Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Sunday, October 28, 2018
Outdoor Recreation Supports 500,000 Jobs, Generates $62 Billion in Colorado
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About 20% of Colorado's 2017 GDP of $342 billion. Colorado's economy is dominated by real estate; related financing and insurance, and government services.
About 20% of Colorado's 2017 GDP of $342 billion. Colorado's economy is dominated by real estate; related financing and insurance, and government services.
Friday, October 26, 2018
Blizzard Buried Foothills and Eastern Plains 21 Years Ago
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I remember the large number of trees that were snapped in half or toppled by 3 feet of snow in the foothills.
I remember the large number of trees that were snapped in half or toppled by 3 feet of snow in the foothills.
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Monday, October 22, 2018
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Friday, October 19, 2018
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Hiker on South Arapaho Peak Swept Over Cliff by Avalanche
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Despite a broken pelvis, the hiker was able to walk out and drive himself to the hospital.
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Fox News Posts Fake News About Avalanche on Loveland Pass
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When I saw the headline, I thought how in the world could an avalanche be triggered by skiers when there is hardly any snow. The video of the "avalanche" shows a wind blown crust less than an inch thick and 3 feet wide breaks up next to the skier.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Monday, October 15, 2018
Prescribed Burns Mimic Natural Frequency of Low Intensity Forest Fires
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Before Colorado was settled, grass and brush fires started by lightning would sweep clean the forest floors up to 10 times per century, leaving the tall, mature trees intact. Fire suppression allowed new trees sprouting up on the forest floor to grow 10 feet or more providing a ladder for fires and pests to reach the upper canopy that cause today's catastrophic forest fires. Prescribed burns or clearing and removing smaller trees are ways to simulate the natural cycle of low intensity fires that maintain a healthy forest.
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Fresh Crop of CU Students Need to Be Rescued After Climbing Halfway Up Flatirons
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2 CU students in tennis shoes, shorts and T-shirts along with a fresh burst of testosterone and no previous climbing experience were rescued in an annual ritual at the Boulder campus.
Friday, October 12, 2018
Bristlecone Pine Landscapes in Colorado
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Colorado's bristlecones are shorter lived than those on the west coast. The oldest bristlecone in Colorado is 2,500 years old. Most live about 1,500 years near treeline at 11,000 to 12,000 feet. Bristlecones planted along the Front Range only live about 100 years. I have 3 bristlecones in my yard that are about 40 years old.
Search Continues for Missing Hiker on Longs Peak
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Some statistics provided in this article
10,000 people attempted to make the summit this year, only half made it.
62 people have died climbing Longs, mostly from falls off cliffs
Some statistics provided in this article
10,000 people attempted to make the summit this year, only half made it.
62 people have died climbing Longs, mostly from falls off cliffs
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Loveland and Copper Get Out the Snow Guns
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Unusually cold weather is coming this weekend which will help toward a possible opening by Halloween
Monday, October 8, 2018
Search Continues for Missing New Jersey Hiker on Long's Peak
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Unfortunately, it happens far too often that out-of-state visitors are not informed or prepared for conditions when climbing a 14er.
Unfortunately, it happens far too often that out-of-state visitors are not informed or prepared for conditions when climbing a 14er.
Bears Open Car Door in Lookout Mountain and Leave After Finding Nothing
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Owner's security cam captured the action. This is a first as far as reporting goes. Usually the bears get in the car somehow closing the door behind them, then destroys the vehicle in a panic trying to get out.
Owner's security cam captured the action. This is a first as far as reporting goes. Usually the bears get in the car somehow closing the door behind them, then destroys the vehicle in a panic trying to get out.
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Friday, October 5, 2018
More Than 250 People Have Died Since 2011 Taking Selfies
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US in top 4 with India, Russia and Pakistan. No info on injuries but statistically probably about 750 to 1,000 injured.
US in top 4 with India, Russia and Pakistan. No info on injuries but statistically probably about 750 to 1,000 injured.
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Monday, October 1, 2018
61-Year-Old Mountain Biker Done In on Snowmass Freeride Trail
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Whether its climbing, mountain biking, skiing, or kayaking you have to acknowledge when you are past the age of handling double black conditions.
Whether its climbing, mountain biking, skiing, or kayaking you have to acknowledge when you are past the age of handling double black conditions.
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