Corey Buhay

1 week ago | backpacker.com | Corey Buhay

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. We didn't think it was possible to improve on the Gregory Paragon 60/Maven 58, an already-stellar pack that we gave an Editor's Choice award in 2020 for its best-in-test combo of comfort, weight, and organizational features. But the newest version of the pack has proved us wrong. Now, the Paragon/Maven is even more comfortable, more breathable, and more sustainable than before.

1 week ago | atlasobscura.com | Corey Buhay

When summer arrives in Colorado, and the whole state seems to burst into bloom, there’s a sense of euphoria in the air. The days seem to stretch on forever, and there’s something new to celebrate around every corner. It’s possible, and even recommended, to pour all that joy into a season-long itinerary of fantastical parties. There are, of course, the seasonal staples like incredible music festivals and cookouts.

1 week ago | atlasobscura.com | Corey Buhay

Coloradans love a theme. Whether it’s a cryonics-themed town festival or anything Wild West-adjacent, locals here don’t need much convincing to commit. And thankfully for the food-obsessed among us, that all-in energy extends to the culinary scene. For many restaurateurs, the motif begins with the menu.

2 weeks ago | outsideonline.com | Corey Buhay

For Bryn Merrell, art began as a necessity. When she first started painting, she was working as a guide for a bike touring company. “As guides, we didn’t have much time to ourselves because we were always making breakfast, fixing flat tires, figuring out logistics, and answering questions,” she says. It was rare that she got a moment to breathe, let alone soak in the beauty of the vast western landscapes she was lucky enough to call her office.

2 weeks ago | backpacker.com | Corey Buhay

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. There are a lot of reasons to go ultralight-and thru-hiking is only one of them. Want to cover more ground on a regular backpacking trip? Carrying an ultralight load can speed up your pace. New to hiking and want to give yourself a few more miles before fatigue sets in? Ditto. Injured? You could also stand to benefit.