In the summer, brown bears abound so it’s important to set up a bear-safe campsite when backpacking. Bears have a nose that’s 100 times more sensitive than a human’s and if they find food, they’ll ...

For many Coloradans, starting the year off right means starting on a trail. That explains the New Year’s Day tradition called First Day Hikes — a national tradition tracked by America’s State Parks, ...

Colorado is known for its amazing hiking, backpacking, camping, skiing, fishing and more. It's a wilderness lover's paradise and every summer the mountains explode with wildlife, picturesque views and ...

Boulder may get all the attention, but when it comes to hiking Colorado's Front Range, there are riches in the hills near Colorado Springs. This entrance point into the state's mountains offers dozens ...

Diana Crandall is a deputy editor of automation at Forbes Marketplace. With a master's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California and a background in marketing, she combines ...

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Hiking is a favorite summer activity for Colorado natives and tourists alike, and it’s great exercise. But hiking does not come without risks. Thankfully, those risks can be ...

As the snow melts and summer wildflowers bloom, Colorado hikers are ready for this season’s outdoor adventures. While the options range from easy to moderate to hard, the scenery alone provides ...

Fred was the editor-in-chief at VeloNews from 2016 to 2021. Prior to that he was a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The New York Times. Fred is the Articles Editor at ...

Louise Barton remembers the exact backpacking moment when her career path changed. “I’m a botanist by training. I started working for the Forest Service and we were in Yellowstone doing huge off-trail ...

Adam Roy is the executive editor of Backpacker. He lives in Colorado’s Front Range, where he spends his free time hiking, climbing, and running his home mountains. Hiker visits to Colorado’s ...