Have you ever heard of trail etiquette? It might seem like a strange concept - etiquette seems like something reserved for fine dining, not the wilderness. In reality, etiquette just describes a customary [...]
“We’re having fire years, not fire seasons anymore,” -Mike Morgan, Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Director. Tweet Last year, Colorado saw its two largest wildfires in recorded history. They burned a [...]
The American west has some of the most spectacular public lands in the country, including national parks and forests, bureau of land management areas, state parks, and wildlife preserves. As more and more [...]
If you’ve hiked a 14er in summer, you’ve probably seen if for yourself: dozens of bags of dog poop lying besides the trail, as if waiting for someone to come collect them. There’s often just [...]
If you live in Colorado, take a glance out your window. There's a strong chance you'll see and smell the smoke coming from multiple large wildfires burning currently in the state. While the [...]
When camping in the Rockies, there's nothing better than driving out to a quiet forest road to find a dispersed campsite and solitude. With National Forest and BLM land covering much of the [...]
There are many ways to camp in Colorado's public lands. Many people think first of family camping in campgrounds, popular in state and national parks. However, campgrounds involve fighting for a spot, permits [...]
September, October, and November are great months to hike and climb 14ers, with fewer people crowding the trails. However, the weather is more variable, and there’s a greater risk. In my next webinar, I’ll share everything you need to know to have a safe and successful ascent during the Fall. Save a seat today!
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A bipartisan bill moving through the state legislature would help restore access to several closed 14ers, like Mt. Lindsey, by strengthening protections for landowners who allow access to their land. While the bill is endorsed by the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative and Colorado Mountain Club, it faces opposition by the Trial Lawyers Association.
