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Hike We Like: Heil Valley Ranch’s Overland Loop

This relaxing stroll explores the newest trail in a beautiful ranch-turned-open space parcel in the foothills south of Lyons.

By Terri Cook

Sunny Stroeer Is on a 812-Mile Mission to Advocate for Wilderness Preservation

The Boulder-based ultrarunner and climber is on a self-supported journey on the Hayduke Trail to raise awareness for the protection of national monuments.

By Morgan Tilton

Hike We Like: Pulpit Rock Park Trail

The easily accessible route offers surprising solitude, despite its location near I-25.

By Terri Cook

Hike We Like: Lookout Mountain Trail

This short hike is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of the Mile High City—without traveling too far from home.

By Mike Tish

The 5280 Guide to Mud Season

We found 24 reasons—from sublime spa deals to epic bike rides to effortless fly-fishing—you should head to the high country this spring.

By Jessica LaRusso

My Trash-Filled Ode to the South Platte River

Every Denverite needs a natural place to retreat and recharge. For me, it's a two-mile stretch of the South Platte—if I don't look too closely.

By Jeff Waraniak

These Mountain Bikers Are Adding to Durango’s Rich MTB Legacy

Howard Grotts, Payson McElveen, and Christopher Blevins might just be the future of U.S. men's mountain biking.

By Devon O'Neil

Explore 5 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

Catch the Train to Your Next Backcountry Adventure

Thanks to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, backcountry skiers and riders can more easily access Chicago Basin in late April and early May.

By Jay Bouchard

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

Colorado by Nature: Colorado National Monument

Discover the geological history that made Colorado National Monument one of the state's most iconic landscapes.

By Lon Abbott, Terri Cook

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.

By Shauna Farnell

We Tried It: Sierra Designs Neah Bay Jacket

Get ready for spring adventures with this ultra-affordable, breathable beauty.

By Laurel Miller

First-Timer’s Guide: Fruita, Colorado

Don't overlook this high-desert town on the Colorado River, which has world-class mountain biking trails and a funky downtown.

By Katie Klingsporn

8 Fun-Filled Spring Break Ideas

Where to enjoy a mini vacation whether you're on a budget, need to stay close to home, or want to get out of Dodge.

By Daliah Singer

Witness One of Nature’s Most Extraordinary Migrations

Head northeast this March, when nearly 80 percent of the world’s sandhill crane population descends on central Nebraska during their annual spring migration.

By Tyra Sutak

Catered Chalets: The Ultimate in Luxury Colorado Ski Vacations

One Steamboat Springs company is bringing catered chalets—a high-end, European ski experience—to the Rockies.

By Terri Cook

Are You Up For Skimo?

The grueling endurance sport—a combination of skiing and mountaineering—continues to grow in Colorado and around the country.

By Kelly Baugh

3 Local Gear Shops That Might Become Your New Favorite Hangouts

Runners, skiers, and paddlers rejoice: these outfitters offer more than just equipment.

By Kim Beekman

First Person: Daytripping With CDOT’s Bustang

For budget travelers, the purple coach bus is a relaxing, reliable, and adventurous transportation option. Trust me—I tried it.

By Jeff Waraniak

First-Timer’s Guide: Silverton, Colorado

This mountain town is rich in history, big on adventure, and appealingly rough around the edges.

By Katie Klingsporn

Discover Your Inner Hero at Kim Reichhelm’s Ski Camps

The extreme skier who helped launch women’s-only camps is offering three upcoming Colorado workshops for gals and guys.

By Kelly Bastone

7 Underrated (and Under-Budget) Colorado Ski Areas

Shred the mountain without shredding your wallet at these low-key resorts.

By Morgan Tilton

Only in Colorado: Howelsen Hill Ski Area

Steamboat Springs’ remarkable Olympic legacy began with the arrival of “the Flying Norseman” and the local ski hill that he established.

By Terri Cook

TrailFork Creates Custom Meals for Backcountry Adventures

This Boulder-based company makes health- and eco-conscious meals for every kind of adventurer.

By Morgan Tilton

The Beginner’s Guide to Cross-Country Skiing

Cross-country skiing is an enjoyable and easy-to-learn sport. Here are eight tips to get you started.

By Terri Cook

I Rode a Shovel Down a Ski Run and Didn’t Die

An intrepid reporter goes inside the thrill-inducing, death-defying, utterly addictive sport of shovel racing.

By Mary Clare Fischer

6 Reasons to Shred at Loveland Ski Area

O, Loveland, how do we love thee? Let us count the old, new, and oft-overlooked ways. (Hint: Free cat skiing).

By Jay Bouchard

19 Snowshoe Adventures in the Colorado Wilderness

Whether you're happy ambling along a packed-down trail or game for a more strenuous backcountry trek, we've got the perfect route for you to explore this winter.

By Mary Clare Fischer

How To Enjoy The Mountains Now—Snow Or No Snow

The less-than-stellar start to the ski season has us thinking about other ways we can enjoy the high country, without having to rely on fickle Mother Nature.

By Daliah Singer