We Tested Kokopelli’s New XPD Adventure Packraft
The single-person raft celebrates ease-of-use—even for novice boaters.
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How To Stow and Fix Your Winter Adventure Gear
As summer beckons, Colorado’s outdoor experts share their wisdom on cold-weather gear care and storage—from backcountry beacons to base layers and ski boots.
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Online Outdoor Education Is Popping Up—For Free
From expedition planning to remote leadership, Colorado’s outdoor industry pioneers are creating new ways for communities to forge ahead during a pandemic.
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Take Your Family to the Free Backcountry Day at Monarch Mountain
As off-piste exploration rises in popularity, this Colorado ski resort is spearheading education in-bounds to help recreationists sharpen their safety skills.
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7 Places to Buy Reused Outdoor Gear in and Around Denver
It’s not just Patagonia’s new Worn Wear pop-up in Boulder—conscious recreationists are seeking like-new goods for steep discounts, and a growing number of Colorado retailers are meeting that demand.
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As the Popularity of Indoor Climbing Grows, As Does the Need for Gym-to-Crag Programs
Peak Mountain Guides in Ridgway is the latest company to launch a clinic to guide indoor climbers on how to take their practice outdoors.
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Why Did Outdoor Retailer Cancel its November Show in Denver?
Fewer than three months before it was scheduled, Outdoor Retailer canceled its second-annual November trade show. Here’s why they made the decision—and what it means for Denver.
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This Ultra Race Is Prioritizing Gender Equality and Inclusion
Colorado’s High Lonesome 100 announced a handful of new policies this week that offer more opportunities for women to register for the race, in addition to promoting inclusivity for transgender and non-binary participants.
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Outdoor Brands Are Uniting Against Single-Use Plastic
Leaders across the outdoor industry are dissolving their dependency on disposable waste.
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6 of Colorado’s Best Stargazing Destinations
Stargazers can enjoy—and support—the state’s designated Dark Sky sites by visiting them throughout June, which Gov. Jared Polis recently proclaimed as Dark Sky Month.
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Dinosaur National Monument’s Night Sky is a Must-See
The national park site was recently designated one of the best places in the world to stargaze by the International Dark-Sky Association.
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You Can Now Design Your Own Chacos
Take your artwork to the streets (or mountains) with Chaco’s customizable sandals.
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A New Women’s Ski Camp Pairs Gear-Testing With Skills Training
Women’s-specific ski programs aren’t new, but they are evolving in exciting, fresh ways, as is evident with Elan’s Women’s Weekend.
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A Tiny Home Village Is Coming to Durango
Escalante Village, a residential community of tiny houses on wheels, will open in southwest Colorado next year.
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Fanny Packs Are Back and We’re Here for It
Colorado brands are reviving the utility waist-pack for outdoor adventurers. Here are five of our favorite local fanny packs.
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Crested Butte Woman Sets a New Mountain Biking Record
Brittany Konsella is the first person to ride the entirety—about 750 miles!—of the Gunnison Valley trail system.
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Big Agnes Employees Spent Their Summer on the CDT
Talk about workplace goals: A group of about 70 employees hiked the Colorado segment of the Continental Divide Trail over the summer to celebrate the trail’s 40th anniversary and raise awareness for its completion, maintenance, and cleanup.
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Western State Colorado University Debuts Nation’s First-Ever Outdoor MBA
Colorado is now home to the country’s premier outdoor industry business degree. The goal? To develop sustainable-minded leadership for the $887 billion outdoor recreation economy.
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These Two Nonprofits Are Working to Support Women in Fly Fishing
Two fast-growing groups, Artemis and Braided, are teaching women to fly fish, supporting the women who already do, and spreading awareness about the importance of nature conservation.
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7 Colorado-Made Summer Gear Essentials
Outfit your summer with these new, warm-weather releases from local brands.
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