Hut Centric? Support the 10th Mountain Huts Association Climate Project | By Sandy Ferguson Fuller
It’s June. I’m hiking a hut trail in the Colorado tundra at about 12,000 feet. I’ve explored this same path in the same season many times over decades. The dynamic,…
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Forest Bathing in Colorado : Get Outside and Experience this Natural Healing Trend | By Julie Bielenberg
Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, began in Japan during the 1980s as a technique for preventative health care and healing. The intention of the practice was to counter the noise and…
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Cloud Ladder Via Ferrata in Estes Park | Kelsey Foster
Colorado activities are ever-evolving, and as our gear closets grow, we’re always on the hunt for the next thrill or challenge to enjoy in this magnificent state. Unbeknownst to many,…
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Gear For The Season : Winter + Spring 2021-22
1. Picture Expedition Line Picture’s entire Expedition Line is now made with BIO-SOURCED polyester. The shell fabric, which is derived from sugarcane waste and blended with recycled PET, reduces carbon emissions by 25% while…
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Discoveries on the Divide | By Christine Kassar
BEEP. BEEP. BEEP. I flail for the snooze. Feeling for my tiny family, I land on fur first. Our yellow lab, Nala, sprawled out in her version of dead bug…
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The Happy Beetle : Q&A with Dave Kiefner, Co-Founder | Interview By Kim Fuller
Please share a little background on the name of The Happy Beetle and how it all began: I was adding items to the growing donation pile in our basement, knowing…
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Get Kids Outside! Generation Wild Launches “Just 20 Minutes Outside” Campaign | By Lexi Reich
The benefits of unstructured play for children are twofold. Not only does the freedom provide essential skills for early development, but it allows for a greater connection to the outdoors.…
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What’s In Your Puffy? How To Support Responsibly Sourced Down | By Kim Fuller
It may be the warmest jacket you own, or it’s the staple that stays hanging at the door during most seasons in states like Colorado and Minnesota. Known lovingly as…
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Try It On : HOKA ONE ONE Sky Arkali Hiking Shoe | By Ellen Miller
Since I have spent most of my life hiking — from neighborhood trails up to the summit of Mt. Everest (twice!) — I value superb, durable, versatile hiking shoes. As an…
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Room For Growth : Create The Perfect Vegetable Garden With These Front Range Centers | By Wendy Wilkinson
Our ancestors grew their own food, and we can too whether we have multiple acres or just a few feet. Small farms, at-home gardens and indoor garden kits come in…
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