Climbers are raising funds for upgrades to the alpine route that would make it the first via ferrata in the Forest Service national trail system
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Climbing 14ers helped a Colorado teen with autism. He’s now planning to conquer Everest.
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.”
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Boulder woman dies after 500-foot fall during free-solo in Rocky Mountain National Park
The 26-year-old was climbing on the Four Aces of Blitzen Ridge without ropes when she fell, park officials said
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Breckenridge man breaks 14er winter climbing record with passion, perseverance and devil-may-care attitude
“I just go with the flow,” Chris Fisher, 29, said of summiting Colorado’s 59 peaks above 14,000 feet in harrowing, wintry conditions
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Meet the Black Coloradans who are changing the face of outdoor recreation
Undoing a legacy of white gatekeeping demands changing perceptions about who belongs in the outdoors — and sometimes financial help
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To bolt or not to bolt? Federal proposals to ban climbing anchors sparks a wilderness climbing outcry.
Federal land managers are weighing a policy to prohibit fixed anchors in wilderness, stirring protest from climbers and legislation from lawmakers
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USA Climbing returns to Denver for national competition, seeing sold-out crowds
Athletes participating were a mix of past and potentially future Olympians
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Mountain guide Danika Gilbert helped Afghan girls learn to climb. Now she’s helping them navigate life as refugees.
Ridgway’s Danika Gilbert is mentoring women climbers from Afghanistan as they explore new lives far from Taliban rule.
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The history of Colorado climbers who summit buildings instead of mountains
Many top Colorado climbing guides and pros have stories about buildering, the late-night ascents of campus buildings and public art that shaped their passions and careers.
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Zornio: Should private citizens be allowed to own or charge for Colorado’s 14ers?
For many Coloradans, summiting the state’s tallest peaks is a rite of passage. From the unparalleled beauty of the Rocky Mountains, to a deep sense of adventure after a long day at altitude, enjoying Colorado’s rugged wild spaces is part of who we are. But what many outdoor recreators — and even longtime residents — […]