Couple hiking in the fall

6 Ideas To Stay Active This Fall

Hank Shell Turkey Day has passed, and if you’re anything like me, you’ll spend the holidays in a cycle of binge eating and collapsing into a food coma, exercise be damned. Here in beautiful Telluride, Colo., this time of year is what’s known as the “off-season.” It’s halfway between summer and winter, and thus bears

Clippin’ bolts – Sport Climbing in Colorado

Hank Shell The arena of rock climbing in Colorado has long been hotbed of debate and jocular friction, one where seasoned climbers champion their chosen discipline and, at times, spite those others that don’t meet their ideal vision of the sport. This schism can be especially stark between traditional climbing purists and hard-charging sport climbers.

Crack Climbing

“Creekin’” – An Intro to Crack Climbing

Hank Shell “Creekin’” – An Intro to Crack Climbing The Canyonlands of Southeastern Utah have long captivated the imaginations of those fortunate enough to visit. The Martian-like geography, a vast system of tiered canyons and sheer sandstone walls roiling upward into towering mesas, can seem like a barren wasteland to those gazing down from the

Beat Back the Fall Doldrums with Bouldering

Beat Back the Fall Doldrums with Bouldering

Hank Shell Beat Back the Fall Doldrums with Bouldering Fall in the Rocky Mountains can signal a bit of a lull for many outdoor enthusiasts. Aside from the radiance of turning Aspens, infrequent but fleeting snows and chilly temperatures leave us in a bit of limbo – not enough snow to ski, and not enough