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A Crucial Species is now Endangered, and it’s all Our Fault
In the fight against Karen culture, the outdoor community inadvertently lost an important advocate. Our trails and parks are suffering for it.
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Cole Noble
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The REI Adventure Bubble — How the Gear Giant’s “Experiences” Exit Could Upend the Outdoor Industry
Employees, Instructors, and Subcontractors say the move may threaten the entire business ecosystem that grew around the co-op’s now-nixed program.
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NOW PLAYING: "The Alpine Amusement Park"
Watch now (28 min) | Popular hiking destinations are looking more like theme park attractions than trails. Here's how we both conserve and preserve…
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Public Lands Victory: Sen. Lee Bails on Federal Land Sale… for Now
The bill’s author takes the L, but tries to regain control of the narrative. Here’s a closer look at his future moves:
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Cole Noble
Fact, Fiction, and the Federal Land Sale
The senator behind a plan to sell millions of acres of federal land says his opponents are simply misinformed. Here’s what’s really in the proposal:
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Quandary Collapse: Colorado's Most Popular Peak Sees Visitor Numbers Cut in Half
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Turning Over A New Leaf
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Which Colorado Trails Require Reservations? The Definitive 2023 Park and Peak Guide:
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The REI Adventure Bubble — How the Gear Giant’s “Experiences” Exit Could Upend the Outdoor Industry
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Feisty Elk Moms
I never thought my closest call with a wild animal would be with a glorified cow, but here we are. Here’s happened, what went wrong, and what to do if…
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Laughing All the Way Down
My mistake is your gain. Come along on this mountain valley downclimb with no trending audio, just the crickets, birds, and breeze.
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Cole Noble
The People’s Ski Hill: Non-Profit will Operate Cuchara for the Long Haul
No condos. No concierge. Just a chairlift—and a committed community. Here's how a 40-year agreement will help Panadero Ski Corporation secure affordable…
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Cole Noble
Adventures: Now Open for Business — Summit Squad #18
Some quality-of-life updates, along with a whole mess of articles you might have missed. Here's the round-up:
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How You Can Own a Piece of a Beloved, Family-Run Ski Area
Sitting atop Colorado’s Eisenhower Tunnel, Loveland is upgrading one of its oldest lifts and selling off the old chairs to loyal riders. Here's how you…
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The View From the Ridge
Shortly before dropping in.
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Reveling in Print Media with Bentley Zylstra of Revelry Collection — Ep. 22
Listen now | In a world where graphics, video and pictures have gotten sharper than our eyes can perceive, one photographer dares to ask: what if we…
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How Parents Can Prepare their Kids for Survival, and Safe Summer Hiking with Hannah Gallagher — Ep. 21
Getting yourself ready for adventure is one thing. But how can you be sure your group, and your children are up for the challenge too? Today's guest has…
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Podcast #20: Three Causes Championing the Outdoors for Colorado Gives Day
Trail Talk has always been about shining a light on those working to improve our outdoor spaces. Here's what some of those groups and individuals are…
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Chris Anthony
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BREAKING — Eldora Opens for the Season Tomorrow (11/11)
The ski area is ready for the 22/23 season, with some big changes to the parking situation. We're breaking down the new information, and hearing from…
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Podcast #18: Hiking Every 14er in 14 Days with Dan Hobbs
"I needed something — needed to feel alive, I needed to feel accomplishment. When I started I had no idea how long it was gonna take. I just put my max…
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