The Beginner’s Guide To Rock Climbing in Boulder

By Hudson Lindenberger So, you are looking at the towering Flatirons looming over Boulder or one of the numerous other cliffs and crags sprinkled throughout the surrounding hills, and you are thinking that maybe you want to try to climb them. Understandable, especially if you’ve tried your hand at a few routes at a local […]
Go on an Adventure With the Colorado Mountain School

Simon Montgomery’s wife returned to the trailhead, after a grueling morning of hiking one of Colorado’s “fourteeners,” when she saw a group of hikers heading it. It was after noon. If you don’t know what’s wrong with this picture, you need the Colorado Mountain School. And even if you do know (it’s dangerous and downright […]
Get Out of Town: Eldorado Springs

By Callie Pederson Boulder has no shortage of hiking trails and climbing routes. However, on a nice day, the popular trails in town can be highly trafficked and sometimes too crowded to enjoy. Eldorado Springs, located about 10 miles south, is the place to go if you’re looking for a less crowded, adventurous day in […]