First-Timer’s Guide: Winter in Cheyenne, Wyoming
The frontier spirit and a sense of adventure live on in Wyoming’s capital. Here, a guide for making the most out of a winter visit to this legendary city.
The frontier spirit and a sense of adventure live on in Wyoming’s capital. Here, a guide for making the most out of a winter visit to this legendary city.
For the most part, skiing has been a safe haven for recreationists seeking a sense of normalcy. Here’s why.
Colorado’s second largest city, which is just a quick drive south from Denver, offers plenty of attractions to explore—even during the colder months.
An expensive, indoor dinner seems a little less appealing during a pandemic. But even during the colder months, Colorado offers a number of ways to let the great outdoors be your guide to romance.
A Colorado Avalanche Information Center study from late last year found that an increased percentage of avalanche accidents involve experienced skiers and riders. What does that mean for this season’s deadly slides?
Colorado Tourism pushed backcountry safety this season. But a string of high profile accidents still occurred.
With three frozen waterfalls and cascades to choose from, the main trail through this beautiful basin lets you select the destination and length of your next winter adventure.
You don’t necessarily need a fat bike for winter riding. Local experts explain how to get the two-wheeler you already own ready for snowy conditions.
For 44 years, Aspen has been home to the world’s only nonprofit gay ski week. While the popular event is hosting virtual celebrations this year, the organizers are hoping community support will help them get to their 45th anniversary in 2022.
It’s only two miles to this 8,020-foot summit near Colorado Springs, but you’ll need to climb more than 1,000 vertical feet and scramble over a few boulders to reach it.
Together with three Colorado programs, the nonprofit is opening up alpine sports to kids of all socioeconomic backgrounds.
The organization, which launched in 2020 in response to the Black Lives Matter movement, has partnered with SBT GRVL to provide 25 race entries for cyclists of color in this year’s popular gravel race.
Jason Schirato, co-owner of Aspen Custom Vans shares ideas for making road tripping a little easier. Plus, where to rent and buy your hotel on wheels.
Only a small percentage of scuba fans attempt the sport.
The frigid sport is a pandemic-friendly way to get outside.
What can a fatal backcountry skiing accident on Jones Pass, on the west side of the Continental Divide, teach us about Colorado’s snowcat outfitters? And can these quintessential Centennial State adventures ever truly be safe?
From leaf peeping and car camping to pandemic-friendly excursions and more, here are 5280‘s best stories about adventuring in and around Colorado.
Our time on the slopes will be different this winter—and in some ways, that’s a good thing.
Many Coloradans opted to explore their own state this summer and fall, driving some tourism-centered businesses and organizations to shift their focuses.
The 101-year-old ranch was devastated by the East Troublesome Fire in October, but the owners are already working to rebuild, in hopes of reopening by March.
