Coloradans love to tout the state’s supremacy in all things skiing and winter recreation, but can we really make the argument that we have better snow than our neighbor to the west? Here’s what the experts say.
You can now check availability and reserve a camping spot months in advance, or as you’re pulling up to a park.
David Clark plans to spend January biking through some of the worst winter conditions to each of the original NHL teams’ stadiums to raise money for cancer research.
As off-piste exploration rises in popularity, this Colorado ski resort is spearheading education in-bounds to help recreationists sharpen their safety skills.
Red’s Backyard, a free rail garden built for all levels of riders, is now open to the public seven days a week.
The Fort Collins contestant of the History Channels’ survival series Alone gives his best tips for staying warm when you’re camping outdoors this winter.
There’s still plenty to do when all the Mount Rushmore tourists have fled elsewhere.
This Colorado-made gear will help you ascend ice.
The two Colorado Springs residents reflect on their intense relationship with the daunting stairwell.
Whether you want to run, bike, or paddle, we’ve got a way for you to get your adrenalized body over a finish line this year.
From stargazing spots to backcountry survival, here are 5280‘s best stories about adventuring in and around Colorado.
There are plenty of reasons to head to the mountains this season, but here are the events you should add to your mountain bucket list.
Skiing make you a little queasy? You’re not alone—and living in Colorado doesn’t make it any better. But there are lots of ways to counteract the nausea.
The best ski runs, dining options, and more you’ll find in Colorado’s high country this winter.
What’s more fun than slamming into family members and random folks with reckless abandon in a bumper car? When that bumper car is on ice.
Hiking is no longer necessary to reach the north-facing steeps of Tucker Mountain, which was formerly a quasi-backcountry experience at Copper.
Salida’s summer crowds thin when the snow starts flying. Come winter, you’ll find moderate temperatures and folks who are still skiing, riding, and soaking up the town’s burgeoning arts and restaurant scene.
If Carhartt and Under Armour had a love child, it would look something like Truewerk, the Denver-based online retailer that creates high-end apparel for trade workers—a group often overlooked by outdoor brands.
Three Colorado destinations where access to XC trails—and gear—is part of the deal.
Cross-country skiing—not downhill—is what brings one mother-son duo closest together.
