Rocky Mountain National Park: Sandbeach Lake Snowshoe Hike
This less-trodden trail in Rocky Mountain National Park ends at a frozen alpine lake, where you’re treated to views of Longs Peak and the beautiful Keyboard of the Winds rock formations.
This less-trodden trail in Rocky Mountain National Park ends at a frozen alpine lake, where you’re treated to views of Longs Peak and the beautiful Keyboard of the Winds rock formations.
This one-way route in the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park is a great intermediate snowshoe or backcountry ski adventure.
Instead of sitting in I-70 traffic this weekend, head south to enjoy this mellow snowshoe or ski trail along the historic Old Monarch Pass road to crest the Continental Divide for big-time vistas.
Started by an elite ski trooper with a dream to make skiing more accessible, Vail welcomes everyone to join in its season-long 60th birthday bash.
Several homegrown athletes made their way to finals at the world-class competitions this December at Copper Mountain—look for them to keep throwing down this winter.
Everything old is new again at Colorado’s hot springs, where recent expansions and upgrades have created fresh ways of savoring the Earth’s oldest bathtubs.
Regaled for its naturally divided beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain, “the athlete’s mountain” commemorates half a century this winter with drink specials, a history book, and a 20-foot-tall snow sculpture.
Power up and ski down with these slope-ready treats that fit perfectly in your jacket or backpack.
To find out what it takes to don the red-and-white jacket, we send one writer to try out for ski patrol. What he found was long days, low wages, passionate professionals, and signs of change on the horizon.
Spot Colorado snowbirds at Barr Lake State Park in December.
From tight trees to fast chutes to wide-open bowls, these are the best ski runs in Colorado.
Golden-based professional ski tech and bootfitter Chad Culler shares his insider’s tips and tricks for getting the most out of your gear this winter, whether it’s your first season or your fiftieth.
This year, Colorado Ski Country USA—whose member resorts include locals’ favorites Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mountain, and Winter Park—expanded its kids Ski Passport program to include third through sixth graders. Here, a guide to which hills to hit for family-friendly attractions.
There’s no need to shell out for a multi-mountain season pass at our favorite mom and pop resorts.
Calling all shredders: This one’s for you.
Here, a gear review of your old skis, plus the three best stores in Colorado for buying used equipment.
The best locally made gear for wherever your Colorado adventures take you, from paddleboarding Lake Dillion to hiking the high alpine.
Local gear for roadies, mountain bikers, and gravel grinders.
Choice equipment from the chairlift to the backcountry to après.
Six local items every high-alpine backpacker will love.
