Top 5 Overlooked 14er’s in Colorado
There are 58 peaks in the state of Colorado that rise above 14,000 feet, and hardcore hikers add all 58 summits to their bucket list. There are a few extremely popular mountains to climb in Colorado’s Rockies, and on a Saturday morning in the summertime you’ll find yourself surrounded with fellow trekkers on the same mission […]
5 Places to Travel this Upcoming Mud Season
April showers bring May’s mud season for those of us living in the high country. With all the ski resorts in Summit County and Vail Valley closing sometime in April and many restaurants taking a few week breather before summer rolls around, many ski town workers have a break from the busy times at work. […]
It’s Whitewater Rafting Permit Season!
Planning a float down a popular river this year? You better be prepared! January is the month to get all your permit applications filled out, as many are due within the first two months of the year. Grab a cold beverage, sit down with your rafting crew, and dive into the tedious task of paperwork […]
Vail Ski Resort Snow Update
Vail Snow Update Are you thinking about making a trip to the beautiful Vail mountain resort? Well, thankfully, a bit of weather rolled through and blessed the mountain with some fresh snow! There’s nothing quite like that first time each year when you glide off the chairlift, ready yourself at the top of the hill, […]
Best Cross Country Skiing in Colorado
Devil’s Thumb Ranch The Devil’s Thumb Ranch is located just north of Winter Park in beautiful Tabernash, Colorado. With almost 120 kilometers of trails in the Ranch Creek Valley on the Continental Divide, Devil’s Thumb is a hot-spot for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. If you need instruction, you can start the day with a […]
Fall Camping in Colorado
Where to go camping and what to think about before you head out for your weekend adventure. It is now August in the High Country and that means the hottest part of the year is behind us and Autumn is right around the corner. “Mud season” in the mountains, while a bit chillier than […]
Copper Country Music Festival
Check out the Copper Country Festival, an event great for the whole fam, featuring free music, an arts festival, a Jim Beam pub crawl, and fun and games for all. Discover one of Summit County’s best kept secrets hidden deep in the mountains until now. The festival runs from September 1-3, with music beginning on […]
Instagram Colorado: The Most Photogenic Places in Colorado
The Most Photogenic Places in Colorado The Rocky Mountains started forming over 55 million years ago and feature the highest mountains in central North America. These dramatic peaks and valleys hold some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. The raising of the Rocky Mountains is a perplexing geological wonder. Normally mountains are formed […]
The Top 5 Colorado Instagram Pages
THE TOP 5 (but really 8) BEST INSTAGRAM PAGES OF COLORADO Do you need some inspiration for your next outdoor adventure? Want to take your next trip to Colorado to the next level? Maybe you just want to see some mountain views that will take your breath away. Whatever your reason may be, here are […]
Camping in Rocky Mountain National Park
Whether you are camping in luxury with your RV, taking a tent with the family, or going on a full blown minimalistic backpacking adventure, camping in Rocky Mountain National Park offers it all. Experience beautiful scenery consisting of pristine lakes, daunting peaks, and lush forests. Wildlife ranging from elk to black bear roam these parts, […]