Hike We Like: First Creek Trail Near DIA

Despite its proximity to the noisy interstate and the ever-busy DIA, First Creek is a reprieve from the hustle-and-bustle—and a perfect layover for weary travelers and suburbanites alike.

By Jerilyn Forsythe

Adventure

Gift Guide 2018: Great Gear for All Kinds of Adventurers

By Victoria Carodine

Adventure

A Visitor’s Guide to Dinosaur National Monument

By Bess Vanrenen

Adventure

Mikaela Shiffrin Reboots for Race Season

By Shauna Farnell

Gear

Fanny Packs Are Back and We’re Here for It

By Morgan Tilton

The Adventures of a Keystone Kid

With activities for kids – and kids at heart – Keystone Resort makes family FUNdamental.

Hike We Like: Mohawk Lakes in Summit County

This choose-your-own adventure offers waterfalls, high-altitude lakes, and plenty of Colorado history.

By Kiran Herbert

It’s Been 15 Years Since Aron Ralston Amputated His Arm In Blue John Canyon

The adventurer and Boulder resident has turned his death-defying experience into a career as a motivational speaker, to help others learn from both his mistakes and his triumph.

By Mary Clare Fischer

This Innovative Cast Could Save Your Winter

A Pueblo company is 3D-printing a waterproof cast out of the same material as Lego bricks.

By Angela Ufheil

Your Guide to Winter Fly Fishing the Cache la Poudre

The Cache la Poudre is one of Colorado's most precious rivers. Here's how you can enjoy some fishing on it when the snow flies.

By Sam Spengler

Where to Find Colorado Ski Resorts’ Insider Attractions

The best hangover drink, gondolas with bluetooth speakers, and the best tree skiing you ever did see—it's all here in our insider's guide to the gnar.

By Megan Anthony

Can Snowmass Remake Itself—Again?

Snowmass Village has been remade time and again—without much success—but a trio of owners believes the latest effort will transform the town into the destination it has always aspired to be.

By Kelley McMillan Manley

Fuel Your Adventure With Venture

The way a simple, everyday choice can mean more travel for you—both near and far.

How the Ikon and Epic Passes Came to Dominate Colorado Ski Hills

If you want to schuss multiple Colorado mountains this winter, you essentially have two primary options thanks to Alterra Mountain Co. and Vail Resorts. Here's what the ski pass evolution looked like.

By Shane Monaghan

Hike We Like: Stanley Mountain Trail

This thigh-burner has a little bit of everything that makes Colorado hiking great, but it's the billowy clouds dancing over the peaks that make it truly unique.

By Matt Johnson

First-Timer’s Guide: Louisville

Head to the playful and charming town of Louisville for the simple pleasure of a walkable downtown with plenty of shops, restaurants and, of course, easy access to the Rockies.

By Victoria Carodine

What’s New in Colorado for the 2018-19 Ski Season

Here is how to get the most out of the expanded terrain, new lifts, trailside tacos, and more debuting at the Centennial State's winter resorts.

By Mike Tish

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.

By Morgan Tilton

Three New Ski Films You Need to Watch

As ski season officially dawns on Colorado, don't miss these stoke-inducing screenings happening in the Denver area this month.

By Mitch Breton

Explore with Destination Venture’s Passport

Destination Venture's passport guides visitors through the eats, drinks, and ways to explore how the Capital One Venture Card can launch your travel game.

The Destination Venture Dome at festivals like Grandoozy

Inside the dome, people are instantly transported from the music scene to a 360-degree view of lush forests, brilliant coral reefs, and snowy mountain peaks.

Stay Energized at Destination Venture Events

A local Denver coffee company serves up cups of coffee—both hot and cold—from inside the giant cooler bar.

Visit the Destination Venture Tent

Visa athlete and freeskier David Wise embraces his wanderlust and chats travel with fans at Destination Venture in Cherry Creek. Look out for more Visa athletes at the upcoming Destination Venture's Belmar and Skyline Park.

Rejoice! Opening Day for Colorado Ski Resorts Is Here

Wolf Creek Ski Area opens Saturday, October 13, marking the beginning of arguably the best time of the year—ski season.

By Victoria Carodine

A Prosthetic Leg Couldn’t Stop This Man from Finishing the Leadman

Boulder resident and ultrarunner Dave Mackey amputated his leg in late 2016, but that couldn't keep him from completing one of Colorado's most challenging competitions.

By Emma Murray

Hike We Like: Monarch Lake in Grand County

This high-elevation stroll near Granby offers a family-friendly way to explore a stunning alpine lake.

By Katie Hearsum

Cheyenne Mountain’s Dixon Trail Is Finally Open

Bouts of severe weather and negotiations over private land have stalled the path for years.

By Will Jarvis

How to Explore Albuquerque’s Quirky Sights in 48 Hours

We've got your agenda filled with museums, breweries, hiking, and delicious Southwestern food right here.

By Lauren Puckett

How to Make a Comeback like an Ironman Champ

What the average athlete can learn from Boulder-based Mirinda Carfrae's journey from full rest to full beast mode.

By Caroline Vakil

4 Ways to Get Your Birding Fix This Month

From watching bird bandings to spotting bald eagles, there are plenty of opportunities to glimpse the state's feathered friends before the "Year of the Bird" wraps up.

By Mary Clare Fischer

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

Explore Colorado’s Lost Ski Areas In Abandoned

The first film from the Road West Traveled takes viewers on a trip to three long-closed ski areas: Geneva Basin, Cuchara, and Berthoud Pass.

By Daliah Singer

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.

By Morgan Tilton

Hike We Like: Beaver Brook and Chavez Loop

Get a taste of nature and a bit of exercise without committing half the day to a car ride on this moderate hike near Denver. Mid-week outing, anyone?

By Haley Gray

Hike We Like: Sleepy Lion Trail in Button Rock Preserve

This mellow trail along the scenic northern foothills of Boulder County is especially enjoyable in fall and spring weather.

By Logan Abbott, Terri Cook

First-Timer’s Guide: Creede

This remote town might seem like just a blip on the map, but Creede is at the epicenter of some of Colorado’s most spectacular outdoor recreation and scenery.

By Katie Hearsum

Colorado by Nature: Black Canyon of the Gunnison

The centerpiece of our state’s quietest national park is a canyon so deep and narrow that it receives just minutes of sunlight each day.

By Terri Cook

Hike We Like: Loch Lomond

If St. Mary's Glacier is too crowded for you, head to it's neighbor—Loch Lomond.

By Victoria Carodine

Hike We Like: Grand County’s Green Mountain Trail to Big Meadows

This 3.5-mile trek through Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the best hikes to spot wildlife like deer, elk, and moose, especially during the fall season.

By Katie Hearsum

Mountain Biking for Beginners: It’s All Downhill From Here

How one writer rekindled her love of biking with the help of a lift and an expert guide. Plus, four Colorado parks where you can get started.

By Katie Coakley

Hike We Like: North Twin Cone Peak

Get your fall color fix on this moderate hike through one of the state’s largest aspen groves, which leads to a mellow summit offering panoramic views of the Front Range.

By Logan Abbott, Terri Cook