Spending an Afternoon with the Alpacas at Yampaca
A few months ago, a nondescript, but well-appointed package was left at my door. Plenty of time had passed since my latest impulse purchase on Amazon, so I knew it…
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Hiking with Your Dog: Keeping Man’s Best Friend Safe on the Trail
The backcountry can be an unforgiving place for man and beast alike, but as masters of man’s best friend, it’s our responsibility to keep our furry friends safe from unexpected…
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Beat the Crowds – Tips for Finding Solitude in the Outdoors
It’s no secret that most people who love the outdoors are also wildly protective of it. I believe as stewards of the wilderness, it’s our job to keep it beautiful…
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Everything You Need to Know for Your First Backpacking Trip
Choose a Beginner-Friendly Destination The easiest way to choose a destination you know is right for your abilities is to contact the local ranger’s office near where you’d like to…
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The Seven Leave No Trace Principles – Etiquette for the Trail
Growing up in Florida, I didn’t do a lot of camping, hiking, or backpacking. When I moved to Colorado and started hiking I admittedly didn’t know all the “rules”. My…
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Hike Here, Drink Here – Pairing Colorado Hikes with Their Best Libations
Nothing quite pairs as well as a strenuous hike and a post-trek beverage, which is why we’re taking the guesswork out of tracking down a drinking establishment after your hike.…
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Getting Outside During Colorado’s Mud Season
Ah mud season. The lovely time in Colorado when the snow melts and the rains simultaneously fall from the heavens creating a slick sludge on most of the trails. Getting…
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Spending the Night at the Squaw Mountain Lookout
Before I get into the details of the Squaw Mountain Lookout, there are two important details I need to cover. One, I do not like the cold. I’m from Florida…
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Prepare for Any Weather with Mountain Standard’s Standard Issue Insulator
With constantly changing weather in the Colorado outdoors, the gear we buy should be as versatile as it is comfortable. In the afternoon it may be mid-60s and sunny, but…
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Chasing the Autumn Leaves in Colorado
Colorado is a beautiful state. I think that fact is well know. But every year, for a few weeks, it outdoes itself and splashes of yellow, red, and orange light…
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