10 Things Every Outdoor Enthusiast Needs
Having trouble finding the perfect gift for that person in your life who eats, breathes, and lives anything outdoorsy? Are you planning some epic adventures rafting rivers, hiking fourteeners, camping amongst the stars, or just spending time outside in fresh air surrounded by natural beauty? Take a break from your Facebook newsfeed, emails, and text messages […]
River Rafting Etiquette
While navigating a whitewater section during high-water season, tensions can run high especially when the waterway is busy and children are involved. You don’t want to end up with a brawl at the take out and you definitely don’t want to end up in the drink in a class IV section! Avoiding situations like this […]
Skills & Qualities Necessary for Class IV Rafting
As the snow begins to melt and the sun burns hotter and hotter during the afternoons, you know summer is right around the corner. Summers in Colorado offer picturesque scenery, warm weather and never ending slew of amazing outdoor activities. While hiking and camping tend to be the most popular outdoor activity amongst visitors, whitewater […]
Gore Canyon Trip Highlight
When spring has sprung and the birds begin the chirp, the snow starts slowly dissipates into a muddy mess. Spring in the High Rockies, during late April early May, isn’t always the most fun, as the snow is patchy and the normally beautiful mountains are slushy mess of mud. This time of season is referred to […]
Rafting for Beginners: Info & Tips to Prepare for Your First Raft Trip
So, you’re ready to take the next step of your outdoor comfort zone and attack the rapids….Well, we love that idea! So, strap on your life jacket and listen up; you are about to find out everything and anything you will need to make your first rafting trip an amazing life memory! CHOOSE WISELY Make […]
How to Pick Your Perfect Raft Trip
It’s time to start planning your summer extravaganza on the white waters of Colorado! There are many factors to consider when picking the correct rafting trip; below you will find how and why to pick the best and most unforgettable trip of your lifetime…and yes, it’s time for a “paddle five”! KNOW YOUR ROLE We […]
Ullr Fest
Ullr Fest, a mountain party like no other, returns to Breckenridge on January 13th – 16th, 2016. The winter festivity started when, in 1963, some of Breckenridge’s Norwegian transplants brought their tradition of celebrating the Norse God of Snow, Ullr, to the Rockies. Back then locals would create 12 foot tall plywood cut-outs of Ullr, […]
Summer Planning Guide
This year’s winter season is now in full effect and you have probably already booked your 2016 ski trip. If you haven’t, it isn’t too late to do so but you will not want to wait any longer, as lodging is almost booked through the season and transportation is filling just as quickly. For those […]
How to Prepare for 2016 Rafting Season
When preparing for your 2016 summer vacation out to Colorado, there seems to be an endless number of activities to partake in and sites to see. Some of the most popular places to visit here in Colorado are the Rocky Mountain National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, and Dinosaur National Monument. The […]
Holiday Gift Preview
Halloween costumes are already packed up, and the turkey and stuffing of Thanksgiving is certainly long gone. The holiday season is officially here! Holiday shopping can be expensive, stressful, and there’s always a chance you buy a gift that won’t fit, they won’t like, or they already have. Avoid the stress of holiday traffic and […]