The hardest way up — George Lowe’s life in the mountains (Wicked Gravity)
“It is, hands down, the hardest face in the Canadian Rockies,” wrote esteemed alpinist Barry...
Outdoors
Bridge project to temporarily close trails in Rocky Mountain National Park
A bridge replacement project will result in temporary trail closures in Rocky Mountain National Park...
Bigfoot Days Festival descends on Estes Park this weekend
The Bigfoot Days Festival lumbers into Estes Park this Saturday with a lineup that includes...
How Colorado’s home gardeners can cope with this year’s drought — even if it continues into summer
For home gardeners, protecting trees, shrubs, flowers and produce means paying careful attention to watering...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Monday: Loveland Loves to Read Author Talk by Ariel Lawhon, poetry reading and more
Today Loveland Loves to Read Author Talk by Ariel Lawhon: 7 p.m., Thompson Valley High...
Upcoming in the Loveland area: Governor’s Art Show, concerts, poetry, races, benefits and a Pickle Festival
The Governor's Art Show, concerts, poetry, races, benefits and a Pickle Festival are on a...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Saturday: RepRap Festival; Earth Day events; theater; music; more
The Rocky Mountain RepRap Festival, Earth Day events, theater, music and much more is on...
Upcoming events in Loveland include a drum circle, nature programs
Check out these upcoming Loveland events.
Things to do in the Loveland area on Friday: Theater, music and much more
A variety of theater and musical productions as well as games, books and art are...
Dogs and Deputies offers pet licensing, adoptions with Larimer County Sheriff’s Office in Berthoud
The Town of Berthoud and the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office are partnering up Saturday to...
Different routes, same climb — Remembering my dad (Wicked Gravity)
Huffing and puffing, we stagger up the glacier in darkness. The metallic crunch of crampons...
Loveland Ski Area confirms earliest closing day in decades
Loveland Ski Area will close for the season before the end of April, tying for...
Vail Mountain closes for 2025-26, a season some would rather forget
Low-snow years like this one show the company’s shift toward pre-sold passes and away from...
Loveland joins City Nature Challenge to document local wildlife
No prior experience is needed to participate in the challenge, and the city is offering...
Upcoming in the Loveland area: Art exhibits, music, veterans monument groundbreaking
A variety of events are planned in the Loveland area in the coming week.
Boating opens at Horsetooth Reservoir, Carter Lake in Larimer County
The start of the boating season in Larimer County means summer is just around the...
People ‘bathe’ in nature to get respite from chaotic news cycle
It's based on the Japanese wellness practice of Shinrin-yoku.
Things to do in the Loveland area on Wednesday: Music, games and more
There's music, games, comedy, art and more on the calendar for Wednesday in the Loveland...
As snow melts, Vail says it will stick to its closing date; other resorts have already shut down
With Colorado's snowpack rapidly melting earlier than usual, some Colorado ski resorts have closed early...
Chris Weidner: Climbing past the politics: the Iran I remember
Our first impression of Tehran was overwhelming. From the hillside beneath the Alborz Mountains we...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Tuesday: St. Patrick’s Day events, YAY Foundation open mic
A variety of Loveland venues will hold events to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Things to do in the Loveland area on Monday: Poetry reading; Lunch Lab meals
A Loveland Poet Laureate Program Open Mic Poetry Reading will take place Monday, and Lunch...
Upcoming in Loveland: Concerts, art and shows focused on cats, rocks, coins and archaaelogy
A wide variety of events will be happening in Loveland in the coming week, from...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Thursday: Project Self‑Sufficiency celebration;
Project Self‑Sufficiency will celebrate its 40th anniversary and honor former longtime executive director Mary Carraher...
Upcoming in Loveland: St. Patrick’s Day events; free day at Loveland Museum; Spring IPA Fest and more
Here's a list of St. Patrick's Day events and much more going on in the...
Winter rains turn Death Valley National Park into fields of golden blooms
This is the "best bloom year" since 2016, according to the National Park Service.
Boyd Lake boating season opens in Loveland amid low water, marina closure
Due to construction work affecting fill levels, Boyd Lake is expected to operate with unusually...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Saturday: Theater and music events and more
A variety of theater, music and other events are on the calendar for Saturday in...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Friday: Music, theater, games
A variety of concerts and theater productions are on the calendar for Friday in the...
Historic Front Range ranch near Continental Divide to be preserved as state wildlife habitat
The 3,314-acre Tolland Ranch property is located west of the Peak to Peak Highway near...
Upcoming in Loveland: Harlem Globetrotters; Project Self‑Sufficiency celebration; more
The Harlem Globetrotters 100th Anniversary Tour comes to Loveland on Wednesday, March 11, and the...
Chris Weidner: A gift for Nepal — Tendi Sherpa and the journey of ‘Zero to 8848’
That teenage boy could not have imagined that one day he would climb the highest...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Thursday: Music, games, stories and more
A concert by The Elders, games, library story times, a bird migration talk and an...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Wednesday: Music, nature talk, games and more
Music, games and a talk by naturalist Kevin Cook are on the calendar for Wednesday...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Monday: Trivia, stories and games
Trivia, stories and games are on the calendar for Monday in the Loveland area.
Things to do in the Loveland area on Sunday: Amplify Your Abilities 2026; Little Shop of Physics; music and theater
Amplify Your Abilities 2026, the Little Shop of Physics, music and theater are on the...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Saturday: Film showcase; Leadville exhibit; artist talk
A film showcase, Leadville photo exhibit, artist talk and much more are on the calendar...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Friday: Prince tribute; KidsPark food drive
“Purple Piano — The One-Man Tribute to Prince” comes to the Rialto Theater Center in...
Upcoming in the Loveland area: nature talk; blood drive; lunar eclipse viewing
From a talk by naturalist Kevin Cook, to an Audubon Society program on Artificial Light...
Upcoming in the Loveland area: Film, art, music, dance and fundraising events
Here's a look at what's coming up in the Loveland area in the coming week.
Things to do in the Loveland area on Saturday: Lunar New Year celebration, Stout Festival and more
A Lunar New Year Celebration will take place Saturday at Loveland Aleworks and Stoutfest 2026...
Trump administration eliminates reservations at Yosemite National Park this summer
Environmental groups say crowding, long lines, and traffic jams are likely.
Things to do in the Loveland area on Friday: ‘Journey to Oz’; Paul Reiser and more
Take a “Journey to Oz” Friday at the Rialto Theater Center in Loveland.
Chris Weidner: Respect the practice — Where real progress begins
Having lived in rainy Seattle during my formative years as a climber, I ended up...
Get into national parks free on Feb. 16 — but there’s a catch
Parks will be free to enter for U.S. legal residents only.
Things to do in the Loveland area on Saturday: The Sweetheart Festival and other Valentine’s Day events will fill downtown Loveland
The Sweetheart Festival and other Valentine's Day events will fill downtown Loveland on Saturday.
Ski resorts get modest boost for Presidents Day weekend, bigger storms due next week
Colorado ski resorts are receiving modest boosts to their below-average base depths in advance of...
Will your favorite ski resort get snow this weekend? Here’s every major snow stake webcam in Colorado.
Nothing beats watching snow pile up on a traditional snow snake, which is why Colorado's...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Wednesday: Valentine Card Party, wildfire talk, Alternatives to Violence Community Chat
A Valentine Card Party, a wildfire talk and an Alternatives to Violence Community Chat are...
Upcoming in Loveland: Mom comedy, Loveland Loves to Read fundraiser, more
Moms Unhinged will bring its standup comedy show to Loveland at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb....
US ski resorts turn to drones to make it snow amid dire drought
The idea of cloud seeding dates back to the 19th century.
2 climbers rescued from Longs Peak route in Rocky Mountain National Park
Two men were rescued early Saturday morning after being trapped overnight on a Longs Peak...
Vonn joins list of Winter Olympic athletes willing to push boundaries with injuries
By KEN MAGUIRE MILAN (AP) — The determination that fuels an athlete’s ascent to the...
Valentine’s Day weekend offers many activities in the Loveland area
A variety of events will be going on in Loveland and the surrounding area on...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Saturday: Concerts, theater productions, dance, games
Concerts, theater and much more is on the calendar for Saturday in the Loveland area.
From Bread Bar to Minturn Saloon, these Colorado après-ski spots are a must
This season, there's a trend in the après-ski scene: plenty of alternatives to the usual...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Friday: Mountainfilm; Dueling Pianos, valentine haunted house and more
Things to do Friday night in Loveland include Mountainfilm on Tour; Dueling Pianos and The...
Avalanche accidents near Keystone, Vail highlight need for caution even as avalanche danger in Colorado declines amid a dry spell
Across much of Colorado’s northern and central mountains, there is a persistent slab avalanche problem,...
Wicked Gravity: The long route to mastery — Training the mind for the vertical world
OK, I’ll admit it: after 38 years of climbing I’m still, fundamentally, afraid of heights....
Things to do in the Loveland area on Thursday: WomenGive lunch; Open Lands & Trails volunteer open house
The WomenGive 20th Anniversary Luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at Embassy Suites,...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Wednesday: ‘FDR’s New Deal in Loveland’ and a nature talk
On Wednesday the calendar brings opportunities to learn something new as Historic Larimer County presents...
You’ll find little or no avalanche risk at these 4 backcountry ski touring spots
Backcountry ski touring means traveling on much more gradual slopes on trails that serve as...
Loveland Open Lands and Trails to hold volunteer open house
The drop-in event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Chilson...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Saturday: MaskedMania 2026 Tour; Petty Nicks Experience
MaskedMania 2026 Tour comes to Blue Arena in Loveland on Saturday, and An Evening with...
With Yosemite ditching reservations for firefall, will it be a mess? Here’s what to know
Park officials aim to limit crowds by restricting car and foot traffic.
Things to do in the Loveland area on Friday: Gary Schmidt and Loveland Orchestra concerts
Pianist Gary Schmidt will present his “Rhapsody in Blue” concert Friday at the Rialto Theater Center...
X Games summer series unveils skateboarding, BMX league teams
X Games will debut its first team skateboarding and BMX events this summer in a...
In Colorado’s devastatingly dry winter, hope abounds for big snows to round out the season: ‘It’s not time for panic’
It will take more than this weekend's arctic blast and snowstorm to make up for...
Skier dies after crashing into tree at Copper Mountain Resort
A skier died after crashing into a tree Friday morning at Copper Mountain Resort, the...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Saturday: Music, theater and more
Music and theater events are on the calendar in the Loveland area for Saturday.
Chris Weidner: No finish line — for Alex Honnold, Taipei 101 is just another climb
“Imagine if the north face of Castleton Tower was more than four times bigger. You’d...
Northern lights may appear in Colorado skies on Monday
Severe solar storms may light up the northern horizon in Colorado on Monday with the...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Saturday: Horse show, Colorado Eagles, used book sales
The Loveland Thunder Draft Horse Show continues Saturday, the Colorado Eagles will be in action,...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Friday: Loveland Thunder Draft Horse Show; comedy shows
Loveland Thunder Draft Horse Show returns to The Ranch for shows on Friday through Sunday.
Loveland’s Skyline and Dakota Ridge projects promise new terrain for hikers, bikers
Trail construction kicked off in September and is on schedule at around 40% complete.
National park staff are asking about citizenship status. Here’s why
Eleven of the most popular national parks in the U.S. are affected.
Things to do in the Loveland area on Wednesday: Symphony, Eagles and Colorado scenery
Symphony on the Dance Floor, a Colorado Eagles game and a talk "Origins of Colorado’s...
Frozen Dead Guy Days will return to Estes Park for a weird winter, releases 2026 schedule
Winter becomes weird again in Estes Park as it kicks off its third year of...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Tuesday: Symphony on the Dance Floor, Colorado Eagles
The Fort Collins Symphony will play waltzes, polkas, disco favorites and iconic ABBA hits for...
Colorado’s gay ski weeks are more than just LGBTQ+ parties. They are tied to a mission.
But don't be fooled, they're still one helluva party.
Upcoming in the Loveland area: Music, dance, art, books and more
Events for people who like music, dance, art, books and more are on the schedule...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Monday: Dance, stories, games
A Community Dance, children's storytime and games are on the calendar for Monday in Loveland.
Things to do in the Loveland area on Sunday: Bobcat Ridge bird survey; theater; comedy; prayers for world peace
NoCo Bird Alliance will conduct a bird survey at Bobcat Ridge Natural Area on Sunday.
Things to do in the Loveland area on Friday: Night on the Town; Colorado Eagles game; show openings at Lincoln Center
Night on the Town events, a Colorado Eagles game and show openings at Lincoln Center...
Upcoming in the Loveland area: MLK Day; nature and history talks; art and gardening events
An MLK Day celebration, nature and history talks and art and gardening events are on...
Here’s when you can get into all national parks free in 2026
Some things about the free admission program have changed from last year.
‘Pow to the people.’ Telluride residents take to the streets as ski resort closure divides town.
“Economic disaster is already unfolding in front of our eyes. If it goes on, it’s...
Skier dies at Keystone Resort after found unresponsive at ski area’s Outback zone
A group of skiers found a man unresponsive on a ski run at Keystone Resort...
Chris Weidner: One moment from the edge — How intuition saved my life
I learned early to listen to that inner voice, which turned out to be far...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Wednesday: Nature talk, ukulele lessons
Kevin Cook will present the first program of his 2026 series of nature talks on...
How rodeo clowns have evolved, from funnymen to bullfighters — with lives on the line
“Police, first responders, firefighters, they all have that same thought process -- when you should...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Sunday: Intro to square dancing
The Square Dusters Dance Club will offer a free Introductory Square Dance and Dessert Night...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Saturday: Arenacross, poetry and more
AMA Arenacross comes to Blue Arena in Loveland on Saturday, and Encountering a Poet will...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Friday: Eagle Watch; Art Wall; square dance
Eagle Watch sessions are taking place on Friday and Saturday at Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Thursday: First Day Hike, trivia and comedy
The new year will start with a First Day Hike, trivia and comedy in the...
Upcoming in Loveland: Poetry, dance, comedy, Arenacross and more
From poetry, dance and comedy to Arenacross and nature talks, here's what's going on the...
Loveland birders to kick off new year with annual Christmas Bird Count
Each year between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5, tens of thousands of volunteers tally every...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Monday: ‘Messiah’ sing-along, games and more
Today “Messiah” Sing-Along: 7-9:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 815 E. 16th St., Loveland. The Kalos...
Things to do in the Loveland area on Saturday: Music, games and a Loveland Opera Theatre ball
Loveland Opera Theatre's “A Night in Vienna” Opera Ball will be held Saturday night in...
Chris Weidner: How climbers spend Christmas — Traditions through the years
Bouldering is particularly winter-friendly because, by definition, the climbs are short, so there’s no time...
