Elevation Outdoors Magazine

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Is there a point when you should carry your cell phone in the wild? Ask your significant other.

Rossignol Classic CX80 Best For: Day-to-day alpine at the resort The Word: For those of us who cut our teeth in the days before shaped skis, the Classic just feels right underfoot—sans the effort of turning those old boards. That’s because Rossi used an old-school wood-core and vertical-sidewall construction in conjunction with contemporary deep sidecut [...]

Two outdoor enthusiasts debate the merits of exercising indoors?

As a native, you really only need to know two things when it comes to your local resorts: How do I get there on the cheap? And where are the best lines and powder stashes? In an attempt to answer those questions, we present Elevation Outdoors’ guide to the best deals and terrain at winter resorts across Colorado.

Take a look at the green efforts of these Colorado resorts.

Banish those thoughts of cross-country skiing as simply a pastime for Swedes hopped up on akvavit or geeks in pom-pom hats. Just shy of the Continental Divide and 10 minutes from Winter Park, the self-proclaimed “rustic upscale” resort of Devil’s Thumb Ranch marries luxury (think heated floors and fine wines) with rugged mountain air and [...]

Aspen hosts An Exclusive five-day fashion show featuring “mountain lifestyle” from bro to bling

Many of Colorado’s ski and snowboard resorts are striving to run more sustainable operations. But is it all just greenwashing?
Can a resort truly be green?

Sustainable adventurer and activist Seth Warren TALKS to ELELVATION OUTDOORS ABOUT the power of biofuel and HOW HE IS following the water cycle FROM CALIFORNIA all the way UP to its lofty beginnings as Colorado powder.

So, you want to be an adventure sports rock star? Todd Johnson and his band Salem are trying to make a difference with their music—and get some vertical while they’re at it.