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Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort. Photo Credit: Dave Camara - OutThere Colorado. — Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort. Photo Credit: Dave Camara.

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The Opening Dates for All of Colorado’s Ski Resorts (2018-2019 Season)

If you’re looking forward to ski season as much as we are, you’re probably dying to know when the lifts will start spinning. Here’s the listed opening date of every resort in Colorado. Note: […]

Breckenridge, Colorado - OutThere Colorado — Breckenridge, Colorado.

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Where to Ski in Colorado [MAP + TIPS]

When it comes to winter outdoor recreation in Colorado, skiing tends to lead the pack. With more than 20 official ski areas and plenty of explorable backcountry terrain found in the Centennial State […]

This giant troll is actually called Isak Heartstone, created by Thomas Dambo. Photo Credit: Jenise Jensen, courtesy Breckenridge Creative Arts.

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Giant troll appears in Breckenridge, and you can hike to it

Creating a buzz across social media, a giant wooden troll has recently appeared in Breckenridge, Colorado. It’s roughly 15-feet tall and located on a trail for all to see – if you know where to […]

Hilaree Nelson on Lhotse Credit Nick Kalisz — Hilaree Nelson on Lhotse. Photo Credit: Nick Kalisz

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Colorado skier sets record on world’s 4th-highest mountain

BY Seth Boster

Vail 1998 fire Vail Fire Department AP — Two Elk restaurant engulfed in flames from the 1998 arson in Vail, Colorado. Photo Credit: Vail Fire Department / AP file.

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The Night Vail Resort Went Up in Flames

BY Spencer McKee

mountain bike E-bike argument jk78 (iStock) — Photo Credit: jk78 (iStock).

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Should E-bikes be allowed on the trail?

BY Spencer McKee

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Media Credit: NOAA Climate.gov.

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Warm winter likely headed for Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

October 22, 2018

McIntosh Lake fire Longmont Fire, Police and OEM via Facebook — Fire at McIntosh Lake. Photo Credit: Longmont Fire, Police and OEM via Facebook

Front Range

11-year-olds likely to face arson charges after fire sparks at Colorado lake

BY Spencer McKee

October 22, 2018

Known for its intricate detail, Isak Heartstone (created by Thomas Dambo) is best admired up-close. Photo Credit: Jenise Jensen, courtesy Breckenridge Creative Arts.

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Future of Breckenridge troll uncertain as town staff recommends keeping lovable giant

BY Spencer McKee

October 22, 2018

Platte River in Denver. Photo Credit: PeterPhoto (iStock).

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Here’s Your Chance to Help Clean Up Denver’s South Platte

BY Spencer McKee

October 19, 2018

Winter prediction NOAA Climate.gov — Winter prediction for 2018-2019 season. Photo Credit: NOAA Climate.gov

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NOAA makes disappointing prediction about upcoming winter weather

BY Spencer McKee

October 19, 2018

The view of Longs Peak from Longmont, Colorado.

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Body of missing Colorado skydiver found in Longmont

BY Spencer McKee

October 19, 2018

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Colorado ski industry virtually immune from drought

BY Jason Blevins; The Aspen Times via AP

October 22, 2018

pumpkinhead — Photo Credit: Kelsey Brunner.

Colorado Springs

Pumpkinhead Jack comes to life in Colorado

BY Seth Boster

October 21, 2018

Radio towers on a hilltop during sunset. Photo Credit: chinaface (iStock).

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Spencer McKee talks grizzly bears, gator wrestling, and responsible outdoor recreation with Mile High Sports

BY The OutThere Colorado staff

October 19, 2018

Andrews Glacier Credit Kirk Speer — Andrews Glacier. Photo Credit: Kirk Speer via Gazette.

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Discover Colorado’s Last Glaciers Before They’re Gone Forever

BY R. Scott Rappold

October 18, 2018

Squaw Mountain Fire Lookout eileen.kain — Squaw Mountain Fire Lookout. Photo Credit: @eileen.kain (Instagram)

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Spend a Night in Squaw Valley Fire Lookout at 11,486 Feet

BY Spencer McKee

October 18, 2018

Dougal Brownlie Flooding in Manitou — Hail floods the streets of Manitou Springs outside of the Manitou Penny Arcade during a storm in spring of 2018. Photo Credit: Dougal Brownlie.

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Manitou Springs penny arcade thrives on nostalgia

BY Dave Philipps; The Gazette

October 17, 2018

Boo at the Zoo — Boo at the Zoo at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is one of the most popular Halloween events in Colorado Springs. Photo Credit: Boo at the Zoo.

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6 Family-Friendly Halloween Events Around Colorado

BY Evan Slass

October 17, 2018

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A Reborn Soak Spot Found at Dakota Hot Springs

BY Seth Boster

October 16, 2018

Mueller State Park Seth Boster — Mueller State Park. Photo Credit: Seth Boster.

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The Perfect Scenic Hike Through Mueller State Park

BY Seth Boster

October 16, 2018

Lex Nichols sets up a shot in Rocky Ford. Photo Credit Kelsey Brunner — Lex Nichols sets up a shot in Rocky Ford. Photo Credit: Kelsey Brunner

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Duo tackles task of documenting abandoned Colorado

BY Seth Boster

October 15, 2018

Silverton Mountain - OutThere Colorado. — Silverton Mountain (file photo).

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5 Hardest Places to Ski in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

October 12, 2018

Granby Ranch

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The 5 Easiest Places to Ski in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

October 12, 2018

Places to Explore

Challenge Hill in Castle Rock — Challenge Hill in Castle Rock, Colorado.

Challenge Hill

Redstone Coke Ovens Stephen Martin — Photo Credit: Stephen Martin.

The Redstone Coke Ovens

Alpine Tunnel A.L. Szalanski (Wikimedia Commons) — Photo Credit: A.L. Szalanski (Wikimedia Commons).

The Alpine Tunnel

Westcliffe Colorado — Westcliffe, Colorado. Photo Credit: Christian Murdock; Colorado Springs Gazette.

Westcliffe Dark Sky Site

Monarch Pass - Monarch Crest Tramway-20 — Monarch Crest Tramway. Photo Credit: Stephen Martin, OutThere Colorado.

Monarch Crest Tramway

devils head -@mrspenceproductions — Devil's Head Lookout on a cloudy day. Photo Credit: @mrspenceproductions (Instagram).

Devil’s Head Lookout

Moffat Street Pedestrian Bridge Pueblo Photo Credit Thaddeus Roan - OutThere Colorado — Moffat Street Pedestrian Bridge in Pueblo. Photo Credit: Thaddeus Roan.

Historic Arkansas Riverwalk

Bishop Castle - waitscm - OutThere Colorado — Photo Credit: waitscm

Bishop Castle

Bear Lake - Rocky Mountain National Park - @kerickane - OutThere Colorado — Bear Lake located in Rocky Mountain National Park

Bear Lake (Rocky Mountain National Park)

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

Mike the Headless Chicken dherrara_96 (Flickr) — Photo Credit: dherrara_96 (Flickr).

Mike the Headless Chicken Statue

Frog Rock 4 - Katie Rae Bode - OutThere Colorado — Frog Rock, Colorado. Photo Credit: Katie Rae Bode.

Frog Rock

Guffey Cove - Spencer McKee - OutThere Colorado — Paradise Cove, Guffey, Colorado. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee

Paradise Cove (Guffey Cove)

Shrine of the Sun - Matt Wright - OutThere Colorado — Photo Credit: Matt Wright.

Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun

UFO Watchtower - Larry1732 - OutThere Colorado — The UFO Watchtower near Hooper, Colorado. Photo Credit: Larry1732 (FlickR).

UFO Watchtower