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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.

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.

Lindsey Vonn

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.

Mikaela Shiffrin

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.

The Narrows

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.

Lindsey Vonn Foundation

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.

butterfly trail

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.

Jack Reich

America’s Best 15-Year-Old Ski Racer Is From Colorado

Jack Reich competed against top racers from all over the world in the Longines Future Ski Champions race last week in Sweden.

Colorado Versus South Korea: American Skiers Weigh In on the Olympic Course

The world’s fastest skiers fine tune their Olympic preparation at Copper Mountain on a course that resembles what they’ll encounter in South Korea.

Lindsey Vonn

Lindsey Vonn is Back in Colorado Training for the Olympics

Lindsey Vonn visits her home state to train for the Olympics at Copper Mountain, and enjoy Thanksgiving in Vail with her family.

Rattlesnake

What’s Up with Rattlesnakes on the Front Range?

It may seem like the rattlesnake population is rising, but local experts say increased sightings are due to more human activity in the wild.

How Many Medals Will Mikaela Shiffrin Bring Home To Colorado?

The reigning World Cup and Olympic champion begins her season this Saturday. We caught up with her about her goals, expectations, and Colorado roots.

8 Extra Cool Items Spotted at SIA 2016

Whether you enjoy hitting the slopes or are more focused on après drinks, check out the newest must-have goods (many of which are Colorado proud).

Pro Skiers Talk: Skiing in Colorado vs. Skiing in Europe

How does alpine ski racing in Colorado compare to skiing in Europe? Here’s what some of the top competitors at the 2015 Audi Birds of Prey World Cup had to say.

Your Guide to the 2015 Birds of Prey World Cup

The only men’s World Cup stop on U.S. snow is a rematch for February’s FIS Alpine World Ski Championships medalists.

Find Your Oktoberfest

More than two dozen Oktoberfests spring up in Colorado from August through October. These fun options present a quirkier take on the classic experience.

Vail’s Famous Oktoberfest Performer

There’s more than beer and brats at Vail’s Oktoberfest: There’s also an accordion player with an incredible World War II survival story.

Fly-Fishing for the Big One

Top teenage anglers throw their lines into Colorado waters in hopes of claiming the title of world’s best.

Eyes on the Mountain

Local police and the FBI turn up security on the 2015 Alpine World Ski Championships crowds.

Vail and Beaver Creek Get a Face Lift

It took four-plus years and $58 million to prepare Eagle County for the 2015 Alpine World Ski Championships. Here, a look inside the improvements. 

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