Georgetown, Colorado

Today was a surprise. Over the past few years I've grown accustom to pulling up to a trailhead and there being 10 to 100 people already in the parking lot, wanting to hike the same trail as I do. Colorado has become quite the popular place in the recent years, and with so much opportunity for out...

WHERE TO STAY Winter Park Resort has a variety of great lodging options (condos, hotels, townhomes) at the base of the village.  Airbnb is a great resource around this area and one we took advantage of. You can find a house with a gorgeous view that’s just down the road from the base village at...

A New and Beautiful Landscape One of my favorite things about traveling is simply being able to experience new landscapes. Having always lived on the East Coast of the United States, it is true that the Rocky Mountains are on a completely different level than anything back home. We're just not us...

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 ...

Boulder is perhaps the best known town in the Rocky Mountains. Chock full of professional athletes and world-class scientific institutions, it also boasts unparalleled access to the outdoors, intricate bike paths, and a never-ending plethora of delicious breweries, restaurants and coffee shops.  ...

Mount Sanitas - 3.1 Miles RT, 1,256 feet of elevation gain Mount Sanitas is the ultimate quick hike in Boulder. You'll see locals headed up before work, at lunch, and for a quick sunset jaunt. The trail provides amazing views of Boulder, the continental divide, and the eastern plains. It's defini...

Born and raised in Colorado, I was spoiled for most of my life with some of the best natural landscapes and outdoor adventures available anywhere in the U.S. If you love being outside and exploring, Colorado will have so many options for you that it can be daunting to figure out just how to exper...

Whether you're climbing, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hiking, or any of the other outdoor activities that are immediately accessible in Boulder, Colorado, the Adventure Lodge (A-Lodge) is one of the finest accommodations you can find. With options ranging from camping, hostel-style bunks, ho...

Are you ready to hit the road? The Adventure Lodge, Boulder's home-base for adventurous travelers, wants to make your next road trip the best one yet. The Adventure Lodge, or A-Lodge as it's known, believes in three things: adventure, access, and amenities. They live this mantra at their Boulder ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Denver is the shining jewel of the Rocky Mountains. The fastest growing city in the United States truly has it all: unparalleled access to the outdoors, intricate bike paths, and a never-ending plethora of delicious breweries, restaurants and coffee shops.  After living here for 25 years, Dirt Ro...