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Articles By Courtney Holden: Page 5

9 of Colorado’s Best New Mountain Bike Trails

Whether you’ve just discovered the two-wheeled bliss of mountain biking or consider yourself a seasoned singletracker, there’s tons of fun to be found on Colorado’s newest trails.

Want to Compete in the USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships?

The annual competition draws the best-of-the-best in a range of off-road disciplines, but the actual entry requirements are relatively lax. With this year’s event going down at Winter Park, is it time for you to step up to the challenge?

How to Make Your Old Bike Ride Like New

Cycling legend Lennard Zinn shares tips and tricks for upfitting your bike.

Telluride-Based Mountain Trip Makes Guided Ski Trips Down Denali a Reality

After years of petitioning the National Park Service, Mountain Trip led its first unroped ski descent from the summit of North America’s tallest peak earlier this month.

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How to Get a Last-Minute Campsite in Colorado

Did you forget to make a reservation for a summer camping trip six months ago? We have you covered.

Telluride-Based Runner Jax Mariash Mustafa Reflects on Her Legendary Career

The professional runner has been blessed—and cursed—by her feet since she was five years old. As she faces retirement, she is reconsidering her relationship to her favorite pastime.

Mugs at Fox Den No Waste Cafe and Roastery in Fort Collins. Photos courtesy of Fox Den Cafe and Roastery

Bring Your Own Mug When You Visit This New Fort Collins Cafe

The Fox Den No Waste Cafe and Roastery features glass jar to-go vessels, upcycled furniture, and Fair Trade, home-roasted coffee.

4 Alternatives to Colorado’s Busiest Hikes

Can’t get a reservation for Hanging Lake Trail? Tired of searching for a parking spot at Chautauqua Park? Try these less-traveled pathways for a range of ability levels.

Why Unicycling Should Be Your Next Adventure Activity

Colorado resident and six-time unicycling world champion Scott Wilton explains the basics of getting rolling in the single-wheeled saddle, as well as why the Centennial State is a great place to participate in the sport.

By the Numbers: How DIA Became the Third Busiest Airport in the World

Denver International Airport was one of the most popular travel hubs based on total passenger traffic last year.

Man riding e-bike on mountain during sunny day

What to Know Before You Hit the Trail on an E-Bike

New rules from the U.S. Forest Service promise to expand e-bike usage on public lands. Here’s the scoop on the agency’s recently updated directives, as well as expert tips for how to properly ride your electric two-wheeler on Colorado trails.

Colorado’s Great American Horse Drive Rides Again!

Giddy up to Maybell this month to witness the return of the City Slickers–like experience.

These Local Fix-It Shops Can Keep Your Outdoor Gear Going Strong

As the winter gear gets put away and summer equipment comes out of storage, do yourself (and the earth) a favor by repairing—not replacing—your favorite backcountry-ready pieces.

Blue Sparrow Coffee. Photo by Olaiya Land

7 Local Coffee Shops That Are Serious About Sustainability

Recycling is good and all, but this collection of Colorado coffee shops takes eco-friendly to a whole new level.

8 Eco-Conscious Colorado Gear Brands to Support This Earth Day

These outdoor brands have made it a point to produce sustainable gear.

Skier Kristin Sinnot

Blister Labs Has Big Plans to Change the Gear Review Industry

The partnership between Colorado-based gear review site Blister, Western Colorado University, and University of Colorado Boulder will pair statistical insights with on-mountain experience to create a new level of product testing.

Mike Russell on mountain range in Alaska

Mike Russell Believes Backcountry Skiing Could Lead to Peace on Earth

Can the gospel of “Tele Mike,” the backcountry guide and off-piste coordinator for the National Brotherhood of Skiers, actually change the world?

This Local Adaptive Athlete Wants to Do a One-Legged Backflip on Skis

Five years after having his right leg amputated at the hip, Army veteran Tony Drees can rip down steep, bumpy terrain. He now plans to document his training to land a backflip as a way to inspire people, especially those with physical and mental disabilities.

National Brotherhood of Skiers

The National Brotherhood of Skiers Is Cultivating Black Snowsports Stars in Colorado

The organization aims to put Black athletes on the Olympic podium. Here’s how they’re doing it, as well as which promising Centennial State kids you should look for in 2026 and beyond.

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Why You Should Check I-70 Things Before Heading to the Mountains

The popular Instagram account provides up-to-date info about what is happening on the busy thoroughfare by sharing content from the people actually stuck in traffic.

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