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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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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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May 2025

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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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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The View From the Ridge
Shortly before dropping in.
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April 2025

Loveland Scores Some Late Season Pow
If you can’t get out and enjoy yourself this weekend, at least you can enjoy the view
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Encore — Making the Most of the Viewless Summits
Sometimes, we go into an adventure expecting a breathtaking vista and a pretty picture; but life often has other plans
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The Elusive Otter of Radnor Lake
A detour during a cross-country move leads to a whole bunch of up-close wildlife encounters.
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Will Federal Funding cuts hit Colorado’s Fourteeners?
Much of the discussion around budget cuts and layoffs has focused on the National Park Service. But the Centennial State’s most popular peaks are…
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March 2025

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