Adventure
Alaska: reality & mystique
Alaska is one of those places that exists as much in mystique as in reality. The land of the midnight sun transcends time and...
French sailor rescued after failed Antarctic trip
A French sailor attempting a solo circumnavigation of the Earth was rescued by an Australian cruise ship after he had to abandon his yacht...
Stay vigilant
This has been a winter of bi-polar conditions in Colorado’s mountains. Strong storms have alternated with warm, wet days to create some of the most unpredictable snow conditions in 20 years. As we turn the corner to spring, it’s important not to let your guard down ...
A fresh pair of eyes
The following story presents another perspective of Emma Murray’s attempt to complete the Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup, which Murray detailed in the July 26...
A lion’s share of a rescue
When the Bolivian government passed a law banning animals from performing in circus acts, the first nationwide ban of its kind, the legislation was a huge step forward for animal rights activists long opposed to the conditions and treatment those circus animals faced...
Dancer in the wild
High up on the southern side of Bear Peak at the southwestern edge of Boulder, the rock feature known as The Maiden hooks from the ground toward the western horizon. The rock monolith, dusted in lime lichen, catches the setting sun, holding on to the light after ...
A compelling reason to ride
Their tent caught my eye at the Iron Horse Classic in Durango. Again in Castle Rock, there was their rack of t-shirts and rider...
From a meningitis-induced coma to a Paralympic gold medal
The first semester of college for any student is an exciting time, full of expectations and new beginnings. But for Jamie Schanbaum, it meant...
Showing up to fear
The sound of heavy rockfall echoes off of the nearby mountains. Like gophers, heads pop out of tents searching for debris. The smell of...
What Happened at X Games
Emotions are always high at X Games, but this year’s competition was...
Bear Country
Nature’s alarm clock is ringing early for black bears, and some aren’t hitting the snooze button. Recent warm weather in Colorado — temperatures as high as 75 degrees — is stirring some bears from their dens a few weeks early, and officials are reminding residents in...
