How a Ski Resort Turned a Snow Groomer Into a Taco Truck How a Ski Resort Turned a Snow Groomer Into a Taco Truck|February 7, 2020 Plus a delicious recipe for Mexican street corn.
Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley Receives Gold-Level Recognition for Mountain Biking Sarah Grothjan|January 31, 2020 International Mountain Bicycling Association designates Colorado’s first Gold-Level Ride Center.
Generational Fidelity: Sage Grouse in the American West Hannah Nordhaus|January 27, 2020 On the Ladder Ranch, a multigeneration family works to keep their public lands ranching operation afloat while protecting a delicate species, the greater sage grouse.
Highs and Lows Maya Kroth|October 1, 2019 Reaching the high point in every state makes you a legend. Some states are easier than others. Learn about some unique high points across the country at REI.
Best 14ers in Colorado Jen Murphy|September 16, 2019 In Colorado, hiking 14ers isn’t simply a weekend endeavor, it’s a rite of passage. Here are11 of our favorites to get you started.
How A Historic Winter Is Impacting Colorado’s Summer Recreation Morgan Tilton|July 19, 2019 A wet, cold spring triggered dense snow and late-season avalanches across Colorado. The winter’s aftermath is affecting adventures statewide.
This Initiative Is Helping to Offset Overuse on Colorado’s Highest Peaks Betsy Welch|May 24, 2019 According to the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, approximately 334,000 people hike to the top of Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks each year. This is the story of how one initiative is using letter grades to help protect and conserve the summit routes.
Top Things to Do in the Four Corners Morgan Tilton|April 30, 2019 From the four corners national monument to the Grand Canyon, the Southwestern Four Corners has tons to do. Learn more at REI Co-Op.
Best Hikes Near Boulder Liz Dengler|April 27, 2019 With numerous hikes that can be enjoyed year round, the trails in the foothills of Boulder, Colorado offer something for everyone.
‘There’s no clear answer’: Questions Remain After Mountain Lion Attacks Colorado Trail Runner REI Staff|February 18, 2019 On Feb. 4, trail runner Travis Kauffman, 31, survived a mountain lion attack west of Fort Collins, Colorado.
9 Picks for Fall & Winter Camping in Colorado Kristen Arendt|November 30, 2018 Crisp days and cool nights provide prime conditions for camping, hiking, mountain biking and even skiing—all without the peak-season crowds.
Why I Signed Up for a Race I Knew I Couldn’t Finish Morgan Sjogren|July 20, 2018 In the high peaks of Colorado, there’s a lesser-known trail-running event so tough that racers are almost guaranteed not to finish.