OUTDOORS
3:44 pm, Apr 10, 2012
Outdoors: Hike Eldorado Canyon's Rattlesnake Gulch Trail
Why we love it: Eldorado Canyon is more well-known for its more than 500 rock climbing routes, but if you prefer keeping your feet on terra firma, the hiking is pristine and the views are expansive. When to go: Mid-afternoon when the sun shines right through the canyon. If you want to get away for a few hours in the mountains, but want... MORE
4:27 pm, Apr 4, 2012
Outdoors: The Last Spring Skiing at Crested Butte
Why We Love It:  Phenomenal bluebird days, laid-back resort staff, and the happily secluded vibe you can only get from a non I-70 corridor mountain. When To Go: Late March (closing date this year is April 8). Suggested Lift: Twister Lift (take the Red Lady or Silver Queen express lifts from the base and work your way down to the Twister. Why... MORE
9:31 am, Mar 27, 2012
Outdoors: A-Basin Beach Party
Why we love it: Sunshine, tailgating, barbecues galore, the giddiness of spring skiing, and good company. What’s not to love? When to go: Any balmy spring Saturday—this year, we were blessed with beach-party weather in March—but call way ahead (1-888-272-7246) to reserve your spot: $175/weekend day, $150/weekday (a nominal fee if split amongst a... MORE
9:30 am, Mar 20, 2012
Outdoors: Hike Boulder's Chautauqua Park
Why we love it: It is quintessential Boulder. When to go: A weekday (unless you are inclined to spend time with the entire city).Boulder goes crazy for spring. College kids lay out on any patch of grass they can find, runners emerge from their indoor treadmills, and bikers grin as they ride freshly cleared trails. Where can all... MORE
3:05 pm, Mar 13, 2012
Outdoors: An Easy Hike by Dillon Reservoir
Why We Love It: Great view of Dillon Reservoir, Buffalo Mountain, and Red MountainWhen to Go: When you have out-of-town guests who aren't used to this thin air. This last weekend, I made the trek up to Dillon looking for a good snowshoeing trail… in vain. If I had paid attention to the weather reports, I would have seen that the daytime... MORE
12:18 pm, Mar 6, 2012
Outdoors: Winter Park Resort
I am not a powderhound.I realize that this is a sacrilegious statement in the Centennial State, but growing up on the East Coast, I learned to ski on super-hardpack and, more frequently, on straight-up ice. When I moved to Colorado more than a decade ago, I was unaccustomed to all the fluff. To this day, I still can’t seem to float through the... MORE
11:48 am, Feb 21, 2012
Outdoors: Telluride Ski Weekend
A couple of winters ago, some friends and I road-tripped to Telluride. It was fantastic. We ate and drank and played (read the highlights here). This year, we revisited. And we skied. Hard. The kind of skiing that left me with bruised knees and achy muscles and snow down the back of my jacket because that’s how much fun we were having in the... MORE
1:07 pm, Feb 14, 2012
Outdoors: Skate Skiing at Snow Mountain Ranch's Nordic Center
Why We Love It: A day's pass is only $15. (Yes, downhillers, you read that correctly.) When to Go: Around 10 a.m. to avoid the real pros who hit the trails early or the afternoon crowds.  Distance: More than 100 kilometers of trails Favorite Trail: Pole Creek (It's fast and flat, making it ideal for perfecting your form.)... MORE
10:05 am, Feb 7, 2012
Outdoors: Snowshoeing Squaw Mountain
Why We Love It: Lots of reward (read: views) without much travelWhen to Go: Right after a Front Range snowfallDistance: About 4 miles, round-tripElevation Change: About 900 feet I spend way too much time on I-70, which is why I love this quick snowshoe up Squaw Mountain. The summit is marred by wires and not-so-... MORE
10:46 am, Feb 3, 2012
Gear Buzz: Product Picks from SIA
Last week, thousands of snowsports enthusiasts and outdoor gear companies descended on Denver to showcase the latest products and trends at the annual SIA Snow Show. Amidst a maze (one could easily get lost—as I did—in the overwhelming rows) of booths, I caught up with some locally based companies to see what's on their docket for next season. My... MORE
11:29 am, Jul 19, 2010
How Lyons Residents Are Saving on Gas
Two years ago last summer, gas prices in the Denver area neared $4 a gallon. They dropped considerably last year, with gas averaging $2.40 a gallon, although they've crept back up around $2.60 this summer, according to AAA. That's apparently still too much to pay for fuel in Lyons, where an increasing number of golf carts scoot around... MORE
10:30 am, Jul 15, 2010
Latest RTD Bus Scenario Could Have Been Devastating
At this point, we've lost count of the errors and accidents committed by drivers behind the wheel of Regional Transportation District buses. There was the series of major accidents back in April that led to several deaths and severe injuries. In June, a cyclist was struck by a bus on the 16th Street Mall. While we could recall a few... MORE
12:53 pm, Jul 14, 2010
Is Your Public Transportation About to Get More Expensive?
Ten years ago, the Regional Transportation District launched light rail, a commuter network that has evolved and exceeded ridership projections, with some 60,000 passenger trips recorded every weekday, according to the Denver Daily News. Yet RTD is predicting a budget deficit next year, and staff members are calling for an average 9.4... MORE
10:17 am, Jul 6, 2010
What You Might Not Know About Local Traffic
If it weren't for Rickey Hunter's reckless driving, the Colorado convict would likely still be on the lam. But Hunter was arrested by an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper after failing to use his turn signal, reports the Enid News and Eagle, which also writes that Hunter was using a fake driver's license and Social Security card---... MORE
12:02 pm, Jun 17, 2010
Focusing RTD's Vision for High-Speed Rail
The Regional Transportation District, which has lately been discussing a rail line between downtown and Denver International Airport, is now offering more specifics. Such a line could be open by January 2016---11 months ahead of deadline, according to the Denver Business Journal, which points out that earlier this week, RTD's board... MORE