The Rocky Mountains of Colorado continue to impress with their beauty and abundant activities, but they are also full of Hot Springs! Near Steamboat Springs, CO, lies a hot springs park tucked away in Routt National Forest, called Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs. At just over 15 minutes away from Steamboat Springs, this little getaway …
If you are on a budget and looking for a cheap ski resort in Colorado, then look no further. Colorado offers an amazing assortment of ski and snowboard resorts at an affordable price. Whether you like the small mountain feel with endless runs and big views, or the hustle and bustle of ski village life, …
One of the best sections for a first-time overnight canoe trip on the Colorado River is known as Ruby Horsethief Canyon. When water levels are good here, it is an easy float trip with some mild rapid sections. There are a few put ins along the river in Fruita or Loma, Colorado, and takeout is …
Colorado is filled with some of the most beautiful hikes in America. The landscape across the state varies from alpine, high desert, and plains. If you’re looking for adventure and the chance to find yourself in the outdoors, here is a guide to some of the most inspiring hikes in the state of Colorado. 1. …
Kelly Lake, among just about every other alpine lake in Colorado, requires quite the arduous hike. The trail is roughly 7.4 miles in, and another 7.4 miles out. Add in a 2460’ elevation gain, and you’ve got yourself a solid trek ahead of you. If you are looking for a great, short backpacking trip, this …
If you are looking for a 14er to climb in Colorado, Longs Peak is most likely near the top of your list. With the top question in your mind being – How difficult is the Longs Peak climb? To quickly answer – The risk factors that make Longs Peak hard to climb are often incorrectly …
I came here for the first time at the age of 15 when my family first moved to Colorado Springs. We walked around the paved trails that guide tourists around the main formations of the park. What impressed me more than the formations themselves was the few people I saw climbing these formations. I had …
Having lived in Leadville, I know the secrets of this place. It is much more than a drive-through town, and if you decide to stop you will discover that there are many hiking adventures to be had. Here are a few of my favorites: These first three are BIG, EPIC hikes with a summit on …
When I moved to Fort Collins, all my friends only really talked about climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park, or up the Poudre Canyon. Most of my climbing experience has been in the Western Slope desert area of Southern Colorado and Utah… So, I really didn’t care to climb anything that wasn’t sandstone. All my …
Sitting high above the Front Range at 8342 feet, Bear Peak is one of the most incredible hikes in and around Boulder, Colorado. The 5.5 to 7 miles of trail (depending upon where you start out) offers unparalleled views of the surrounding landscape including the views over Boulder, the Continental Divide to the west, and …