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December 20, 2011 Like 0 Andra Coberly

When Joan Didion released a new book in fall, media outlets across the country sent their best and boldest to interview the beloved American writer and dissect her mournful novel.

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Winterizing Your Workout

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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Month in Review: Dec. ’11

December 20, 2011 Like 0 editor

A dozen camping tickets later, Boulder Occupiers linked their movement with that of homeless activists. NedFest founder Michael “Michigan Mike” Torpie died, a ranger shot Boulder Creek Path’s cyclist-chasing coyote, and St. Vrain Valley School District fired a 24-year-old janitor…

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The Nutritional Value of Tomato Paste

December 20, 2011 Like 0 Andra Coberly

“Eat less, move more.” If you’ve never heard this little adage, you’ve obviously never needed to lose weight. The phrase is a simple, accessible way to explain the entire concept of weight loss without explaining caloric intake, metabolism, muscle mass…

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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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