Kelly Bastone

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Cross-Country Skiing in Colorado: Where to Cross-Country Ski in or Near Steamboat Springs

At the Lake Catamount Touring Center, you'll find more than 27 kilometers of trails just 10 miles outside of downtown Steamboat.

By Kelly Bastone

Off-Roading In Utah’s Lockhart Basin

The White Rim gets all the glory, but this 50-plus-mile trail is a jeeper's paradise.

By Kelly Bastone

Kremmling Is Your Gateway to Outdoor Adventure

Plan a getaway to the small-yet-wild ranching town.

By Kelly Bastone

Are Trails in Colorado Harming Wildlife?

Colorado is in the midst of a trail-building bonanza. But research has revealed an inconvenient truth: The humans recreating on these trails are negatively impacting wildlife populations throughout the state. Is there a way to spend time in the backcountry responsibly without endangering the state’s fauna?

By Kelly Bastone

Upscale Alley Grub Comes to Steamboat Springs

The revamped Snow Bowl serves craft fare with a side of live music, movies—and bowling, too.

By Kelly Bastone

Cool Off in 4 New Colorado River Parks

Turns out, humans actually can improve upon nature’s designs. These splash zones prove it.

By Kelly Bastone

Finding Solitude in Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park

Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park serves up stupendous red rock scenery—without the frustrating summertime crowds you’ll encounter at other nearby parks.

By Kelly Bastone

Alta Goes Upscale with the Newly Opened Snowpine Lodge

Luxury accommodations finally arrive at Utah’s famously grungy ski area—and it's all the better for it.

By Kelly Bastone

Can the Fishing Community Save the World’s Biggest Trout?

Premiering at the Denver Film Festival on November 4, One Path depicts an American campaign to convince Mongolians to love—and protect—their endangered taimen.

By Kelly Bastone

Hotel Jerome’s New Residences Cater to the Swanky Set

The iconic Aspen hotel just gave its guests the option of a lot more legroom with two 2,000-square-foot residential apartments that blend modern luxury and historical touches.

By Kelly Bastone

Theft by Taking: The Alarming Trend of Wildlife Poaching in Colorado

Wildlife, beware: Poaching is a real threat in the Centennial State.

By Kelly Bastone

Finding Solitude in Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park

Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park serves up stupendous red rock scenery—without the frustrating summertime crowds you’ll encounter at other nearby parks.

By Kelly Bastone

These Colorado Boat Builders Are Making World-Class Watercraft

Landlocked craftsmen prove the best skiffs and sailboats have a touch of Rocky Mountain DNA.

By Kelly Bastone

Meet the Squad Saving Crested Butte’s Wildflowers

We chat with Mountain Manners founder Sue Wallace.

By Kelly Bastone

Discover Your Inner Hero at Kim Reichhelm’s Ski Camps

The extreme skier who helped launch women’s-only camps is offering three upcoming Colorado workshops for gals and guys.

By Kelly Bastone

A Modest Proposal

The High Lonesome Ranch in western Colorado is big enough to be a national park, but its owners, led by Paul Vahldiek Jr., don’t take their cues from the government. Instead, they’ve developed a unique approach to land management that could revolutionize the conservation movement for both private and public open spaces.

By Kelly Bastone

Four Diehard Colorado Athletes Who Make Great Outdoor Gear

No need for focus groups. These local gear company founders draw on their own experience as experienced athletes to create equipment outdoor adventurers actually want.

By Kelly Bastone

Crushing the Course

How to train like a world champion for the grueling demands of obstacle course races.

By Kelly Bastone

Aprés Eats in Steamboat Springs

Where to grub in Ski Town, U.S.A.

By Kelly Bastone

The Bold and the Beautiful

Utah’s Westwater Canyon offers stellar scenery and sought-after solitude—but only for boaters brave enough to face its rapids.

By Kelly Bastone

The Rise Of A Distance Runner

Stevie Kremer went from East Coast transplant to one of Colorado's fastest trail runners.

By Kelly Bastone

Gear Closet: Inflatable Paddleboards That Perform Like Hard Boards

Steamboat Springs' Hala Gear has combined the transportable nature of inflatable boards with the efficient proportions of hard boards.

By Kelly Bastone

River Revival

River advocates recently secured nearly $8 million to revitalize roughly 30 miles of the Colorado River headwaters. It’s the largest such restoration ever attempted on this stretch of the Centennial State’s signature waterway, and it required nothing short of a miracle to pull off: a truce between sworn enemies.

By Kelly Bastone

Road Trip: Mountain Tap

Steamboat hits the craft-beer jackpot with Mountain Tap.

By Kelly Bastone

Meet Art Judson, Colorado’s Avalanche Guru

Avalanche forecasting pioneer Art Judson doesn’t just study these powerful snow slides—he worships them.

By Kelly Bastone

A Fishy Deal?

Ross Reels sought subsidies to stay in Montrose, but are the payouts smart investments in the city’s future—or corporate bribes?

By Kelly Bastone

The Two-Minute Guide To Colorado’s National Parks

How to make the most out of our state treasures.

By Kelly Bastone

3 Ultimate Running Vacations

Use running as your ticket to bliss with these three adventurous retreats, complete with personalized training from some of the sport's best competitors.

By Kelly Bastone