The Best of the Mountain West
Celebrating 26 captivating people, beautiful places, and irresistible things endemic to our special slice of America in 2020.
|Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan
8 Ways To Ease Overcrowding at Our National Parks
Rocky Mountain National Park has been overrun with visitors for years. Throw social distancing measures into the mix and thinning the herd becomes even more complicated—and necessary.
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Can a Film With an All-Female Cast Be the Next Big Climbing Movie?
The Never Not Collective set out to make a movie about women climbers—not to navigate gender politics. But as the trio of Western producers has discovered with its new film, Pretty Strong, you can’t do one without the other.
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The Insider’s Guide to Fort Collins
From destination-worthy dining to superb outdoor adventures to sexy nights out on the town, consider this your locals-approved plan for a perfect visit to Denver’s favorite northern neighbor.
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Should Coloradans Be Worried About Tick-Borne Illnesses?
Four truths you should know about dealing with the little buggers.
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What I Wish I’d Known About the “Fourth Trimester”
I expected childbirth to change my body. What I didn’t expect was how long it would take, and how hard it would be, to get back to normal.
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Backpacking (Sort of) in Glacier National Park
Sleeping at the historic Granite Park Chalet means you still have to hike in—but you don’t have to pack a tent.
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Colorado’s Six Most Action-Packed Mountain Ranges
If you’re looking for outrageous adventure, these mountain systems deliver the goods.
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How to Spend a Weekend in Missoula
Discovering Missoula’s magic formula for a weekend of summer fun.
|Backpacking (Sort Of) In Glacier National Park
Sleeping at the historic Granite Park Chalet means you still have to hike in—but you don’t have to pack a tent.
|How To Spend A Weekend In Missoula
Discover the magic formula for summer fun in Big Sky Country.
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After Shock
Colorado and Wyoming rank at the top of the list for lightning-strike fatalities in the United States. It’s scary stuff. But dying from a bolt of electricity may not be nearly as frightening as surviving one.
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Head Case
How I finally broke through a thick skull—to make sure it remains in one piece.
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All in the Family
Twelve housemates, one house: co-op living at its finest.
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The Sound of Silence
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In Season
Break bread with your local farmer and you’ll come away with a greater appreciation for Colorado’s food sources.
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