Gunnison Valley virtuoso Dr. Duane Vandenbusche is the first-ever Western Slope chronicler to be named Colorado State Historian in the position's 96-year history. … [Read more...]
Surf’s Up In Colorado
A swell of new river surfers, whitewater parks, rental programs and manufacturers have accelerated this ocean sport in Colorado's mountains. … [Read more...]
Full Potential
Professional ice climber, AMGA guide and trailblazer Dawn Glanc carves a place for women in the sport. … [Read more...]
My First Skimo Race
What I learned from my cardinal ski-dash during the Gothic Mountain Tour in Crested Butte, Colorado. … [Read more...]
Top Picks: The Best Skimo and Uphilling Gear
Last winter, I racked up thousands of vertical feet in preparation for the Gothic Mountain Tour, a 24-mile skimo race with 5,100 feet of ascent, which circumnavigates the high-altitude peaks of my backyard in Crested Butte, Colorado. This handful of product designs rose to the top for uphill skiing, … [Read more...]
Bikepacking the Kokopelli Trail
Challenging miles pay off with the second half of the Kokopelli Trail's mesmerizing, isolated canyonlands. … [Read more...]
Fruita’s Mountain Biking Legacy
This high-desert town became a stronghold for single track in the 1990s and is making a comeback. … [Read more...]
Ouray’s New Via Ferrata
Colorado is becoming a national nexus of vie ferrate. … [Read more...]
Life, Still Full of Magic
How time in the outdoors provides balance during a pandemic. … [Read more...]