Outdoor recreation

Idaho Springs gondola group wins $8.7M judgment against company that stole deposit

Judge agrees that Virginia-based escrow company stole $4.5 million from the Idaho Springs Mighty Argo investors and created fake documents…

September 1, 2022

Team to row 3,000 miles to raise awareness about mental health for first responders

Farmington-based Guardian Initiatives jumps aboard Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge

August 29, 2022

‘Impossible challenge’: Father-son adventure racers are pushing the limits of Alzheimer’s

Mark and Travis Macy have raced thousands of miles through jungles and deserts

August 24, 2022

Colorado mushroom forays, improved by monsoons, are becoming more popular

The Colorado Mycological Society, which holds fungi training classes and leads mushroom forays, has experienced a boost in membership in…

August 22, 2022

John Wayne Grit Series celebrates classic film while fundraising for cancer

5K and 10K scheduled for Aug. 27 in Ridgway

August 21, 2022

‘It’s like riding an escalator’: Burro racing is having a moment in Colorado

The sport is attracting more runners every year as people compete for First Ass Up the Pass and the donkey…

August 12, 2022

Colorado’s outdoors offers a kind of therapy, but it’s not a magic pill

Nature’s therapy – ‘Vitamin N’ – helps improve mental and physical health

August 12, 2022

National Ski Patrol in turmoil as third director in five years leaves, citing conflict

Group’s board of directors described as a ‘dysfunctional HOA’

August 12, 2022

Photos: Wedding party floats down the Animas River

The wedding party of Olivia Hamblin and Scott Titus prepare to float down the Animas River on a sunny and…

August 12, 2022

Colorado’s mountain airports are thriving as rural air service struggles

Colorado’s airports in Aspen, Durango, Eagle County, Gunnison, Hayden and Montrose set records in 2021 and are staying busy in…

August 3, 2022

Two privately owned Colorado 14ers are open to hikers thanks to a unique partnership. Will it last?

Increasing traffic is stressing a tenuous deal with landowners concerned about liability

July 20, 2022

Heat dome set to scorch Southwest Colorado

Hot and dry weather will replace rains this weekend

July 8, 2022

Love, prayer and tickets: What we saw at the Rainbow Family gathering in northwest Colorado

Annual gathering drew 10,000 people and lots of online ire

July 6, 2022

Colorado’s outdoor industry knows it could be more inclusive

The industry acknowledges that there’s a large population that doesn’t feel included

July 1, 2022

Public land agencies remove fire restrictions ahead of July 4

Rains prompt San Juan National Forest, BLM to rescind Stage 1 measures

July 1, 2022

Grant money seeks to boost workforce development in outdoor industry

State office promotes job creation, infrastructure development

July 1, 2022

Alpacka Raft celebrates 20th anniversary

A look back at the history of one of pack rafting’s most influential designers

June 28, 2022

Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center

San Juan National Forest modernized facility to reflect cultural importance, adapt to growing visitation

June 14, 2022

Doctors urged to rethink how they treat, speak with ‘extreme athletes’

Mental strength can help them overcome perceived physical weaknesses

June 8, 2022

Everest team sets a standard. Is the next generation watching?

The Full Circle Everest team included Denverite Thomas Moore, Lafayette teacher Eddie Taylor and Cortez leader Philip Henderson

June 7, 2022

A Colorado adventurer faces his biggest challenge yet: late-stage cancer

Eric Larsen was told he had maybe three years to live, but his latest scans haven’t detected any cancer

June 4, 2022

Hunting groups are leading the charge on wildlife conservation in Southwest Colorado

Hunters are fundraising, sharing knowledge and doing restoration projects to protect wildlands

May 9, 2022

For cheap, healthful meals, try foraging

Spring is an ideal time to learn about nature’s bounty

May 6, 2022

Colorado mountain resorts cut back summer offerings as labor crisis persists

Outdoor companies like Vail Resorts forced to adjust staff-dependent offerings like ziplining

May 2, 2022