by Ed Graef | Feb 6, 2019 | Colorado, Denver, Gear
By all measures the Outdoor Retailer’s 2019 Snow Show in Denver was a success. A great representation of outdoor brands, thousands of outdoor enthusiasts, and all the right outdoor celebrities made for a great experience. Typical of most large industry trade...
by Ed Graef | Jan 15, 2019 | Colorado, Denver, Hiking
In addition to the great hiking and camping near Denver, there is also great mountain scrambling. These routes are a little more committing but if you are looking to get off the main trail and enjoy the full mountain experience, these route will not disappoint. Iron...
by Ed Graef | Dec 20, 2018 | Colorado, Denver, Peaks
Soaring 14,275 feet above sea level, Torreys Peak is a classic Colorado 14er. Less than 50 miles up I-70 from Denver, Torreys is Denver’s local extreme ski hill. In the summer months thousands hike the relatively easy trail to tick a 14er off their list. The...
by Ed Graef | Nov 9, 2018 | Colorado, Denver, Rock Climbing
Rock Climbing has become very popular in the last ten years. In no place is that more obvious than in Denver and the surrounding front range. It is hard to believe there are so many places to climbing indoors in the Denver area. If you are looking to stay climbing...
by Ed Graef | Oct 26, 2018 | Colorado, Hiking, Peaks
You don’t have to go far to get on a great peak if you live in or are visiting the Denver Metro Area. If you only have time for a quick outing, these peaks are all on the front of the front range, a stone’s throw from civilization. These are all...
by Ed Graef | Oct 15, 2018 | Colorado, Hiking
To hike all the 14ers in Colorado you have to be able to scramble some 4th class terrain. The 14ers that require 4th class scrambling are arguably among the finest peaks in CO: North Maroon Peak, Pyramid Peak, Mt. Wilson, Sunlight Peak, Little Bear Peak, and...
