Elevation Outdoors Magazine

Since its inception in 2009, Elevation Outdoors Magazine has become the go-to source for outdoor sports, health and fitness, and adventure travel in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. Published 11 times a year, it has garnered a reputation as the premier outdoor magazine in the area. Each season, Elevation Outdoors showcases the top spots for outdoor adventures. The magazine features award-winning writers and specialists who provide valuable insights on trends, music, and gear relevant to the outdoor community. Stunning photography captures the beauty of the Rocky Mountains and the various sports we cherish. Special features like our Festival Guide and Beer Guide shine a light on key grassroots events and movements. Readers rely on us for a captivating blend of news and stories about the outdoor lifestyle in the Colorado Rockies and beyond. Every month, our dedicated EO audience discovers fresh ideas and tips that enhance their outdoor journeys. We are skiers, hikers, backpackers, paddlers, festival enthusiasts, competitors, gear lovers, climbers, and family campers—just like you. ElevationOutdoors.com serves as the online extension of our beloved print magazine, offering new content, blogs, web exclusives, and outdoor videos. It’s also where readers can enter contests for exciting prizes, including ski trips and fantastic gear packages.

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Arapaho Valley Ranch: Grand County Wilderness Gateway has New Glamping Options

1 week ago | elevationoutdoors.com | Joshua Berman

When you can walk to a remote trailhead from your cabin (or campsite or yurt or tepee), and then choose from multiple routes into the wilderness, you know you’re onto something. That’s the main draw of Arapaho Valley Ranch (AVR), a rustic guest ranch on the southeast corner of Lake Granby, surrounded by National Forest, and with direct access to the Indian Peaks Wilderness and Continental Divide Trail.
The Best Ski Apparel I Wore This Season, Plus Some of My Other Favorite Ski Gear from the 24/25 Season

1 month ago | elevationoutdoors.com | Aaron Bible

This winter I tried to ski just about everything, sometimes for work, sometimes with my family, always for the love of being outside, but not focused on any particular zone or discipline, since I live on the Front Range now I take what I can get. But from numerous legit powder days at Monarch to wind-scoured ridge lines in the San Juans, deep days in Montana, the Freeskier Gear Lab in Vail, I had a pretty decent season.
The Best Ski Apparel I Wore This Season, Plus Some of My Other Favorite Ski Gear from the 24/25 Season

1 month ago | elevationoutdoors.com | Aaron Bible

This winter I tried to ski just about everything, sometimes for work, sometimes with my family, always for the love of being outside, but not focused on any particular zone or discipline, since I live on the Front Range now I take what I can get. But from numerous legit powder days at Monarch to wind-scoured ridge lines in the San Juans, deep days in Montana, the Freeskier Gear Lab in Vail, I had a pretty decent season.
Brush Creek Ranch: Where Art, Food, Adventure, and Western Culture Converge

1 month ago | elevationoutdoors.com | Aaron Bible

An immersive escape where world-class food and drink, a remarkable art collection, and Western heritage meet against the backdrop of Wyoming’s rugged beauty. Last fall I packed up the family and all of their associated cowboy boots and hats and headed for what turned out to be one of the most dialed, most fun, and most unexpectedly intimate luxury experiences we’ve had yet.
Batch Bicycles Gravel Plus Review: Affordable, Rideable, and Simple

1 month ago | elevationoutdoors.com | Aaron Bible

In an era where gravel bikes have become the darlings of the cycling world, sometimes it can feel like you need a pro contract and a trust fund just to justify getting outside. But not every rider is chasing podiums or KOMs. Some just want a solid, good-looking, well-spec’d bike that can handle a mix of pavement, dirt, and daily life without draining our savings.
Eat, Play, Stay: Moab, Utah

2 months ago | elevationoutdoors.com | Ariella Nardizzi

PERCHED ON THE BANKS of the mighty Colorado River, Red Cliffs Lodge (redcliffslodge.com) is your home base for kicking off a desert adventure – or unwinding after it ends. The rustic estate tucks beneath towering 2,000-foot cliffs and sandstone mesas adjacent to Castle Valley. The desert oasis is under a half hour’s drive away from downtown Moab, giving visitors convenient access to shopping and local arts, a thriving culinary scene and off-roading, hiking, rock climbing and river sports galore.
Get it before it’s gone: Black Crows Ghost Resort Capsule

Feb 14, 2025 | elevationoutdoors.com | Ryan Scavo

The famed ski brand blackcrows launched yet another much-desired limited edition release this winter: The Ghost Resort Limited Edition Collection is an exclusive capsule inspired by the legacy of Super Saint-Bernard.
LOCAL HEROES: Bellamy and Sarah

Jan 28, 2025 | elevationoutdoors.com | Joshua Berman

By Joshua BermanJanuary 28, 2025 — At 5 years old, Bellamy Korn, of Timnath, Colorado, was diagnosed with leukemia, stepping onto a path few of us could imagine walking. As the treatments began, Bellamy’s mother, Sarah Bailey, looked for ways to infuse health and positivity into their new journey—she chose hiking. Sarah and Bellamy set a goal to complete 100 hikes.
Discovering Maui: A Journey through Culture, Nature, and Resilience

Nov 28, 2024 | elevationoutdoors.com | Aaron Bible

Earlier this year I had the opportunity to return to the Hawaiian islands, 20 years since my first trip to Oahu. This time, the destination was Maui, known as the “Valley Isle,” a captivating blend of unique, stunning landscapes, both upscale and casual all at once, and a melting pot of culture and vibe.
Breathe Deep: Skiing is a Sport of the Lungs

Nov 21, 2024 | elevationoutdoors.com | Doug Schnitzspahn

Mention Eldora’s Nordic trails to anyone who has skied on them and you will get the same reaction—they go straight uphill. This is true and it’s exactly why I like skate skiing at my local hill so much. These trails get your heart rate up from the first few pole plants and they don’t let up from there.