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Construction continues on 38,000 square-foot visitor center atop Pikes Peak
Working at 14,115 feet elevation comes with several drawbacks.

Work on Pikes Peak Summit Complex progresses at 14,115 feet
Upon arriving at the top of Pikes Peak, visitors might not expect to see a bustling construction site in the middle of the breathtaking views they came for.

Restaurant review: The new highest restaurant in America at A-Basin is not ‘everything for everybody’
Arapahoe Basin claims Il Rifugio is the new highest restaurant in the U.S. Although it's at a ski area, don't expect burgers and fries.

Valentine’s Day is coming up. Why snowshoeing makes for the perfect Colorado date.
Snowshoeing makes for the perfect date experience in Colorado. Here are a few reasons why.

Colorado ski patrol history as told by ‘the world’s worst-skiing’ patroller and ‘an accidental ski bum’
An unlikely pair deliver "Ski Patrol in Colorado," a local and regional look at Colorado's niche profession.

What¶¶Òõap next for the man who’s slept on every Colorado 14er?
After scaling every one of Colorado's 14ers and topping Everest, Vail's Jon Kedrowski had one question: What's next.

Colorado hunting by the numbers: What¶¶Òõap being killed, how much money is made, and more
Records pulled give a better understanding of Colorado's shrinking world of hunting, from the number of tags to license revenue.

9 rules to know when off-roading in Colorado
From dirt bikes to four-wheelers, Coloradans love off-road vehicles. That being said, there are several rules that everyone should know.

7 things to do off-the-slopes this winter in Colorado
There's more things to do in Colorado this winter than ski. From exploring ice castles to cruising down tubing hill, here are some options.

Firefighters rescue 8 puppies from a Colorado Springs storm drain
Colorado Springs firefighters rescued eight puppies and their mother from a storm drain Thursday afternoon.