Fun in the Sun
Colorado may be a landlocked state, but that doesn’t keep us from the water. Whether it’s kayaking on the Arkansas or diving into a cold mountain lake, we’re as splish-splash as the next girl. Give us a day that starts with a wide-brimmed hat and ends with a long cold beer, and throw in some [...]
Fly Guy
A fly-fishing addict reveals the gear that gets him through long days on the river.
Make sure you don’t confuse me with one of those safari-clad a-holes floating down the biggest name river on the planet, pretending that trout and pretty sunsets can correct their confused lives. No, I’m the guy crawling out of my truck [...]
The Hottest Gear for Summer
We beat these toys to death out in the field and they came out shining.
Best Overnight Pack: Columbia Trail Grinder
This simple-yet-versatile 3,000-cubic-inch pack did it all—we used it as a carry-all day hiker with the family, filled it with climbing gear, and stuffed it full for a quick overnight.
$100; columbia.com
Best Backpack: The North Face El [...]