Our Most Popular Adventure Stories of 2021
From accessible hikes to the new mecca of outdoor apparel, here are 5280’s best adventure stories of 2021.
From accessible hikes to the new mecca of outdoor apparel, here are 5280’s best adventure stories of 2021.
Here’s how to help honor the milestones for Aspen Snowmass, Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, and Crested Butte, as well as some of the best moments in each one’s history.
Gerard and U.S. team coach David Reynolds discuss dialing in the Olympic snowboard champ’s spontaneity ahead of two Colorado events this month and the Winter Games in February.
The travel website includes information about accessibility that most others lack.
Attendance may dwindle during the offseason, but when the snow flies, these city, state, and national parks become ripe for new adventures.
Don’t let your skis and boards collect garage dust this season.
Ski mountaineer and author Lou Dawson updated his definitive roundup of the state’s mellowest routes following the recent surge of out-of-bounds snow adventurers.
Eeland Stribling has dedicated his life to helping more children of color engage with the natural world.
This stunning trail just outside of Morrison leads to an expansive summit with a 360-degree view of the Front Range and beyond.
You don’t have to make reservations or wear masks outdoors, but you’d better keep a face covering handy.
A local coaching company is creating the world’s first 360-degree VR trail library one trail run at a time.
Veteran ski journalist Heather Hansman’s non-fiction book debuts November 9th, and Colorado plays a starring role.
Aspen just debuted a custom uniform for its staff. So we imagined what workers at other resorts would wear to reflect their employers’ most recognizable traits.
We asked local backcountry veterans for tips, tricks, and hacks that will help you gear up, stay warm, sleep (relatively) well, eat right, be safe, and have a great time in Colorado’s winter wonderland.
Nathan Kurth has a secret weapon for monitoring avalanche conditions and scouting new runs: a 230-horsepower airplane.
Over the course of 30 years, James Niehues has illustrated hundreds of maps for more than 200 ski resorts. Watch 5280’s video tour into his eminent paint and sketch studio.
From massive snowmaking efforts to bucket brigades that move gallons of natural powder, here’s what goes into the state’s favorite winter contest.
The former mining area and inspiration behind a Colorado-born brown liquor remains a recreation paradise.
The southwest corner of Colorado isn’t just an archaeological wonder—it’s also home to some of the state’s best trails. Even for beginners like me.
A mountaineering mission led by Coloradans is raising funds to support individuals with amputation needs.
