Colorado’s backcountry is vast. Without a guide, it’s easy to get lost.
Colorado Wonderland blog offers expert advice about hiking, climbing, skiing and biking across our state.
If you need ideas about where to go, check out our trip reports, trail suggestions or adventure stories on the blog.
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Are you interested in how growth in cities is affecting the outdoors? Learn about how leaders are managing the environmental impacts of more people in the backcountry. Find out what you can do to protect the environment and recreate responsibly.
Colorado Wonderland blog is dedicated to crafting high quality stories about the places you love. I’ve spent years on the ground researching our state, and I love talking with experts. Read more about me.
Recent Stories
The Manitou Incline’s past, present and future
As hiking heats up across Colorado, the Manitou Incline offers lessons for reclaiming trails and managing crowds.
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Best small ski areas in Colorado
Colorado offers world-class skiing. Fortunately, you don’t have to pay Vail prices to enjoy it. Colorado’s small ski areas offer excellent snow and terrain. Small ski areas are often cheaper, less crowded and more laid back. Find out where to go on your next ski trip.
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Can telemark skiing make Colorado’s backcountry safer?
If you’re excited about finding safe backcountry skiing in Colorado, you might like Telemark skiing. Telemarking adds zest to nearly any slope and makes low-angle terrain fun again.
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Best Colorado trail and running races for summer 2021
Colorado has an excellent lineup of trail and running races for summer 2021. Sign up for a race to motivate yourself to train hard now and party later. Check out our favorite 10k, marathon and ultra events.
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Ring the Peak Trail: Advocates work to complete a loop around Pikes Peak
The Ring the Peak Trail offers lessons for managing Colorado’s rapid recreation growth.
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Books are worth the weight when backpacking
Books are the best companion when backpacking. They help to escape hard days on the trail and are a valuable trail currency. See our tips for what to read and how to do it.
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Cormac McCrimmon
I started Colorado Wonderland to report on the confluence between outdoor recreation and environmental issues in Colorado.
I grew up in Denver, hiking, biking and climbing trees. In high school, I solo-hiked across the state on the Colorado Trail.
I love sharing advice about my favorite trails and places to visit. I’ve lived in Denver, Colorado Springs and Telluride.
When I’m not writing, I’m often conducting ‘boots on the ground’ research, running, biking, skiing, climbing or planning my next adventure.