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Rock climbers gain protection in legislation signed into law by Biden
A proposal by the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service to restrict the use of fixed anchors is now dead.
Stunning backcountry hut near Vail Pass offers comfortable getaway with remote feel
It even has decent cellphone coverage. One year we watched the Super Bowl on an iPad.
Neurodivergent rocket scientist has climbed the highest peak on every continent
Meghan Buchanan overcame dyslexia to become a rocket scientist. She would apply the same determination to climb the highest peak on every continent, including the world's tallest mountain, Mount Everest.
Peak flow: Colorado rafting outfitters gearing up for excellent season
Peak flows are exciting for headline writers and adrenaline junkies, but outfitters derive the bulk of their business in July when school's out.
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From the inner city to the Grand Teton, this climber inspires diversity in mountaineering
"Where I’m from, there are no rock climbers. I was the first ice climber from my ‘hood. I’m the first big-mountain climber from my ‘hood."
This might be the coolest campground in Colorado that no one knows about
One user's review made us want to pack up the camping gear and a telescope.
Rafting season is here. The whitewater forecast for Colorado looks good
Rafting has already begun on the Arkansas and is about to begin in northern Colorado.
Outdoor gear industry facing challenges after ‘insane’ post-pandemic growth
Store owner says the decline in 2023 should be seen as a market correction.
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A paradox in paradise: Ski towns see high rates of suicide, mental health challenges
The image of Western ski towns as glamorous, fun-filled and carefree gets a reality check in a new documentary film focusing on disproportionally high suicide rates in Rocky Mountain states.
Colorado’s best ski-area snow stakes have become webcam celebrities
When a ski resort's snow stake isn't just a snow stake.