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Tour Colorado's best hot springs with this week-long road trip, from rustic tubs to full-service resorts

From a music-centric journey across the northern U.S. to a national park-studded road trip through the heartland, we’ve got itineraries for your next great cross-country adventure.

From exploring Arizona's canyons to surfing California'a beaches and hiking Utah's buttes, our national parks columnist shares his dream Southwest road-trip itineraries. Just gas up your rig, grab the sunscreen, and go.

When a hunting dog became stranded, the Mesa County Search and Rescue team embarked on an intense 13-hour mission to free her

Netflix Co-Founder/Powder Mountain CEO Reed Hastings among the luminaries who will speak as the growing event returns to Denver

These are our favorite healthy trips in North America, from a desert hot-springs lodge to a quiet island off the Pacific Coast.

We haven’t seen the Red Planet this luminous in the night sky since 2022. Our astrotourism expert shares how and when to enjoy the show.

Our travel writers spent weekends at some fabulous places: a red-rock retreat, stargazing domes, and one of the national parks’ hardest-to-book cabins. Here’s where we’re sending our friends next year.

A NOAA ocean buoy and a decades-old forecasting service have hooked powder hounds with surprisingly accurate storm intelligence

Alex Kaufman, a suburban dad in Denver, descends slopes with barely any snow, using discontinued plastic skis. This method, he says, is far more fun than a day at the resort, so we accompanied him on an outing.

Massive celebration of outdoor culture returns to Denver with an all-star musical lineup, a bigger footprint, and an energetic mix of speakers, gear, films, food and fun

Here’s the local’s cheat sheet to navigating on and off-piste thrills of Colorado’s most coveted destinations

Hear me out: I love the outdoors, and that includes playing golf. These courses are on the leading edge of sustainability and close to adventure.

Employees from PACT Outdoors installed WAG bags on a popular peak, and asked hikers to tell the truth about their backcountry poop habits. Here’s what they discovered.

After years of injuries and recovery, the record-breaking skier is ready to hit the slopes and compete for more wins

A tiny, remote backcountry hut in the Front Range has everything you need—and nothing you don’t

Here’s how to save serious money at this and other U.S. ski hills this season

Do you get more stoked for first chair or the pond-skim competition? Two dedicated skiers debate the weather, conditions, and vibes of ski season’s kickoff vs. sendoff.

This remote mountain town has had its ups and downs. In recent years famous races put it on the map, but some knew of its year-round treasures all along.

The Winter Park Express increases service, adds more seats, and lowers prices significantly to accommodate more skiers

Last fall, �����ԹϺ��� partnered with University of Colorado Denver to open a state-of-the-art gear-testing lab. Now, it’s finally open for business—and poised to upend the gear-testing world.

Climb some of the most beautiful and unique mountains in the world without any technical experience

The global ski resort behemoth is cutting 14 percent of its corporate staff after a tough year. But will its new business strategy affect skiers?

Experience fall splendor with the Colorado Mountain Club's top autumn adventures, from colorful road trips to scenic hiking and biking across the state

The downhill legend sat down with SKI to discuss mentorship, the future of women’s racing, and her deeply personal role in the 2034 Olympics

Colorado Silver Star, a family-run metalsmith in Denver, has been handcrafting each and every buckle awarded to Leadville 100 finishers for nearly 40 years

From pricey foreign driving fines to late-night ant attacks, our travel correspondents reveal trip snafus they don’t want to relive

A lifetime cyclist, our columnist pulled the data and weighed other factors to determine the most bike-friendly small towns across America

These cool new lodging options are within striking distance of some of the country’s most popular national parks

Most people heading to Colorado don’t know about this gem of a town in the San Juan Mountains in the southern Rockies. But they should.

You’ll be counting stars and catching the Northern Lights at these one-of-a-kind dark-sky retreats

Our astrotourism expert shares tips on how to maximize your view of the year’s brightest meteor shower, peaking on August 12

Even for thru-hikers with a wealth of long trail experience, the Colorado Trail offers challenges all its own

Thirty years ago, a fire blew up on Colorado's Storm King Mountain, causing one of the worst wildland-firefighting tragedies in U.S. history. The trail honors those who died in the line of duty and the work of all firefighters.

We polled patrollers from resorts around the country and learned that the gig is far more than dropping ropes and getting first tracks

There are plenty of climbs to choose from in Boulder, Colorado, but articles editor Fred Dreier obsessively rides up and down Flagstaff Road, clocking hundreds of ascents each year.

Post-pandemic travel is surging, and overtourism is pushing popular places to their limits. How can you be a good traveler when some locals just want you to go home?

Our parks expert has put together long weekend trips for as little as $204, with details on free entrance fees and campsites, and active itineraries that keep costs down

The landmark decision rules that liability waivers can’t be used to protect ski areas from certain claims of negligence

14,438-foot Mount Elbert offers accessible routes ascending to the highest point in the Rockies. Here's the best way to tackle this trek.

A seasonal job in a mountain town is one of the most fun adventures there is. Our Colorado-based columnist offers proven tips on how to land lodging that you can afford.

�����ԹϺ��� editors know the best places to go on vacation. Let our summer plans be your inspiration.

We love national parks, but they can get packed. These national monuments have the same spectacular landscapes, hikes, and adventures, without the crowds.

Guidebook author and local resident James Dziezynski highlights the coolest mountain hikes and scrambles in the Colorado Rockies

From campgrounds that only accept bookings two weeks out to websites with immediate inventory, we’ve got solutions for late planners

Whether you’re looking for high-country singletrack, craft beverages, or family fun, Breckenridge has you covered

A skier was swept over 1,000 feet down a couloir on Quandary Peak when another party set off a slide above him, violating backcountry protocols

From supported campgrounds to dispersed areas with stellar stargazing, we found the best places to sleep outside in the Rocky Mountains

Every great adventure needs a staging area. Here they are, from simple and affordable to dreamy and luxe, in unbelievable locations, with endless terrain to explore and a warm bed to return to at night.

Organizers are not sure if the event, which dates back to the 1980s, will return next summer

Colorado’s Dunton Hot Springs was revamped from a mining town that once hid outlaws. Now it’s a secluded outpost where you can fish for trout, hike the Rockies, overnight in a log cabin, dine at a saloon—and soak your heart out amid nature.

We dug into the numbers with the Colorado Avalanche Information Center to find out

Remembered for his passion for skiing and adventurous spirit, 21-year-old Winter Park, Colorado, coach Dallas LeBeau leaves a legacy of inspiration and admiration

Beloved for its renegade reputation, Colorado ski area Arapahoe Basin will charge skiers to park next season. Two A-Basin fans debate the decision—and discuss why paid parking represents a dividing line between mega resorts and local ski hills.

From miles of trails to acres of public land, the explorable and beautiful terrain in these states stand out above the rest.

Die-hards are worried that their beloved ski hill will lose its local vibe, but management remains characteristically optimistic

Cars spin, trucks slide, and what should be an hour’s drive can take all day. How did this scenic mountain corridor get so congested—and can it ever be fixed? I took a wild ride through the traffic jam to find out.

Ski to an old silver mine. Dive to a shipwreck. In these places, delving into the past is an adventure.

After 25 years of hiking in his hometown of Boulder, guidebook author James Dziezynski reveals his all-time favorite treks in the area. Plus, he’s included downloadable GPX files, parking intel, trail beta, gear and weather tips, and more.

Why did a mother with no backcountry experience take her sister and 13-year-old son to live off the grid on a 10,000-foot mountain during a Colorado winter?

The inaugural event in Denver features Fleet Foxes, Thundercat, Lettuce, Andrew Bird, Say She She, and The Heavy Heavy, with adventure films, an ideas summit, and climbing competitions also in the mix

We asked our editors for the most romantic trips they’d ever taken. From fire towers to Southwest camping to mountaintop lodges, these incredible stays are the best way to spend Valentine’s—or any day.

An HGTV show challenges home flippers to drive up property values in Breckenridge, Colorado. �����ԹϺ���’s articles editor presents game-show ideas that capture another side of ski-town housing.

These aren’t your typical health retreats. At these �����ԹϺ���-approved spots, you can hike, surf, fish, and recharge in nature at some of the most beautiful places on the planet.

�����ԹϺ���’s social media strategist Allie Noland endured Colorado’s heinous ski traffic after scoring fresh pow. She doesn’t regret a thing.

Research shows that wolves are vital to intact ecosystems, but Republicans are stoking fear in rural voters

Weary of Seattle, one longtime ski bum heard the high peaks calling her back—but felt paralyzed by decision. So she made a spreadsheet and took a road trip, visiting friends across the United States to look for a new home that fit the bill.

As people get called back to the office in cities, now might be a good time to chase the mountain-living dream, especially in these lesser-known areas

Don’t worry: there’s a plan in place to keep names like “Wolfy McWolfFace” off of the list

Why do so many cars and trucks get stuck on sketchy passes in the Rockies? We asked state officials, tow truck drivers, and even college professors to weigh in.

Search and rescue officials are urging adventurers to carry appropriate gear after an unprepared hiker nearly died on one of the state’s high mountains

Rich Moore and his dog Finney disappeared on a hike in Colorado in August. Ten weeks later, crews found the dog alive. Now, friends and family are trying to understand what happened.

The annual challenge has become a competitive—and borderline obsessive—endeavor for runners and hikers

With charging stations increasing and battery life improving all the time, the Great American Road Trip is more EV-friendly than ever. These are the most beautiful trips.

Authorities believe the man may have been planning an attack at the Glenwood Caverns �����ԹϺ��� Park

Does the clip really show bigfoot, or just a practical joker wearing a costume? It’s kicked up Sasquatch chatter across southwestern Colorado.