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How to Start River Surfing: Your Gear List

June 29, 2021 by Morgan Tilton

If you’re curious about river surfing but not sure where to start, here is a basic gear guide along with rental locations and where to find instruction in Colorado. … [Read more...]

Wild Voices: Erica Nelson

June 17, 2021 by Morgan Tilton

Based in Colorado, this Southwest angler is an outdoor industry pioneer on and off the water for diversity, equity and inclusion. … [Read more...]

Dispersed Dilemma: Colorado Camping 101

June 17, 2021 by Morgan Tilton

As throngs of unschooled campers stampede over treasured natural resources, an increasing number of national forests are transitioning to designated camping. … [Read more...]

Wild Voices: Dr. Duane Vandenbusche

April 6, 2021 by Morgan Tilton

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

April 6, 2021 by Morgan Tilton

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

December 28, 2020 by Morgan Tilton

Professional ice climber, AMGA guide and trailblazer Dawn Glanc carves a place for women in the sport. … [Read more...]

My First Skimo Race

December 28, 2020 by Morgan Tilton

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

December 11, 2020 by Morgan Tilton

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

October 21, 2020 by Morgan Tilton

Challenging miles pay off with the second half of the Kokopelli Trail's mesmerizing, isolated canyonlands. … [Read more...]

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About Morgan

Morgan Tilton is an award-winning journalist. Adventure-loving wanderer. An explorer shaping outdoor, travel and news stories. Mountain ultra runner, snowboarder, peak bagger, music lover.

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