Grange Land

by Gigi Ragland January 19, 2010

If you’re looking for real roots music in authentic surroundings, take a trip back in time. The “thump-thump” of feet tapping on plank floorboards while keeping time to a musical tune hasn’t changed much over the years—whether it’s cowboy boots or Keens. The twain do meet in Colorado’s local grange halls. Considered the communication hub [...]

THE SECRETS OF I-70

by Brian Litz January 19, 2010

Got the itch? There are more powder stashes and corn-covered peaks along the I-70 corridor than you could ski/snowboard in a lifetime—all within a short drive of downtown Denver. Local legend and guidebook author Brian Litz runs down three favorite spots to get it on. A few years ago, I slipped out of the office [...]

Take a Sip of Backcountry Lite

by Carol Kauder January 19, 2010

Say you don’t want to slog for hours to earn your turns but you do want deep powder, solitude and other amenities those beasts with the skins enjoy. You are a perfect candiate for the slackcountry, my friend. And we know just where you can find it. We traversed the ridge for what seemed like [...]

Brain Freeze

by Rob Coppolillo January 19, 2010

Sure, you know how to find a beacon in a parking lot and dig a pit, but there’s a lot more to avalanche safety than simply carrying the mandatory rescue gear and looking at snow crystals. The most important thing to carry? It’s in your head. Harold Huckjam and three friends leave the parking lot [...]

Salida’s Soul

by Doug January 19, 2010

With plenty of options for untracked lines and an authentic vibe, the little town that rocks makes for a perfect close-to-home winter weekend.Salida is still a bit off the radar when it comes to backcountry goodness, but just three hours from Denver, it offers up a whole platter of powdery ski and snowboard options for [...]

Free-Heel Freaks

by Jayme Moye January 19, 2010

What’s the best way to prove you rule the backcountry? Enter an uphill race and grind it out 2010 BEAVER CREEK SHOWSHOE ADVENTURE SERIES February 7 & March 7 • Beaver Creek Curious to see just how fast you can move in shoeshoes? Try the East-West 5K Quest, or the more competitive 10K, on February [...]