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The Bolder Life: Moving Mountains

September 11, 2012 Like 0 Tyra Sutak

One year ago today, I was laid up, and severely drugged up, nestled in a fort of pillows and sipping on Cherry 7-Up at my parent’s house after having my third ACL/meniscus repair and my fifth knee surgery overall. It…

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Five Great Dates: Outdoorsy Date

February 14, 2012 Like 1 Brandy Simmons

Face it: Mittens, snowshoes and frozen noses just aren’t sexy, even after the good ol’ whiskey warm-up. Skip the frustration and frostbite—but not the whiskey—and celebrate Colorado with a little outdoor lovin’ in Longmont. Start with late-brunch beignets or eggs…

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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…