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A boulder-strewn valley and distant peaks in Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado Outdoor Permits: Where, When and How to Access Popular Sites This Summer

By Abigail BlissMarch 26, 2025

Book your summer adventures to national parks, 14er trails and other iconic destinations.

Bric-a-brac on the walls at Clancy's Irish Pub

Ten Things to Do in Wheat Ridge

By Abigail BlissMarch 24, 2025

Visit this northwest suburb for historic charm, easy-to-access parks and an emerging dining scene.

Hyak, Nichols and Foster backdropped by the Canadian wilderness

Extracted Debrief: Denver-Based Contestants Offer a Glimpse Behind the Scenes

By Abigail BlissMarch 18, 2025

Plus, a quick update on the team from Conifer – spoiler alert!

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A group of six skiers in spring attire on a Breckenridge Ski Resort lift

Ten Spring Après Events at Colorado Ski Resorts

By Abigail BlissMarch 14, 2025

Mark your calendar with free concerts, snow sports competitions and pond skimming galore.

Four skiers on a Breckenridge Ski Resort chair lift

Epic vs. Ikon: A Coloradan’s Guide to 2025-26 Season Passes

By Abigail BlissMarch 12, 2025

While Epic benefits are largely the same, Ikon is incentivizing season pass purchases with several new perks – including unlimited access to Arapahoe Basin.

A brown and yellow archway

Ten Best Things to Do in Golden

By Cynthia BarnesMarch 10, 2025

Golden offers outdoor fun, shopping and great drinks and eats during all four seasons.

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A man and woman show off their backpacks

What the Ruck? It’s Colorado’s Latest Hiking Trend

By Kristen FioreMarch 7, 2025

“It’s great for cardio, building muscles and bone health.”

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Feral Outdoor Gear Shop Featured in Visa Commercial with Peyton Manning

By Kristen FioreMarch 4, 2025

“We work really hard to build an environment that we’re proud of.”

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Aspen’s Own: Hanna Faulhaber Aims for X Games Glory in Post-Injury Return

By Justin GoodrumJanuary 22, 2025

“Where you’re just skiing under the lights with your best friends, it almost doesn’t feel like any other competition.”

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man on ski slopes

Aspen’s Own: Alex Ferreira Is Headed Home for the X Games

By Justin GoodrumJanuary 21, 2025

“We would sneak out of school just to get a glimpse of some of these athletes and watch their training schedules, their competition, everything.”

Bison grazing in the snow at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

Ten Places to Experience “Cowboy Core” in Metro Denver

By Abigail BlissJanuary 9, 2025

Even when the Stock Show isn’t in town, there’s plenty of Western spirit around these parts.

A downward view of the Manitou Incline spanning 2,744 dirt steps

Social Climbers: Ten Places to Step Up in Metro Denver

By Abigail BlissJanuary 7, 2025

Ready to rise to the occasion? The Manitou Incline isn’t the only place to get a workout.

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A chairlift at Purgatory Resort backdropped by snowy peaks

Cheap Skiing in Colorado: Where to Hit the Slopes for Under $100

By Abigail BlissDecember 31, 2024

Discover seventeen affordable destinations, from independent ski areas to world-class resorts.

A large Cuchara Mountain Park sign backdropped by Baker Mountain ski slopes

A $250,000 State Grant Helped Bring Skiing Back to Cuchara Mountain Park

By Abigail BlissDecember 13, 2024

“I think there’s a real awareness at the Capitol that skiing is unattainable for a lot of people in this state.”

cow painting

Westword Is Hiring a Culture Editor

By Patricia CalhounDecember 11, 2024

To expand and elevate our coverage of this city’s creative scene, we’re bringing back our Culture Editor position.

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Get Outside: Ten Enchanting Winter Sleigh Rides in Colorado

By Abigail BlissNovember 29, 2024

Embrace a new holiday tradition.

A tree-shaped stack of yellow North Face duffle bags outside of Union Station

You Could Climb With Alex Honnold of Free Solo Today

By Abigail BlissNovember 25, 2024

The legendary athlete will be posted up outside Union Station, where he will invite visitors to climb alongside him at Movement RiNo this afternoon.

A group of people backdropped by mountains while skiing at Purgatory Resort

What’s New at Colorado Ski Resorts for the 2024-25 Season

By Abigail BlissNovember 18, 2024

Discover fresh terrain, the latest après-ski hot spots, first-time events and more new experiences available this winter.

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The Griswold Family looks at Christmas trees in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Where to Chop Down a Christmas Tree (Legally) in Colorado

By Jason HellerNovember 18, 2024

Golden Gate Canyon State Park is now accepting applications for Christmas tree-chopping permits, and so is the City of Denver.

A woman backdropped by snowy mountains while soaking in an infinity pool at Mount Princeton Hot Springs

Ten of the Best Hot Springs in Colorado

By Abigail BlissNovember 13, 2024

These are real liquid assets. Plunge into new pools and familiar favorites.

Get Outside: Ten Scenic Snowshoe Trails Near Denver

By Abigail BlissNovember 6, 2024

Bundle up and enjoy iconic views from these ten snowshoeing trails near Denver.

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Ten Haunted Hikes in Colorado for Ghost Hunting

By Abigail BlissOctober 1, 2024

From a bathroom on a bike path where two teens were burned alive to old miner spirits on a rarely taken trail in Cripple Creek, these hikes are perfect for hunting ghosts…or making friends with them.

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