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3 Colorado-Born, Next-Gen Medical Wearables

From a button that monitors your vital signs to a sleeve that can help correct your bench-press form, these Colorado companies are making futuristic medical tech—right now.

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How 2020 Has Affected the Way We Sleep

The surprising—and not so surprising—reasons we aren’t sleeping so well this year.

Savannah Roberts

The Best of the Mountain West

Celebrating 26 captivating people, beautiful places, and irresistible things endemic to our special slice of America in 2020.

Sean Parsons Designs

The 5280 Guide to Avoiding Consumer Scams

Fraud is up across Colorado. We show you how to protect yourself.

Is Tutoring the Right Move for Your Kid During COVID-19?

The vagaries of public school systems are driving parents to find other options.

Is It Safe to Travel to See My Family?

I would love to visit my 94-year-old grandmother in Georgia. I also don’t want to kill her. So I spoke with an infectious disease expert at UCHealth to see what I need to do to make that happen.

Front Range County Jails Have a Suicide Problem

Far too many Colorado jail inmates are dying from suicide, a cause of death critics say can be prevented with reasonable health care services. The problem? Private correctional health care firms may have a goal other than providing adequate care.

How I Started to Relearn Spanish During the Pandemic

So you’ve always wanted to learn a second language. Well, here’s your chance. And 5280 deputy editor Lindsey B. King shows you how.

Denver Has a Drinking Problem

Roughly 27 percent of Denverites say they binge drink regularly. That opens us up to a host of health concerns that most people don’t think about when they order just one more.

This Virus Isn’t The Problem—We Are

How our collective lack of empathy has been laid bare by COVID-19.

Beginner Trails: Roosevelt National Forest

If you want to experience the thrill of OHV use without actually having to drive, an Estes Park outfitter will give you a lift.

Must-Have Gear for Off-Roading

If you plan on taking your OHV into Colorado’s wilderness, you’ll need to be prepared for just about anything.

Beginner Trails: White River National Forest

Get a feel for four-wheelers during a guided tour of the high passes and alpine meadows surrounding historic Camp Hale.

The Environmental Impact of OHV Recreation

Off-roading is a great economic driver and fun to boot, but not everyone is stoked about how the pastime affects our public lands.

Beginner Trails: San Juan National Forest

Your full-size four-wheel-drive vehicle was made to get dirty on the Alpine Loop.

Understanding Trail Signs

An abbreviated guide to understanding where you can be, where you can’t be, and how to use Colorado’s trails in your OHV of choice.

Beginner Trails: Arapaho National Forest

Gear up for an unguided side-by-side adventure near Grand Lake.

Can My 4×4 Handle That?

We explain the everyday obstacles you might encounter on the trail—and how to safely navigate them.

Finding the Right OHV for You

We break down what you need to know about off-roading’s primary rides.

Get in Gear: How to Start Off-Roading in Colorado

When it’s safe to explore the high country, use this manual for learning the ins and outs of a quintessential Rocky Mountain pursuit.

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