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Home Runs

An insider's guide to the perfect Summit ski day, week, or weekend.

01/01/2016 By Devon O'Neil

CYCLING

Trail of Gears

Ten hours of backbreaking toil a day under the blazing sun might sound like a prison sentence, but for the Town of Breckenridge's hard-pedaling crew of singletrack tenders, it's a dream job.

06/01/2015 By Devon O'Neil

Desirables

Gear Hound

Our favorite canine, Koko, followed her nose far from home and used her fashion sense to sniff out every outdoor accessory your four-legged friend might need to navigate Summit’s high-alpine trails in the heat of summer.

06/01/2015

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

Play Hard

3 Magical Days for Adventurers

If your idea of alpine bliss includes bacon Bloody Marys, we've got a 72-hour itinerary for you.

01/01/2015 By Devon O'Neil

Covet

Back Country Gear Guide

The latest in everything AT, for him and for her.

01/01/2015

Explore

3 Magical Days for Families

If your idea of alpine bliss includes mushing with the kids, we've got a 72-hour itinerary for you.

01/01/2015 By Devon O'Neil

Love

3 Magical Days for Couples

If your idea of alpine bliss includes getting mushy with your sweetie, we've got a 72-hour itinerary for you.

01/01/2015 By Devon O'Neil

Visit

3 Magical Days

72 hours of Summit County bliss, served three ways.

01/01/2015

Community

Wheels of Fortune

A team of first-time Latina teen cyclists learns to charge uphill—on bikes, and in life.

06/01/2014 By Kelly Bastone Photography by Dominique Taylor

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

Speed Course

Express Lane to Sochi

The US Ski Team’s Speed Center at Copper Mountain gives athletes a head start on the Olympics.

01/01/2014 By Shauna Farnell

Article

Heaven Above

What makes skiing or riding Summit County like no other place? More than 5,000 acres of in-bounds high-alpine terrain. That, and this insider’s guide to finding above-tree-line bliss at every resort; don’t leave earth without it!

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

Article

Hocus Focus

What happens when a labradoodle gets a call from Dr. Dolittle?

06/01/2013 By Ted Katauskas

Bicycling

Breaking Away

When the USA Pro Challenge's peloton rolls into Breckenridge in August, the world will be watching. Could this be America's Tour de France, or is a rerun of the Coors Classic?

06/01/2013 By Stephen Lloyd Wood Photography by Bob Winsett

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