Endless Winter: In Colorado’s high peaks you can always combine a backpacking trip with a corn snow descent. Photo: Liam Doran/liamdoranphotography.com

Foot Loose

by James Dziezynski June 2, 2011

Welcome to Elevation Outdoors’ guide to hiking, backpacking and scrambling in three of Colorado’s best mountain towns: Aspen, Salida and Steamboat.

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.

Elevation Outdoors Summer Gear Guide - Tents

Summer Gear Guide: Tents

by Doug June 2, 2011

It’s time to get out on the trail, so we have been testing the latest and greatest in everything you need to get through the summer.

Elevation Outdoor Gear Guide - Essential Extras

Summer Gear Guide: Extras

by Doug June 2, 2011

It’s time to get out on the trail, so we have been testing the latest and greatest in everything you need to get through the summer.

Elevation Outdoors Summer Gear Guide - Sleeping Bags

Summer Gear Guide: Bags

by Doug June 2, 2011

It’s time to get out on the trail, so we have been testing the latest and greatest in everything you need to get through the summer.

Elevation Outdoors Gear Guide - Shoes

Summer Gear Guide: Shoes

by Doug June 2, 2011

It’s time to get out on the trail, so we have been testing the latest and greatest in everything you need to get through the summer.