Dispersed camping, setting up your camp outside of designated campgrounds, offers a unique, immersive outdoor experience, connecting you with the heartbeat of nature itself. But
The REI Anniversary Sale is the best opportunity of the year to save big on new hiking and climbing gear. With markdowns of 25-40% across
Earlier this winter, I partnered with Bruce Beckmann at Alpine Rescue Team to offer a webinar on winter 14er safety and preparation. While prepping for
Camping in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) is an unforgettable experience that allows you to connect with nature and explore the park’s stunning landscapes. This
Stargazing in Colorado can be a magical and rewarding experience, especially in the clear, dark skies of the Colorado high country. If you are new
Most organized campgrounds in Colorado charge fees, whether they are public or private. The best way to find free camping in Colorado is to take
If you’re heading out to climb a fourteener, you might be wondering about norms when it comes to bear spray and fourteeners. Are bears common
Campgrounds offer the convenience of reservations, outhouses, and drinking water, along with basic amenities like a picnic table and fire grill. However as people pack
Campfires are one of my favorite parts of camping. Like most people, I think there’s nothing better than curling up by a fire after a
If you’ve visited my blog, you probably know I like to hike and camp in the mountains – but that’s just a small sample of
DENVER, CO – As the deadline for an agreement to fund the federal government draws near, many agencies are preparing to send their staff home
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, CO — Park rangers are intensifying their search for 49-year-old Chad Pallansch of Fort Collins, Colorado, who was reported missing on
BOULDER COUNTY, CO – On Sunday, September 24, 2023, Boulder County’s Communications Center received a distress call around 6:30 p.m. regarding a 50-year-old female hiker who
If you’ve submitted a Colorado 14er in the summer, you probably weren’t alone. Many Rocky Mountain peaks, especially in the Front Range, see hundreds of
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