If you’re itching for a night in the wild, consider nabbing a bunk in one of Colorado’s many backcountry huts: cozy sanctuaries that are especially popular in the winter. The 10th Mountain Division manages a system of 35 huts, accessible by skiing or snowshoeing when the snow flies, and hiking[…]
With over 67 million acres of land, it’s no wonder Colorado is home to some of the best outdoor recreation opportunities you’ll find anywhere in the country. Whether you’re into mountain biking, skiing, hiking, trail running, climbing, whitewater kayaking, there’s a world-class spot for you in Colorado. With such incredible[…]
There’s a reason people who love to be outdoors choose to live in Colorado. With 10,000-plus miles of trail through national parks, state parks, national forests, and other public lands, the Centennial State has no shortage of breathtaking scenery—and endless opportunities for running, mountain biking, skiing, paddling, and climbing. With[…]
The pointy 8,461-foot summit of Bear Peak grabs your eye along the skyline west of Boulder, claiming attention it deserves but hasn’t quite yet earned. Hiding just beyond it and harder to see is South Boulder Peak, which—at 8,549 feet—has Bear Peak barely beat, height-wise. But instead of picking one[…]
One of my favorite spring ski days of all time happened on a powder day at Snowmass—or, shall I say, it was a powder day at the top of Snowmass. The venerable ski area, which celebrates 50 years of operation in 2018, has an impressive 4,406 feet of vertical drop[…]
With all the mountainous goodness surrounding Boulder, it’s easy to overlook one of the city’s best natural features: Boulder Creek. It is a geological curiosity to consider that the humble stream flowing through the heart of the city is the same agent that carved out the deep walls of Boulder[…]
It’s a magical time of year in Colorado’s high country: Cool, crisp air gives an invigorating kick to the day, bluebird skies prevail, and whole hillsides transform to bright, cheery hues. The aspen leaves are starting to hint at the full show to come. Soon Colorado’s hills will be blazing[…]
From Montana’s Livingston Range to the Lechuguilla Desert of southern Arizona, the U.S. region known as the Mountain West is brimming with top-caliber hiking destinations. Narrowing down a list of 10 standouts is no small feat, but we took a stab at it anyway, choosing from the eight states that[…]
Boulder is one of those places that people tend to either love or hate. If you hate it, chances are you don’t live here. If you love it, you probably can’t bring yourself to leave. No doubt Boulderites are a special breed—a blend of hippie, healthy, hard-core outdoorsy, über fit,[…]
From the surface high above the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, the gash that cuts across the land appears to be little more than a shallow indentation, no different than any other river that that flows through Colorado’s mountain valleys. Only when peering over the rim does the dramatic depth[…]