How a Colorado Couple Quit Booze and Found New Highs in the Mountains
John and Alyson Kirk are battling addiction by replacing alcohol with an all-consuming pursuit of summits.
Magazine Section: Adventure
Why You Should Explore Rifle, Colorado in the Winter
Skip ski resort mayhem for a weekend in Rifle where mystical ice caves, nearby hot springs, and a funky inn reveal a more serene—and fantastical—side of winter.
Digital Screens are Coming to a Chairlift Near You
A Colorado company aims to keep skiers better informed with digital displays for chairlifts and gondolas.
I Took My Baby on a Backcountry Skiing Trip—and It Actually Went Really Well
How bringing her baby to the Maroon Hut in Gothic transformed a young mother’s understanding of the word “extreme.”
Joseph Gray Wants to See More Diversity in the Mountains
The elite mountain runner is encouraging young black athletes to stick with the sport—starting in Colorado Springs.
Road Trip: Make the Most of Your Ski Pass by Heading to These Out-of-State Resorts
The Epic and Ikon passes provide access to many new and already-paid-for destinations beyond the I-70 corridor. We designed ways for you to tour some of the best.
Would You Pay $899 for More Comfortable Ski Boots?
Dahu Ski Boots’ newest product is designed to soften pain while you catch turns.
The Story Behind a Local Fly-Tying Legend
How Charlie Craven was inspired to start creating false fish food.
Our Favorite Sites Along the High Line Canal Trail
A new guidebook for the 71-mile path just came out. We read all 238 pages so you don’t have to.
If You Love True Grit, Head to Ridgway This Month
Ridgway Old West Fest celebrates the town’s starring role in True Grit—and offers a good excuse to explore the Western Slope town.
Melanzana Is Colorado’s Most Coveted (and Reclusive) Clothing Line
The small Leadville company’s fleeces have become the Beanie Babies of the outdoor-gear world.
How One Coloradan Spends Her Winter Skating on High-Alpine Ice
Laura Kottlowski finds inspiration on the state’s heavenly bodies of water.
New (or Improved) Apps to Help You Explore Colorado
Colorado-made mobile apps will help you predict thunderstorms, identify wildflowers, and find the best trail to explore.
How to Get in on Colorado’s Gravel Riding Boom
Biking’s fastest-growing discipline is a great way to explore the Centennial State’s backcountry roads.
Margo Hayes Is on the Verge of Making Her Olympic Dreams a Reality
The Boulder native will try to earn at trip to Tokyo 2020 at the IFSC Climbing World Championships this month.
4 Ways to Speed up Recovery and Finish Summer Strong
Warm weather fun taking a toll on your body? One of these Colorado recovery products could help get you back in action.
Kremmling Is Your Gateway to Outdoor Adventure
Plan a getaway to the small-yet-wild ranching town.
How Nite Ize Quietly Became One of Boulder’s Largest Outdoor Brands
You may not know Nite Ize’s name, but if you love adventuring, you’ve likely used one of the company’s inventions in the wild.
“Hiking With Sight” Duo Plans to Conquer a Fourteener
Two Fort Collins adventurers are combining their abilities to take on the ultimate Colorado challenge.
Cool Off in 4 New Colorado River Parks
Turns out, humans actually can improve upon nature’s designs. These splash zones prove it.