Montanya Distillers’ New Limited-Release Rum Celebrates Female Spirit-Makers
Valentia is an American-made, single-barrel, double-maturation rum that women crafted from start to finish.
This Boulder Man Is Biking to the Stadiums of Every Original NHL Team
David Clark plans to spend January biking through some of the worst winter conditions to each of the original NHL teams’ stadiums to raise money for cancer research.
Take Your Family to the Free Backcountry Day at Monarch Mountain
As off-piste exploration rises in popularity, this Colorado ski resort is spearheading education in-bounds to help recreationists sharpen their safety skills.
7 Free Things to Do Around Colorado This January
From new-year fitness fixes to powder art and athletics, these cheap thrills will keep you out of hibernation this month.
How Red Gerard’s New Terrain Park at Copper Mountain Came to Be
Red’s Backyard, a free rail garden built for all levels of riders, is now open to the public seven days a week.
The Cool Things You Can Buy at Dimestore Delibar in LoHi
Sip on cocktails, nosh on gourmet sandwiches and small plates, and shop for a quirky selection of knickknacks and sundries at the innovative new restaurant/bar/deli/general store.
Light Therapy Could Save The Planet (From Inflammatory Diseases)
A new facility in Evergreen wants to open its clients’ eyes to the power of photobiomodulation.
Our Writer Gets Stuck in the Maze of Modern Health Care
Colorado is a great place to find adventure—until you take a humiliating spill down a ski hill and into the patience-destroying, time-sucking, rage-inducing tar pit of modern medicine.
How the Children’s Museum of Denver’s New Adventure Forest Scares Your Kid Into Better Health
The recently unveiled playscape employs “risky play” to make your child stronger and smarter.
Providers Are Bringing New Hope to Colorado’s Behavioral Health Crisis
How UCHealth and others are spending millions to make sure patients get the access to care they need.
Retiring Right
A letter from the editors of 5280 Health‘s January 2020 issue.
A New Online Course Reveals What Scientists Really Know About Marijuana’s Health Benefits
The professor behind a new online marijuana class hashes out what scientists know about the plant’s healing properties.
How to Retire Well in Colorado
Ensure you remain healthy enough to explore all four corners of the Centennial State by following our guide to staying fit and vigorous long into the best years of your life.
52 Ways to Detox Your Home and Live Healthier This Year
A dirty abode isn’t just embarrassing—it can make you sick. Consider this your starter kit to a healthier house and a healthier you.
7 Spots to Work up a Sweat in 2020
Our guide to some of the recent additions to the Mile High City’s fitness scene.
The Innovations That Will Revolutionize Health Care in Colorado
Say goodbye to insulin injections and hello to snake toxins.
A Colorado Startup Demystifies Baby-Making
Proov is helping women understand fertility—one bathroom break at a time.
How to Warm Your Heart This Season
Giving to these Colorado nonprofits will make you feel all the warm fuzzies.
3 Ways to Avoid the New Year’s Gym Rush
Breaking a sweat can raise your body temperature, but crowded fitness centers full of resolution-crazed exercisers will just make your blood boil. Instead, try one of these unorthodox methods for getting fit.
Barry Karcher Survived 69 Days in Canada’s Frigid Wilderness
The Fort Collins contestant of the History Channels’ survival series Alone gives his best tips for staying warm when you’re camping outdoors this winter.
Snuggle up in Front of These Colorado Fireplaces This Winter
We tracked down five fireside spots that are perfect for thawing out on a winter’s day.
We Ranked Some of Denver’s Spiciest Foods
Turn up the heat on your winter cuisine with these local confections—plus, a toasty drink from a Mile High mixologist.
Escape the Colorado Winter to One of These Warmer Locales
When you can’t take Denver’s chilly temperatures, make like a bird and fly south (or west, or east) to hotter climes.
4 Colorado Products to Keep You Cozy All Winter Long
These local makers have you covered (literally) for all of your winter-time needs.
How a Long-Hidden Painting Tells the Story of Forgotten Women
Five years ago, a mysterious portrait was found at the Colorado State Archives. What does the search for the subject’s identity tell us about how history views Centennial State women?
Rosetta Hall Is the Tesla of Food Courts
With ten global culinary concepts, rooftop cabana, and weekend dance parties, Boulder’s first food hall is one of a kind.
The Women’s Wine Guild of Colorado Is Breaking the Grape Ceiling
The new female-led non profit wants to elevate women in the hospitality industry—and you.
