Shauna Farnell

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The U.S. Men’s Ski Team Is off to Its Best Start in Years

The American women are making headlines, but this could be the season the men's ski team returns to form. Here's what to look for before they hit the hill in Beaver Creek, December 5–8.

By Shauna Farnell

Colorado’s Alice McKennis Returns to Downhill After Long Injury Hiatus

Raised juggling horseback riding with skiing in the rural mountains, this speed specialist is feeling stronger than she ever has for the upcoming race season.

By Shauna Farnell

Why You Should Head to Beaver Creek for the Birds of Prey World Cup

The weekend features beer, Bloody Marys, live music, and skiing so fast you could blink and miss it.

By Shauna Farnell

6 Ways to Get Spooked in Breckenridge This Halloween

With a rich and somewhat dark past, Breckenridge is home to a variety of ghosts who linger around town. Here are six ways to get closer to those spirits and celebrate Halloween at a higher elevation.

By Shauna Farnell

One of Denver’s Best Bike Mechanics Is a Woman

The self-proclaimed "bike nerd," who is the service manager at Green Mountain Sports in Lakewood, is an expert in the male-dominated industry.

By Shauna Farnell

The Best Fall Travel Deals in Colorado’s Mountain Towns

With temps cooling off and leaves changing hue, there are dozens of reasons to head to the mountains this fall.

By Shauna Farnell

How Halley O’Brien Created One of Skiing’s Most Popular YouTube Shows

The Emmy-winning star of the Snow Report is purchasing a ski area and becoming a mother—but she has no plans to stop producing one of the ski industry's most popular shows.

By Shauna Farnell

6 Ways to Spend Your Labor Day in Colorado’s Mountain Towns

Feel like escaping to the mountains for Labor Day weekend? Here are six fun festivals where you can whittle away the waning moments of summer.

By Shauna Farnell

Wet Winter Leads to Big Harvest for Western Slope Farmers

It’s going to be a great season for Colorado tomatoes, peaches, and cherries.

By Shauna Farnell

Yes, Summer Camps for Grownups Are a Real Thing

You don’t have to be a kid to bunk up, roast s’mores, or ride horses with your new best friends. Here, three summer camps specially designed for adults.

By Shauna Farnell

7 Trail Races to Add to Your Running Bucket List

Sure, some of Colorado's most popular races have been canceled due to trail conditions, but there are still plenty of ways to competitively trail run this summer and fall.

By Shauna Farnell

Head to the Mountains for These Under-the-Radar Art Events

Where to find live music (even in the treetops), opera, free Shakespeare, and a larger-than-life troll sculpture in resort towns this summer.

By Shauna Farnell

Did You Know Colorado Has a Canadian Twin?

Calgary, a city in the Canadian province of Alberta, feels—and looks—quite a bit like home.

By Shauna Farnell

Mikaela Shiffrin Clinches Third-Straight World Cup Title

Despite sickness and nagging pains, the Eagle-Vail skier just wrapped up the most successful season of her career.

By Shauna Farnell

5 Winter Weekend Getaways That Won’t Break the Bank

Ready for a road trip? Here are five Front Range destinations that offer adventure and relaxation with a lower price tag and lighter crowds.

By Shauna Farnell

Why Santa Fe Should Be Your Winter Road-Trip Destination

Discover the off-season allure of our artistic southwestern neighbor.

By Shauna Farnell

How to Watch Lindsey Vonn’s Last Race

The Colorado-based ski legend may be launching out of her final start house with a fresh layer of pain, but that's not likely to slow her down.

By Shauna Farnell

Devotchka Revels in a Return to Its Dark Roots

After releasing its first studio album in seven years this past summer, the iconic Denver band is back at its happiest place—on a headlining tour.

By Shauna Farnell

Can the Mountain Collective Pass Survive in Colorado?

The limited ski pass is still alive amidst the Ikon-Epic duopoly. But with only one local offering, it's unclear if the Mountain Collective can keep pace in Colorado's competitive ski-scape.

By Shauna Farnell

Olympic Champion Red Gerard Is Still a Lovable Colorado Teen—Just More Famous

Ten months after winning a gold medal and charming fans across the globe, the Silverthorne teen has a mellow season in store this year—hitting only the big contests, filming a bit, and soaking up the love of snowboarding.

By Shauna Farnell

10 Pro Tips for Skiing Your Fastest

Here are 10 elements—straight from U.S. Ski Team racers—that will help you accelerate down the slopes.

By Shauna Farnell

Lindsey Vonn Stares Down Records and Retirement

Though an early season injury has her temporarily sidelined, the greatest female skier of all time is still gunning for the ultimate record.

By Shauna Farnell

Mikaela Shiffrin Reboots for Race Season

As the World Cup season heats up, the 23-year-old Colorado native is more excited about racing than she has been in quite some time.

By Shauna Farnell

Hike We Like: The Narrows in Zion National Park

With the Virgin River tugging gently at your legs and the towering walls closing in, this trek through Zion Canyon is both cathartic and thrilling.

By Shauna Farnell

Lindsey Vonn Looks to the Future

Fresh off her 82nd World Cup victory last month, the Vail skier is turning her attention to inspiring the next generation of young women through the Lindsey Vonn Foundation.

By Shauna Farnell

Hike We Like: Southern Utah’s Butterfly Trail

This otherworldly trek in Snow Canyon State Park crowns with its namesake rock formation—two narrow, triangular rocks that bear a striking resemblance to butterfly wings.

By Shauna Farnell