Ice Diving Might Be Colorado’s Chilliest Sport
Only a small percentage of scuba fans attempt the sport.
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.
Two words: Planning and patience.
With major resorts dealing with visitor limits, smaller locales like Sunlight Mountain Resort have seen significant upticks in interest.
We asked outdoor experts to tell us about splitboarding, the wildfires’ impact on winter sports, and how to care for your down jacket.
Beyond being a much-needed new playground for Centennial Staters, Fishers Peak’s goal of balancing conservation and recreation could set a new standard for parks everywhere.
Celebrating 26 captivating people, beautiful places, and irresistible things endemic to our special slice of America in 2020.
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, valet services offer a chance to snag gear without a trip to a ski shop.
Because of the devastating fire season, there are some additional restrictions on where you can search for your perfect tree this year. But that makes it even more important to participate in this unique (and fun!) family tradition.
Vail’s Sonnenalp Hotel and other globally inspired destinations put the world within reach.
So you wanna be a gold-digger? No seriously—here’s how to get started with gold-panning in Colorado.
This paradise in southwest Colorado brims with unworldly rock formations, hundreds of incredible campsites, and the state’s largest shoreline—and there are opportunities for adventure year-round.
Visitors to Colorado’s state parks have hit record numbers this year. Now, you can suggest locations for our next great outdoor recreation area.
These international outfitters traveled across the globe to set up their North American headquarters right here in the Centennial State.
While Coloradans took to the outdoors to fight pandemic-related cabin fever, retail shops and makers tried to keep up with demand.
