Why Santa Fe Should Be Your Winter Road-Trip Destination

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

By Shauna Farnell

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Hike We Like: Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

By Tyra Sutak

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This Denver Athlete Is Braving the Coldest, Toughest Ultrarace on Earth

By Mary Murphy

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An Off-the-Grid Escape Opens Near Red Mountain Pass

By Kirsten Dobroth

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The Fly Fishing Film Tour Is Coming to Colorado

By Mitch Breton

Ride Through Denver, CO the Rocky Mountain Way

Enjoy the best of Denver with a backseat view! Get shuttled through the Rocky Mountains with a local Denver charter bus company. Explore Denver with ease!

Liftopia’s New Service Offers Transit to and From the Mountains

The popular online skiing marketplace now offers two packages that include equipment rental options, lift tickets and, perhaps most importantly, round-trip bus tickets.

By Laura Kokernot

This Start-Up Is Making Life Easier for First-Time Skiers

Slope Threads mails "soft" rental gear, like jackets and snow pants, right to your door.

By Angela Ufheil

Ice Climbing is Reaching New Heights in Colorado

Denver is the first American city to host the World Cup Ice Climbing finals.

By Megan Anthony

A Guide to Silverton’s Wild West Downtown

Skijoring returns to Silverton this month—here's why you should go, too.

By Angela Ufheil

5 Real-Deal Colorado Ranches to Stay at This Winter

Escape to one of these rustic, relaxing Colorado guest ranches, where the yeehaw-ing fun happens all year-long.

By Tyra Sutak

9 Gear Essentials for Winter Hiking

Lace up your boots and hit the trails with these nine pieces of locally crafted gear, perfect for wintertime trekking.

By Tyra Sutak

Fuel Your Adventure With Venture

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

Is Overcrowding the New Normal at Colorado Ski Areas?

So many people are skiing and snowboarding in Colorado that last weekend, parking lots at multiple resorts hit capacity, and cars were turned away. Is it the tragedy of the commons, the mark of booming business, or both?

By Jay Bouchard

You Can Book a State Park Campsite Online—and You Should Do It, Now

Reserving a camping spot in Colorado just got a whole lot easier.

By Victoria Carodine

First Timer’s Guide: Jemez Springs, New Mexico

Make a deeper connection with the land on a journey to one of New Mexico’s last remaining pueblos.

By Katie Hearsum

5 Incredible Snowshoe Adventures

Grab your snowshoes and reserve a spot on one of these unique snowshoe excursions—some of which take place under moonlight—in the Colorado wilderness.

By Tyra Sutak

How to Responsibly Recreate in Colorado During the Government Shutdown

As we approach the third week of the government shutdown, Leave No Trace offers guidelines on how to minimize your impact while recreating in national parks and on federal land.

By Jay Bouchard

Hut-Trippers Rejoice! Sisters Cabin Opens This Month

As the first new hut to open in the Summit Huts Association in 20 years, Sisters Cabin offers a spacious (and somewhat luxurious) backcountry getaway for winter adventure-seekers. Make your reservations starting January 7.

By Katie Coakley

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.

An Ode to Eskimo Ski Club at Winter Park Resort

A former ski student looks back on her experience at the now-shuttered independent ski school.

By Zoe Branch

Indoor Skydiving Is a Sport, and One of the Best Flyers Lives in Colorado

How a sport on the rise is drafting off the fanciful flights of a 12-year-old bodyflight athlete.

By Angela Ufheil

Hike We Like: Zapata Falls

Discover a waterfall hidden in the belly of a mountain at this enchanting year-round hike near Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.

By Emma Murray

Local Group Unites Women in the Great Outdoors

The group Women of Colorado hosts year-round meet-ups and retreats where like-minded ladies can find adventure and reprieve.

By Jessie O'Brien

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

Our Most Popular Adventure Stories from 2018

From how to plan the perfect summer hut trip to a beginner's guide to skiing, here are 5280's best stories about adventuring in and around Colorado.

By Jerilyn Forsythe

First-Timer’s Guide: Georgetown

We know you’re in a hurry to get to the mountains come Saturday morning. But instead of zooming past, take exit 228 for Georgetown, a quaint and historic mountain town with a lot to offer.

By Victoria Carodine

A Beginner’s Guide to Hitting the Slopes

Don't be intimidated by Colorado's preeminent winter sports. Follow our step-by-step guide to getting started with skiing and snowboarding, and you'll be shredding fresh pow in no time.

By Victoria Carodine

5 Amazing Places to Stay in the Colorado Mountains

The mountains are calling. Here are five spots to lay your head after playing in the snow.

By Daliah Singer

Colorado’s First Members-Only Resort Opens For Skiing

This month, crazy rich alpinists will get the chance to ski endless fresh lines at Cimarron Mountain Club.

By John Briley

Behind the Making of One of Colorado’s Coolest Indoor Rock Climbing Walls

The centerpiece of the Limelight Hotel's recent renovation is a 54-foot-tall rock-realistic wall, crafted with care by Boulder-based company Eldorado Climbing Walls.

By Sam Spengler

How This Local Production Company Climbed Into the Big Leagues

Peter Mortimer, president of Sender Films, a Boulder-based film production company, shares how he became the king of climbing inspiration.

By Angela Ufheil

Crested Butte’s Snowmaker: A Photo Essay

Meet the man who’s been turning Crested Butte Mountain Resort white for 17 years.

By Leath Tonino

Skiing & Booze: Does Colorado Have A Drinking Problem?

Centennial Staters love their après-ski almost as much as they love skiing itself. But has the thrill of the party surpassed the joy of the adventure? Inside the culture of drinking that permeates our great outdoors.

By Tracy Ross

Warm up in Three Old-Timey Saloons This Winter

These Colorado saloons are brimming with Wild West charm.

By Caroline Vakil

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

First Timer’s Guide: Silverthorne

If you’ve been treating Silverthorne as a mere outlet-mall shopping destination or a quick rest-stop on the way to Vail or Breckenridge, it’s time to take another look.

By Angela Ufheil