Testing the Van Life on a Red-Rock Road Trip
Will this lifelong tent camper convert to the van life? A sandstone desert ramble through Monument Valley, Utah, and Sedona, Arizona, might just do the trick.
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These Outdoor Tools Just Might Save Your Life
Mike Mojica’s Native American name, Bodaway, means Fire Maker. So, it’s fitting that the Pueblo of Laguna tribe member has spent the past 13 years inventing multipurpose outdoor tools, many of which incorporate fire starters.
Carbondale’s New LowDown Helmets Are Bringing Retro Style to the Slopes
Designed in Colorado and handmade in Italy, this startup’s ski and snowboard helmets are disrupting the crowded market with an aesthetic as steezy as your 180 tail grab.
Going Deep
I’m standing thigh-deep in the translucent green waters of Colorado’s Gunnison River. Precambrian cliffs tower a thousand feet overhead, where the daily cycle of light and shadow plays out in a Crayola-like display of ochre, umber, sienna, rust, and slate. Here, at the bottom of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, my companions and I have miles and miles of postcard-worthy river wilderness all to ourselves.
My friends, Mike and Tim, lounge on the riverbank, fly rods dismantled. It’s unlikely these...
My friends, Mike and Tim, lounge on the riverbank, fly rods dismantled. It’s unlikely these...
Rolling Through Paradise in Crested Butte
All hard feelings from the earlier wrong turns quickly shake free with the trail dust as we begin pedaling across the hillside meadows of the Lupine Trail. It’s past the summer peak of the purple flowers that turn these south-facing slopes into a living Monet masterpiece. But the scene is still quintessential Crested Butte: rolling trail through vast wilderness, panoramic snowcapped peaks ringing the horizon, only minutes above the thriving yet classically laid back downtown.
Like most Colorado...
Like most Colorado...
The Ramble Hotel: A Foodie and Art Lover's Getaway Guide
If you’re a foodie, art lover or cocktail aficionados, The Ramble Hotel is your ideal base for a Denver getaway in RiNo. Of course, if you simply love stylish boutique hotels and personalized service, you’re going to love the Ramble. Denver’s River North, aka RiNo, overflows with creativity, from its many art studios, galleries and murals to many of Denver’s best restaurants, craft breweries, wineries and distilleries. As the River North Arts District slogan says, this is “Where Art Is Made.” Th...
20 Gift Ideas for Hikers, Campers & Outdoor Lovers
Ever since I discovered camping, backpacking and, well, pretty much Colorado during college, outdoor gear has topped my wish lists for holidays, birthdays and any time. And I know I’m not alone. Getting outside to enjoy nature and explore new places is all about simplifying and quieting the noise of everyday life — but, oh, the glorious gadgets that can be carried along. Are they all necessary? Some essentials are. Others may not be absolutely vital, but they sure can make the experience easier...
Hot Springs and a Healing Getaway in Pagosa Springs
I’m standing beside the Mother Spring, holding a small glass bottle filled with its 131-degree water. This is the source of all waters at the Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs Colorado, and I’m taking part in a Gratitude Ceremony to start my stay. This optional gathering is a brief welcome, and our host invites us to take a few mindful moments to consider the journey that’s brought us here to these healing waters. Inside my bottle floats a tiny square of paper with three handwritten words. “What...
Mirasol Film Shows the Importance of Pueblo's Farmland
It was the moment he knew they had a film. Dillon O’Hare was driving along a rural highway through the agricultural lands east of Pueblo. In the pickup truck ahead, he could see Mike Bartolo and Ben Knight. Bartolo drove but his hands waved demonstrably as he pointed out family farms, irrigation ditches, crop growth. The retired Ph.D. research scientist and widely credited developer of the legendary Pueblo Chile was in his element. And as a third-generation farmer in the Arkansas River Valley, n...
Favorite Spots for Snow Tubing in Colorado
Sledding meets bobsledding at Colorado’s high speed tubing parks. Here are our favorite spots for a winter day-trips, whether you want to go tubing as an alternative or add-on to skiing.
Gratitude Is Colorado’s Most Complete Zero-Proof Bar
The best bars are about more than just the drinks. From bougie craft cocktail bars to old-school dive bars, there has to be something special to set a watering hole apart. Ambiance is an important factor, blending style and surroundings to create a comfortable space. Staff and service are key; the best bartenders serve a personal experience no matter what they’re mixing. Regulars add life and a sense of welcoming community. And then there are those drinks. The best are crafted with artistry and...
The Hidden Side of Pikes Peak
A few stubborn leaves cling to aspen branches along the Mason Trail 20 miles east of Cripple Creek as I skirt a soggy wetland patch and climb toward an open meadow. Here, sepia-tone willows poke through six inches of snow; on the horizon, the rugged summit of Pikes Peak stands majestic behind a veil of clouds. Just over a mile from the South Slope Trailhead, where I’d started, I crest a ridge and discover a pair of jubilant fly fishermen shouting at the edges of the argentine Mason Reservoir. “A...
Inefable Takes Mexican Fine Dining to a New Level
Fernando Trancoso is a culinary artist, and he is creating a masterpiece with Inefable. We talked with the chef about his love for food, his expression of elevated Mexican cuisine and his new restaurant.
7 of the Best Hiking Trails in Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs is filled with natural beauty, but Garden of the Gods is arguably the most scenic spot in town. It’s certainly one of the most unique natural areas thanks to those red sandstone rock formations and spires. And the fact that the Garden is a public park, free forever? Truly priceless. It’s no wonder Garden of the Gods has been designated as a National Natural Landmark and draws an estimated 6 million visitors each year. The best way to explore all the beauty of Garden of the Gods...