So many people are skiing and snowboarding in Colorado that last weekend, parking lots at multiple resorts hit capacity, and cars were turned away. Is it the tragedy of the commons, the mark of booming business, or both?
Reserving a camping spot in Colorado just got a whole lot easier.
Make a deeper connection with the land on a journey to one of New Mexico’s last remaining pueblos.
Grab your snowshoes and reserve a spot on one of these unique snowshoe excursions—some of which take place under moonlight—in the Colorado wilderness.
As we approach the third week of the government shutdown, Leave No Trace offers guidelines on how to minimize your impact while recreating in national parks and on federal land.
As the first new hut to open in the Summit Huts Association in 20 years, Sisters Cabin offers a spacious (and somewhat luxurious) backcountry getaway for winter adventure-seekers. Make your reservations starting January 7.
A former ski student looks back on her experience at the now-shuttered independent ski school.
How a sport on the rise is drafting off the fanciful flights of a 12-year-old bodyflight athlete.
Discover a waterfall hidden in the belly of a mountain at this enchanting year-round hike near Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
The group Women of Colorado hosts year-round meet-ups and retreats where like-minded ladies can find adventure and reprieve.
The limited ski pass is still alive amidst the Ikon-Epic duopoly. But with only one local offering, it’s unclear if the Mountain Collective can keep pace in Colorado’s competitive ski-scape.
Ten months after winning a gold medal and charming fans across the globe, the Silverthorne teen has a mellow season in store this year—hitting only the big contests, filming a bit, and soaking up the love of snowboarding.
From how to plan the perfect summer hut trip to a beginner’s guide to skiing, here are 5280‘s best stories about adventuring in and around Colorado.
We know you’re in a hurry to get to the mountains come Saturday morning. But instead of zooming past, take exit 228 for Georgetown, a quaint and historic mountain town with a lot to offer.
Don’t be intimidated by Colorado’s preeminent winter sports. Follow our step-by-step guide to getting started with skiing and snowboarding, and you’ll be shredding fresh pow in no time.
The mountains are calling. Here are five spots to lay your head after playing in the snow.
This month, crazy rich alpinists will get the chance to ski endless fresh lines at Cimarron Mountain Club.
The centerpiece of the Limelight Hotel’s recent renovation is a 54-foot-tall rock-realistic wall, crafted with care by Boulder-based company Eldorado Climbing Walls.
Peter Mortimer, president of Sender Films, a Boulder-based film production company, shares how he became the king of climbing inspiration.
Meet the man who’s been turning Crested Butte Mountain Resort white for 17 years.
