Outdoor dining and drinking are always part of the après-ski scene, but “deck season” really takes over as ski season winds down in the spring. Through the summer, restaurant outdoor patio options abound for locals and visitors to enjoy the mountain scenery near the five Vail Resorts...

hough the world famous runs may be shut down at Vail for the off-season, there’s still plenty to do. Summer makes way for some of the high country’s best activities. Vail Mountain offers world-class fun, both on and off the mountain all summer, keeping thrill seekers of all ages busy until...

On February 27, I gave birth to my son Henry. Up until then I spent much of my pregnancy moving: walking, yoga, lifting light weights. But I gave up rigorous, get-your-heart-racing exercise when I was five months pregnant. It was too hard for me to keep running and biking with short breath, a bulky body...

The Swing Daddy is a fine-tuned, accessorized rack that true bike geeks will love. From the integrated lock to the built-in bottle openers, the engineering on this carry-all anticipates everything a cyclist could ask for, including the ability to swing completely out of the way (even when loaded with...

Where the Wild Things Are On Sunday, I huffed and pushed my way up Flagstaff Road, a torturous climb on a road bike that rises above some of Boulder's legendary open space. Twenty minutes into the climb my heart pounded in my chest like a drum. Thirty minutes, I had to stop and gulp air. Forty...

For the Dad who has everything, here are some gift ideas. Saddleback Leather Co iPad sleeve: This sleek, yet rugged sleeve holds an iPhone and camera as well as a sparkly-new iPad. The impact-absorbing leather and industrial-grade thread will protect your gadgets, and gorgeous...

The Wheeler National Recreation Trail in Summit County, Colo., is a good place to go when you need to be stimulated. A point-to-point singletrack that runs 11 miles over the Tenmile Range, from 14,265-foot Quandary Peak to Copper Mountain, the Wheeler twice crests passes of more than 12,400 feet...

Travelers beware: attending the Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival might put a jig in your step and a beer in your hand. And unless you're a stick in the mud, you'll like it. The 14 th annual event was held last weekend, July 31 - Aug. 1 at River Run at Keystone Resort, Colo. and...