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Rachel Walker
Rachel Walker is a freelance writer and editor based in Boulder.
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How to spend an adventurous summer weekend in Crested Butte
From the best trails to the ideal dinner spots, here's your guide to visiting Crested Butte.

How to spend an adventurous summer weekend in Crested Butte
From the best trails to the ideal dinner spots, here's your guide to visiting Crested Butte.

Five rad ski resorts that are a direct flight away from Denver
With I-70 traffic worsening and the inclusion of world-class resorts on popular ski passes, there's never been a better time to venture afield in search of freshies.

A winter escape to Telluride is a world away from the Front Range, and that’s a good thing
If the skiing was sublime in Telluride, the eating was, possibly, even better.

Room for the family to roam on Scotland’s Isle of Arran
Family friendly Edinburgh and the open spaces of the Isle of Arran made Scotland a place I'll return to with my family.

At Devil’s Thumb Ranch, a pleasant surprise for mountain bikers
I’d never thought of Devil’s Thumb Ranch as a mountain biking destination. But after a few hours sessioning switchbacks and practicing riding up and over narrow beams, I was beginning...

10 steps to planning the best road trip ever for your family
Packing up the fam for a road trip this summer? Here's what to consider before pulling out of the driveway.

CU researcher finds mindfulness techniques, lay counseling can help postpartum depression
For a woman experiencing postpartum depression, other women -- women who have been there -- can play a critical role in her mental health care, according to research from a...

Where to get started with cross-country skiing in Colorado
Colorado is rich with cross-country skiing areas. Here’s a round-up of some places to test the frozen waters.

Where to get started with cross-country skiing in Colorado
Colorado is rich with cross-country skiing areas. Here’s a round-up of some places to test the frozen waters.