Sanitas is Latin for “health,” and hikers are bound to boost theirs while tackling the challenging climb up Mount Sanitas. It’s the area’s rich history, though, that draws this writer to the top of Boulder’s 6,863-foot peak. Arrive early enough, before all the other day hikers turn up, and you might snag a spot in … Read more
The 10-mile roundtrip hike to the top of Mount Ida might sound daunting. Let’s face it; it is. But every step along the way makes the views from the top worth every huff and puff of energy. The trailhead up to Mount Ida starts at Milner Lake and follows the Ute Trail through thick forest … Read more
National parks are federally protected places for a reason — they’re beyond incredible. Colorado preserves some majorly captivating sites while offering an exciting line-up of recreational activities. Many guests are content with low-key offerings such as hiking, biking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and scenic driving. Some of us crave more. Thrill-seekers, read on. Time saver: A … Read more
Summer officially arrived on Thursday, as defined by the June solstice, which means fourteener season is fast approaching. For some hardy hikers, it has already begun. Inexperienced peak baggers would be wise to wait a while before venturing out. Patchy snow is being reported on many trails where microspikes or crampons are recommended. Other reports … Read more
“A POSITIVE CHANGE” National climber Luke Goh, 21, did not qualify for this year’s Games too, but told CNA that he feels even more pumped about his future chances. “It gets taken more seriously because it’s in the Olympics now, and I’m really glad that over the years, we’ve seen this huge growth in climbing … Read more
Coloradans looking for travel recommendations don’t need to go far to hit the nation’s top spot. That’s according to Men’s Journal, which this week released its list of the 50 best vacation destinations for 2024 and dubbed Ouray the No. 1 must-hit locale. The Western Slope mountain town beat out many of the country’s most … Read more
For the past three summers, North America’s highest-elevation via ferrata has made for an exhilarating addition to Arapahoe Basin’s summer recreation activities. Now resort officials are in the preliminary stages of planning a second one, and they have entered the approval process with the U.S. Forest Service. The first one, which opened in 2021 on … Read more
When we were six, we went to school together and brought that competitive spirit with us. It seemed normal that everything was a competition, whether it was school grades or who had the nicest clothes. Matilda Soderlund at Eaton Hotel in Jordan, Kowloon. Soderlund started climbing rock climbing when she was 11. Photo: Yik Yeung-man … Read more
This is more than a non-skier’s guide to winter in Colorado or a roundup of cool après-ski activities. This is my ultimate Colorado winter bucket list for epic off-slopes fun. Make this winter your season of adventure by trying some — or all — of these 23 unique experiences. Broome Hut. (Denver Post file photo) … Read more
One complication of training a kindergartener is that it can’t be too intense, said Mr Zikri. “We can’t go too fast, and I need to tone down the intensity for him so that it’s still fun for him … (so the challenge is) keeping it fun for him and getting him to stay motivated.” Ms … Read more
