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7 Spots to Work up a Sweat in 2020

Our guide to some of the recent additions to the Mile High City's fitness scene.

By Daliah Singer

These Two (Friendly) Rivals Are Setting Insane Manitou Incline Records

The two Colorado Springs residents reflect on their intense relationship with the daunting stairwell.

By Shane Monaghan

We Assigned High School Stereotypes to Six Colorado Ski Resorts

If these cliques do exist, which one would you belong to?

By Shane Monaghan

How to Avoid Being “That Guy” When Shoveling Snow This Winter

We identified four common snow removal mistakes and outlined ways for you to avoid them.

By Shane Monaghan

Colorado’s House Of Horrors

To celebrate the season, we imagined an eerie abode filled with the terrors Front Range residents fear most right now—and immediately wished we hadn't.

By Angela Ufheil

Avalanche Defensemen Erik Johnson on Life Without His Three Front Teeth

"No one on the ice is intimidated by [the gap]. It's the NHL."

By Jay Bouchard

Hogwarts Houses, Colorado Edition

We played "sorting hat" with some of Colorado's most recognizable faces.

By Angela Ufheil

How 3 Denver Criminals Earned Their Bizarre Nicknames

If the silly monikers crackling across police radios are any indication, Coloradans have a particularly good sense of humor. Take a break from the anxiety-inducing news cycle and enjoy the stories behind three amusing nicknames (and our artful interpretations of the crimes).

By Mary Murphy

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

Are You a Helpful Colorado Tour Guide? Take Our Quiz to Find Out

In anticipation of the tourism department's new training platform, Colorado Concierge, we created our own, much less official, hospitality test.

By Angela Ufheil

The Chiseled Icons of Colorado Climbing

The best way to honor some of Colorado's greatest rock jocks? Give them their own Mt. Rushmore.

By Kim Habicht

Our Parting Gifts for Lindsey Vonn

Following the Vail resident's retirement, we decided to add three more medals of our own to her already overstuffed trophy case.

By Shane Monaghan

How to Get a Date in Denver

We pulled statistics from popular dating apps to figure out what Denverites are looking for when it comes to love.

By Alicia M. Cohn

6 Cool Things You Can Get in a Colorado Vending Machine

Forget the Kit Kat bars—these Centennial State vendors dispense goods like jewelry, bike parts, and even the occasional lift ticket.

By Julie Bielenberg

How to Train Like a Ninja in Colorado

American Ninja Warrior champion Geoff Britten just helped launch Ninja Nation, an obstacle course gym with locations in Lafayette and Centennial. He dishes on his winning strategy, how to stay focused, and what you don't see on NBC's hit show.

By Daliah Singer

What Scents Remind You of Being Home for the Holidays?

We asked readers to weigh in on social media.

By Mary Clare Fischer

How the Ikon and Epic Passes Came to Dominate Colorado Ski Hills

If you want to schuss multiple Colorado mountains this winter, you essentially have two primary options thanks to Alterra Mountain Co. and Vail Resorts. Here's what the ski pass evolution looked like.

By Shane Monaghan