I like to say that the only thing that can rival winter in the Rockies is summer in the Rockies. But, on hot summer days, I also crave refreshing ocean winds, cool water and a sandy beach. This summer, I’ve found two ways to bring a little aloha spirit to the Rockies. Sacred Surf’s Trucker…
The great outdoors has inspired writers to craft brilliant works of literature, artists to create brilliant masterpieces, and after what I’ve already witnessed this summer, I’d argue, moms and dads to deliver brilliant bits of parenting. A myriad of examples of brilliant parenting have occurred while camping with friends. In one scenario, as a leisurely…
Have you noticed that a lot of women, and more specifically moms, are entering weekend races? The moms I know seem to always be training for and planning excursions to participate in events ranging from relay runs, half marathons, bike races, triathlons, Cross Training competitions or the Tough Mudder events. I too race. But, it…
Editor’s note: “Bidder 70″ is yet another labor of love from a couple we consider local heroes. For over 15 years, George and Beth Gage have only made films that make a difference in the world, among them, “Fire On the Mountain,” about the heroes of the Tenth Mountain Division and “American Outrage,” about the…
“Lady B’s First Winter” is scheduled to screen at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday May 26th at High Camp and Monday May 28th at the Michael D. Palm Theater as part of the Kidz Kino beginning at 11a.m. Locals and visitors alike love Telluride MountainFilm Festival because it allows us to explore critical issues and faraway places right…
Bikes are sexy. This is not an opinion; it’s a fact. And, I have evidence to prove it. Once, standing outside a Crested Butte coffee shop, in tight bike clothes with my yellow Labrador puppy, and my bike, a young man saw the trio and immediately locked eyes with us. I started getting a little…
Last week an avid Telluride cyclist posted a trail report on Facebook: Rudy’s, Penelope’s and The Galloping Goose are all clear and riding well. Then, on Friday it snowed. Telluride’s early season mountain biking can be touch and go with pockets of snow still prevalent in shaded areas and at higher altitudes, fallen trees and…
For off-season, my family got one of the greatest invites ever: To join some long time friends at their family’s (rad) beach front home on Oahu. Sick. Plans were made, tickets bought and bags were packed. Right before we left, I called my friend, Julia, to see if there were any last minute requests, special…
In Telluride, there is no single piece of ski gear more coveted than the perfect, vintage, ‘70s inspired one piece. Actually, there is — a padded Obermeyer sweater, a neon Descente pullover jacket or a pair of Roffe slalom pants. They’re equally respected. The point is: Telluride takes dressing for the occasion pretty darn seriously,…
Oh, how the warm spring days bring with them such difficult decisions—like, should I bike or ski today? Even though the lifts are still running, and the festive vibe that defines spring skiing is at its peak in Telluride, Fruita’s single track and the Colorado National Monument’s smooth pavement called this weekend — so, off…