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Colorado
Opting Outside for a Colorado Thanksgiving
Every year I eagerly look forward to the start of hut season in Colorado, escaping far away from the rest of the world to a remote winter cabin. As much as I love the opportunity to ski fresh lines all day long, it's really the time spent with friends sharing food, games, and stories of past ad...Read more -
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell Complete an Insane Linkup in Rocky Mountain National Park
You probably know Alex from his free-solo climb of El Capitan or his speed ascent of the Nose. You might not know about his penchant for sufferfests, like climbing all of California's 14ers and biking between them. Or climbing 45 of the most iconic desert towers -- and also traveling by bike. Thi...Read more -
Herman Gulch, Colorado
An Unexpected Trail to Myself at Herman Gulch, CO
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...Read more -
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From Sea Level to 14,000 ft. - Checking off my First 14er in Colorado
I've always wanted to chase the fall colors and the golden aspens in Colorado I have always heard about and seen pictures of so this fall I booked a flight to Denver, rented a mini SUV and was off to the mountains. For the first couple of days I was in awe by the beauty that Colorado had to offer...Read more -
Denver, Colorado
The Dogs of Outdoor Retailer Summer 2018
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...Read more -
Winter Park, Colorado
The Ultimate Winter Getaway to Winter Park, Colorado
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...Read more -
San Juan Mountains, Colorado
The Uphill Climb: How Project16x is Catapulting Women in the Outdoor Industry
We’ve decided to climb up the San Juan Range’s Sheep Mountain. After all, the summit is seemingly a stone’s throw away from our hut. There is no clear path so everyone - artists, writers, brand reps, climbers, bikers, runners, entrepreneurs, east and west coasters alike - scatters across the base...Read more -
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Colorado's San Juan National Forest is closing to ALL access. Here's what you need to know.
Over the weekend the "416" fire burning outside of Durango more than doubled in size, to 17,000 acres. Over 2,000 homes have been evacuated, and the fire is only around 10% containment. It's the first large fire of what is shaping up to be a terrible fire season in Colorado. Statewide snowpack wa...Read more -
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Review: MountainSmith K9 Dog Pack
After carrying Riley’s water bottles, bowls, treats, doggie bags, booties, and paw wax for many years I had decided it was time that Riley started contributing by carrying his own weight on our hiking adventures. Dog Pack designs have developed extensively in popularity and practicality in rece...Read more -
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Colorado is Officially Open for the 2016-2017 Winter Season
This time of year is always exciting in the ski industry, more so in Colorado. In late fall we often have a handful of ski film premieres, like Level 1's Pleasure and Teton Gravity Research's Tight Loose, both incredible films in my opinion. A few weeks after, the snow begins to fall in the high-...Read more -
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These Colorado 14ers are newly off-limits to the public
There are 58 peaks in Colorado over 14,000 feet. Visitors and locals add these Colorado hikes to their bucket-lists - some try to climb all of them! Legislative changes have led private landowners who own some of these peaks to rethink offering public access. Colorado hikes affected by liability...Read more -
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5 Days, 5 Ski Mountains: A Powder-Fueled Road Trip Through Colorado
Are you ready for a challenge? This winter, take a road trip that tackles the slopes of five different ski resorts over five days. Where is this nirvana, you ask? Why, Colorado, of course. Colorado is home to some of the most sought-after Ikon Pass destinations in the United States. With your Iko...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Find Your Home at the Boulder A-Lodge This Summer
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...Read more -
Aspen, Colorado
5 Hikes to See Fall Foliage in Aspen
Aspen, Colorado gets so meta in the fall, when its namesake tree splashes the mountains and valleys with brilliant shades of yellow and orange. Apart from the spectacular show—which is absolutely worth seeing on its own—fall is a magical time of year to be in the mountains. The crush of summer ha...Read more -
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Marmot Men's Avant Featherless Hoody Review
Puffies are my favorite jackets and probably my favorite apparel! I own 4 different puffy jackets now, I wear them year-round, and if you see me in the wild there's a good chance I have one on. Warm puffy jackets keep me cozy from Colorado's cold summer mountain nights to Alaska's sub-zero tundra...Read more -
Denver, Colorado
With VF move, Denver cements itself as a leader in the outdoor recreation economy
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...Read more