The Beginner’s Guide to Trail Running in Colorado
From training tips to must-have gear to the best routes near Denver, here’s everything you need to know to learn how to trail run in the Centennial State.
From training tips to must-have gear to the best routes near Denver, here’s everything you need to know to learn how to trail run in the Centennial State.
With high-elevation, technical terrain, even the most veteran runners find these routes challenging. If you’re not ready for that, use the following breathtaking loops as motivation to train, and train some more, until you are.
If you want to set yourself up for success on the trail, don’t skimp on these essentials.
We asked trail running experts and pros to divulge their secrets, so you can learn from their successes—and their failures.
How to deal with mountain bikers, when you shouldn’t run, and where you can volunteer to maintain your favorite singletrack: Here are the unwritten rules of the trail you need to know.
Tips for avoiding conflict when you encounter potentially dangerous wildlife on the trails.
Boulder is a trail runner’s paradise, with gorgeous terrain and well-maintained paths that range from a forested loop that gains just 429 feet to a 13.8-mile route that takes you all the way from Chautauqua Park to Eldorado Canyon.
Head over to Golden to cruise atop a mesa, dash through a forest of fairy-tale pines, or test your trail running skills on a route with rocky outcroppings.
Whether you’re looking to make friends, discover new routes, or meet training partners, there’s a trail running group in Colorado for you.
From a gently sloping three-miler to a climb with almost 2,000 feet of vertical gain, these routes near the city are ideal for pre- or post-workday trail runs.
The 2021 Tokyo summer games added surfing, skateboarding, and climbing to its list of disciplines. Craving Olympic glory? Train up at these spots.
No matter your gender identity, getting out on a mountain bike can be life changing. But here’s why an all-women environment can be particularly beneficial for ladies—and local organizations that provide spaces to do so.
Denver’s landscape has given birth to some of the most distinctive golf courses in the world. Let us be your caddy on a tour of the area’s premier public golf destinations—all while helping remedy your game.
A new study shows that high levels of air pollution can negate the cardiovascular benefits of a good workout. We asked a doctor about the other health risks—and how to protect yourself.
One writer details her experience on the extreme “iron path,” which opened at Arapahoe Basin on June 25.
Unmaintained trails on public land offer a plethora of fun adventures—if you have the right skills.
How a miniature burro named Buttercup became the queen of Colorado’s official summer heritage sport.
Whether you’re a wheelchair user or hiking with a stroller, these Colorado trails welcome everyone.
With the additions of Backcountry, Black Diamond, and Stio this summer, the iconic avenue is officially an outdoor apparel mecca.
Where to climb, paddle, and plunge your way to adventure this summer in Colorado’s mountain communities.
