As most Coloradans know, the lyrics to “America the Beautiful” were inspired by a trek to the summit of Pikes Peak via prairie wagon in 1893. But when Katharine Lee Bates penned a poem called “Pikes Peak,” which became an American anthem after it was set to music in 1910, she could scarcely have imagined … Read more
Whether it’s your first time on a snowmobile or you’re ready to explore the wilderness on your own machine, there are plenty of opportunities to ride across the snow in Colorado. “Colorado has too many beautiful spots for snowmobiling,” said Ed Calhoun, president of the Colorado Snowmobile Association, a nonprofit that supports safety and conservation … 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
