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December 20, 2011 Like 0 editor

You know the drill. Winter arrives out of nowhere. One day you’re ambling along Pearl Street enjoying the warm air and sun or hiking the Front Range, staring at the snow-dusted peaks in the distance, and the next day there…

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Mountain Range

November 29, 2011 5 0 Brandy Simmons

Check out our ultimate guide to winter sports in Colorado with a little somethin’ somethin’ for every athlete.

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Packing

November 29, 2011 4 1 Brandy Simmons

Elite Holiday Affair Rogers Pass/Heart lakes In winter, these normally heavily trafficked routes can be less clearly marked, but topo maps and turn-right-at-the-tree directions abound for this uphill, butt-burning battle. Experienced snowshoers/backcountry campers shouldn’t have trouble finding the gorgeous alpine…

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Paths

November 29, 2011 3 1 Brandy Simmons

Elite It’s a Wonderful Life Cameron Pass Backcountry at Cameron Pass brings in skiers from throughout the region for steep passages in Nokhu Crags and near Ruby Jewel Lake (with yurts nearby if you just can’t go home). Chill out…

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Powder

November 29, 2011 3 1 Brandy Simmons

Elite Party on, Dudes Eldora Mountain Resort Break the law of gravity with an excellent adventure full of sick action at Eldora’s terrain parks or at the double black diamond Corona Bowl. There’s no sledding or wimpy snowplay here, so…

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The Ultimate Locavore’s Gift and Giving Guide

November 29, 2011 Like 0 Andra Coberly

Holiday shopping can be daunting—but you know what they say: No pain, no gain. YS has compiled our favorite Colorado-made items into one big gift-wrapped package, perfect for everyone in your life.

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Gifts that Keep Giving

November 29, 2011 Like 1 Andra Coberly

The holidays often inspire generosity. It’s part of the spirit of season…and all that junk.

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Gifts that Give Back

November 29, 2011 Like 1 Andra Coberly

You can purchase Jimmy Choos to help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. You can buy a Juicy charm bracelet to support St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

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Finding the Eclectic Elements

November 29, 2011 Like 0 Andra Coberly

We Got the Funk Spruce jewelry is very obviously inspired by the landscape, especially with pieces named Maple and River. You can see it in the irregular, flowing pieces that seem so intricately effortless. We adore these earrings that are…

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Gifts that Celebrate the Artist

November 29, 2011 Like 1 Andra Coberly

Bolder Boulder Style Boulder isn’t a fashion hotspot by any means, but CarolAnn Wachter is a local with real design talent (that’s maybe why you can find her pieces in Manhattan boutiques, and not in local shops). Her aesthetic is…