Latest about Colorado
“Our iconic 14ers will now be even more accessible and safe to summit" – 12 popular Colorado trails slated for a major refresh
The Colorado Fourteeners Initiative has been awarded a $250,000 grant to reconstruct and restore 12 summit trails
Hiker dies on Colorado’s daunting 2744-step Manitou Incline trail
The Manitou Incline is a popular and challenging trek that gains over 2,000ft of elevation in the Colorado wilderness
Rocky Mountain National Park offers avalanche training after seven incidents in a week
Officials are urging members of the public to undergo safety training before tackling the trails this winter
Hiker poop is causing a stink in the backcountry – but with this piece of kit, researchers have the solution
A research project on Colorado’s highest peak this summer reveals that hikers will pack their poop out, provided they’re given what they need
"Be prepared for brutal conditions" – rescue teams aid hiker who "couldn't feel their feet" on frozen Colorado summit after dark
The hiker was unable to hike out and was unprepared to spend the night on the mountain
"We’re hoping NOT to break any more records" – mountain rescue services overwhelmed by spike in callouts
Mountain rescue services from across the globe are responding to record calls for help
Warnings after two separate overnight rescues for hikers "cliffed out" at high altitude
Mountain rescue teams urge preparedness as winter arrives on Colorado's 14ers
"My only major mistake was to not test out my old boots" – musician performs classical concert on the Rockies' highest peak
The concert was part of the professional musician's project on how altitude affects wind musicians
