Adventure : Page 2

How C Lazy U Ranch Plans to Rise From The Ashes This Spring

The 101-year-old ranch was devastated by the East Troublesome Fire in October, but the owners are already working to rebuild, in hopes of reopening by March.

Courtney Holden

How Colorado Season Pass Holders Can Get the Most Out of This Strange Ski Season

Two words: Planning and patience.

Shauna Farnell

Colorado’s Independent Ski Resorts Are Preparing for a Big Season

With major resorts dealing with visitor limits, smaller locales like Sunlight Mountain Resort have seen significant upticks in interest.

Shane Monaghan

Ask an Adventurer: How to Make the Most of Your Winter

We asked outdoor experts to tell us about splitboarding, the wildfires’ impact on winter sports, and how to care for your down jacket.

Angela Ufheil

Welcome to Fishers Peak, Colorado’s Newest State Park

Beyond being a much-needed new playground for Centennial Staters, Fishers Peak’s goal of balancing conservation and recreation could set a new standard for parks everywhere.

Daliah Singer

The Best of the Mountain West

Celebrating 26 captivating people, beautiful places, and irresistible things endemic to our special slice of America in 2020.

Daliah Singer, Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, Kelly Bastone, Lindsey B. King

These Companies Will Deliver Rental Equipment Directly to Your Door This Ski Season

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, valet services offer a chance to snag gear without a trip to a ski shop.

Shauna Farnell

Where to Cut Down Your Christmas Tree in Colorado 2020

Because of the devastating fire season, there are some additional restrictions on where you can search for your perfect tree this year. But that makes it even more important to participate in this unique (and fun!) family tradition.

Hannah Farrow

Everything You Need to Know About Uphilling at Colorado Ski Resorts

COVID-19 protocols have limited room on chairlifts at many major Colorado ski areas. But most resorts allow uphill skiing, an easy way to skip the reservation systems and get in a lung-busting workout before catching some turns.

Courtney Holden

How to Travel the World Without Leaving Colorado

Vail’s Sonnenalp Hotel and other globally inspired destinations put the world within reach.

Kelly Bastone

You Can Strike Gold Right Here in Colorado

So you wanna be a gold-digger? No seriously—here’s how to get started with gold-panning in Colorado.

Georgia Perry

First-Timer’s Guide: Curecanti National Recreation Area

This paradise in southwest Colorado brims with unworldly rock formations, hundreds of incredible campsites, and the state’s largest shoreline—and there are opportunities for adventure year-round.

Morgan Tilton