Skiers say an encounter in the Colorado backcountry grew ugly this past weekend when one party triggered an avalanche that swept the member of another group through a couloir at Quandary Peak. Avon ...

Meanwhile, visitor centers at Colorado’s three other national parks are closed or have limited services amid the federal ...

Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) is one of the most visited national parks in the U.S., and for good reason. With breathtaking trails, rugged peaks and plenty of wildlife, it’s a favorite for ...

Two backcountry skiers in Rocky Mountain National Park were caught in an avalanche Friday, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. The slide happened near the Ptarmigan Fingers area ...

Paddle, fish, hike, or picnic at Turquoise Lake against the backdrop of Colorado’s highest peak, Mount Elbert. Perched at ...

Being well-prepared before embarking into the backcountry is essential in preventing fatal accidents from occurring. While most people know to never embark into avalanche territory without a ...

It’s prime time in the backcountry. As temperatures rise and the snowpack settles a bit this spring, safer avalanche conditions will draw skiers and boarders into the mountains in search of untracked ...

A group of snowshoers were traveling along the Emerald Lake Trail, located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park, on Tuesday, Jan. 21 when one snowshoer triggered an avalanche near Nymph ...

Heads up, artsy types: Rocky Mountain Underground is running a contest to design the top sheet for the Guyot backcountry skis in its 2011/2012 line. Winner gets a pair of the skis, serious bragging ...

Researchers are detecting traces of human waste in some of the national parks’ most remote lakes and streams. As an avid outdoorswoman who is passionate about environmental health, Laura Scott found ...

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