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 [...]

Mountaineer Kim Havell

by Rachel Odell Walker June 3, 2009

Climbing North America’s highest peak has long been considered a man’s game. This Telluride-based climber plans on changing that perception by leading a team of four women to the coveted summit. This June, Kim Havell, Karen Kingsley, Sonja Nelson and Kim Grant, four Telluride, Colorado-based women will attempt to join ranks of the few all-women [...]

The New Boss

by Rachel Odell Walker April 6, 2009

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is in control of policy for public lands across the West and he will be taking the heat in battles over everything from oil exploration to new wilderness areas. Just two months into his appointment, this 5th generation Hispanic Colorado rancher is already proving refreshingly different than the old boss.