Hike We Like: Watrous Gulch Trail

Escape the heat and find some solitude with this rewarding hike near Silver Plume in Arapaho National Forest.

By Victoria Carodine

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A Complete List of Every Mountain Vail Resorts Has Ever Purchased

By Keegan Pope

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Check In At These 5 Retro Colorado Motor Lodges

By Katie Coakley

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First-Timer’s Guide: Lake City

By Victoria Carodine

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Hike We Like: Mt. Shavano

By Logan Abbott, Terri Cook

Erin Parisi Wants To Be The First Transgender Person To Conquer The Seven Summits

The Denver-based mountaineer credits her hair restoration surgery at Hair Sciences Center of Colorado with giving her the confidence she needs to keep climbing.

9 Must-Try Mountain Biking Trails Near Aspen

With its wide range of challenges, from cross-country singletrack to lift-served plunges, the Roaring Fork Valley delivers as one of Colorado’s top riding destinations.

By Terri Cook

Margo Hayes Is on the Verge of Making Her Olympic Dreams a Reality

The Boulder native will try to earn at trip to Tokyo 2020 at the IFSC Climbing World Championships this month.

By Mary Murphy

Kremmling Is Your Gateway to Outdoor Adventure

Plan a getaway to the small-yet-wild ranching town.

By Kelly Bastone

Adventure Racing Past 50 Years Old

When a Grand County sexagenarian tries the Never Summer Adventure Race two years in a row, he's left reflecting on the delusion of immortality.

By Martin J. Smith

This Ranch Is Like Summer Camp for the Whole Family

Spend the last unofficial weekend of summer at the close-to-home Tumbling River Ranch.

By Lindsey R. McKissick

Denver’s Inspirato Just Launched the ClassPass of Luxury Lodging

A new subscription service called Inspirato Pass gives travelers no-nightly-rate access to more than 60,000 properties around the world for a flat fee of $2,500 a month.

By Jessica LaRusso

Hike We Like: Arapaho Pass Trail

This moderately-strenuous hike in the Indian Peaks Wilderness boasts some of Colorado’s best wildflower displays.

By Logan Abbott, Terri Cook

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

What to Know Before Taking an Epic Dude Ranch Vacation

Before you pack your flannels and blue jeans, read up on everything you need to know about roughing it on Colorado's remarkable ranches.

By Katie Hearsum

How Colorado Prepared 10-Year-Old Selah Schneiter for El Capitan

In June, the Glenwood Springs-based climber became the youngest person to climb the Nose on El Capitan. And she couldn't have done it without the help of her father, Mike Schneiter, and a whole host of Colorado climbs.

By Kaitlyn Kinshella

Top of the Town 2019: Sports, Outdoors & Fitness

Some adventure in the wild, others in the gym. Here are the premier destinations and gear for whatever path you take.

By Staff

A Visitor’s Guide to Taos, New Mexico

Arts and recreation come together for a perfect summer road trip that speaks for itself.

Will Multi-Use Campuses Attract Outdoor Brands to the Western Slope?

These new developments aim to jump-start a beautiful but often-overlooked region of the state.

By John Briley

How Nite Ize Quietly Became One of Boulder’s Largest Outdoor Brands

You may not know Nite Ize's name, but if you love adventuring, you've likely used one of the company's inventions in the wild.

By Shane Monaghan

“Hiking With Sight” Duo Plans to Conquer a Fourteener

Two Fort Collins adventurers are combining their abilities to take on the ultimate Colorado challenge.

By Mary Murphy

A Rookie’s Guide to Surviving Colorado’s Backcountry

Avoid these seven mistakes to stay safe in the wilderness.

By Lindsey B. Koehler

Cool Off in 4 New Colorado River Parks

Turns out, humans actually can improve upon nature’s designs. These splash zones prove it.

By Kelly Bastone

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

10 Classic Western Landmarks You Should Visit Now

From Colorado's Black Canyon to Montana's Glacier National Park, here's our list of the Mountain West's 10 most iconic landmarks.

By Lindsey B. Koehler

3 Unconventional Ways You Could Be Exploring Colorado

Replace your tried-and-true hikes and mountain bike excursions with jaunts by motorcycle, balloon, and rope.

By Kaelyn Lynch

5280 Neighborhood Guide: Lafayette

There has never been a more exciting time to visit this vibrant city in Boulder County.

By Callie Sumlin

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

Finding Solitude in Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park

Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park serves up stupendous red rock scenery—without the frustrating summertime crowds you’ll encounter at other nearby parks.

By Kelly Bastone

A 100-Year-Old Dude Ranch Renovates for a New Century

A luxury dude ranch outside of Granby is celebrating a century of existence with renovations and special events and deals.

By Daliah Singer

Explore 4 Unique Locales With This Denver Glamping Startup

From mountain ranches to urban islands, Collective Retreats offers five-star accommodations in a wide range of unexpected places.

By Daliah Singer

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

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.

By Morgan Tilton