Copper Mountain offers some of the state’s most expansive uphill skiing, with eight routes—four of which are brand-new. Plus, a breakdown of other Colorado resorts you can uphill at.
The luxury boutique hotel with a Colorado-inspired design opens this month in LoDo.
You can pick up free medical-grade face masks, courtesy of new federal and state programs, at pharmacies and community centers across Colorado.
These mega-talented athletes will go for gold this month in Beijing.
When my beloved pet hedgehog died, I had no idea what to do with his remains. Thankfully, Denver Pet Cemetery and Crematory, which proprietor Everett Gidlund has found a way to keep running amid uncertain times, was there to help.
The beloved cafe reopened this past November after an 18-month closure, thanks to new owners Skylr Olson and Laura Gray.
The immersive pop-up exhibition is set to re-emerge in February at a surprise location.
We found three Colorado companies making everything from boxer briefs in ornery prints to sexy silk-and-lace sets.
The iconic Colorado bluegrass group releases Get Yourself Outside on February 24.
Neyla Pekarek’s musical Rattlesnake Kate tells the tale of Katherine McHale Slaughterback, who once fought off 140 rattlesnakes.
For the iconic downhill track’s 25th anniversary, we asked insiders to recall how the venue became a hunting ground for the world’s best skiers.
Liven up your Valentine’s Day charcuterie spread with the Lakewood-based company’s petal-speckled treats.
With Texas’ new law causing chaos and Roe v. Wade in peril, will the Centennial State remain a beacon of access for the controversial procedure?
We spoke with experts and folks who actually did what they said they were going to do during the pandemic to find out how you can create a new you in the new normal.
Our picks for back-to-back Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day celebrations that are sure to please football lovers and those hoping to be struck by Cupid’s arrow alike.
The 36-year-old institution makes a calculated move—one block north. Here’s how you can support them.
Sip something delicious at these best-in-class watering holes around the Front Range.
The sky-high cost of living in Colorado resort communities means that not everyone can afford four walls.
A letter from the editor of 5280.
Throughout a meandering journey to open a luxury hotel on West Colfax, Lauren Coleman has uncovered a passion for humanitarian work.
The Stanley Marketplace shop showcases women- and BIPOC-made kitchen wares, artwork, and gifts with superior style.
The upgraded family home is filled with cozy textures and soft hues.
These textured tiles will add visual interest to any room in the house.
How modern tastes and grandmotherly charm came together in one lovely home transformation.
Plus, how to dispose of old paint, mattresses, and lightbulbs responsibly.
A design influencer and DIY devotee takes us inside the impeccable Arvada home she and her husband renovated from scratch.
Architect Renée del Gaudio creates a sustainable structure that celebrates simple living.
These simple swaps will get you on a greener path.
Thanks to the addition of inviting custom details, this new build in Cherry Creek North exudes warmth and character.
How bathroom tile with a motivating message and other special finishes add personality to this 1892 High Victorian Gothic.
Why they’re on display at Ackerman & Sons’ Furniture Workshop in Littleton.
A letter from the editor of 5280 Home‘s February/March Renovation Issue.
The seasonal supper club and after-dinner lounge serves up Italian cuisine, cutting-edge cocktails, and live music against a lush backdrop of glamorous furnishings and fine art.
Chicago-based Birch Road offers private memberships for Denverites to bring (and store) their own liquor in a swanky Highland clubhouse.
Recycled Cycles in Fort Collins is lending a neighborly hand by donating bikes to victims of the blaze.
Tom Szwedko shares some of the best stories from his schussing streak.
Prime people watching, cheap drinks, a no-fuss ambience—no matter what you’re looking for in an unpretentious watering hole, these favorite spots in the Mile High City and beyond are sure to quench your thirst.
The Chinese Lunar New Year falls on February 1, signifying strength and prosperity ahead. Ring in the Year of the Tiger with these fortune-filled festivities around town.
Three grocery store workers explain what nine days on the picket line actually felt like, as well as what a new contract means for their futures.
The measure faced some early hurdles, and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is working to remedy those issues. Still, the law’s ultimate effect remains to be seen.
The Spanish-inspired small plates and cocktails at Mimo Fancy Tapas are an après ski must.
The hut at the resort’s new beginner terrain at McCoy Park pays homage to Earl Eaton, the founder of Vail and Beaver Creek and visionary behind much of the state’s modern-day ski terrain.
The hotel enhances its reputation as a community living room and a home base for visitors with fresh and colorful new interiors.
We asked Colorado-based industry experts to evaluate Outdoor Retailer’s tenure in Denver and hypothesize what the trade show will look like in the future.
Siblings Ivy and John Pham sling mouth-watering tenders tossed with sauces and seasonings from Japan, Vietnam, and the American South.
We broke down the most prominent GOP candidates participating in the gubernatorial primary, which is set to take place on June 28.
About seven years after a backcountry snowboarding accident left him mostly paralyzed from the waist down, the Colorado-based athlete is set to make history this Sunday.
Felix Roasting Co.’s first outpost beyond New York City offers a highly curated coffee experience, from their hickory smoked s’mores latte to their branded sugar packets.
By battling to take what’s theirs, Pat Bowlen’s heirs might just lose their father’s beloved Broncos in the coming weeks.
Feeling safer outside because of the latest coronavirus variant? Here are a few of our favorite spots for al fresco meals in and around the Mile High City.
Steve Conney started Powderchasers to inform his friends where the best snow would be. More than 20 years later, the site is doing the same for thousands of skiers and riders.
A two-story addition, fresh Scandi style, and some serious hygge vibes helped this 1970s-era house fetch more than $2 million after just a few days on the market.
Walk With Me, which opens January 16 at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder, features more than 100 photos by Ernest Withers, a journalist who documented Black history and culture across the South during the 1950s and ’60s.
Enjoy Kansas City barbecue, modern Mediterranean, and French delicacies from these cozy mountain nooks.
Roused by the Marshall Fire, the United for Colorado’s Climate alliance makes some demands of Governor Jared Polis.
We asked two local experts about how Omicron is changing the course of the pandemic and what it will take for life to feel “normal” again.
Add a tour of Boulder’s small-but-mighty wine scene—which includes Settembre Cellars, Vinnie Fera, BookCliff Vineyards, and Silver Vines Winery—to your weekend plans.
We visited a King Soopers in Capitol Hill to hear from members of the UFCW Local 7 union about why they’re striking. They say they’re fighting against poor working conditions and unfair pay.
Wesley Schultz, one of the Denver band’s co-founders, explains how the group was able to be more spontaneous on the forthcoming record.
Thanks to funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, lawmakers have money to spend. Here’s how that will affect the agenda of the Democratic-controlled legislature.
Local artist Chris Erickson created the apocalyptic art piece to try and get people to take climate change more seriously.
From traditional to Instagrammable, here’s where to enjoy tea time in honor of National Hot Tea Day on January 12.
This past Saturday, hundreds of people gathered at Sol Tribe Tattoo and Body Piercing to remember five people who were killed by a lone gunman on December 27.
The renovated and rebranded hotel glimmers with gold-rush-inspired design.
Planning a trip to Summit County? Don’t forget Frisco, a hidden gem with year-round activities, a burgeoning art scene, and plenty of tasty eats to fuel the fun.
We talked with season-ticket holders about dwindling attendance and the team’s poor play. They’re frustrated but aren’t totally ready to give up on the Broncos.
Doughnut burgers, breakfast pizza, and other rib-sticking fare is served with live music, bingo, and boozy shakes at this landmark lair, which is open from 8 to 2 a.m. daily.
Craving Chocolate Churro Cheetos or fish-shaped taiyaki ice cream? Here’s where to find sweet and savory treats from around the world.
We examined the ripple effects of the era-defining event, both for the country and Colorado.
The Latinx-focused nonprofit’s new program, AIRE, will collect air pollution data in Commerce City, Elyria-Swansea, and Globeville to suss out the Suncor refinery’s impact on community health.
Caffeinate your way to a great day of skiing or riding with our picks for the best coffee brews.
We put together a list of aid organizations, donations sites, and other resources to support or get help from following the Marshall and Middle Fork fires.
The Rotary and Misaki were among the businesses in Superior and Louisville decimated by the flames of urban wildfires that engulfed the area on December 30. Here’s how the local restaurant community is helping those impacted—and ways you can, too.
Woodward, who just released her second book about the cold case, says the investigation needs to be taken away from the Boulder Police Department.
Here’s how to start 2022 with less junk in your house—and in the landfill.
Christy Wynne of Awake Denver shares why so many are interested in Dry January this year, why free-spirit drinks cost what they do, and how to enter mindfully into sobriety in 2022.
The grassland fire destroyed hundreds of homes after igniting on Thursday afternoon. It is the most destructive fire in Colorado history.
Marin Alsop broke through gender barriers to become the most renowned woman conductor in classical music. This month, she returns to Denver, where she got her start.
The first of Colorado State University Spur’s three new buildings at the National Western Center—which focus on health, water, and agriculture—opens to the public this month.
How a former Smartwool exec is designing technical outdoor apparel for tiny adventurers.
We got the straight dope on the state’s updated cannabis concentrates restrictions.
Our handy guide for how you can better yourself and your community in 2022 and beyond.
Pitmaster Aaron Gonerway’s Plates by the Pound BBQ is a delicious blast from his past.
On the menu this month: tandoori-fired goodness, chef-prepared museum bites, and mouthwatering tacos.
And what lawmakers are doing to close the loophole.
While we’ve all been locked away in our homes, Colorado got a lot cooler, prettier, and yummier.
I was alone, and then I was really alone. Even so, as the pandemic drags on, I’m not sure I want to be around almost anyone.
More than 500 of the very best attorneys in the Mile High City—and beyond.
