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Posted inOutdoors

Climbing 14ers helped a Colorado teen with autism. He’s now planning to conquer Everest.

by Dan England 3:50 AM MDT on Aug 19, 202311:15 AM MDT on Aug 20, 2023

Lucius Shea has climbed hundreds of mountains in the last five years, finding skills to handle his autism. “His confidence level has gone through the roof.”

Three people hiking up a steep and rocky mountain side surrounded by evergreen trees
Posted inOutdoors

Colorado’s thin air carries health risks for people with hypoxia. These hikers say the views are worth it.

by Dan England 3:50 AM MDT on Jul 19, 20238:06 AM MDT on Jul 19, 2023

Self-described Hypoxic Hikers push boundaries beyond treeline in Colorado as they fight for breath and respect with a tank-toting pack they designed with Osprey

Posted inOutdoors

From hijabs to collapsible baby bottles, Denver’s Big Gear Show makes move toward inclusivity

by Dan England 3:50 AM MDT on Jun 21, 20238:37 AM MDT on Jun 21, 2023

There were times when Natalia Ospina felt as if she had to pick between her beloved outdoors and her hair. The Denver resident loved climbing and trail running. But she loved her hair, too. It reminded her of her mother, the only other one in her large family who had the same thick, luxurious curls […]

a man standing in the snow next to tents.
Posted inOutdoors

Denver meteorologist’s rare ability to forecast Everest, other huge mountains is making mountaineering safer

by Dan England 3:30 AM MDT on May 19, 20239:58 AM MDT on May 19, 2023

Chris Tomer’s rare ability to forecast Everest and other huge mountains has helped make the sport safer.

Greeley Hat Works hatmaker Trent Johnson
Posted inColoradans

Greeley Hat Works grows by adjusting to the times. Except when it comes to making hats.

by Dan England 3:04 AM MDT on Apr 30, 20238:23 AM MDT on Apr 30, 2023

Whether it’s for presidents, TV stars or people on the street, Trent Johnson is a hat-maker for everyone

Two people loaded with skis and winter gear hike up a snowy slope.
Posted inOutdoors

Breckenridge man breaks 14er winter climbing record with passion, perseverance and devil-may-care attitude

by Dan England 3:55 AM MDT on Apr 25, 20236:22 PM MDT on Apr 24, 2023

“I just go with the flow,” Chris Fisher, 29, said of summiting Colorado’s 59 peaks above 14,000 feet in harrowing, wintry conditions

Posted inOutdoors

A Denver woman rebuilt her world after the Boston Marathon bombing. On the 10th anniversary, she’ll put back the final piece.

by Dan England 4:10 AM MDT on Mar 31, 20238:26 AM MDT on Apr 3, 2023

Veteran marathon runner Diane Wozniak was there in 2013 when a terrorist attack rocked the annual race in Boston. Ten years later, the Colorado attorney returns to ensure it won’t be her last.

Ice skaters on Evergreen Lake in Evergreen, Colorado. Automobiles are parked next to the lake shore.
Posted inOutdoors

Skating in the wild used to be a hard “no.” Now some Colorado parks are allowing it.

by Dan England 4:25 AM MST on Feb 26, 20231:03 PM MDT on Mar 19, 2023

The skating ranger at 11 Mile State Park says recreation is changing and that skating outdoors should be accommodated — when the conditions are right

Posted inCrime and Courts

Erie librarian was wrongly fired after objecting to cancellation of programs on racism and LGBTQ+ youth, state finds

by Dan England 4:01 AM MST on Feb 10, 20239:45 AM MST on Feb 10, 2023

The Colorado Civil Rights Division ruled that the High Plains Library District violated prohibitions on discriminatory firing and retaliation

Posted inOutdoors

“Circle of Stoke”: Colorado CEO attempting 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days

by Dan England 3:40 AM MST on Feb 4, 20239:31 AM MST on Feb 4, 2023

Ben Wright, founder of Velocity Global, a Denver-based human resources company, has raised $1 million to benefit young adults with cancer

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