Author: Spencer McKee Out There Colorado
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Colorado resort set to open terrain park for summer skiing and snowboarding
Skiers and snowboarders in Colorado don’t have to put skill development on pause during the summer season thanks to a program put on by Summit County’s Copper Mountain. “Copper Mountain continues its commitment to year-round on-snow experiences with the return of summer operations at Woodward Copper,” reads a press release from the resort. “By farming…
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Estimated 420 million birds will fly through Colorado over three-day stretch, says Denver Audubon
In case you’ve missed it, the last couple of days have been a period of major bird migration in Colorado and that migration is set to continue for a bit longer. According to Denver Audubon, it was previously estimated that 420 million birds would be migrating through the state between June 1 and the night…
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One of America’s most rewarding footrace challenges is set to start soon
The start of a great footrace series is just weeks away, set to show off some of the most beautiful running routes in the Pikes Peak area. On June 14, the Garden to Peak Challenge will kick off with the Garden of the Gods 10-Mile Run. Taking place in its namesake park, this race follows…
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One of America’s most rewarding footrace challenges is set to start soon
The start of a great footrace series is just weeks away, set to show off some of the most beautiful running routes in the Pikes Peak area. On June 14, the Garden to Peak Challenge will kick off with the Garden of the Gods 10-Mile Run. Taking place in its namesake park, this race follows…
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“Beautiful but you might wet yourself”: Reviews left by tourists surprised by their visit to ‘America’s Mountain’
While many of Colorado’s mountains are accessible via well-maintained trails, no mountain is more accessible than Pikes Peak – its 14,115-foot summit is reachable via road, train, or two trails. Given how accessible the peak is, it’s often the highest summit many people will ever reach – and the experience of reaching the top can…
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“Beautiful but you might wet yourself”: Reviews left by tourists surprised by their visit to ‘America’s Mountain’
While many of Colorado’s mountains are accessible via well-maintained trails, no mountain is more accessible than Pikes Peak – its 14,115-foot summit is reachable via road, train, or two trails. Given how accessible the peak is, it’s often the highest summit many people will ever reach – and the experience of reaching the top can…
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Free ‘Crafts & Drafts Passport’ offers BOGO drinks and more around Colorado Springs
Visit Colorado Springs has launched its latest ‘Crafts & Drafts Passport,’ filled with great deals at 20-plus local breweries, distilleries, wineries, coffee shops, and more – and it’s free. The benefits of using the pass don’t stop at the deals, either. Your visit to each participating spot gets logged on the program’s web-based app, with…
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CIA website features report of “frightening” UFO sighting that occurred in Colorado
For many years, residents and visitors of Colorado’s mysterious and vast San Luis Valley have claimed to witness odd and unexplained phenomena taking place in the night sky. One of those ‘events’ was apparently deemed notable enough to be published on the C.I.A. website. That document captures an article titled ‘Pair of Pueblo Youths Photograph…
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Did the big recent snowstorm improve Colorado’s drought? New map indicates ‘not by much’
The U.S. Drought Monitor has released their first report following a snowstorm that dropped 30-plus inches of snow on some parts of Colorado last week and it indicates all of that moisture didn’t do much to improve Colorado’s drought situation. Looking two weeks back, the entirety of Colorado was experiencing a technical stage of drought…
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Did the big recent snowstorm improve Colorado’s drought? New map indicates ‘not by much’
The U.S. Drought Monitor has released their first report following a snowstorm that dropped 30-plus inches of snow on some parts of Colorado last week and it indicates all of that moisture didn’t do much to improve Colorado’s drought situation. Looking two weeks back, the entirety of Colorado was experiencing a technical stage of drought…