From Enlightenment to Alligators

by Philip Armour August 4, 2009

Colorado’s San Luis Valley channels all vibes—14ers, natural hot springs, Tibetan stupas, a top-notch microbrewery, and the occasional UFO sighting. The San Luis Valley is so big (122 miles long and 74 miles wide), high (7,500 feet) and flat (the roads here are laser-straight and seem to disappear into the curvature of the Earth) that [...]

Moab Pavement

by Jayme Moye June 4, 2009

For an entirely new spin on the “mountain bike Mecca,” bring your road bike. It has become the most clichéd of clichés—Moab equals mountain biking. But the place has far more to offer (and we’re not talking about the brews at Eddie McStiffs, though they’re worth mentioning). No one seems to want to say it, [...]

Torreys Peak

by Doug April 6, 2009

Haul your skis or snowboard to the top of this prominent I-70 14er and hope there’s enough juice left in your legs to enjoy the long ride down.

Devil’s Thumb Ranch

by Radha Marcum January 31, 2009

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 [...]