Spencer McKee

Spencer McKee

Spencer is our Director of Audience Development. After obtaining his Master’s degree in New Media, Technology, and Society at Purdue University, Spencer moved to Colorado in search of something more than cornfields. When he’s not engaging with the OutThere audience, you can find him somewhere on a trail or in the climbing gym.

Pikes Peak Hill Climb Christian Murdock Gazette — Pikes Peak Hill Climb. Photo Credit: Christian Murdock; The Gazette.

Things to know about the 2019 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Race week has begun for Sunday’s 97th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Here’s a fan guide for race week (Click here for a daily schedule): What is the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb? Also known at The Race to the Clouds, the Hill Climb takes place on a 12.42-mile section of the Pikes […]

Spencer McKee works his way to the rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison on Tomichi Trail Kimberly Saavedra — Spencer McKee works his way to the rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison on Tomichi Trail. Photo Credit: Kimberly Saavedra

Hike to bottom of Black Canyon a thrilling Colorado experience

BY Spencer McKee

Two hikers explore the area around Bear Creek Falls Spencer McKee — Two hikers explore the area around Bear Creek Falls. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee.

Hike to Bear Creek Falls can’t be missed in Telluride, Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

Garden of the Gods - OutThere Colorado — Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, CO. Photo Credit: SWKrullImaging (iStock)

Colorado Springs sets low temperature record after snowy start of summer

BY Leslie James

Frozen Gold Christian Murdock Gazette — Pedestrians walk past new restaurants in the South Tejon area of Colorado Springs. Photo Credit: Christian Murdock; The Gazette

Is Colorado Springs actually becoming ‘cool?’

BY Vince Bzdek; The Colorado Springs Gazette

Photo Credit: Branson Reynolds (iStock). — Photo Credit: Branson Reynolds (iStock, file photo).

2 die in Gunnison River accidents

BY The Associated Press

Snowstake at sSteamboat 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 22 Steamboat Resort) — The snowstake at Steamboat Resort at 8 a.m. on June 22. Photo Credit: Steamboat Resort.

Nearly 2 feet of snow falls in Steamboat to start summer

BY Spencer McKee

Lake Reveal Christian Murdock Gazette — A file photo shows Lake Reveal, a skiable pond that opens up late season at Arapahoe Basin. Photo Credit: Christian Murdock; The Gazette

Lake Reveal has started to appear at Arapahoe Basin

BY Spencer McKee

Lake Reveal Christian Murdock Gazette — A file photo shows Lake Reveal, a skiable pond that opens up late season at Arapahoe Basin. Photo Credit: Christian Murdock; The Gazette

Arapahoe Basin extends ski season again thanks to lingering snow

BY Ellie Mulder

Youth baseball brawl Photo via Lakewood Police — Photo via Lakewood Police.

Brawl breaks out at Colorado little league game, resulting in season cancelation

BY Ellie Mulder; The Gazette

Selah Schneiter climbs El Capitan 1 Michael Schneiter via AP — Selah Schneiter climbs El Capitan. Photo Credit: Michael Schneiter via AP

10-year-old Colorado girl ‘overwhelmed’ after Yosemite climb

BY Olga R. Rodriguez; The Associated Press

Reveille Fire June 14 US Forest Service — Reveille Fire, June 14 report. Map Credit: US Forest Service.

Colorado wildfire containment not expected until July 31

BY Spencer McKee

Heavy Snow in the Pike National Forest hoto Credit: SWKrullImaging (iStock). — Snow falls on a Colorado forest. Photo Credit: SWKrullImaging (iStock).

Summer snow headed to Colorado this weekend

BY Spencer McKee

Chicken at Prime 25 Wendy Garcia — Photo Courtesy: Wendy Garcia.

Stolen 500 lb. chicken returned to its Colorado home

BY Liz Henderson

Photo Credit: lightpix (iStock).

10-year-old Colorado girl scales 3,000-foot tall El Capitan

BY The Associated Press

Mountain Hardwear Christian Murdock The Gazette — The Mountain Hardwear exhibit at a previous Outdoor Recreation show in Denver. Photo Credit: Christian Murdock; The Gazette

Outdoor industry loses a billion to Trump’s tariffs, according to report

BY Joey Bunch, Colorado Politics

rain claudiadea131 (Flickr) — Photo Credit: claudiadea131 (Flickr).

Heavy rainfall breaks 107-year-old record in Colorado city

BY Spencer McKee

Rio grande at South Fork South Fork Fire Rescue — Photo Credit: South Fork Fire Rescue via Facebook.

Woman missing after falling into Colorado river during high flow

BY Ellie Mulder; The Gazette

Lake Pueblo State Park. Photo Credit: Ron Drummond - OutThere Colorado. — Lake Pueblo State Park. Photo Credit: Ron Drummond.

Body found in Lake Pueblo after all-night search

BY Ellie Mulder; The Gazette

black bear attack colorado — Photo Credit: mlharing (iStock).

Bear-loving man charged in retaliation against Colorado bear hunter

BY The Associated Press

The Exchange in Fort Collins Spencer McKee — The Exchange in Fort Collins. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee.

“The Exchange” offers new twist in Fort Collins downtown scene

BY Spencer McKee

Chicken at Prime 25 Wendy Garcia — Photo Courtesy: Wendy Garcia.

500 pound chicken stolen from Colorado steakhouse

BY Liz Henderson

crowds at Great Sand Dunes Spencer McKee — A look at the crowds at the Great Sand Dunes this past weekend. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee.

Crowds line a raging Medano Creek at Great Sand Dunes National Park

BY Spencer McKee

Bear in Anthem Highlands Broomfield Police Department via Facebook — A bear at the intersection of Chesapeake Drive and Crosby Drive. Photo Credit: Broomfield Police Department via Facebook

Authorities search for bear wandering Denver suburb

BY Spencer McKee

Reveille Fire June 17 USFS — Reveille Fire, June 17. Photo Credit: USFS.

Reveille Fire grows 42% over weekend; Still 0% containment

BY Spencer McKee

Harvey Gap Reservoir Google Maps — Harvey Gap Reservoir. Photo Credit: Google Maps.

Body found in Colorado reservoir identified

BY The Associated Press

This photo shows hail that is approximately 2-3 inches in size. Photo Credit: bobosh_t (Flickr).

Risk of egg-sized hail, 60 MPH wind during storms headed to parts of Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

Roaring Fork River in Fall. Photo Credit: adventure_photo (iStock).

2 people injured after rafts overturn on Colorado river

BY The Associated Press

Lark Bunting nickavarvel (Flickr) — Lark Bunting. Photo Credit: nickavarvel (Flickr).

Colorado’s state bird is on the decline

BY Jennifer Mulson; The Gazette

The 8.5 million pound boulder that rests next to Colorado State Highway 145. Photo Credit: Hugh Carey; Summit Daily News via AP — The 8.5 million pound boulder that rests next to Colorado State Highway 145. Photo Courtesy: CDOT

Repairs begin on Colorado road pummeled by 2 large boulders

BY The Associated Press

Flash Flood warning NAtional Weather Service Map Credit: National Weather Service. — Map Credit: National Weather Service.

Flash flooding “expected to begin shortly” in Colorado Springs area

BY Spencer McKee

A car crashed into a horse-drawn carriage on Peyton Highway Colorado State Patrol — A car crashed into a horse-drawn carriage on Peyton Highway in El Paso County. Photo Credit: Colorado State Patrol

Multiple mules killed as car collides with carriage in Colorado

BY Ellie Mulder; The Gazette

Spring Canyon Dog Park in Fort Collins Spencer McKee — Spring Canyon Dog Park in Fort Collins. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee

Spring Canyon Dog Park a place for dogs to swim in Fort Collins

BY Spencer McKee

Harvey Gap State Park Colorado Parks and Wildlife OutThere Colorado — Photo Credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Apparent drowning victim found at state park in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

Reveille Fire June 14 US Forest Service — Reveille Fire, June 14 report. Map Credit: US Forest Service.

291 personnel on scene of 0% contained wildfire in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

storm colorado springs — Lightning strikes at sunset. Photo Credit: mdesigner125 (iStock)

Flooding concerns present as stormy weather rolls into Colorado this weekend

BY Spencer McKee

Free things to do around Colorado — American Bison graze on the open range near Westcliffe, Colorado. Photo Credit: Gary Gray (iStock).

Kansas teen who died at Colorado camp likely had blood clot

BY The Associated Press

A mule deer doe takes a break from feeding in the Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Photo Credit: DaveAlan (iStock).

Deer attacks elderly woman resulting in “serious injuries” in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

Poudre River Canyon Photo Credit: marekuliasz (iStock). — A river winds through Poudre Canyon. Photo Credit: marekuliasz (iStock).

Parched US Southwest gets reprieve as snowmelt fills rivers

BY Dan Elliott; The Associated Press

Reveille Wildfire USFS — Map Credit: Reveille Wildfire Facebook page (USFS)

Reveille wildfire more than quintuples in size in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

Planet Earth with star backgrounds Photo Credit: dem10 (iStock). — Photo Credit: dem10 (iStock).

See what “Colorado” looked like 750 million years ago with interactive map

BY Spencer McKee

Old Town Putt in Fort Collins Spencer McKee — The front of Old Town Putt in Fort Collins. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee.

Golf with your dog at Old Town Putt in Fort Collins

BY Spencer McKee

Windom - Sunlight Needle - Sunlight Peaks - Weminuche Wilderness - John Fielder - OutThere Colorado — Windom, Sunlight, and Needle Peaks. Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado. Photo Credit: John Fielder.

Forest Service rescinds chain saw use in Colorado wilderness

BY The Associated Press

Odd creature in Colorado driveway Vivian Gomez (Screenshot) — Video Credit: Vivian Gomez (Screenshot).

Woman captures mysterious troll-like creature on camera in Colorado

BY Spencer McKee

Aspen, Colorado. Photo Credit: Jonathan Ross (iStock).

Aspen extends ski season amid “fantastic spring conditions”

BY Spencer McKee

The Arkansas River cuts through the Royal Gorge. Photo Credit: DanielBendjy (iStock).

Parts of Arkansas River closed to most watercraft; “Severe alert” issued

BY Liz Henderson, Danae Bucci

Cripple Creek Donkeys City of Cripple Creek — Photo Credit: City of Cripple Creek.

Donkeys on the loose in Colorado town

BY Spencer McKee

Arkansas River - ken lund - flickr — Arkansas River off of U.S. 50. Photo credit: Ken Lund (Flickr; file photo)

Tourist on Boy Scouts trip dies while rafting amid surging water conditions in Colorado

BY Danae Bucci

Elizabeth Hotel Spencer McKee

Music-themed hotel with rooftop jazz bar a great stay in Fort Collins

BY Spencer McKee

Danger High Water Flooding - KSwinicki - OutThere Colorado — Photo Credit: KSwinicki.

Flood warning issued in Colorado amid big snowmelt

BY Spencer McKee

Breckenridge, Colorado — Breckenridge Ski Resort. Imperial Superchair can be seen at a higher point above treeline on the left peak. Photo Credit: skibreck (iStock).

Looking back at Colorado’s record-breaking ski season

BY Liz Henderson

Arkansas River - ken lund - flickr — Arkansas River off of U.S. 50. Photo credit: Ken Lund (Flickr; file photo)

Water advisories issued for 3 sections of Arkansas River

BY The Associated Press

Clear Creek Canyon as seen from US-6 in Golden @2019 Google Maps — Clear Creek Canyon as seen from US-6 in Golden. Photo Credit: @2019 Google Maps

Teenager dies in climbing accident in Colorado

BY The Associated Press

Horsetooth Rock Spencer McKee — A small group of hikers congregates on top of Horsetooth Rock above Fort Collins, Colorado. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee.

Horsetooth Rock a rewarding hike with stunning views near Fort Collins

BY Spencer McKee

Jon Teisher crosses a snowfield on Oscar's Pass Christian Murdock Gazette — Jon Teisher crosses a snowfield on Oscar's Pass. Photo Credit: Christian Murdock; The Gazette.

Hardrock 100 endurance run canceled due winter aftermath in Colorado

BY Leslie James

Horsetooth Falls Spencer McKee — Horsetooth Falls. Photo Credit: Spencer McKee.

Horsetooth Falls a refreshing hike for whole family near Fort Collins

BY Spencer McKee

Approximate location of Beaver Tail Tunnel @2019 Google Maps — Approximate location of Beaver Tail Tunnel. Map Credit: @2019 Google Maps.

Woman attempts river escape in Colorado police chase

BY Liz Henderson; The Colorado Springs Gazette

Longs Peak Toilets Erik Sommerfeld — Toilets at Chasm Junction. Photo Credit: Erik Sommerfeld; American Institute of Architects.

Longs Peak toilets win award for architectural design

BY Spencer McKee

Oboz Hiking Boots Kimberly Saavedra — Oboz' "Sawtooth II" model in the low and mid option on top of Horsetooth Rock in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Should I get low-cut or mid-cut hiking boots?

BY Spencer McKee

Eagle River Edsel L Flickr — Photo Credit: Edsel L (Flickr).

Coroner IDs man who died in rafting accident in Colorado

BY The Associated Press