Outdoor Extremes

(Shawn Gillis, photo courtesy of Absolute Bikes )

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Vapor Trail pits Mother Nature vs. biker
09/15/2009
In the adventure-sports world, the description "epic" is often tossed around as a casual feel-good cloak for a more harsh reality.

Meyer: Ritzenhein backbone to U.S. revival
09/15/2009 - Fans of American distance running had to wait 13 years for an American-born runner to join Bob Kennedy on the list of 5,000-meter runners to break 13 minutes.

Revo eyeware returns with cosmic innovation
09/14/2009 - Theory holds that September includes the most dramatic changes in the Earth's tilt as the northern hemisphere ramps up to the autumnal equinox.

Trailblazers looking for trail-building volunteers
09/14/2009 - The Team Evergreen Trailblazers are hosting their third annual Team Evergreen Epic in a weekend event to complete the 4-mile "Nice Kitty Trail."

Get stoked for season with "Steep" premiere
09/14/2009 - Whether you loved, hated or simply skipped the 2008 big-mountain skiing documentary "Steep," adventure film enthusiasts will want to check out the story behind that story.

Outdoor Extremes calendar - 09/15/2009

Vonn glad to be back "home" in Vail Valley - 09/12/2009

China rock slide kills 2 CU grad students - 09/09/2009

Regaining the magic of the Coors Classic - 09/08/2009

Willoughby: A lucky loser in a mountain minute - 09/08/2009

Copper Mountain set for weekend of riders - 09/08/2009

Waterproof rolling bag gets flip-top lid access - 09/08/2009

Find adventure, family fun at Bear Creek fest - 09/08/2009

Calendar: 9/8-9/15 - 09/08/2009

Injury jolts Uhlaender out of funk - 08/31/2009

Meyer: Track coach left his mark on Metro - 08/31/2009

Big discounts available for last year's ski gear - 08/31/2009

Fun fiction comes with viewing "The Naturist" - 08/31/2009

New Belgium celebrates bikes and brews at fest - 08/31/2009

Shaun White garners victory - 08/31/2009

Outdoor Extremes calendar: 9/1-9/7 - 08/31/2009

CU grad sets record in 5,000 - 08/29/2009

'Speed flier' rescued near Devil's Causeway - 08/27/2009

More extra-inning magic for Rockies in 5-4 win - 08/25/2009

Father, son balance unicycling, 14ers - 08/24/2009

Willoughby: Return to river grassroots - 08/24/2009

Piopod a perfect place to stash your tiny trash - 08/24/2009

Aspen opera house set to welcome film festival - 08/24/2009

Two triathlons race to offer different delights - 08/24/2009

Briefs: Marathon medal earned with lift from Boulder - 08/24/2009

Parr's first time a win at Leadville - 08/23/2009

Trek Women Series duathlon cancelled - 08/18/2009

Ultradistance champ in it for fun - 08/17/2009

Meyer: Pieper carved out tracks for women - 08/18/2009

Leadville course has its serious ups and downs - 08/17/2009

Veteran instructor puts new twist on yoga guide - 08/17/2009

Color Ride for the Cure as being pretty in pink - 08/17/2009

National parks welcoming more visitors this year - 08/17/2009

Count - 08/17/2009

Outdoor Extremes calendar: 8/18-8/25 - 08/17/2009

Falls fail to deter Ortiz, 45 - 08/17/2009

Armstrong unseats Wiens' reign - 08/16/2009

A race to the sky ... and back - 08/15/2009

Colorado well-represented on U.S. team for Mountain Bike Worlds - 08/14/2009

Battle of the best at Leadville 100 - 08/11/2009

Willoughby: Outdoors remedy disorder - 08/10/2009

Get in one last paddle before flows decrease - 08/10/2009

Dew Tour gets top bill with Conan O'Brien - 08/10/2009

Boulder Muddy Buddy fueled by fun, mystery - 08/10/2009

Odorless treatment helps chair repel bugs - 08/10/2009

Veteran climber Luebben dies in north Cascades - 08/11/2009

Outdoor Extremes calendar: 8/11-8/18 - 08/10/2009

Traditional mtn. biking gets new look - 08/03/2009

Snowmass prepares for annual Blast the Mass competition - 08/03/2009

Meyer: Experience year's best running - 08/03/2009

Show your Steamboat love to win $10,000 - 08/03/2009

Get more fun out of drink from CamelBak - 08/03/2009

Ride your bike to finish Dillon Reservoir path - 08/03/2009

Ride raises money for new domestic violence shelter - 08/03/2009

Outdoor Extremes calendar: 8/4-8/11 - 08/03/2009

Newcomers help fuel Tri for the Cure - 08/03/2009

Extreme Colorado climber faces up to adversity - 07/29/2009

Olympic fantasy gets up close - 07/27/2009

Willoughby: Great outdoor items . . . and beer too - 07/27/2009

Briefs: Colorado has its contingent set for X Games - 07/27/2009

6-pack lift takes riders up 2,200 vertical feet - 07/27/2009

Survival training takes comfortable approach - 07/27/2009

Gravity-fueled fun found at Crankworx Colorado - 07/27/2009

Wristband packed with emergency assistance - 07/27/2009

Outdoor Extremes calendar: 7/28-8/4 - 07/27/2009

Garfield BASE jumper recounts accident - 07/24/2009

Running barefoot kicks up mixed emotions - 07/27/2009

Mountain biking gets needed jolt - 07/20/2009

Husband, wife snag two titles - 07/20/2009

Meyer: Moment makes pain worthwhile - 07/21/2009

Hug Light a versatile nighttime illuminator - 07/20/2009

Dragon Boat Festival set for weekend competition - 07/20/2009

Vail Velo website shines light on Eagle Co. trails - 07/20/2009

Dusty Boot features tamer mountain rides - 07/20/2009

Briefs: Adventure race accepting late registration - 07/20/2009

Coloradans at the national mountain bike championships - 07/20/2009

Outdoor Extremes calendar: 7/21-7/28 - 07/20/2009

Skier revives Olympic objective - 07/18/2009

Olympians, amateurs tackle Breck Epic - 07/14/2009

Willoughby: Go with your gut feeling - 07/14/2009

Briefs: Meltzer rules Hardrock 100 - 07/13/2009

Blackfin sunglasses full of eye-popping clarity - 07/14/2009

Basic skills on display at free climbing clinic - 07/14/2009

SolVista Bike Park set to host national event - 07/14/2009

Outdoor Extremes calendar: 7/14-7/21 - 07/13/2009

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