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May 6, 2008 Like 0 editor

From his second-story office just off the Pearl Street Mall, Tim Blumenthal has a stunning view of the Flatirons, but rather than peer up into the mountains, the executive director of Bikes Belong sees real beauty below on 13th Street.

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Check Out Old Town Erie

May 6, 2008 Like 0 editor

There’s a whole lot of bustling development nearby, but we have a soft spot in our heart for Old Town. In honor of the May 17 Erie Town Fair, we explored the teeny yet ever-so-charming historic Briggs Street.

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Heart Case

May 5, 2008 Like 1 editor

Tim Case is about to embark on the unthinkable: A cross-country bike ride that will take him a mere 10 days. The pain he’ll be feeling during the near non-stop trek is nothing compared to what the children he’s riding…

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Where to Eat, Sleep, Drink After Climbing a 14er

May 2, 2008 Like 0 editor

Just because you’ve stashed your ski gear for the summer doesn’t mean you should turn your back on the mountains. Start breaking in a new pair of hiking boots, splurging on outdoor gear and planning to bag as many 14,000-foot…

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Longs Peak

May 2, 2008 Like 0 editor

Perhaps the name for this mountain came from some poor hiker too tired from the 13-mile round trip trek to the top. Probably not, but be prepared for a test of endurance, as the approach requires a near 7-mile steady…

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Mt. Bierstadt

May 2, 2008 Like 0 editor

If a 14er can be considered easy, Bierstadt is it. The trail very rarely leaves a Class 1 distinction, meaning the only rock scrambling is saved for the tippy top. It’s still a huge workout getting up it, and the…

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Kit Carson and Challenger Point

May 2, 2008 Like 0 editor

Knock off two towering mountains in one hike; it makes checking off your 14er list go quicker. Taking the route up Kit Carson via Challenger Point also eliminates serious Class 4 cliff climbing. It’s a long hike, though, one that…

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Snowmass Mountain

May 2, 2008 Like 0 editor

There are some pains that are so worth it. Climbing the 14,092-foot Snowmass Mountain is to experience thigh burn like no other. The last mile of the four-mile hike from the west sees elevation spike nearly 2,000 feet. The reward…

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Mt. Sneffels and Wilson Peak

May 2, 2008 Like 0 editor

You could almost use a Coors Light can as your map of Wilson Peak—it’s the mountain featured on most beers from the Golden-based brewery. There’s a reason for it—with its sprawling mesas in front, it is the quintessential peak. The…

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Jump For Joy

April 24, 2008 Like 0 editor

If you’ve ever tried to get from Erie to Boulder without driving your car, you were either biking, running or transferring four times on an RTD bus. That is to say public transportation between the easternmost outpost and center of…