult cancer survivors on adventure trips together. Nancy saw...
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8:32 am, May 15, 2013
It’s cookout season, when each week brings new opportunities to bike yourself and a six-pack to a potluck grilling party. The good folks at Breckenridge Brewery have invented a way to ease that commute. The new Topo Urban Outdoor Pack ($140) features a built-in insulated cooler designed for a six-pack’s precise specifications. Not only does it...
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6:17 pm, May 14, 2013
As the daughter of a single parent who worked for a major airline, Liza Manzione had seen more places before the age of 10 than many people see in a lifetime. After a trip abroad when her own son was 18 years old, she was surprised when he couldn't find the country she'd visited on a map. That incident led to research that showed geography classes...
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3:20 pm, May 14, 2013
Why we love it: This is what summer in Colorado should be: an alpine lake, a pontoon boat, stunning 360-degree mountain scenery, grilling burgers on board, and kicking back in your flip-flops and shades with a cold beverage and the breeze in your hair. When to go: The Dillon Marina opens in May, but we suggest July or August. ****...
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12:05 pm, May 6, 2013
Most moms tend to put everyone else's need first—which means you'll rarely find us hinting for gifts, even on Mother's Day. Usually, we just want to spend the day not working and cleaning! This year, plan ahead to treat mom to some well-deserved attention and relaxation. We've found a few mini-getaways she'll love. ***For an urban experience...
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12:50 pm, Apr 26, 2013
The first time I hiked the Manitou Incline—a one-mile, 2,000-foot climb up an abandoned railway at the foot of Pikes Peak in Manitou Springs—my trapezius muscles were sore for days afterwards. Not my thighs, knees, or butt, as expected, but the muscles between my shoulders and my neck, as if my upper body had been pulling the rest of me up all...
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2:30 pm, Apr 25, 2013
Wax your skis, break out the Hawaiian-print shirt, and come get lei'd: this is a different kind of harvest party. Loveland Ski Area closes for the season on May 5, but will host one last shindig—the Annual Corn Harvest—this Saturday, April 27. Take morning turns on the corn (that's ski-speak for the much-loved coarse and granular...
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11:45 am, Apr 24, 2013
Name: Dawson Swanson*Occupation: District wildlife manager, aka game wardenJob Description: 1/3 wildlife management, 1/3 customer service, 1/3 law enforcementMinimum Qualifications: Degree in wildlife biology or related field*Note: The mountain lion pictured is very much alive—just sedated for the Front Range Mountain Lion Study.5280: Tell us...
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3:30 pm, Apr 22, 2013
Last week, Denver received a visit from an ambitious young pilot. Twenty-one-year-old Captain James Tan, from Malaysia, is attempting to become the youngest pilot ever to fly solo around the world in a single engine aircraft. But Tan—who was born with dyslexia—isn't just out to secure a spot in the record books; he wants to inspire special needs...
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11:30 am, Apr 19, 2013
In spite of this week's strange snowstorms, the generally warmer, longer days of late indicate summer's return. But what really signals the beginning of summer for us is the return of farmers market season. Here, four Front Range markets that will keep your kitchen stocked with local and organic ingredients until autumn.Boulder: Vendors...
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2:37 pm, Apr 18, 2013
In Colorado, Mother Nature always has the last word. And she's decided that it's not time to stop celebrating Vail's 50th Anniversary just yet. More than three feet of fresh powder have blanketed the mountain in the past few days, which prompted Vail to reopen April 19–21 for one last hoorah. More than 2,400 acres of terrain will be open for...
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9:07 am, Apr 16, 2013
Why we love it: Panoramic views of the Front Range, but very close to Boulder. When to go: Anytime—there isn't a bad time of the year to tackle this trek. *** In 1859, Marshall Mesa—5.5 miles south of downtown Boulder—was the site of Colorado Territory’s first coal discovery. The town of Marshall was a rough-and-tumble mining town bigger...
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2:57 pm, Apr 12, 2013
Arapahoe Basin’s Save Our Snow Celebration is made for Coloradans: Powderhounds, environmentalists, and music-lovers alike will appreciate its earth-friendly focus. On Saturday, the resort's base will be transformed into “Green Village," an educational hub set up by sustainability-focused businesses and organizations in the local community. (...
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2:36 pm, Apr 11, 2013
A full day of powder hunting at Wolf Creek Ski Area—the snowiest mountain in Colorado—puts just about everybody in the mood for some good beer (or at least, it should). On a recent weekend trip, that led us to Three Barrel Brewing Company in the nearby town of Del Norte.Head brewer John Bricker officially opened Three Barrel in 2005. An avid home...
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11:10 am, Apr 3, 2013
This past Sunday, I did something I haven’t done in 15 years: I went to church on Easter. Well, to be fair, it wasn’t church. It was Red Rocks—the 66th annual Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks. I’m not exactly religious, but when a group of friends decided to plan the outing, I figured it was one of those things that every Denverite should...
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