Fort Collins, Colorado
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Fort Collins, Colorado
Trail Runner Escapes Mountain Lion Attack by Suffocating It
Yesterday, a mountain lion attacked a trail runner near Horsetooth Mountain Open Space in Fort Collins, CO. While mountain lions are common on the Front Range of Colorado, attacks are rare, as the animals prefer to avoid humans. Since 1990, Colorado has had 16 injuries as a result of mountain lio...Read more -
Estes Park, Colorado
A Perfect Day in Estes Park, Colorado
Ideally, you'll wake up in a tent in RMNP and the sun will shine all weekend. But as the fourth-most-visited national park in America, its not always that easy to snag a campsite. Not to mention the fact that these mountains are notorious for their afternoon thunderstorms. Moral of the story: fle...Read more -
Overcoming Barriers: An Interview With Colt Weber
For two summer seasons, I worked at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO. While working there, I met so many amazing people from all over the United States and the world that have made an impression on me and have become some of my closest friends. One of these people happens to be Colt Webe...Read more -
Estes Park, Colorado
Women's Alpha 60 Jacket
This jacket performed amazingly on a winter jaunt to Rocky Mountain National Park last weekend. The hike up to Loche Valle is a relatively short (6 miles rt) trek, but in the winter, you are going straight uphill all the way to the lake, and you need a piece that keeps you warm and also lets you ...Read more -
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park's 30 Best Hikes
It's no surprise that Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most popular parks in the country. If you love mountains, this is the place for you. From lush, wooded forests full of wildlife to the alpine tundra and sky-high peaks, the park has a wide variety of terrain waiting for you to explo...Read more -
How To Get Great Winter Photos At Emerald Lake
Winter is one of the best seasons for outdoor photography. There are less crowds, you don't have to get up quite as early for sunrise, and fresh snow makes a landscape so serene. Emerald Lake trail in Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most popular trails in the park because of its stunni...Read more -
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
New Timed Entry System for Rocky Mountain National Park
This is an informational post for anyone planning on visiting Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) this summer, and probably into fall as well. Be prepared for changes as the park opens up under Covid-19 restrictions. The biggest change that you will find is the mandatory timed entry reservation y...Read more -
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
It's Time for Fall Color in Rocky Mountain National Park
This is what's going on in Rocky Mountain National Park right now. If you can check out the park, you might also want to add Peak-to-Peak Highway right outside the park for some amazing fall color. Some areas of the park are in peak fall color while other areas have yet to turn. The nearby highwa...Read more -
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell Complete an Insane Linkup in Rocky Mountain National Park
You probably know Alex from his free-solo climb of El Capitan or his speed ascent of the Nose. You might not know about his penchant for sufferfests, like climbing all of California's 14ers and biking between them. Or climbing 45 of the most iconic desert towers -- and also traveling by bike. Thi...Read more -
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
The Three Types of Rocky Mountain National Park Hikers
Originally published at out-spiration.com PEAK BAGGERS This person takes on two main forms: (1) they are either wearing their Osprey pack that they rave about because of the All Mighty Guarantee charging past the casual hikers with their state of the art trekking poles or (2) they are wearing a h...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
24 Perfect Hours in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder is perhaps the best known town in the Rocky Mountains. Chock full of professional athletes and world-class scientific institutions, it also boasts unparalleled access to the outdoors, intricate bike paths, and a never-ending plethora of delicious breweries, restaurants and coffee shops. ...Read more -
5 Short Hikes in Boulder, Colorado
Mount Sanitas - 3.1 Miles RT, 1,256 feet of elevation gain Mount Sanitas is the ultimate quick hike in Boulder. You'll see locals headed up before work, at lunch, and for a quick sunset jaunt. The trail provides amazing views of Boulder, the continental divide, and the eastern plains. It's defini...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Rediscovering One of the Best Areas to Hike Near Boulder, Colorado
Born and raised in Colorado, I was spoiled for most of my life with some of the best natural landscapes and outdoor adventures available anywhere in the U.S. If you love being outside and exploring, Colorado will have so many options for you that it can be daunting to figure out just how to exper...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
This Lodge in Boulder Is Made for the Adventurous Traveler
Whether you're climbing, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hiking, or any of the other outdoor activities that are immediately accessible in Boulder, Colorado, the Adventure Lodge (A-Lodge) is one of the finest accommodations you can find. With options ranging from camping, hostel-style bunks, ho...Read more -
From Here to Anywhere: Rent an Adventure Van from Boulder's A-Lodge
Are you ready to hit the road? The Adventure Lodge, Boulder's home-base for adventurous travelers, wants to make your next road trip the best one yet. The Adventure Lodge, or A-Lodge as it's known, believes in three things: adventure, access, and amenities. They live this mantra at their Boulder ...Read more -
For A Time Like This - Backyard Wildlife Photography
This is a very unsettling and difficult time for so many of us. Many have lost jobs, are stuck at home, or worse, have become sick with Covid-19 or have family/friends who have been affected. The majority of us have had to cancel trips and adventures and are stuck at home instead of out in natur...Read more