The Core: Jones has infused new energy into snowboarding by heading deep into the backcountry. Photo: Seth Lightcap

Keeping Up with Jeremy Jones

by Paul Tolme September 27, 2011

Last year, the legendary rider’s film “Deeper” broke the mold of snowboard porn by ditching helicopters in favor of climbing ropes, splitboards and crampons. Jeremy Jones’ new movie, “Further” promises to push the boundaries of snowboard mountaineering to even greater heights.

Frackin’ Wells! Natural gas drilling is exempt from environmental laws like the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act. Photo: Courtesy Ecoflight

Gassed Out

by Paul Tolme June 2, 2011

The United States is increasingly tapping into clean natural gas to reduce its reliance on oil and coal power and lower its carbon footprint. But for outdoor recreation buffs, the gas boom comes at a steep price.

NedHead Gear

by Paul Tolme August 12, 2009

When we sent writer Paul Tolme back to his old stomping grounds in Nederland to write on the local MTB scene (“The Ride of the Nedhed Dirt Club“), we also set him up with some essential gear for the trip. Here’s his take on how it worked on the trail. Head Gear: There’s no need [...]

The Ride of the Nedhead Dirt Club

by Paul Tolme August 4, 2009

At the risk of blowing the most closely guarded secret in the Front Range, we send a former Nederland resident back to his old stomping grounds to uncover the truth about the riding scene, local politics, all those hidden trails and what the future has in store for a community that still rides for the [...]