Eldora, Colorado

A few times a year, the outdoor industry gathers at Outdoor Retailer to show off the latest and greatest gear, hold discussions and panels covering topics most important to our community, and share ideas for innovation and collaboration across the board. Over a couple days of walking the floor in...

Outdoor Retailer took place in Denver last week. Conferences are always a combination of exciting, energizing and exhausting for most of us, but the 4-legged friends keeping their humans company were happy pick-me-ups we were delighted to say hello to. Here are some of our favorites! Note: We had...

Packrafting with Kokopelli and evo To kick things off, we started the morning the day before the show with coffee, bagels, and a quick introduction to evo's flagship store in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood. There we learned a little bit about the history of both evo and Kokopelli Packrafts, g...

You've probably heard of VF Corp, or one of their subsidiary brands (like The North Face, Eagle Creek, Jansport, Vans, and Smartwool). They're a heavy hitter in the outdoor apparel industry, and their move to Denver is a big one. All-in-all, it should bring around 800 jobs, as they migrate some e...

If you have ever visited Breckenridge, Colorado in the fall, then you have likely experienced the euphoria that comes with the golden leaves, crisp air, and the all-around happiness of locals and visitors alike. Here is a 72 hour plan to achieve your own high level of stoke in one of the coolest ...

Yesterday, a mountain lion attacked a trail runner near Horsetooth Mountain Open Space in Fort Collins, CO. While mountain lions are common on the Front Range of Colorado, attacks are rare, as the animals prefer to avoid humans. Since 1990, Colorado has had 16 injuries as a result of mountain lio...