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Colorado may bolster liability protections for private landowners who let the public recreate on their lands

by Jason Blevins 3:50 AM MST on Jan 11, 20237:31 PM MST on Jan 11, 2023

A state lawmaker is working with trail groups and property owners on legislation that would reform Colorado’s recreational use statute.

Posted inOpinion Columns

Zornio: Colorado has the nation’s most deadly avalanche terrain. Winter recreators should know about CAIC.

by Trish Zornio 3:05 AM MST on Jan 2, 20235:53 PM MST on Jan 5, 2023

A gap in knowledge, increased backcountry use and climate change are increasing avalanche risks for recreationists

Posted inOutdoors

Colorado’s White River is the country’s busiest national forest, with a $1.6B impact. But can it keep it up?

by Jason Blevins 3:50 AM MST on Dec 20, 20221:52 PM MST on Dec 20, 2022

“The answer here is not another lane on 70,” forest chief Scott Fitzwilliams says as he plans robust community discussions on the future of White River

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Record surge for outdoor recreation economy in 2021 fuels push for legislation, federal office

by Jason Blevins 3:50 AM MST on Nov 10, 20228:26 AM MST on Nov 10, 2022

Colorado’s outdoor recreation industry contributed $11.6 billion in 2021, accounting for 2.7% of the state’s overall economy

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Colorado’s new Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument promises to protect outdoor recreation

by Jason Blevins 3:40 AM MDT on Oct 13, 20221:16 PM MDT on Oct 13, 2022

Skiers, resort operators, mountain bikers and motorized users hope national monument status for historical landscape at Camp Hale continues to support outdoor recreation.

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An old Grand Junction ball court came back to life with a game that hadn’t been played there for nearly 50 years

by Nancy Lofholm 4:21 AM MDT on Sep 28, 20228:35 AM MDT on Sep 29, 2022

Pro-level athletes competed in a Basque handball exhibition last weekend, bringing lamb, red wine and community spirit

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Colorado has seen a record number of drownings in 2022. Many of the deaths were linked to alcohol, ignoring life jackets.

by Michael Booth 12:14 PM MDT on Sep 13, 20229:12 AM MDT on Sep 14, 2022

Recent accidents put 2022 total at 36 water-related deaths, passing a tragic mark from 2020. State officials urge avoiding alcohol, and remind paddleboarders to use life jackets

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Zornio: Outdoor enthusiasts in Colorado should prepare to face more extreme wildfires

by Trish Zornio 3:00 AM MDT on May 16, 2022

The Ice Lakes Basin in the San Juan mountains is easily one of the most iconic alpine regions in Colorado. Located just outside of Silverton, the main trailhead offers a steep approach that leads to some of the most crystal clear blue water you can find. Combined with wildflowers, mountain goats and rugged peaks, it’s […]

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500,000 acre-feet of water will be released from Flaming Gorge reservoir in Wyoming to protect Lake Powell

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Blue Mesa near Gunnison is for the moment safe from letting more water go, but Colorado River Drought Operations Plan says that could change

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