Fitness
Hiking Waldo Canyon in Manitou Springs
Waldo Canyon can be slick as winter tapers off but that doesn’t mean it’s off limits. With yak tracks and some caution you can enjoy all the spectacular canyon offers year-round. The trail is well groomed and never leaves you questioning the right path. After just one mile you are spit into Waldo Canyon and…
Win a Free Entry to Denver Color RUN!
Enter for a free race entry to the Denver Color Run! EASY ENTRY 1. Like Catch Carri on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CatchCarri 2. Leave a reply with your favorite color! DONE! Running events keep breaking bounds. Races have evolved to include bands, obstacle courses, mud pits and now even splashes of vibrant color. The Color Run will dash…
The Trails of WinterPark
Whether snowshoeing, cross country skiing or snow hiking the miles of trails outside of Winterpark are pristine. Fraser’s Flume and Creekside Trail bring an escape into a towering lodgepole pine forest. The trails connect forming a loop around Saint Louis Creek at just over 9,000 feet. After parking in the St. Loius Creek Campground lot you can either…
Apex Trail, Golden
The Apex Trail is similar to the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ books many of us read as kids. On this trail, you have several trail options: Peel off to an “Enchanted Forest,” drop down to a valley or trek up the ridgeline for wide-open views of Denver and Golden. Getting bored, however, is notan option. Way…
Yeti Chase
A pack of 750 runners chased a Yeti through Bear Creek Lake Park this morning. The 2nd annual Yeti Chase sold out quick, even clearing space for an extra 250 extra participants from last year’s run. Many people were back again for the scenic sights of Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood. The race is…
Matthews Winters Park
Matthews Winters Park is a haven for hiking. The trail extends from Dinosaur Ridge all the way to Red Rocks Park. Part of the beauty is you can pick up the trail at a few different spots and based on how far you feel like hiking. Regardless of the path you take you will be…
Arthurs Rock
Just minutes from the main street Fort Collins are 20 miles of trails in Lory State Park. Arthur’s Rock is one of the most sought after summits. This hike is not off-limits in the winter. The trail climbs about 1,200 feet in 1.7 miles and becomes increasingly steeper after winding through snow-capped Ponderosa Pines. The path soon…
SnowBlazing in Montezuma
The small town of Montezuma, CO may no longer be full of businesses but the trails keep people visiting. Sitting west of the Continental Divide nestled in the Rocky Mountains above Keystone allows winter enthusiasts to enjoy several trails for either snow shoeing, cross country skiing or snowmobiling. In drier months, bikers and hikers blaze…
Ugly Sweater 5k Run
You know you are running an incredibly unique race when people who finish last are rewarded, not those that cross the finish line first. The prizes for those in first annual Ugly Christmas Sweater 5k run in Louisville, CO are also uniquely different as well. Those wearing the tackiest sweaters walked away with a sought…
Red Rocks, Boulder
It’s rare to find a creation as magnificent as the Red Rocks in Boulder. It mirrors a mini Garden of the Gods. The formations are stunning to look at and even more fun to explore. Hikers are welcome to climb to the top of the rocks to see exceptional views. It feels a little like…
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