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Randi Hitchcock
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Pikes by Bikes! UpaDowna's MtnMama tackles the Peak!
What would you do if you had the opportunity to cycle 19 miles up a paved 14er. Would you do it? What if you're a semi-active, new-to-cycling mom in her 30's...would you still do it?! Well, I had that opportunity and took it. I straight took that bull by the horns. Pikes Peak and the City of Colorado Springs are running a pilot program in the mon ...Sep 15 -
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Kevin Carmody
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Running season resumes at Summer Trail Roundup 12K
By KEVIN CARMODYTHE GAZETTE Finally, an event that went off on schedule and without a hitch. After two weeks of postponements and cancellations wrapped around the turmoil and tragedy of the Waldo Canyon fire, Sunday’s 13th annual Summer Roundup Trail 12K at Bear Creek Park welcomed back 679 runners to a sense of normalcy. “We took out a lo ...Jul 08 -
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December Fishing Report
If there is one place on the planet right now that anglers should make a trip to it is Cheesman Canyon! Flow as of this morning Dec. 11th is sitting at 170 c.f.s. which for this time of year is amazing. Combine excellent flows with a lot less fishing pressure, and we are talking 20 fish days for the experienced folks. Watch for ice on the trails a ...Dec 12 -
Time To Do a Snow Dance!
Anyone who has been paying attention knows that we have been experiencing serious drought here in Colorado. If this drought continues we face a drastic blow to our economy. Colorado relies heavily on the money that comes from it’s outdoor industries; skiing, climbing, hiking, and fishing are all affected by dry weather. Ask the fish what they ...Nov 26 -
Garden Of The Gods Praying Mantis
Check out this Praying Mantis Kristen found during our afternoon hike through Garden Of The Gods. It was massive and probably the biggest bug I've ever seen in real life, and that includes peoples pet tarantulas. It was at least 3 inches long! I honestly had no clue that Colorado grew them that big so we felt super blessed that we got to che ...Sep 06 -
America's Mountain in Black and White
I recently saw a commercial during the Olympics where they called Pikes Peak America's Mountain. It's ironic that all of us Springs residents wake up every morning in the shadow of one of the most beautiful mountains in the country, and think nothing of it because we all subconsciously associate our mountain with what a mountain should look like. ...Aug 02 -
Spinney Mountain Wild Kingdom
I had another interesting experience with wild animals on yesterdays guide trip. I was working with Lew Romett on the finer points of casting and site fishing on the Dream Stream when we heard a loud noise that sounded similar to birds in our back yard when they are being eaten by a cat. We were fishing by the barns when the terrible yelping ...Jul 21 -
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Thweatt, Quigley sweep Classic 10K for Boulder Track Club
BY NEAL REIDOUTTHERECOLORADO.COM Glistening in sweat in the early morning sun and catching their breath, Laura Thweatt and Sean Quigley shared a fist bump after winning the men’s and women’s divisions of the Classic 10K and Circle of Hope Run at Monument Valley Park near downtown Colorado Springs Saturday. Thweatt and Quigley, who both run for th ...Jul 21 -
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Brian Marsh
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Duck Days of Summer
If you’re like me these dog days of summer have you longing for cold fronts from the north, ducks working decoys, and the smell of bacon wrapped jalapeño duck nuggets on the grill! The good news is that before you know it the early September teal season will be here. In the mean time to beat the summer duck hunting blues there are things to be do ...Jul 05 -
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Ryan Maye Handy
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Making Tracks
BY RYAN MAYE HANDY, THE GAZETTE A wind whipped across the ridgeline at the top of Monarch Mountain, obscuring the sun and crusting the freshly fallen snow. It might have been a bad day to be skiing the main mountain and riding the lifts. But for the skiers dropping off the ridge’s edge, away from the wind and into fresh powder, it was a good da ...Feb 28 -
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Top 3 Campsites Near Colorado Springs
Top 3 Campsites Near Colorado Springs by Ed McHenry • July 4, 2012 The 4th of July is a great time to spend with friends and family. There's no better way I can think of to do that, but to go camping! Here are my picks of the top 3 established campsites near Colorado Springs, chosen based on their beauty and accessibility. Spruce Grove Campsi ...Jul 04 -
How to Fight and Land Big Fish
Ben Davis • American Sportsman Outfitters Anyone can land a 12 inch trout. You can make many mistakes, and still bring that fish safe and sound to the net. It’s a much different story, however, when the bruiser at the end of your tippet is pushing 20+ inches and sometimes double digit pounds. Without the right technique, you’ll end up with anot ...Jun 22 -
Life is Short - Try Backpacking!
Life is Short - Try Backpacking! by Amber Davis • American Sportsman Outfitters • June 9, 2012 The phone rings. The boss is yelling. And then there's another red light. Do I need to recount any more of the dirty details of everyday life? Given, there are great things that happen to each of us every day. But with so much regularity in ...Jun 10 -
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Global Exploration company, HEI steps up to help American athletes find Gold
Global Exploration Company Helping America’s Team Find Gold It’s the time of year when American’s all over the U.S. start paying attention to the various sports and athletes representing the U.S. in the upcoming London Games. Our best vs. the world. But what many people may overlook is for most athletes, this is not just once every four year ...May 29 -
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Ryan Franklin
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Three Summer Ultramarathons in Colorado
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14ers4Kids
Day after day, millions of orphaned children face an uphill climb in life. It might be like climbing a mountain that has no summit, a climb that has no end. Hi, my name is Dave West and this summer I have set a goal to summit 14 14ers in 14 days. I know that the harder you push in life, the more you get out of it. Yes, people have climbed more mo ...Jun 12 -
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anthony greco
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Pikes Peak- A Common Hiking Guide to America's Mountain.
Common Man's Guide to Hiking Pikes Peak By: Tony Greco- lewisandclark2011.com The following post will be a guide to hiking Pikes Peak. It will also be a forum for suggestions, comments, and accolades for hikes completed. The NAEE team will be hiking Pikes Peak on May 27th, 2012 and creating a photo guide to summit Pikes Peak from Crags Campg ...Jun 18 -
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Colorado BBQ Outfitters
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BBQ Classes!!!
As we come into the "bbq season" (I say that referring to the novice barbecuer), I realize that we need to hold more barbeque classes here at Colorado BBQ Outfitters. My intent with this week's blog is to type out my class goal and follow through with it! Many customers have come in asking when we are going to hold more detailed or specific classe ...May 23 -
BBQ season is upon us!!!
Running your own business can be rewarding but it certainly has its challenges at times. I left a 25 year career in corporate america to pursue my dream of having my own business. I believe I prepared myself and did my homework as much as humanly possible. I researched starting a small business on the internet. I attending a small business ...May 17 -
How to BBQ the lazy man's way
Many people ask me as the owner of a BBQ supply store how do I have to patience and whatnot to make good barbecue. I simply explain to them that making barbeque isn't hard if you have the right gadgets! It doesn't hurt to be a male as we guys like our toys. First, I bbq on a wood pellet grill. These are the latest in bbq tec ...May 08 -
WINTER COLD SMOKING
We here at Colorado BBQ Outfitters never let weather get in the way of our cooking! Cold weather does not mean you cannot BBQ or smoke your foods. In fact, cold weather is the BEST time to do cold smokes. What are cold smokes? Smoking food that has already been cooked or does not need to be cooked involves cold smoking. My personal favorite food ...Jan 04 -
BBQ CLASSES BEING OFFERED NOW!!!!
BBQ CLASSES!!! Colorado BBQ Outfitters (CBO) is proud to announce our new BBQ 101 classes being offered. DESCRIPTION Add more “WOW!” to your backyard barbeque. Want to know the difference between grilling and barbequing? Want to learn how different smokers/grills work? Ever wanted to smoke a turkey for the holiday ...Nov 08 -
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