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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

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

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

Gift Guide 2018: Great Gear for All Kinds of Adventurers

From camping to traveling to staying comfy in the great outdoors, this list of (mostly) local product picks has something for everyone.

By Victoria Carodine

A Visitor’s Guide to Dinosaur National Monument

Visit the real Jurassic Park at this homage to dinosaurs—including more than 1,500 150-million-year-old fossils—near the border of Utah and Colorado.

By Bess Vanrenen

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.

By Shauna Farnell

Fanny Packs Are Back and We’re Here for It

Colorado brands are reviving the utility waist-pack for outdoor adventurers. Here are five of our favorite local fanny packs.

By Morgan Tilton

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