Hiking

From day hiking in Colorado to thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, hit the trail with guides, tutorials, and gear in our Hiking section.

10 Gear Picks for Your Best-Ever Colorado Summer

Courtney Holden July 24, 2025

The author, wearing the Astral Indus Type V PFD and flanked by two other trip leaders, guides a group of teens down the Colorado River through Ruby Horsethief Canyon.

14 Splash-Ready Gear Picks for Raft Guides & River Dads: Father’s Day 2025

Joshua Berman June 9, 2025

Bellamy, 7, and her mother, Sarah, complete Hike Number 71 out of 100; they’re raising awareness for childhood cancer during Bellamy’s two-year leukemia treatment, and also getting some steps in and some fresh air.

LOCAL HEROES: Bellamy and Sarah

Joshua Berman January 28, 2025

Soaking Sanctuaries

Ariella Nardizzi November 30, 2024

Del Norte’s Rio Grande Hospital Makes Outdoors Part of its Treatments

Jamie Siebrase November 19, 2024

Trail Cairnage

Ariella Nardizzi October 19, 2024

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