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Great Colorado Route

Week 17: Donovan Rice’s windy walk in the Medicine Bows and scenic stroll in the Zirkels on the Great Colorado Route

Jonathan Ingraham 6 days ago6 days ago

Week 16: Donovan Rice ‘tears up’ in Indian Peaks, bails on iconic 14er in RMNP on the Great Colorado Route

Jonathan Ingraham 2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Week 15: Donovan Rice relishes his time in the Gore Range, eyes Rocky Mountain National Park on Great Colorado Route

Jonathan Ingraham 3 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Week 14: Donovan Rice ‘back to ridge traverses’ as he enters Summit County on Great Colorado Route

Jonathan Ingraham 4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
5 days ago5 days ago

Leaf “PEEP Responsibly” code encouraged on Colorado’s Guanella Pass as fall foliage ramps up

Park in designated parking areas only, Expect heavy traffic, Exercise patience, Plan ahead Leaf peeping season is…

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Breakdown: What a super El Niño means for Colorado, according to the Colorado Climate Center

“The brewing super El Niño may offer some hope, but a wide array of outcomes are possible…

2 weeks ago6 days ago

Colorado Ski Country USA’s Ski Passport turns 30 years old in 2026

“When the Ski Passport began in 1996, it was a pioneering approach to access, opening Colorado’s mountains…

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Rocky Mountain National Park begins meadow closures for annual elk rut in Colorado

The elk rut in Colorado is beginning and with it comes closures to meadow access in Rocky…

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Colorado mountain town known for aspen leaves relaunches “Leaf Brief” to track fall foliage changes

Fall is in the air in Colorado, and with the days passing into September that means the…

Latest News

Breakdown: Two bear attacks in southwestern Colorado being investigated by Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Colorado’s monthly climate summary: August 2026 was the hottest August, and hottest summer, ever recorded

Is Aspen Snowmass really selling a lift ticket for $3.75?

Breakdown: Saildrones dispatched by NOAA to probe the engine of El Niño in equatorial Pacific

Colorado skier’s ordinal methodology shows Saint Mary’s Glacier melting out quickest in last 30 years

Vail Resorts announces winter 2026/27 opening dates at its western North America resorts

Colorado fall colors: 4 road trips to experience the aspen leaves change

Colorado’s monthly climate summary: July 2026 was the state’s 2nd-warmest month on record

CU Boulder study: Honeybee hives suggest leaderless groups can outperform top-down groups

Fish removal project on west side of Rocky Mountain National Park starts late August, will close Grand Ditch access

Trout relocation project underway in Hermosa Creek, Colorado as National Forest crews start culvert project

New study: Winter 2026’s snow drought in Upper Colorado River Basin was 14 times more likely due to climate change

Conifer High School racing to raise $40K to fund Phase 2 of on-campus trail system

Tucker Gulch Trail north of Golden moves forward with design & implementation, says JCPOS

Green Light given for Leadville Trail races to commence as Willow Fire containment continues

Raspberry Hot Springs in Colorado ordered to Cease and Desist due to public health nuisances

Vail Resorts announces “Epic Experience” vision, puts guest experience at center of new growth plan

Do you have $650 and want to own a piece of Loveland Ski Area history?

BASE jump mishap in Colorado requires late-night rescue after man falls 150-200 feet

Here’s where $340,000+ in grants awarded to 9 Boulder County search and rescue and trail safety organizations will go

Freeride skiing & snowboarding coming to 2030 Winter Olympic Games in France

Don’t Be an e-DIOT. Micromobility safety campaign launched by Colorado State Patrol

Boulder County Commissioners turn down “alternate use” trail pilot program

New camping restrictions for Colorado lake near Wilson Group of 14ers goes into effect

Satellite imagery shows wildfire flare ups over weekend across Four Corners states

Former NOAA staff members launch Climate.us from ashes of Trump administration’s shuttered Climate.gov

Colorado to receive $432,000 in EPA grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure

3 out of 4 people reject Boulder County’s alternating trail use pilot, survey finds

Half-ton boulder crushes Silverthorne man at popular camping spot next to Arkansas River

Are Colorado moose “non-natives”? New research from CU Boulder answers the question

NASA selects CU’s LASP research institute to study how Earth and space weather connect

Trees found doused in gas, attempted arson suspected near Colorado national forest in Chaffee County

Copper Mountain to host 2 World Cup events for upcoming 2026/27 season

Colorado’s monthly climate summary: May 2026 was most “normal” month temp wise since September

IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder returns to Boulder County June 13. Here’s the 411

It’s official, El Niño has developed in the tropical Pacific Ocean; now what?

Vail Resorts’ Q3 earnings report shows net revenue decreased $90M

Colorado Stargazing Trail launched, connects people to state’s night-sky experiences

Fire destroys historic cabin near Colorado ski resort

New CU Boulder study explains why overpopulation can impair fertility

Shuttle bus service to Hessie Trailhead in Boulder County now operating

Mountain biker Haley Dumke ‘putting herself out there’ as GoPro Mountain Games hits Vail in June

EPA grants Colorado $44.3 million to address “forever chemicals” in drinking water 

Colorado Springs-launched aircraft maps western US in search of critical minerals

Donovan Rice embarks on Colorado’s newest thru-hike, an epic 1,700-mile journey titled the Great Colorado Route

2 new proposed trails near Breckenridge seek to improve biker-hiker conflicts, connectivity

First-ever wildflower festival comes to Colorado mountain town 90 minutes from Denver

Colorado’s monthly climate summary for April 2026 shows some relief across parched state

Second women’s downhill race added to Birds of Prey World Cup ski race for December 2026 event

Snowfall totals at Colorado ski resorts down as much as 65% during winter 2025/26

NASA observing snow drought in Colorado, western United States in 2026

REI releases 2025 financial results, narrows outdoor retailer’s full-year net loss to $54.3M

GoPro Mountain Games cancels several river events, adjusts others due to low water levels in Vail

EPA announces Colorado to receive $1.5M-plus to protect waterways from sewage overflows

347 acres acquired adjacent to Red Rocks expands open space in Jefferson County

Former NCAR directors pen response to NSF’s “Dear Colleague Letter”

Vail Resorts reports declines in skier visits, lift and ski school revenues after rough winter 2026

Colorado wolves roamed less in past month, CPW map shows where they traveled

Antero Reservoir in Park County closing to recreation in 2026 for drought response

Colorado’s rattlesnake “Mega Den” livestream is online for the season

32 young female skiers become ‘ski patrollers’ for the day at Loveland

New concept map expands trail system at Green Mountain in Lakewood

Mighty Argo Cable Car in Colorado opens early May, ticket prices revealed

3 climbers assisted after losing route while climbing on the Naked Edge in Eldorado Canyon State Park

Updated closing dates for Colorado’s ski resorts for winter 2025/26

World Cup ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin hosts elevateHER ski day with 30 girls at Copper Mountain

Popular Colorado high-mountain pass opens April 16, earliest opening on record

Water on the moon? New study suggests water accumulated slowly over billions of years

Wildfire burns 1/2 acre in Chautauqua Park area in Boulder on Easter Sunday

Large hole that formed under bridge on Boulder Canyon Trail partially reopens

Winter weather returns to Colorado right after 7 ski areas close over Easter weekend

Keystone trolls Crested Butte with April Fools’ Day joke, claims to now own one of its ski trails

Entirety of unincorporated Boulder County under Stage 1 fire restrictions

Colorado’s high country forecasted for much needed snow as first week of April arrives

Arctic sea ice maximum extent “statistically” tied lowest peak observed during winter 2025/26

Boulder Commissioners name new Boulder County Parks & Open Space director

Denver Water declares Stage 1 drought, implements mandatory watering restrictions for summer 2026

Vail, Alterra ski resorts slapped with class action lawsuit over claimed ‘artificially inflating costs’ of lift ticket prices

Colorado’s statewide snowpack average drops below 50%, Denver Water to vote on proposed Stage 1 water restrictions March 25

Session Series 2026 mountain bike race registration opens March 25

Spring skiing in Colorado is pure shenanigans! Check out these events, deals and things to come at CSCUSA resorts

Gov. Polis activates State Drought Task Force in Colorado as near record snowpack begins decline

REI to cut wages for new employees, reduce benefits for current employees

Final details of first fatal avalanche of 2025/26 season near Vail Pass released

Denver might hit 90 degrees during forecasted March heat wave; snowpack in bad shape

Ikon Pass teams up with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, offers Session Pass Sweepstakes to skiers and riders

Vail Resorts skier visits, net revenue down modestly after Q2 fiscal results released

Environment

Breakdown: Two bear attacks in southwestern Colorado being investigated by Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Jonathan Ingraham 2 days ago2 days ago

Colorado’s monthly climate summary: August 2026 was the hottest August, and hottest summer, ever recorded

Jonathan Ingraham 6 days ago6 days ago

Rocky Mountain National Park begins meadow closures for annual elk rut in Colorado

Jonathan Ingraham 2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Snow

Is Aspen Snowmass really selling a lift ticket for $3.75?

Jonathan Ingraham 7 days ago6 days ago

Breakdown: What a super El Niño means for Colorado, according to the Colorado Climate Center

Jonathan Ingraham 2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Colorado Ski Country USA’s Ski Passport turns 30 years old in 2026

Jonathan Ingraham 2 weeks ago6 days ago

Colorado skier’s ordinal methodology shows Saint Mary’s Glacier melting out quickest in last 30 years

Jonathan Ingraham 3 weeks ago6 days ago

Water

Fish removal project on west side of Rocky Mountain National Park starts late August, will close Grand Ditch access

Jonathan Ingraham 1 month ago1 month ago

Trout relocation project underway in Hermosa Creek, Colorado as National Forest crews start culvert project

Jonathan Ingraham 2 months ago2 months ago

New study: Winter 2026’s snow drought in Upper Colorado River Basin was 14 times more likely due to climate change

Jonathan Ingraham 2 months ago2 weeks ago

Colorado to receive $432,000 in EPA grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure

Jonathan Ingraham 3 months ago3 months ago

Trail

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Conifer High School racing to raise $40K to fund Phase 2 of on-campus trail system

Jonathan Ingraham 2 months ago3 weeks ago

Tucker Gulch Trail north of Golden moves forward with design & implementation, says JCPOS

Jonathan Ingraham 2 months ago3 weeks ago

Green Light given for Leadville Trail races to commence as Willow Fire containment continues

Jonathan Ingraham 2 months ago3 weeks ago

BASE jump mishap in Colorado requires late-night rescue after man falls 150-200 feet

Jonathan Ingraham 2 months ago2 months ago

Here’s where $340,000+ in grants awarded to 9 Boulder County search and rescue and trail safety organizations will go

Jonathan Ingraham 2 months ago2 months ago

Boulder County Commissioners turn down “alternate use” trail pilot program

Jonathan Ingraham 3 months ago2 months ago

New camping restrictions for Colorado lake near Wilson Group of 14ers goes into effect

Jonathan Ingraham 3 months ago6 days ago

3 out of 4 people reject Boulder County’s alternating trail use pilot, survey finds

Jonathan Ingraham 3 months ago2 months ago

Shuttle bus service to Hessie Trailhead in Boulder County now operating

Jonathan Ingraham 4 months ago4 months ago

Mountain biker Haley Dumke ‘putting herself out there’ as GoPro Mountain Games hits Vail in June

Jonathan Ingraham 4 months ago3 months ago

Mountain Weather

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Technology

Breakdown: Saildrones dispatched by NOAA to probe the engine of El Niño in equatorial Pacific

Jonathan Ingraham 2 weeks ago6 days ago

CU Boulder study: Honeybee hives suggest leaderless groups can outperform top-down groups

Jonathan Ingraham 1 month ago2 weeks ago

NASA selects CU’s LASP research institute to study how Earth and space weather connect

Jonathan Ingraham 3 months ago3 months ago

New CU Boulder study explains why overpopulation can impair fertility

Jonathan Ingraham 4 months ago3 months ago

Editor's Pick

Colorado Ski Country USA’s Ski Passport turns 30 years old in 2026

Jonathan Ingraham 2 weeks ago6 days ago

Vail Resorts announces winter 2026/27 opening dates at its western North America resorts

Jonathan Ingraham 4 weeks ago6 days ago

Colorado fall colors: 4 road trips to experience the aspen leaves change

Jonathan Ingraham 1 month ago2 weeks ago

Photo, hike, chat: Three unique experiences inside three national parks over 10 days

Jonathan Ingraham 2 months ago2 months ago

Photo Galleries

PHOTOS: GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado June 4-7

Jonathan Ingraham 3 months ago3 months ago

PHOTOS: Mighty Argo Cable Car gondola ribbon cutting

Jonathan Ingraham 5 months ago3 months ago

PHOTOS: Mighty Argo Cable Car gondola nears opening date

Jonathan Ingraham 6 months ago3 months ago
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