In a recent op-ed in the Colorado Sun, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) tried to absolve themselves of any blame for the recent outdoor
Five Colorado 14ers are currently closed to the public due to landowner liability concerns. While a recent bill, SB 23-103, would have addresses the problem,
California & Colorado are home to the vast majority of the 14,000 foot peaks in the lower 48. Between the two states, 70 named or
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.
As COVID-19 continues to spread, many are pushing to re-open mountain communities and end Stay-At-Home orders. One of the most consistent themes I see from
There are 58 named 14ers in Colorado, yet they still get crowded in the summer months. Reports show they continue to get busier each year,
As COVID-19 forces us to remain at home, I can’t help but dream about the mountains and 14ers I miss. However, as I do, I’ve
For Patricia, there was never a clear moment she decided to become a mountaineer. She said, “It was really an evolution. I was hiking, and
UPDATE: On March 26, Colorado issued a Stay At Home Order. I strongly urge readers to follow recommendations of the city of Denver and avoid
On a warm summer day in the Southern Colony Lakes Basin, I remember making my morning coffee just after leaving my tent. I sat with
Are you planning a ski trip near Denver and overwhelmed with choices? Denver’s proximity to some of the best ski resorts in Colorado makes it
As a founding member of the Fix CRUS Coalition, The Next Summit has been at the forefront of a pivotal movement to reform Colorado’s recreational
DENVER, COLORADO – Colorado is on the verge of experiencing a significant snowstorm, with forecasters predicting heavy snowfall from Thursday night through Sunday, impacting travel
Being a search and rescue (SAR) volunteer in Colorado these days isn’t easy. The state’s 2,800 volunteers respond to more than 3,600 rescues every year…
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