Get Wet

Land of Lakes

Frigid dips aside, there’s a lot to do—paddle, cast, sail, camp, lounge, explore—on and around an alpine lake in Summit County.

06/01/2015 By Devon O'Neil Photography by Liam Doran

Dish

Put Your Breakfast Forward

From beignets to burritos: A pre-slope guide to Summit’s top a.m. eats

01/01/2015 By John Lehndorff

Living

House Rules

Breck keeps its locals local with modestly sized and attainably priced homes.

01/01/2015 By Devon O'Neil

Heroes

Fly Guy

Breck’s speed skiing pioneer looks back on life in the fast lane.

01/01/2015 By Devon O'Neil

Feast

Romancing the Stone

A hearth-y meal in six courses, including one that’s history.

06/01/2014 By Ted Katauskas

Booze News

Six-Pack of Pubs

Two new craft breweries add terminal gravity and critical mass to Summit’s suds scene.

06/01/2014 By Ted Katauskas

Adventure

Pass Perfect

Embrace the essence of Summit's endless summer on these high-alpine escapes.

06/01/2014 By Devon O'Neil Photography by Liam Doran

Person of Interest

Judge Phoebe

The only American scoring Olympians at Sochi says good-bye to her Copper Mountain home.

01/01/2014 By Devon O'Neil

Heroes

Guardian Angels

For those who stumble onto death’s doorstep in Summit County’s rugged wilderness, salvation via Flight for Life’s air ambulance is just a phone call, and minutes, away.

01/01/2014 By Devon O'Neil Photography by Liam Doran

Camping

Outward Bound

An insider’s guide to Summit County’s fifteen most satisfying campsites (ultimate s’mores recipe included)

06/01/2013 By Devon O'Neil Photography by Liam Doran

Sea Change

Ode to Peak 6

While Epic ski pass holders anticipate access to expanded Breck terrain, backcountry users lament their loss.

01/01/2013 By Shauna Farnell Photography by Liam Doran

Backcountry

Full Moon Fever

Under nature’s disco ball, backcountry revelers party on Loveland Pass.

01/01/2013 By Devon O'Neil Photography by Liam Doran

Nordic

Best Groomed

An insider’s guide to Summit County’s Nordic centers.

01/01/2013 By Devon O'Neil Photography by Liam Doran

Winter Adventure

Snowshoe Into the Wild

Head for the hills, whether your dream trip is slow and steady, or fast and furious.

01/01/2013 By Devon O'Neil Photography by Liam Doran

Snow Day

Into the Wild

A snowshoe, free-heel, kick-and-glide guide to Summit County’s winter backcountry

01/01/2013 By Devon O'Neil Photography by Liam Doran

Dining

The Recipe for Success

Quality, consistency, and winning the hearts of locals are the right ingredients for restaurant longevity.

06/01/2012 By Shauna Farnell

Good Eats

Small World

Copper Mountain’s best little donut shop

06/01/2012 By Lu Snyder

Play

Step Into Liquid

Celebrate Summit’s liquid gold—on it, in it, or just sitting by it.

06/01/2012 By Devon O'Neil

People

Ups and Downs

Ski mountaineer Pete Swenson keeps Breck on the move.

01/01/2012 By Devon O'Neil