Sole Survivors

by Brian Litz October 6, 2009

The single most important piece of gear you can own is right under your feet. What exactly is a footbed? First of all we’re not talking about orthotics. They are for people suffering from serious anatomical issues and are only available with a prescription. And we are certainly not talking about those foam insoles that [...]

Teacher’s Pet

by Kevin Jordan October 6, 2009

A ski instructor spends every day of winter (and often summer) on the slopes. So we asked one to let us in on the gear that gets him through the workday. “If you can walk, you can ski,” is the motto in my family. So it’s no surprise that I have been a ski instructor [...]

Colorado Homegrown

by Doug October 6, 2009

If you want to truly participate in snow localism, take a look at these skis, boards and more from brands manufacturing and/or based right here in the Centennial State. These local goods reflect the ethics of the natives—they are built to perform in all the conditions you can find on Colorado’s high mountains and speak [...]

Snow Locavore

by Rachel Odell Walker October 6, 2009

Forget all that crunchy green commie stuff about eating locally—here in Colorado, we play locally. Living a stone’s throw from world-class winter resorts cuts down on travel and ramps up your slope vertical. So we thought, what better way to make the most of it than finding out where the true locals ride, drink and [...]

Heavy Metal

by Philip Armour October 5, 2009

The poisonous element mercury permeates our environment—including our tooth fillings—and, according to Lafayette-based Quicksilver Scientific, it unleashes a head-bangers ball of negative effects on our bodies.  Can removing the quicksilver in your system change your life? We sent a writer to undergo extensive dental work and ingest developmental supplements to find out. To overstate the [...]

Adventure Film Festival

by Jayme Moye October 5, 2009

Boulder, November 12-14th, 2009 Celebrating its fifth year, this growing film festival  offers a broad interpretaiton of adventure. Sure, you will see the usual climbing expeditons, BASE jumping, surf flicks, bike stunts and other adrenaline sports pursued in all sorts of exotic locales—but the festival, which is presented by iconic enviro-action brand Patagonia, also seeks [...]