A Colorado Athlete Conquers 100-Plus Consecutive Miles of Water
In 2017, Sarah Thomas became the first athlete to complete a century swim.
Magazine Section: Adventure
Four Diehard Colorado Athletes Who Make Great Outdoor Gear
No need for focus groups. These local gear company founders draw on their own experience as experienced athletes to create equipment outdoor adventurers actually want.
18 Outdoor Gear Essentials for Every Season
Eighteen items from Centennial State brands that will keep your adventures fresh, functional, and—most important—fun all year round.
7 New Reasons to Head to the Mountains this Ski Season
As if you needed any more.
Neptune Mountaineering Undergoes Big Renovation
New owners are adding a climbing wall and a coffeeshop-wine bar hybrid to the storied Boulder mountaineering shop.
How to Navigate Flying During the Holiday Season
We spoke to a local travel agent about the best ways to get across the country this holiday season.
A New Cycling Board Game is Coming to Your Local Bike Shop
Alex Bishop’s tabletop board game, Glory Gears, packs in the all the thrills—and spills—of cycling.
Dozens of Miles of Boulder Trails to Reopen This Fall
Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks have neared the completion of their four-year-long process to restore the city’s trails.
Colorado Heads to the World Rafting Championship
After winning the National Women’s Rafting Championship in 2016, the Colorado Women’s Raft Team will paddle against the world.
On the Ever-Shrinking Wild
A native Denverite reflects on her hometown’s changing ecosystem.
How to Explore Jackson, Wyoming During the Offseason
From art to wildlife to pastries, you can find it all in this remote yet chic mountain town.
Dream Up Your Next Vacation With This Colorado Company
Timbers Resorts in Carbondale boasts uber-luxe digs in some of the world’s ritziest destinations.
Festive Colors Bring Fast Cars To Colorado
The mountains are full of races and festivals featuring vintage roadsters this month.
By the Numbers: Why Outdoor Retailer Chose Denver
Denver beat out cities such as Chicago, Minneapolis, and Reno to bring Outdoor Retailer, the largest outdoor trade show in the U.S., to the Mile High City.
Former Navy SEAL Summits Fourteeners in Record-Time
Josh Jesperson needed only 138 days to climb and splitboard all of Colorado’s fourteeners—and he did it to honor his fellow veterans.
Gear Closet: Camera Bags to Help Capture Fall in Colorado
Now there’s no excuse for going on an adventure without your (D)SLR camera.
Crushing the Course
How to train like a world champion for the grueling demands of obstacle course races.
4 Alternatives to Hanging Lake Trail
When Hanging Lake is teeming with tourists, try one of these nearby alternatives.
Take a Day Trip to Evergreen
Escape the Denver hubbub with a quick trip to this well-rounded mountain town.
Not Another Ghost Town
The community of Hillside lives on as a cozy cottage getaway.