Adventure
Why hasn’t anyone thought of this before? Take a hike and...
The air on top of Peak One (12,805) on July 15 at 6:33 a.m. is clear, the temperatures are cool, and the breakfast? The...
Everest, equity, and inclusion
Despite nearly a decade of experience, Eddie Taylor still gets mistaken for a novice rock climber—and it’s got nothing to do with his skill.
“People...
Adventurers need accessibility—Colorado legislation aims to lay the groundwork to close...
A house bill (HB 21-1318) passed during this year's legislative session allowing funding to create an Outdoor Equity Grant program. Once the application period...
The tip of the spear
Boulder filmmakers chronicle the life of Marc-André Leclerc in ‘The Alpinist.’
Birds of Fire lives again
The hike to Chiefs Head, the third-highest peak in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), is a haul by any account. Seven miles deep in...
Conserving Colorado’s climbing
Sitting high above Estes Park on top of Prospect Mountain are the Thumb and Needle Spires, two prominent landmarks of Colorado climbing history. The...
The human factor
In 2005, Michelle Vanek disappeared while hiking Mount of the Holy Cross, her first attempt to summit one of Colorado’s infamous fourteeners. Only three...
Point taken
It’s typically windy in Rocky Mountain National Park. On this January Friday, however, it’s relatively calm and warm. With temperatures eking into the high...
A game of patience
When Tyler Kempney and Wes Fowler set out for Longs Peak in October 2018, they weren’t sure what they might find. But the pair...
Outside the boxes
As it does for most high schoolers today, Jocelyn’s world came at her in a rush. The early morning alarm gave way to the...
A big re-route for the road cycling world
The problem is not that people don’t want to ride their bikes. In fact, these are boom times for the cycling industry.
“We are experiencing...
Out your front door
Feeling the dirt under our feet and breathing in fresh air away from traffic while taking in mountain views is a way of life...
