Castle Pines, Colorado

This is a very unsettling and difficult time for so many of us.  Many have lost jobs, are stuck at home, or worse, have become sick with Covid-19 or have family/friends who have been affected. The majority of us have had to cancel trips and adventures and are stuck at home instead of out in natur...

Boulder-based friends Jenny Verrochi and Alyssa Evans are on mission to launch a canned cold-brew that's "as rowdy as your pals". Inspired by their adventurous friends and Verruchi's family history of coffee, they launched Backcountry Nitro this week on Kickstarter, a nitro cold-brew with added g...

Fall is fantastic in Boulder. The aspen trees start glowing and the crisp air makes you want to spend endless hours outside.  Whether you're into climbing, biking, hiking or just taking in the Rocky Mountain views, Boulder is the perfect place to be. Use Boulder Adventure Lodge (A-Lodge) as your ...

Warby Parker did it with glasses, Casper did it with mattresses, Parachute with bedding, Everlane with fashion, and now Mountain Standard is doing it with outdoor apparel.  In a dramatic shift of their business model, Boulder-based Mountain Standard has decided to do away with sales, retail marku...

Admittedly, trail running is a fairly new pursuit for me. I have a lifetime of experience "running" around mountains, scrambling up ridges and exploring the woods, but heading out specifically to jog is a new experience. When I first began, I went through a half-dozen pairs of shoes, and several...

Just three miles from Pearl Street, tucked in Fourmile Canyon, the Boulder Adventure Lodge—or A-Lodge, as it's called—is waiting for you. Co-founders and co-owners of the A-Lodge, Asa Firestone and Kris Klauber, are serious about providing the best access to Boulder's adventures, and an amenities...

The Paint Mines just east of Colorado Springs are definitely worth exploring! The park itself isn't too large, but has a trail system of about 4 miles that loops you through the awe-inspiring rock formations. I'll let the photos do the talking.  You can learn more about the hiking trails in the i...

Did you know that Colorado is home to over 2,000 lakes? Seriously...over 2,000! Many of these lakes are nestled between some of the most incredible mountain scenery you'll ever lay eyes on, making them ideal for golden hour photoshoots. From short day hikes close to the city to multi-day backpack...

Colorado is one state that you absolutely need to add to to your camping bucket list. Home to the Rocky Mountains, pristine alpine lakes, starry skies and (if you go in the next few weeks) some of the most stunning displays of fall foliage you’ll ever see, Colorado is a camping paradise. So where...

You can be sure that the hikes of this majestic state are some of the best in the world. Climb grand mountain peaks, meander through fields of beautiful wildflowers, walk amongst wonderful wildlife, or just hang out at a gorgeous alpine lake. Colorado hikes have it all and they never disappoint. ...

There's nothing sweeter than a day spent in the mountains with friends followed by a delicious meal and a well-earned beer. Colorado's Front Range is one of the very best destinations for folks who need to get their nature fix on a daily basis but don't have time to get out of town (it also does...

In 2017 we decided to head out on a road trip to visit all 48 contiguous states. Inspired by Instagram, we quickly came to the conclusion that #vanlife is the best way to see the country on the cheap.  We decided to build out an van ourselves and camp our way across the country with our dog, Harp...

Reserving a campsite in advance has its pros: a guaranteed spot, close proximity to trails and outdoor features, and amenities like showers and bathrooms. But in some popular Colorado areas, these prime campsites can set you back upwards of $45 a night; a pretty costly way to spend a weekend, esp...

Many of us are excited about the arrival of autumn and all that comes with it...the crisp air, cool temperatures, bluebird days, and perhaps most important of all - mountainsides turning gold. The fall colors in Colorado are very different than many of the places to the east. In Colorado, there i...

So I'm one of the lucky few who get to put "backcountry photographer" on my resume. While I fully acknowledge how dang cool it is to earn my income from hiking and camping, the reality means long, cold nights by myself. For a recent project photographing a 4-season tent I hiked in to Lake Isabel...

We love everything about exploring during the winter: bundling up in layers, the crisp fresh air, playing in the snow...count us in for all the winter wonderland fun. We'll admit it though, sleeping outside in the winter takes next level commitment, gear, and tolerance for the cold. Not to say we...