Art on Ice
NHL goalie masks are more than just face protectors—they’re works of art. Take a close look at the mask of Semyon Varlamov, the probable new starting goalie for the Avalanche’s 2011-2012 season.
Magazine Section: Department
Sound Decision
After years of tolerating a hearing disability, a ground-breaking surgery grants one Denverite the tuned-in life she never knew she always wanted.
Made from Scratch
City Bakery owner Michael Bortz has seen more than his share of sunrises. But his early morning routine is just the beginning of a full day of delivering his fresh bread to local eateries. Here, we follow those loaves from bakery to bread basket.
On the Rez
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s new Cultural Center & Museum is a monument to the tribe’s history. But sometimes it’s the simple things, like a centuries-old dance, that are the best links to the past.
Vision Quest
One of the world’s most ambitious—and notorious—artists has chosen Colorado as his latest canvas. But will the disruption caused by the massive project be worth the trouble?
Keeping the Faith
How the annual arrival of Rosh Hashanah and other holidays enriches my relationship with Judaism.
Business: Strange Brew
When Colorado-based Stranahan’s Whiskey was sold to a liquor conglomerate last year, its devotees were dubious. Have their fears been realized?
Power Play
A Front Range M.D. has developed a potentially revolutionary treatment for orthopedic injuries. So why is the FDA trying to stop him?
Moving On
We all like to think that friendships last forever-which is why it’s so difficult when one ends for good.
The Long Ride
Can the man who once was one of America’s most accomplished cyclists become great again-or is it enough that he’s back on his bike?
Hot Spots
A 30-mile stretch of road in New Mexico winds its way through a stunning volcanic landscape—one that makes for a steamy and relaxing escape.
Boxed In
Kagen Schaefer crafts complex wooden puzzles. But when he started working on his magnum opus, he almost got lost in his own creation.
Nature Boy
Celebrating the prescient, eccentric genius of Enos Mills, the man responsible for Rocky Mountain National Park.
It Was This Big
As a member of Colorado’s ultra-exclusive HomeWaters Club, you won’t have to embellish your fishing stories ever again.
Buried Treasures
How Snowmass Village became the improbable—and mysterious—site of a fossil mother lode that may redefine Colorado’s evolutionary history.
Bear Essentials
Colorado researchers are debunking the conventional wisdom on the relationship between Ursus americanus and human beings.
When the Rivers Rise
As the Denver Fire Department’s swift-water rescue teams gear up for another spring of snowmelt runoff, they’re hoping for the best—and preparing for the worst.
Molly & Me
Whenever Women’s History Month arrives, I’m reminded why my admiration for Denver legend Margaret Brown remains unsinkable.
Life According to…Christy Mahon, Mountaineer & Skier
Healing the Masses
Dr. Tista Ghosh is looking out for your health—whether you know it or not.