When it comes to Colorado's mountains, those that stand 14,000 feet and higher are typically the ones that hog all the glory. But don't let the numbers fool you. Some of the most gorgeous views and challenging climbing …
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How Common are Avalanches in Colorado?
Colorado's mountains are a paradise for skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers, but enjoying outdoor winter recreation in the state carries serious risks. Avalanches are common and lethal occurrences across Mountain …
What to do Before, During and After an Avalanche
If you plan on being outdoors in mountains during winter, avalanche preparedness isn't just a nice thing to be familiar with; it's information that could save your life. Today, we're covering the basics of what to do in …
The Western Plateau of Colorado
The Colorado Plateau encompasses a massive land area that features a series of plateaus or mesas located within an enormous basin surrounded by mountainous highlands. Named for the Colorado River that dissects much of …
What is Colorado is known for?
Colorado is known for a lot of things, but most of the world probably thinks of stunning mountain scenery when they think of the state. But in addition to the high country, the Centennial State is famous for lots of …
What is Colorado Springs known for?
gAs Colorado's second-most populous and largest city in the state by acreage, there's a whole lot in Colorado Springs. The Olympic City is famous for everything from its iconic Pikes Peak to the giant mix of reddish …
The Rocky Mountains of Colorado
The Rocky Mountains is the largest mountain system in North America. It spans several states in the United States, including much of Colorado. The mountain range divides the state between the eastern plains and the …
Discovering Pulpit Rock in Colorado Springs’ Austin Bluffs
North of downtown Colorado Springs, Pulpit Rock is a popular natural rock feature and namesake for the 500-acre Pulpit Rock Park located within the Austin Bluffs Open Space. Found within city limits, it is very easy to …
Flatirons on Green Mountain in Boulder
Towering over the southwest of town, the Flatirons are Boulder’s most iconic rock formations. As a set of dramatic, pointed slabs, the Flatirons provide a beautiful background to the city and can easily be identified …
The Continental Divide through Colorado
Everyone has heard of the Continental Divide that runs north and south throughout North America. But so much of what makes up the divide is only read about or experienced in pieces and is only seen from end to end by …
Golden’s Lookout Mountain Road + Trail
If you're living in a busy Colorado city somewhere along the densely populated Front Range, you're lucky to be located in a place with quick access to vast forests, tall peaks, and laid back mountain towns. At just under …
Does Colorado have any Volcanoes?
Today, Colorado is not a literal or figurative hot spot for volcanoes by any stretch of the imagination. In the U.S., places like Hawaii and Yellowstone are much better known for their local volcanic activity than the …
What’s the Mountain on the Coors Can?
Wilson Peak, the mountain on the Coors Can, is one of the most iconic alpine peaks in the world. Standing at 14,023 feet in elevation, Wilson Peak is the highest point in San Miguel County, and its image has been used to …
The Colorado 14ers
Colorado is home to 58 mountain peaks above 14,000 feet, referred to as fourteeners, or as locals call them – 14ers. One of the more popular outdoor activities in Colorado is to climb to the top of a 14er. Outdoor …
Living in the Colorado Mountains
Nothing compares to the silence you experience between 4 & 5 A.M. in the mountains. The birds have yet to wake and the wind has long lost the energy to gust between the trees. You can, for once, as Whitman said, Let …
Can’t Miss Colorado Mountains
Without a doubt, Colorado boasts some of the best mountain recreation and scenery in the world. From the historic Sangre de Cristo Mountains of the south to more than 50 peaks scattered around the state that tower above …
