Camp Smarter with Wildfire Prevention From Colorado Tourism Office Campfires are beautiful by night and many of us grew up with the tradition of gathering around the warm, glowing flames for s’mores, sing-alongs and tall tales — but in many places, fires are restricted or... Read More Stewardship // April 23, 2025
End-of-Season Nordic Secrets Don’t just stash your ski bag in the basement. Closing out the season properly will save your gear and your sanity. At the end of a long, snowy season, it’s tempting to pivot off to the next adventure—get out the gravel bike, the golf clubs, the running shoes. But first, say a proper goodbye to this season, and your future... Read More Tips & Ideas // April 14, 2025
5 Ways to Make Your Cleanup More Sustainable From Leave No Trace Are part of a group that gets out regularly to cleanup your local park or protected area? Maybe you are always on the hunt for a volunteer opportunity. Or maybe you just strive to pick up a few pieces of litter on your... Read More Stewardship // April 07, 2025
Skills Series: Trash Timeline From Leave No Trace Learn about the trash timeline, using research from a USDA Forest Service Study that averages the amount of time it takes for trash to biodegrade, corrode, or photodegrade in a variety of environments. Read More Stewardship // April 04, 2025
End-of-Season Nordic Escape: Crust-Skiing Destinations Where to go for fantastic late-season spring skiing Spring skiing may be a bit unpredictable, but it’s never the wrong answer—warmer temps, bluebird skies, crust skiing… all amazing reasons for a getaway. Read More Tips & Ideas, Travel Tips // March 27, 2025
Great Dog-Friendly Hikes in Colorado From UCHealth Here are some suggestions for great hikes with your dog. After the do’s, we’ll give you some don’ts. Yes, it’s a downer to think about what we shouldn’t do. But let’s face it. Hiking... Read More Stewardship // March 27, 2025
Nordic Ski Spring Break Travel: Music in the Mountains Here’s where to find a perfect apres-ski blend of live music, local culture, and ski-town atmosphere. Here’s a quick guide to help you find a great live music spot to peel off to after a day on the trails, no matter where you ski. Read More Tips & Ideas, Travel Tips // February 13, 2025
Know if You Have Altitude Sickness and When to Worry From UCHealth Last time you went skiing in Vail, you had a headache all day and didn’t sleep well that night. When your relatives from Florida came to visit last summer and got sick up in Aspen, it probably wasn’t a bug.... Read More Stewardship // February 04, 2025